Credit Courses at the Library
Looking for a 1 or 3 credit course? IRSC Libraries offer several classes in information literacy every semester. Learn to find (and use!) only the best information in your school projects and in your everyday life. Check the Course Schedule to see which classes are offered each semester by searching "LIS" classes in the Course ID/Number category.
LIS 1002 Introduction to Electronic Access to Information (1 Credit)
This course teaches research skills and provides instruction in accessing information resources, including books, journals, newspapers, governmental documents and other research materials using online catalogs, databases, and the Internet. Analysis of Internet sites, effective search strategies, information literacy, critical thinking skills, and citing electronic resources are also addressed.
LIS 2004 Introduction to Internet Research (1 Credit)
This course teaches the methods of accessing information through the Internet and is delivered through the World Wide Web and Internet e-mail. Students learn Internet history, communication, research strategies, Web search tools, search engines, evaluating resources, downloading files, and documenting Internet and other online resources.
LIS 2005 Advanced Electronic Access to Information (3 Credits)
This course teaches advanced skills and strategies, and provides instruction in accessing information resources, including books, journals, newspapers, government documents, deep Web, media and other research material using online catalogs, databases, and the Internet. Analysis of Internet sites, effective search strategies, information literacy, annotated bibliographies, critical thinking skills, and citing electronic resources using APA/MLA are also addressed.
LIS 1002 Introduction to Electronic Access to Information (1 Credit)
This course teaches research skills and provides instruction in accessing information resources, including books, journals, newspapers, governmental documents and other research materials using online catalogs, databases, and the Internet. Analysis of Internet sites, effective search strategies, information literacy, critical thinking skills, and citing electronic resources are also addressed.
LIS 2004 Introduction to Internet Research (1 Credit)
This course teaches the methods of accessing information through the Internet and is delivered through the World Wide Web and Internet e-mail. Students learn Internet history, communication, research strategies, Web search tools, search engines, evaluating resources, downloading files, and documenting Internet and other online resources.
LIS 2005 Advanced Electronic Access to Information (3 Credits)
This course teaches advanced skills and strategies, and provides instruction in accessing information resources, including books, journals, newspapers, government documents, deep Web, media and other research material using online catalogs, databases, and the Internet. Analysis of Internet sites, effective search strategies, information literacy, annotated bibliographies, critical thinking skills, and citing electronic resources using APA/MLA are also addressed.