The reference librarian stationed at the Reference Desk on LRC 3 will be available to assist you with any questions or difficulties you may have with the assignments. Your assignments will be corrected and graded by the librarian in charge of the course. For more information about this course you can pick up a course information sheet at the reference desk on Learning Resource Center 3. The course will provide the basic knowledge and skills needed to make effective use of information resources available via the Internet. The course will be of particular value to students needing to do Internet research for course assignments.
Class entails nine hours of instruction.
Course sections are offered during both the Fall and Spring semesters. The course will cover more advanced search techniques and strategies for locating information resources available on the Internet. Among the topics covered will be the use of various features of Internet web browsers such as Netscape and Internet Explorer, an in-depth comparison of Internet search engines and an exploration of sites which provide subject and discipline based information resources. Students interested in learning how to more effectively and efficiently search the Internet for class assignments or topics of personal interest will find this course of particular valuable. Course sections are offered during both the Fall and Spring semesters.