They want you to learn to navigate the information landscape, and they know that the modern library is a rapidly changing and evolving system. They want you to engage that system in a meaningful and aggressive way. They want you to bring your intelligence and your energy to the research process, and they want you to shape the research question so that it has meaning for you and for your readers. This class will give you information about the modern library, but it is up to you to find your role in the context of the modern information world. You need to take ownership of your research topic., and you need to take responsibility for finding out all you need to know about that topic.
Research is important, and it can be personally empowering.
As you move through this class, try to work toward an active, engaged attitude.