Course Information
Course ID:	LIB*010
Course Name:	BASIC INFORMATION COMPETENCY
Section Number:	81700
Units:	1
Instructor Name:	Cox
Course Type:	Online
Course Description: Meets for eight weeks from Oct 19 – Dec 13. This course covers the basic elements of information competency by introducing students to the nature of research and the role of the library in research, including finding, analyzing, organizing and presenting information and the legal and ethical aspects of research. You will be introduced to a variety of informational resources including print, media, electronic formats and the World Wide Web. The credit from Library 10 is transferable to the California State University system (CSU) and the University of California system (UC). It may also be transferable to other colleges and universities, but you must check with each individual institution. Please refer to the Website link below for more information, including frequently asked questions.
Instructor Contact Information
Email Address:	cathy_cox@wvm.edu
Campus Office Location: Library
Other Information
Orientation Schedule: This course does not have a mandatory orientation, however, if you are new to ANGEL and distance learning, plan to attend the VOLUNTARY half-hour orientation meetings on October 19, 2009 at 6:30 pm in the Mission College Library Instruction room located inside the Library. Please note that this orientation is NOT mandatory.
On Campus Requirements: This course is conducted completely online; however, you will be required to physically go to a library in order to complete the homework assignment for Week 4. You may use the Mission College Library or a public, college, or university library near your home.
Exam Requirements and Location: All exams are taken online.
Advisories: Reading 53, English 108A, and Computer Applications 70. Please note that students who are not eligible for these advisories may have trouble passing this course.
Required Books & Materials: The College Student's Research Companion by Arlene Rodda Quaratiello. 4th Edition. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc., 2007.
Outline of Topics to be Covered: Refer to the sample syllabus (link is listed below).
Notice on Disabilities: Any student who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact me privately to discuss your specific needs. Please contact DISC (Disability Instructional Support Center) in S2-201, (408.855.5085 or 408.727.9243 TTY) to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with verifiable documentation.
Websites: http://www.missioncollege.org/lib/librarycourses.html
Syllabus:	http://www.missioncollege.org/lib/docs/online-shortsample.pdf
Additional Information: Please read the syllabus and the "Frequently Asked Questions" section of the Library courses Web page (listed above).