Are you wanting to improve or expand your research strategies? Sign up for the courses below taught by our specialized library faculty, and learn the most current methods for producing high-quality research projects! Log in to your myCSUB account to register now!
An introduction to the information resources available on the Internet for research purposes. Emphasis will be placed upon the identification, retrieval, and evaluation of information for general and specific topics. Student will develop general knowledge of the Internet, navigation skills, effective search strategy skills, familiarity with Internet finding tools, evaluation methodologies, and other Internet research skills.
This course will introduce students to the history, theory, principles, and management of archives and special collections. Topics will include an overview of the profession, selection and appraisal, arranging and describing materials, preservation/conservation, disaster planning, content management, digitization, and archival management.
An introduction to online legal research using resources such as Westlaw Campus Research, government web sources, and other internet sources. Emphasis will be placed upon the student’s understanding of legal structure, effective search strategy development, mastery of search tools, identification of potential resources, retrieval of pertinent sources, and legal citation formats. This course will be useful for any student wanting to learn these skills.
This elective online course provides students with knowledge and skills in using specialized library databases and other websites useful to MBA, MPA, and MSHCA graduate students. Students will be given practical assignments, providing transferrable skills to other content courses. (Previously ECON 6770)
Students will find, assess, and synthesize fee-based and free information resources used in academic and work environments both remotely and in a traditional setting. Course assignments will be customized to fit each student's academic major and/or career goals. Students will additionally demonstrate an understanding of the legal and ethical issues involved in accessing and using resources intended for research. Prerequisites: English 1109 or 1119 or 1129 or equivalent, junior standing.
All courses are ZCCM, meaning the section uses zero-cost digital or print course materials
OR uses materials provided by the library or campus
OR does not require the student to purchase any instructional materials at all!
Librarians are available to visit your classroom and teach a wide-variety of library and research skills as well as information literacy concepts. Librarians can help give your students the confidence to find and evaluate information for your class assignments and projects. Reach out to your departments Subject Librarian and schedule a time with your librarian!
Library Lab 202 is on the second floor of the library and is often used for Library instruction.
