Library Science 1020

Introduction to Information Research

Mon.-Fri. 8:00am-4:30pm / Sims 345 / Contact Dayne Sherman / 985-549-3965

Library Science 1020: Introduction to Information Research is a course designed to teach the information research process. Methods for locating and evaluating sources and the creation of effective search strategies are discussed and practiced. Required exercises and assignments reinforce the course content. The course is open to all students and currently over half of the majors require Library Science 1020 in the curriculum.  Check the Schedule of Classes for current course offerings.

Departmental Credit Exam

For information on the LS 1020 Departmental Credit Exam see:

https://www.southeastern.edu/library/students/ls102/exam/

Goals

  • Students will understand the organization, tools and vocabulary of an academic library
  • Students will utilize databases to find and retrieve information
  • Students will identify relevant sources using critical thinking skills
  • Students will create a bibliography of relevant sources
  • Students will understand the need for developing life-long learning skills
  • Students will apply the above learned skills in other college classes

Classrooms

LS 1020 is taught in two computer-equipped classrooms in Sims Library. Most sections of Library Science 1020 are scheduled in Sims 355. Additional sections are taught in Sims 474.

Course Materials

There is no textbook required for the course. Instead students will be required to read the content found on the course materials web site.

Instructors

Name

Title

Phone

Office

Ryan Castillo

LS 1020 Coordinator
Reference/Instruction Librarian

985-549-3970

Sims 345

Robert Barnes

Reference/Instruction Librarian

985-549-5055

Sims 133

Rachel Guilbeau

Reference/Instruction Librarian

985-549-3821

Sims 344

Penny Hecker

Reference/Instruction Librarian

985-549-2290

Sims 134

Donis Marie Lambert

Reference/Instruction Librarian
Government Documents / FDLP Coordinator

985-549-3485

Sims 131

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