Mary Augugliaro - Library 100 #23848 - Spring 2012  

WELCOME AND INFORMATION
Library 100 #23848  - SPRING 2012
January 9 - May 18, 2012

Welcome to Library 100: Introduction to Library Resources. This course is designed to introduce you to the wealth of information resources available in print and on the Web to meet your research needs.

What impact has the Information Revolution had on you? It has had a profound impact on all aspects of society, affecting how we live, work, and learn.

Are you a part of the revolution? Of course you are! There is no escaping it. However, as participants in the information revolution, we may not be prepared to fully utilize existing or newly emerging technologies to our advantage.

The process of becoming an informed participant in the information revolution is called information competency. Information competency is defined as the “ability to find, evaluate, use, and communicate information in all its various formats”. That’s what this course is all about.

The concept of information competency is also referred to as information literacy. More information on the concept of information competency/information literacy can be found at the following web sites:

• Information Competency in the California Community Colleges 

• Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education

The goal of Library 100 is to empower you, the learner, to locate, access, and retrieve relevant information; develop the necessary skills to critically evaluate that information; and to apply the information appropriately to the development of research projects. You will learn the range of available resources used for research; their potential and limitations; techniques for searching online library catalogs and selected Internet-based resources; strategies for developing the research paper; and the Modern Language Association style for formatting bibliographies and lists of works cited.

You are required to attend an orientation to the course. Come to the Library Reference Desk to sign-up. There will be various days and times available.

Most of your work for this course requires that you visit a library to locate and use specific print reference resources. A portion of your work will take place via the Internet and World Wide Web. All assignment worksheets, quizzes, and the final project must be turned in at the Library Circulation Desk.

The Library 100 Workbook is required for this course and available for you to download from the TalonNet server. The workbook includes the lesson readings, lab worksheet assignments, quizzes, and supplemental information. You will receive further instructions at the time of your orientation.

Important information concerning the course will be posted as announcements at the TalonNet site and sent to all students as an email message. For this reason it is extremely important to have your current email account information listed with the College. If you don’t have an email account, visit the Computer Assisted Instruction Lab for information on creating an account. Information on updating your existing email account or adding your newly created account can be found at the MyCerritos site after you login, as well as in the course online orientation at the TalonNet site.

Getting Started

TalonNet

1. General instructions for accessing the TalonNet site can be found on the start page of the site. More specific instructions can be found in the Student Tutorials. No login is required to view the tutorials. You may also find the TalonNet FAQs helpful. 
   
   
2. Syllabus and Syllabus Quiz 
   The syllabus for this course is available at the TalonNet site. Read the syllabus carefully and proceed to the Tests & Quizzes module and download the Syllabus Quiz.

Other Resources

There are various resources available to you as a Cerritos College Student. These resources will help you accomplish your goals – academic, career, and personal. Links to a few of those resources are listed below:

1. Student Success Centers    The are located in the west wing of the Wilford Michael Library and Learning Resource Center. The Student Success Centersare part of a campus support system designed to provide services and information to students    who want to acquire, improve, review, or maintain personal learning skills. The Centers offers regularly scheduled workshops that can help students accomplish their goals.
   Student Success Centers
   
   
2. Career Services             
   Career Services 
   Job Placement Office 
   Re-Entry Center Program  
   
   
3. Counseling & Guidance 
   Frequently Asked Questions FAQs  
   Online Orientation      
   Success Workshops
   
4. Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS)       
   Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 
   
   
5. Information Technology
   Take a look at the Information Technology FAQs for additional help other resources, such as MyCerritos and more.
   
   
6. Veterans Affairs
   http://cms.cerritos.edu/va/
   
   
7. Wilford Michael Library and Learning Resource Center
   Computer Assisted Instruction Lab, located in the Library. 
   Distance Education - Online Orientation at Cerritos College
   Library (Cerritos College) - Library Videos, featuring video clips of the various Library services, can be found in the left navigation bar on this page.

For any questions about this course, please contact Valencia Mitchell / email: maugugliaro@cerritos.edu. Put Library 100 #23848 and you student ID number in the Subject line of your email message.