Library Science 102

Library Science 102:
Introduction to Information Research


Library Science 102: 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 102 in the curriculum.
Contact Information

Hours: M-F, 7:30AM-4:30PM
Location: Sims, Rm. 345
Contact: Angela Dunnington
Phone: 985-549-3485


Online Course Offerings | Departmental Credit Exam
Goals | Classrooms | Course Materials | Instructors | Questions

Online Course Offerings:


Sims Memorial Library offers Library Science 102 online during some semesters. For more information on our online class, please contact the Library Science 102 Coordinator Angela Dunnington. For a complete list of Southeastern Internet course offerings, see: http://www.selu.edu/acad_research/programs/es/.

Departmental Credit Exam:


For information on the LS102 Departmental Credit Exam see: http://www.selu.edu/library/directory/ls102/exam/index.html

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:


LS102 is taught in two computer-equipped classrooms in Sims Library. Most sections of Library Science 102 are scheduled in Sims room 355. Additional sections are taught in Sims room 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:


Angela Dunnington
Office: Sims Library, Rm. 345
Office Phone: (985) 549-3485
E-Mail: adunnington@selu.edu

Penny Hecker
Office: Sims Library, Rm. 349
Office Phone: (985) 549-2290
E-Mail: phecker@selu.edu

James Lovitt
Office: Sims Library, Rm. 353
Office Phone: (985) 549-3070
E-Mail: James.Lovitt@selu.edu

Mary Frances Marx
Office: Sims Library, Rm. 344
Office Phone: (985) 549-3821
E-mail: mmarx@selu.edu

Herb McGuin
Office: Sims Library, Rm. 131
Office Phone: (985) 549-3952
E-mail: herbert.mcguin@selu.edu

Kathryn Munson
Office: Sims Library, Rm. 228
Office Phone: (985) 549-2340
E-mail: kmunson@selu.edu

Dayne Sherman
Office: Sims Library, Rm. 130
Office Phone: (985) 549-3965
E-mail: Dayne.Sherman@selu.edu
Web Site: http://www2.selu.edu/Academics/Faculty/dsherman/

Beth Stahr
Office: Sims Library, Rm. 132
Office Phone: (985) 549-5056
E-mail: bstahr@selu.edu
Web Site: http://www2.selu.edu/Academics/Faculty/bstahr/

Mary Lou Strong
Office: Sims Library, Rm. 231
Office Phone: (985) 549-5055
E-mail: Mary.Strong@selu.edu

Questions:


Check the Schedule of Classes for current course offerings. Please fill out the online class request form to obtain consent to overflow into a filled section of Library Science 102.

Questions about this course may be emailed to adunnington@selu.edu or call the Library Science Office at (985) 549-3485.


Questions or Comments
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