The Richland College Library
Lavaca Hall
www.richlandcollege.edu/library
Phone: 972-238-6081
E-mail: richlandlibrary@dcccd.edu
Mayterm Hours
May 14-June 3, 2012
Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday
Holiday Hours and Location
What's Happening in the Richland College Library
A celebration of this library, books, electronic resources...and more.
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What is Information Literacy?
Information Literacy: Basic Research Skills
This rubric identifies the fundamental research skills needed to develop information literacy.
All classes are free and are held in the Richland Library Classroom (L126) inside the library. Each class is 80 minutes. Students completing 3 classes (one from each main category) will receive an Information Literacy Certificate. Many teachers give extra credit for attending these classes. Information literacy is also a key component of student success in college. No advance registration. The first 24 students will be admitted.
Information Literacy Certificate Classes
- Research 1: Introduction to ResearchThese classes introduce students to the college library and to basic research strategy. A tour of the library is included. **Must be taken prior to attending Research 2.
- Research 2: Electronic Research-Sources and StrategiesLearn to locate information, periodical and newspaper articles in electronic databases available to Richland students. Learn to use the library’s electronic catalog to search for books. Learn to identify quality Web sites.
Prequisite: Research 1: Introduction to Research - Research 3: How to Use MLA Format-Avoiding Plagiarism and Documenting SourcesEmphasis will be on using the latest edition of the MLA Handbook and avoiding plagiarism.
Class Schedule
Classes have ended for the Spring semester. You can still earn certificate credit for these workshop by completing the online activities below.
Research 1: Introduction to the Richland College Library
Research 2: Electronic Research
Research 3: The MLA Format
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