Department: Library and Information Resources

Department: Library and Information Resources Subject Code: LIBR Course #: 110 Course Title: Introduction to Information Literacy

HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

FORM 335

Course Form 335 must be updated at least every five years per AP 765 to include, at a minimum, the following elements. [§335.2]

1. Digital Description:

Credit hours: 1.0 Lecture hours: 1.0 Lab hours: 0.0 BL: [__]⅓[__]½ [_X_]⅔[___] Other (Indicate fraction or percent)

2. Catalog Description: Students explore information resources and develop information literacy skills. Emphasis is on locating, evaluating, and presenting information in an academic environment. This course prepares students for the practical application of information literacy across the curriculum. Minimum Grade Required 3. Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Other:

4. Learning Outcomes [These outcomes are necessary to enable students to attain the essential knowledge and skills embodied in the program’s educational objectives.]

Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:  Identify the concepts of information literacy  Demonstrate and articulate the need for information  Identify the types and formats of information available  Demonstrate an understanding of the procedures for accessing required information in an effective and efficient manner  Demonstrate the process to communicate information effectively  Summarize the economic, legal and social issues surrounding information and information technology

5. Planned Sequence of Learning Activities [These must be designed to help students achieve the learning outcomes.] A. Introduction and Overview of Information Literacy B. What is Information & Why is It Necessary

1 Department: Library and Information Resources Subject Code: LIBR Course #: 110 Course Title: Introduction to Information Literacy

C. Information Organization D. Locating Information a. Structure of the Online Catalog b. Search Techniques c. The Dewey Decimal System and Library of Congress Classification d. Database Searching e. Database Structure f. Database Search Techniques E. Evaluating Print & Electronic Information F. The World Wide Web a. Structure and Content of the Web b. Search Techniques c. Evaluation of Web Resources G. Writing a Bibliography a. Citation Formats H. Economic, Legal and Social Issues of Information

6. Assessment of Student Learning [Methods of assessment should be appropriate for Learning Outcomes listed above.]

Assessment of student learning outcomes for the course, as required by AP 765, is part of regular curriculum maintenance and/or improvement. The specific plan has been determined by the pertinent faculty involved and is maintained in the College’s assessment management system.

 Tests  Quizzes  Assignments  Term project

7. List of Texts, References, Selected Library Resources or other Learning Materials (code each item based on instructional use): C-Lecture/Laboratory, A-Lecture, B- Laboratory, LC-Lecture/Clinical, CLN-Clinical, I-Online, BL-Blended, V-Videocourse, D-Independent Study, P-Private Lessons, E-Internship, F-Cooperative Work-Study, FE-Field Experience. [These resources must be easily accessible to students.]

A -- Text: Quaratiello, Arlene Rodda. The College Students Research Companion. 4th ed. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, 2007.

A -- Library catalog and online databases.

8. Prepared by Faculty Member: Michael L. Bowden Date: 10/15/08

9. Approved by Department Chairperson: NA Date:

2 Department: Library and Information Resources Subject Code: LIBR Course #: 110 Course Title: Introduction to Information Literacy

10. Approved by Academic Division Dean: Alice L. Lubrecht Date: 10/24/08

This course meets all reimbursement requirements of Chapter 335, subchapters A / B.

This course was developed, approved, and offered in accordance with the policies, standards, guidelines, and practices established by the College. It is consistent with the college mission.

If the course described here is a transfer course, it is comparable to similar courses generally accepted for transfer to accredited four-year colleges and universities.

11. Curriculum Coordinator: Catherine A. Lencioni Date: 11/24/08

12. VP, Academic Affairs and Enrollment Management: Ronald Young Date: 11/24/08

13. Original Date of course approval by the college: 200320

14. Date(s) of subsequent reviews [Indicate change: Learning Outcomes; textbook(s)]:

12/1/04 Review and updated: 10/26/07; 1/11/08