Professor Laurie Hime
Office: 2235 - 2
Phone: (305) 237-2295
Email: lhime@mdc.edu
Class Meets Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m -11:50 a.m
Room 2253 (Kendall Campus Library)
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Prefix/Number
LIS 1001
Course Reference Number
311570
Course Title
Introduction to Library Research
Date of Syllabus
Fall 2005
Instructor: .................Laurie H. Hime
Office hours:..............Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. (or by appointment)
Office:.......................2235-2 (second floor northeast corner of the library)
College e-mail......... lhime@mdc.edu
Phone:................... (305) 237-2295
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Course Philosophy
As society moves further into the information age, students are increasingly challenged
by the explosion of digital information, and are particularly overwhelmed by the wealth
and diversity of resources on the Internet.
In this environment it is critical that students acquire search skills to locate relevant
information using many sources, including the college library and the Internet, and
develop the ability to evaluate the credibility of these resources.
Performance Objectives
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
• Devise effective search strategies to utilize library resources
• Have an awareness of the many formats available for research, including
information found in electronic databases and in print form.
• Demonstrate competence in using keyword and Boolean search techniques as
appropriate
• Judge the relevancy and authority of Internet materials
• Document library resources
Course Content
The course consists of three graded assignments, a Midterm Examination and a Final
Examination. To earn credit for the class the completion of all assignments and exams
is required.
Grading Criteria
The final grade is based upon the satisfactory completion of the five components
listed above.
Required Textbook
There is no required textbook for this course. Each week you will receive handouts as
required readings. Any further reading will be provided to you in class or via e-mail.
Important Details
 | Within the first two weeks of the semester, you must attend class or you may |
| Each assignment should be turned in to your instructor on the date it is due. |
save or print a copy of your answers to each assignment.
| If you need to use a computer,we have computers available in the library |
| Please do not hesitate to email or call your instructor with any | |
| questions. |
Laurie Hime (305) 237-2295 lhime@mdc.edu
Grading Scale:
90 - 100 = A
80 – 89 = B
70 – 79 = C
60 – 69 = D
Below 60 = F
Grading Criteria:
Assignments 1, 2, 3---- -60% (Each assignment is worth 20 points.)
Class Participation------ 10%
Midterm and Final------- 30% (Each exam is worth 15 points.)
Laurie Hime 4/16/05
