Library Science 101: Information Literacy
- Course type: Self-paced
- Available Lessons: 50
- Average Lesson Length: 8 min
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Eligible for Credit: Yes
Earn transferable credit by taking this course for credit.
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chapter 1 / lesson 1What is Information Literacy? - Definition & Importance

Course Summary
Library Science 101 has been evaluated and recommended for 3 semester hours and may be transferred to over 2,000 colleges and universities. With this self-paced course, you get engaging lessons, expert instructors who make even the most challenging information literacy topics simple, and an excellent resource for getting a head start on your degree.To Start This Course Today
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6 chapters in Library Science 101: Information Literacy
Course Objective
At the end of this course, you'll be able to analyze different sources of knowledge, research questions, and evaluate the ethics of research.
Grading Policy
Your grade for this course will be calculated out of 300 points. The minimum score required to pass and become eligible for college credit for this course is 210 points, or an overall course grade of 70%. The table below shows the assignments you must complete and how they'll be incorporated into the overall grade.
Assignment | Possible Points |
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Quizzes | 100 |
Proctored Final Exam | 200 |
Total | 300 |
Quizzes
Quizzes are meant to test your comprehension of each lesson as you progress through the course. Here's a breakdown of how you will be graded on quizzes and how they'll factor into your final score:
- You will have 3 attempts to take each quiz for a score.
- The highest score of your first 3 attempts will be recorded as your score for each quiz.
- When you've completed the course, the highest scores from your first 3 attempts at each quiz will be averaged together and weighed against the total possible points for quizzes. For instance, if your average quiz score is 85%, you'll receive 85 out of 100 possible points for quizzes.
- After your initial 3 attempts, you can take a quiz for practice as many times as you'd like.
- You will need to pass each quiz with a score of at least 80% to earn course progress for the lesson. However, it is not necessary to earn 80% within the first three quiz attempts.
Proctored Final Exam
The proctored final exam is a cumulative test designed to ensure that you've mastered the material in the course.
- You'll earn points equivalent to the percentage grade you receive on your proctored final. (So if you earn 90% on the final, that's 90 points toward your final grade.)
- If you're unsatisfied with your score on the exam, you'll be eligible to retake the exam after a 3-day waiting period.
- You can only retake the exam twice, so be sure to use your study guide and fully prepare yourself before you take the exam again.
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Course Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, you will be able to:
- Identify issues and terms to address a research question;
- Differentiate sources of knowledge;
- Develop strategies to access information in multiple types of databases;
- Evaluate sources for credibility and biases;
- Create APA-formatted in-text citations, annotated bibliographies, and reference lists; and
- Explain the ethical and legal use of research in articles, essays, and reports
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Course Format
Library Science 101 consists of short video lessons that are organized into topical chapters. Each video is approximately 5-10 minutes in length and comes with a quick quiz to help you measure your learning. The course is completely self-paced. Watch lessons on your schedule whenever and wherever you want.
At the end of each chapter, you can complete a chapter test to see if you're ready to move on or have some material to review. Once you've completed the entire course, take the practice test and use the study tools in the course to prepare for the proctored final exam. You may take the proctored final exam whenever you are ready.
How Credit Recommendations Work
This course has been evaluated and recommended by ACE & NCCRS for 3 semester hours in the lower division baccalaureate degree category. To apply for transfer credit, follow these steps:
- If you already have a school in mind, check with the registrar to see if the school will grant credit for courses recommended by ACE or NCCRS.
- Complete Library Science 101 by watching video lessons and taking short quizzes.
- Take the Library Science 101 final exam directly on the Study.com site.
- Request a transcript to be sent to the accredited school of your choice!
- Check out this page for more information on Study.com's credit-recommended courses.
Additional Information
Course Topics
Category | Objectives |
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Information Literacy Standards & The Research Process | Define information literacy and identify standards relating to information literacy, primary/secondary sources and the research process. |
Search Engines, Inquiries, & Library Databases | Select and refine topics, use search engines to find information, utilize basic search strategies and differentiate between library databases and search engines. |
Using Periodicals, Reference Materials & Articles | Annotate various types of reference materials and assess their appropriateness. |
Evaluating Sources for Research | Evaluate research sources and differentiate between sources for reliability, credibility and worth. |
Plagiarism & Ethical Use of Information | Define plagiarism, intellectual property, open source, copyright, source citations and book censorship. Format in-text citations in APA format. |
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Exam Steps
Pre-Exam Checklist
Before taking the exam, all of the following requirements must be met:
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Completed the entire Library Science 101: Information Literacy course and achieved 100% Course Progress. | |
Not attempted to take this exam within the last three days. | |
Have available proctored exams in this month of membership. | |
Complete the exam readiness quiz. |
Please complete all of the pre-requirements in the Pre-Exam Checklist in order to take the exam.
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3. Take Exam
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4. Get Exam Results
We will send you an email with your official exam results within 1 to 2 weeks.
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