Library Classes

Classes for the Spring Semester
Jan. 31 - Apr. 5

Printable Schedule for Spring 2008 or Calendar Version of the Spring 2008 Schedule

All classes are free and are held in the Library Classroom (L126) inside the library. Each class is 80 minutes. Students completing all 3 classes will receive an Information Literacy Certificate.

Research 1: Introduction to the Richland Library
This class is a required class for the Information Literacy Certificate.
These classes introduce students to the college library and to basic research strategy.
Plan to attend one of these sessions early in the semester. Seating is limited, and the later classes fill up quickly.

Thurs. Jan. 31 at 11:00 a.m.
Fri. Feb. 1 at 1:30 p.m.
Mon. Feb. 4 at 5:40 p.m.
Tue. Feb. 5 at 11:45 a.m.
Wed. Feb. 6 at 11:15 a.m.
Thurs. Feb. 7 at 7:05 p.m.
Fri. Feb. 8 at 11:15 a.m.
Thurs. Feb. 14 at 7:05 p.m.
Fri. Feb. 15 at 11:15 a.m.
Sat. Feb. 16 at 10:30 a.m.
Mon. Feb. 25 at 11:15 a.m.
Fri. Feb. 29 at 2:00 p.m.
Mon. Mar. 3 at 12:30 p.m.
Thurs. Mar. 6 at 11:00 a.m.
Mon. Mar. 17 at 2:00 p.m.
Sat. Mar. 29 at 10:30 a.m.

Research 2: Electronic Research Sources and Strategies
This class is a required class for the Information Literacy Certificate.
Learn 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.
Plan to attend one of these sessions early in the semester. Seating is limited, and the later classes fill up quickly.

Thurs. Feb. 7 at 11:00 a.m.
Fri. Feb. 8 at 2:00 p.m.
Sat. Feb. 9 at 10:30 a.m.
Mon. Feb. 11 at 1:30 p.m.
Tue. Feb. 12 at 2:00 p.m. and at 5:40 p.m.
Web. Feb. 13 at 11:15 a.m.
Tue. Feb. 19 at 2:00 p.m.
Wed. Feb. 20 at 12:30 p.m.
Mon. Feb. 25 at 2:00 p.m.
Wed. Feb. 27 at 7:05 p.m.
Thurs. Feb. 28 at 9:30 a.m.
Tue. Mar. 4 at 12:30 p.m. and at 5:40 p.m.
Tue. Mar. 18 at 7:05 p.m.
Sat. Apr. 5 at 10:30 a.m.

Research 3: How to Use MLA Format--Avoiding Plagiarism and Documenting Sources
This class is a required class for the Information Literacy Certificate.
Emphasis will be on the latest edition of the MLA Handbook and avoiding plagiarism.
Plan to attend one of these sessions early in the semester. Seating is limited, and the later classes fill up quickly.

Wed. Feb. 13 at 5:40 p.m.
Thurs. Feb. 14 at 12:30 p.m.
Fri. Feb. 15 at 2:00 p.m.
Mon. Feb. 13 at 2:00 p.m.
Tue. Feb. 19 at 5:40 p.m.
Wed. Feb. 20 at 5:40 p.m.
Tue. Feb. 26 at 12:30 p.m.
Thurs. Feb. 28 at 7:05 p.m.
Sat. Mar. 1 at 10:30 a.m.
Wed. Mar. 5 at 11:15 a.m.
Fri. Mar. 7 at 2:00 p.m.
Sat. Mar. 8 at 10:30 a.m.
Wed. Mar. 19 at 5:40 p.m.
Thurs. Mar. 20 at 11:00 a.m.
Mon. Mar. 24 at 12:30 p.m.
Tue. Mar. 25 at 11:00 a.m.

Requesting Other Types of Classes
Teachers, if you would like to schedule a special library class for your students with a focus on a specific topic or discipline, please contact the librarians at least one week in advance. Call the reference desk at 972-238-6082 or email us at richlandlibrary@dcccd.edu to request a class.