CoA Library Information Studies (LIS Courses)

Library Information Studies enables students to become more successful by learning to recognize the extent and nature of information needed for research, then locate, evaluate, effectively use, and present information to solve problems. After completing library research classes, certificate and workshops, students will know how to make more informed decisions, adapt to new technologies, and remain independent learners for life. In the twenty-first-century information economy, information literacy provides a critical set of skills often listed among the top ten job skills sought by employers. 

Certificate of Achievement in Digital Literacy and Critical Inquiry (flyer, certificate details updated Fall 2026) 

The Certificate of Achievement in Digital Literacy and Critical Inquiry develops students’ research, communication, and critical thinking skills essential for CSU and UC transfer. Students complete courses that develop mastery of information literacy, digital research, and humanities-based inquiry. This program emphasizes information evaluation, communication skills, psychology, and human values, preparing students for success across disciplines and transfer pathways.

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