Section 1. Proposed Course Outline (A general statement of course content that informs class syllabus construction. Once approved, all sections of a given course must include this content, no matter which instructor teaches the course, or the mode of delivery. Divisions must include this new course outline in the Divisional Course Outline binder as required by COPPs.)
Course Number: LIB 127 Full Course Title for print catalog: Research Skills and Information Competency
Abbreviated Course Title for Banner: Research Skills (30 character limit)
Prerequisites:  none
Co-requisites: none
Grade Option:  X Graded (with P/NP option)  	 Pass/No Pass only

Number/Type Credits	Term Minimum Contact	Term Maximum Contact	11-Week Term Contact	
1   Lecture	10  hours (lecture credits x 10)	12 hours (lecture credits x 12)	11 hours (lecture credits x 11)	
   Lec/Lab	   hours (lec-lab credits x 20)	   hours (lec-lab credits x 24)	   hours (lec-lab credits x 22)	
   Lab	   hours (lab credits x 30)	   hours (lab credits x 36)	   hours (lab credits x 33)	
1  Total credits (sum)	10 Total hours (sum)	12 Total hours (sum)	11 Total hours (sum)	

Course Description (300 character limit):	
Students will develop critical thinking skills needed to locate, evaluate and cite information relevant to specific research needs. The course develops research skills and confidence that contribute to success in other college courses and life experiences. May be offered via Distance Learning.	
Course Outcomes and Proficiencies	            Assessments Planned	
What will the student know or be able to do at the end of the course?
What attitudes related to the subject will the student hold?	What evidence will demonstrate that students have achieved course outcomes? (assessment tools may include departmental tests, written products, portfolios, juried performances, quizzes and exams, or alternative assessments such as qualitative studies, capstone projects, external reviewers, etc.)	
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will:	How each outcome will be assessed:	
1. Appreciate the nature of scholarly conversation, as well 
    as the role and organization of information in contemporary 
    society and in the academic library. 	Class exercises, final project	
2. Demonstrate an understanding of research as a recursive 
    process, requiring creativity and persistence.	Class exercises, final project	
3. Efficiently search for and locate information online using the 
    free Web.	Class exercises, final project	
3. Evaluate websites and other materials as to their relevance, 
    currency, authority, purpose, and point of view.  	Class exercises, final project	
4. Select and develop a suitable topic for research, and 
    formulate a list of relevant keywords using websites, Library 
    databases and other research tools. 	Class exercises, final project	
5. Search for and locate relevant books at the Lane 
    Community College Library and at other libraries.	Class exercises, final project	
6. Search for and locate relevant articles from newspapers, 
    popular magazines, and scholarly journals.	Class exercises, final project
	
7. Articulate the reasons why we cite our sources, and  
    construct a bibliography of relevant and high-quality 
    materials, formatted in a standard relevant citation style.	Class exercises, Final project	
                   
Course Content by Major Topics
What topics will be presented? What are the main activities of the course? What are the central themes?
(See sample at http://www.lanecc.edu/copps 

Topics:
The Changing Role of Information
Engaging in a Scholarly Conversation
The mission of the academic library and the services offered
The research process

Finding Relevant High-Quality Websites
Use a variety of tools such as:
•	search engines
•	directories
•	meta-search engines
•	subject-specific portals
How to evaluate websites and other materials using the following criteria:
•	relevance
•	currency
•	authority
•	purpose
•	point of view

Research Topics and Keywords
Finding a suitable topic, and developing it into a research question
Narrowing, expanding, refocusing, or otherwise changing it as needed as the research process continues
Finding and making a log of useful keywords for use in searches online

Finding Relevant Books
Using the LCC Library online catalog to find relevant books and ebooks
Using the LCC Library website and the free Web to find online reference tools
Searching for and locating books in other libraries

Finding Relevant Articles from Periodicals
What’s the difference between search engines and periodicals databases?
Searching for and locating relevant articles using:
•	The LCC Library’s online periodicals databases
•	Google Scholar
•	The Deep Web

Constructing Bibliographies
The rationale for citing sources: copyright, plagiarism, and academic integrity.
Format

Section 2. Proposal Information
Course Developer:	Type of Proposal	Type of Course: 	
Jennifer Ferro	 New course	 Lower Division Collegiate (transfer) 	
Date: 9/28/15	     Currently 199 or 299 	 Professional/Technical (required or elective) 	
Catalog year to take effect: 	 Experimental Course	 Developmental, numbered below 100	
2015-2016 	     199 Experimental Course		
	     299 Experimental Course		
	 Revised course (If increasing credits, use credit change form)	
	 Reactivated course with no change	
	 Reactivated course with changes 	

Rationale:
How does this proposal further the goals of the program or department? 	
The Library would like to reach more students in order to improve their information literacy. Information literacy is one of the goals listed as part of the Strategic Plan for the College, and it is incorporated into many program and course outcomes. We could aggressively market a one-credit class, both as a stand-alone and as an add-on to other classes. A one credit class would be appropriate for transition from high school to lower division classes, meeting library outcomes for Career and Technical Education programs, and workplace and lifelong learning skills. Library faculty are interested in developing partnerships with other departments in order to develop learning communities, with LIB127 serving as a one-credit add-on to existing courses.
	
What assessment evidence supports this proposal? 	
Recent qualitative, performance-based library assessment efforts indicate that students:
•	have difficulty formulating a research question 
•	do not make effective and efficient use of their time 
•	are not aware of the wide variety of information choices and formats available to them 
•	do not systematically and critically evaluate the sources they do find 
•	tend to use web-based electronic information sources found through search engines over other formats 
•	place more value on current electronic information sources than on more in-depth discussions often found in books or journal articles 	
How do you know there is a demand for this course? 	
     On the part of students, there is demand for one credit classes simply because students are more likely to be short a credit as a result of the many four credit conversions. Many students find that they are just one credit short of the full load they need in order to maintain their financial aid status. Students rarely have an innate interest in information literacy, often thinking they are already information literate because they can use a search engine. They see the value only after they have taken a library research class.  
     On the part of the instructors, there has been interest in a one credit add-on, especially from writing instructors.  NWCCU Accreditation Standard 2 requires that “faculty, in partnership with library and information resources personnel, ensure that the use of library and information resources is integrated into the learning process” (2.C.6) and “the institution provides appropriate instruction and support for students, faculty, staff, administrators, and others (as appropriate) to enhance their efficiency and effectiveness in obtaining, evaluating, and using library and information resources that support its programs and services, wherever offered and however delivered.” (2.E.3). We would particularly like to serve the professional technical programs. Many require some measure of information literacy skills to be taught, but have not defined program-specific outcomes. The specific exercises in this class could be modified to meet these outcomes and the outcomes of other classes and programs as they are developed.

Section 3. Curriculum Equity http://www.lanecc.edu/copps 
To promote an environment where all learners are encouraged to develop their full potential, this course will support Lane’s Curriculum Equity policy in the following way(s):
Wherever possible, we will incorporate the principles of Universal Design into the construction of course materials.  This shall include, but not be limited to, incorporating materials and activities that engage different learning styles, providing materials in a variety of formats, conforming to ADA standards in the design of online materials, and eliminating unnecessary complexity.  Search strategy examples and exercises will include topics that address a wide range of social populations and issues, such as environmental concerns, domestic partnerships, disabilities, immigration, various types of discrimination, poverty, social security, and child care. 

Section 4. For revised courses only: PREVIOUS Catalog/Course Information:
Course Number: LIB 127a Course Title in Banner: Basic Research (30 characters maximum)	
Full Course Title in print catalog: Basic Research	
Prerequisites: none
Co-requisites: none
Grade Option:  Graded (with P/NP option)  	 Pass/No Pass only

Number/Type Credits	Term Minimum Contact	Term Maximum Contact	11-Week Term Contact	
1 Lecture	10 hours (lecture credits x 10)	12 hours (lecture credits x 12)	11 hours (lecture credits x 11)	
   Lec/Lab	   hours (lec-lab credits x 20)	   hours (lec-lab credits x 24)	   hours (lec-lab credits x 22)	
   Lab	   hours (lab credits x 30)	   hours (lab credits x 36)	   hours (lab credits x 33)	
1 Total credits (sum)	10 Total hours (sum)	12 Total hours (sum)	11 Total hours (sum)	

Course Description:
Students will develop critical thinking skills needed to locate, evaluate and cite information applicable to specific research needs. The course develops research skills and confidence that contribute to success in other college courses and life experiences. May be offered through Distance Learning. LIB 127a is an abridged version of LIB 127. Students cannot get credit toward an approved degree or certificate for both LIB 127 and LIB 127a.

What will change? Course Number   Title   Course Description   Credit hours   Contact hours

Section 5. Support Courses (New Professional/Technical course proposals must complete.) 
Professional/Technical courses are tracked within programs for purposes of Carl Perkins funding and budgetary planning. Indicate all degree or certificate programs for which this course will be required.
Program	Division	
None	     	
     	     	

Section 6. Overlap Courses  (New course proposals must complete.)
While overlap of course materials is not necessarily a flaw, duplication of course materials may lead to inefficient use of college resources. If there is overlap, the faculty of overlapping courses must agree on the extent of overlap  and attach a rationale explaining its necessity if  it is more then 10%.

Indicate all departments/courses that this course may overlap. Division Dean of existing course enters one of two options at right. Note: N/A is not an option.

Options:
1.  No overlap.
2.  Approved: overlap is acceptable. Rationale attached.
3.  Disapproved: reasons attached.
Division	Course Number / Title	% Overlap	Option	Division Dean of existing course
(Signature required for all options)	Date	
none	     	     	     		     	
     	     	     	     		     	

Section 7. Qualification to fulfill degree requirements (complete all relevant forms, available at http://www.lanecc.edu/currsched/curriculum-forms and send to Curriculum/Scheduling for the Degree Requirements Review Committee):

 Form(s) applying for the following degree requirement status have been attached. (Only check this box when forms have been completed and attached.)

AAOT, ASOT-Bus, OTM:
 Arts & Letters 
 Social Sciences
 Science /Computer Science 
 Mathematics
 Cultural Literacy Option 
(please submit with course syllabus to Michael Samano in Social Science)

All degrees:
 Health/Wellness/Fitness
AAS, 1-year and 2-year certificates:
 Human Relations 

Optional designation:
 Sustainability status

Section 8. Library Impact Statement
Under accreditation standards, Library consultation is essential for new programs, new courses and for substantively revised courses when the revisions entail any change in library use. 

What assignments will require the use of library and information resources? 
Almost all of them, aside from the content on searching for and evaluating websites.

Each academic area has a Liaison Librarian http://www.lanecc.edu/library/services/liaison.htm. Contact the designated librarian to discuss the library needs of your course. Please allow the librarian at least one week to assess library resources.

To be completed by Liaison Librarian:
 Library resources are adequate to support this proposal.
 Additional resources are needed but can be obtained from current funds. 
 Significant additional Library funds/resources are required to support this proposal. 

Claire Dannenbaum            	9/28/15
	Liaison Librarian			Date

Section 9. Divisional Approval (To be completed by Division Chair and Administrative Assistant) 
Human, Physical, and Financial Resources:
 Additional instructional costs (staff, materials, services or facilities) will be incurred to offer this course.  Source of funding:      
 No additional instructional resources (staff, materials, services or facilities) are needed to offer this course.
Explain: Initially it will be taught by existing Library staff. If it really takes off and we end up opening many sections, then we might need to hire additional instructor (probably in the far future, if at all).
Required Certifications:
 We have developed minimum course certification standards according to the COPPs procedure “Instructor Qualifications: Credit,” to be filed with ASA upon course approval.
 We have completed faculty certification form(s) for faculty qualified to teach this course, to be filed with ASA and Human Resources upon course approval. 

		      	     
Administrative Assistant/Coordinator	Date

Fees:
 We have completed fee rationale and fee request forms to be submitted to ASA upon course approval, in compliance with the COPPs procedure, “Fees: Special”
 No special fees will be required for this course.

Divisional Recommendation:
 The Academic Dean and Administrative Assistant have reviewed this course proposal and kept a copy for divisional files.
 Faculty review of this course was completed within the division on 9/29/15(date).

 Pass	 Do Not Pass 

			     
Academic Dean			Date

Section 10.  College Approval 	 

				     							     
Curriculum Committee Chair				Date		Executive Dean for Academic Affairs	Date

Curriculum Approval Committee hearing:  		     		_____________________________	     
				Date		Vice President for Academic &	              Date
						Student Affairs