Level Up Your Research Skills with LIB 101
Struggling to find good sources for papers? Want to feel more confident using library tools and avoiding misinformation? LIB 101 is a 1-credit, fully online course offered during the first 8 weeks of spring that teaches you how to search smarter and think critically about the information you find.
In this class, you’ll learn how to:
Turn a topic into a strong research question
Use library databases and tools (not just Google!)
Spot credible sources and recognize bias or misinformation
Build better search strategies and keywords
Cite your sources clearly and avoid plagiarism
Understand AI tools and what they can (and can’t!) do
It’s a short, practical class that makes every assignment easier and saves you time in the long run. Enroll today! For any questions, feel free to reach to the instructor Angela Beaton at angela.beaton@mnstate.edu