University Libraries Courses (ULIB)

This is the first version of the 2024–25 General Catalog. Please check back regularly for changes. The final edition and the historical PDF will be published during the fall semester.

ULIB Courses

This is a list of courses with the subject code ULIB. For more information, see University Libraries (University College) in the catalog.

ULIB:1001 Library Research in Context 1 s.h.

Academic research, effective use of the library and its resources, basic research methods, process of scholarly communication; content may be keyed to a discipline-specific course; students apply concepts and processes to their research projects; transferable skills.

ULIB:2001 Being Responsible Online: From Facebook to Academic Research 1 s.h.

Introduction to ethical issues surrounding online information; using information as researchers or creating information on a social networking site; issues of privacy, reliability, and intellectual property; skills to navigate online information responsibly and knowledgeably.

ULIB:2022 Special Topics in Library Research 1 s.h.

Activity-based course that explores specialized content, selected research areas, or current/emerging issues in the context of information literacy and library resources; designed for sophomores and juniors; introduces students to the basic research process, helps them to develop critical thinking skills and evaluate information; topics may vary by semester.

ULIB:3011 Global Research: Strategies and Skills 1 s.h.

Skill development in international research; academic projects; work with research librarian; activity-based introduction to article, statistical, and governmental databases; research and popular materials; information discovery process (tools and search strategies); enhancement of critical thinking skills. Same as GHS:3011, IS:3011.

ULIB:3022 Advanced Special Topics in Library Research 1 s.h.

Activity-based exploration of specialized content, selected research areas, or current/emerging issues in context of information literacy and library resources; introduction to basic research process, development of critical thinking skills, and evaluation of information; topics vary.

ULIB:6313 Studio Summer Fellowship 1 s.h.

Investigation of and reflection on digital scholarly collaboration, production, and promotion. Same as GRAD:6313.