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Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

Library Information Studies

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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.

Department Overview

After completing library research classes and workshops, students will know how to make more informed decisions, adapt to new technologies, and remain independent learners for life. In a 21st-century information economy, information literacy provides a critical set of skills often listed among the top ten job skills sought by employers.

Contact Information

Adoria R. Williams

Department Chair
Adoria R. Williams
Building L-304A
arwilliams@peralta.edu
510-619-8789 (Google Voice)

Chriss Warren Foster
Dean of Division
I-Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

Dr. Chriss Warren Foster
Building L-123
cfoster@peralta.edu
(510) 434-3897

Denise Woodward

Assistant to the Dean
Denise Woodward
Building D-216
dwoodward@peralta.edu
(510) 436-2425

Library Information Studies Certificate

Research Skills – Certificate of Competency

Research Skills – Certificate of Competency

The Certificate of Competency in Research Skills is designed to provide students with a foundation in information literacy, critical thinking, ethical use of information, and research.

Faculty
Full-Time Faculty  
Adoria R. Williams

 

Adoria R. Williams
Room L-304A
Email: arwilliams@peralta.edu
(510) 436-2464
Nghiem Thai

 

Nghiem Thai
Room L-302
Email: nthai@peralta.edu
(510) 436-2461

 

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