Reflection 5

I must say that it has been a great summer! I have enjoyed Lib3 as it has given me so much information on how to find and research subjects, topics, books and utilize the multiple resources for research purposes. This is not my first online course, but with each course something is always new. I have taken an online library course (Lib1) previous to this one, and some of the material was a refresher but most was new. In this course, what was different, is that we utilized a text book as with the other there was no textbook. I feel that student interaction is less, because in a classroom you put names to faces, and yes I do prefer face to face classes, only because I like to put names to faces and possibly meet new friends.
Online classes can be easy, but only if you are not a procrastinator, because it could get you into trouble. I would not take a theory/lecture type class online, because I would be setting myself up for failure...I'm not that diligent:o) As for Lib3, the online learning experience is very appropriate and I believe it to be the best way to take the course. It gives you flexibility and the bulk of the course instruction can be done online. LBCC offered the Lib3, one semester in a face to face setting and I did enroll, but unfortunately I had to drop the course for reasons beyond my control, which is why I wanted to take it this summer. Overall, I had a great time learning.

Reflection 4

Information Competency is the ability to recognize the need for information, knowing where to obtain the information, choosing the proper source and retrieving the correct information, knowing how to organize, analyze, and synthesize the information and then use and communicate the information. Is Information Competency Important? Yes! It is very important to me as a student, because researching information is present in most courses, be it a book, person, or project. Being competent in information retrieval helps the process and enables me to be a successful student.
I think that I am an information competent student. Since taking this course, I have learned so much and am grateful for it. I have been able to enhance what I already knew about obtaining research material. I know which resources are reputable and which are not. It surprised me to learn that a resource that I used previously and quite often was not reliable. The course has not only been education, but very fun and interesting.

Reflection 3

I am certainly overwhelmed with the wealth of information that I have gathered over the period of this course, but I am enjoying visiting the various research and reference sites. I tend to stick to old habits as I love to visit the library and feel the books; I will definitely use the internet and search engines for information needed for my research when I can't get to the library. I am very attached to Pro Quest as it is a easy site to navigate and gather information from. I will definitely use it for research purposes.

Reflection 2

Libraries have always been of interest to me, because of the quiet, peaceful environment, and the overwhelming selection of material it carries. I use the library to just get away some times. This is why the internet in my opinion will not replace libraries. There are still individuals who aren't computer savvy and do not have access to the internet, so they have to utilize libraries. I use the internet in my life to cut down on expenses. I pay bills on line and sometimes I shop online. I also communicate with friends online, which is something that I will do less of, because it is better to speak with and visit friends as often as possible. Lib 3 has provided me with tools that I can use to seek out scams and hoaxes. I am pleased with what I have learned thus far.