LIR Courses - Credit by Exam

For the GE requirement - Area I- Information Literacy.

The Library and Information Resources Department offers two courses that meet the GE Area I - Information Literacy requirement. As per the Academic Senate’s resolution, the Department offers a credit by exam (challenge test).

To take the challenge exam,

• You must be registered for credit courses and in good standing.
• You must apply to take the exam. Agreement and Application for Credit by Examination forms are available at the Reference Desks in the Doyle and Mahoney libraries.
• You must pay the non-refundable registration fee of $26 (1-unit ).
  

The exam is generally offered once per semester. For the Fall 2009 semester, the exam will be offered on the

Santa Rosa campus
Friday August 28, 2009
Doyle Library - Room 4420
1-4 pm
(Limit 30 seats. Apply early)

The Agreement and Application for Credit by Examination must be submitted no later than 72 hours before the examination date.

The challenge exam includes multiple choice, short answer and demonstrated skill questions involving library and research concepts and online research.

• You should bring a scantron card and pencils.
• A score of 70% is passing .
• You may only take the exam twice.
• If you pass, you will receive CR/NC or grade.
• If you pass, you will receive 1 unit credit

The test is given early in the semester to allow you to register for courses if you do not pass.

Questions? Please contact Micca Gray at 527-4552.