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Organization of Knowledge (Cataloguing & Classification Theory) (Fall-2021)

Teacher: Md. Dulal Uddin

Skill Level: Beginner

New Technologies and Current Trends in Information System (Fall 2021)

ISLM-201

New Technology and Current Trends in Information System

Fall 2021

Nur Ahammad

Senior Assistant Librarian and Adjunct Faculty

nur.lib@daffodilvarsity.edu.bd

01816188851

Introduction: New Information Technology refers to the use of the computer to automate the typical procedures of libraries such as cataloguing and circulation. In the process of library automation, a library makes use of computers and other technologies to support its systems and services. Library automation is the conversion of a library’s procedures from manual to computerized, such as from a card catalogue to an OPAC, or from manual circulation cards to an integrated library system.

Course Objectives:

To become conversant with levels of automation, ranging from a single personal computer to a full-blown infrastructure using mainframe(s) and/or networked workstations.
To understand the common set of decisions that need to be made in the process of adding new components or replacing existing applications in all library automated systems.
To become acquainted with functions of the standard components of information infrastructure, including Computer hardware, Operating Systems, and Networks,
To learn what is involved in preparing the RFP (Request for Proposal), selecting vendors, evaluating systems and software, and then implementing a system once a decision has been made.
To become acquainted with tools and concepts of significance to systems librarians.
To understand the library functions that have been automated and how automation enhances the operability of the functions.
To become acquainted with the place of the local integrated system in a global information society.
To acquire the ability to analyze and evaluate vented systems.

Expected Learning Outcomes:

Understand Library application of Computers.
Understand search strategies and techniques
Apply and evaluate different Library software

Recommended books:

Rowley, J. Computer for Libraries
Kent, A. Planning for Library Automation
Rice, J. Introduction to Library Automation
Tedd, L. A. Introduction to Computer-based Library Systems
Duvel, Beverly K. and Linda Main. Automated Library Systems: a librarian's guide and teaching manual
Clayton, M. and Christ B. Managing Library Automation
Sirohi, S. and Gupta, A. Koha 3.14: Integrated Library Management System