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:

1. Rowley, J. Computer for Libraries

2. Kent, A. Planning for Library Automation

3. Rice, J. Introduction to Library Automation

4. Tedd, L. A. Introduction to Computer-based Library Systems

5. Duvel, Beverly K. and Linda Main. Automated Library Systems: a librarian's guide and teaching   manual

6. Clayton, M. and Christ B. Managing Library Automation

7. Sirohi, S. and Gupta, A. Koha 3.14: Integrated Library Management System

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