Description
This course provides an introduction to basic concepts of computer-based information systems in the context of library and information work. It intends to develop a thorough understanding of information, communication, management, and related technologies as they affect the resources, service delivery, and uses of libraries and other information agencies; their application consistent with technical standards and professional ethics; specifying and assessing such technology-based services; and principles and techniques used to identify and analyse emerging technologies.
Learning outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: explain basic computer systems and basic concepts of computing; discuss current technologies used in the library and information professions (including databases, catalogues, discovery layers and other knowledge and information management software); implement current methods in information architecture, UX and accessibility, web design and digitization and relate these to other core and optional modules; compare, assess and evaluate systems for information creation, storage, management and use; create a specification brief for a new catalogue, discovery system or other knowledge database or similar.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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