Course Content
1. Definition and types of libraries
a. National libraries, Public libraries, Institutional libraries
b. Research and Special libraries
2. Forms of recorded information: non-print and electronic forms
a. Print: Books, Gazetteers, Bibliographies, etc
b. Non-print: microforms, audiovisual materials etc
c. Electronic forms
4. Reference Sources and Services
a. Characteristics of reference books
b. Types of reference books
c. Serials and periodicals
5. Use of ICT in the library
a. Internet applications
b. E-resources, social media networks, databases
c. Online Catalogues
6. Organization and retrieval of Knowledge
a. Internet applications
b. Kinds of library catalogues
c. Typical catalogue card entry, filling
d. Classification schemes (functions and types of library classification)
7. Introduction to report writing
a. Search strategies
b. Referencing
c. Referencing Styles: APA, Chicago, MLA
8. Using the Library
a. Rules and Regulations
b. Preservation of Library resources
9. Study Skills
10. Example of a library set up (Introduction to the EUIM library)
a. Services provided by the library
- Teacher: LMS Admin