Lecture delivered by

Course Aims:

Intended Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course, students will be able to acquire following skills and competencies

• Use of computers for different types of library technical services and activities such as acquisitions, cataloguing, circulation, reservation, management and user services
• Use of selected library software for automation of library activities.

Course Content: (Main topics, Sub topics)

Library automation, Library automation in Sri Lanka (past, present, future prospects); Integrated library software, Stand alone Library software (winisis, cds/isis, javaisis, webisis, genisis); Commercial Library software; Open sources Library software; OPACs, Web OPACs.

Teaching /Learning Activities: 

Lectures/ Tutorials/ Presentations/ Practical sessions/ Creative activities

Assessment Strategy:

Continuous Assessment

50%

Final Assessment

50%

Details:

Quizzes 10%, Assignment 20%, Attendance

Individual Assignment

Class Test 10%

Quiz

Theory

60%

Practical

NA

Other
 (specify)

NA

60

Recommended Reading:

• Ahmad, S. (1998), Computer in Library Management, A. P. H. Publishing, New Delhii.

• Cebbarrelli, P. R. (1995), Library Automation: A Back to Basics Guide, Special Libraries Association, Washington.

• Malavya, V. C. (1999), Library Information Technology for the New Millennium, Ess Ess Publication, New Delhi.

• Nair, R. R. (1995), Academic Library Automation, Ess Ess Publications, New Delhi.

• Verma, K. (2004), ICTs in Library, Akansha Publishing Home, New Delhi.