Lecture delivered by

At the end of the course, students will be able to compare and the current the objectives and functions of national and international information systems, services related to various subjects and disciplines.

Course Content: (Main topics, Sub topics)

Information systems; Components of information system analysis and design, Information networks, National Information systems, International information systems and services. INIS, AGRIS, INSPEC, MEDLARS, OCLC, DIALOG.

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:

• Ali, A. (2007), Digital Libraries and Information Networks, Ess Ess Publication, New Delhi.
  Ashraf, T.  (2004), Library Services in Electronic Environment: Changes, Challenges, Issues and Strategies, Kaveri Books, New Delhi.
• Dhillon, G. (1997), Managing Information System Security, Macmillan, Basingstoke.
• Samuelson, K. B. & Amey, G. X. (1977), Information Systems and                      Networks : Design and Planning Guidelines of Informatics for Managers, Decision Makers and Systems Analysis, North-Holland publishing, Amsterdam.
• Urban, S. (1998), Information and Management: Utilization of Technology--Structural and Cultural Impact,  Gabler, Wiesbaden.