Information & Library Science Department ILS 530 outline

ILS 530

INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

COURSE DESCRIPTION

An introduction to systems analysis in libraries. Includes flow charting, form design and control, time and cost analysis, sampling, and automation. Prerequisites: ILS 501, ILS 503 and 506. Scheduled fall semesters. 3 credits.

COURSE OBJECTIVES/STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Understand the philosophical concepts and perspectives involved in thinking with systems.
• Define systems analysis and system development life-cycle in clear terms.
• Develop an understanding of the role of information systems in modern organizations.
• Become familiar with a variety of information systems analysis methods and problem-solving tools and approaches.
• Gain practical experience with information systems analysis and systems design.
• Describe computer systems used by libraries and individuals accessing remote information systems.
• Explain functions of information networks, intranets and Internet working systems.
• Conduct a system study undertaking a project in the area of information/knowledge management employing the information you have learned this term and the skills you have developed.

COURSE OUTLINE

I.     Defining and understanding
       A.     System
               a)     Description of the system
               b)     Organization Chart of the System
               c)     Goals and Objectives of the system
               d)     Operations Checklist of the System
       B.     People
               a)     Description of the people
               b)     Goals and Objectives of the people
C.     Work
               a)     Description of the work
               b)     Goals and Objectives of the work
       D.     Environment
               a)     Description of the environment
               b)     Goals and Objectives of the environment
II.     Gathering the data
       A.     System Steps and Personnel Responsible
       B.     Calendar of Events during Study
III.     Analyzing the Present System
       A.     Decision Table
       B.     Flow Chart: systems, procedures, etc.
       C.     Cost Analysis
       D.     Forms Analysis
       E.     Entity Diagram
       F.     Monitoring Plan
       G.     Data Flow Diagram
IV.     Designing an Improved System
       A.     Recommendations
V.     Evaluation
       A.     Usability: Users and Testing and Iteration
               a)     Task Analysis
               b)     Ethnographic Observation
               c)     Surveys
               d)     Heuristic evaluation 

 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Subject review paper  10%
Tech growth paper  10%
System evaluation/Case study  20%
System study/design project  40%
Participation  20%

SUGGESTED TEXTS

Osborne, Larry N. and Nakamura, Margaret (2000), Systems Analysis for Librarians and Information Professionals (Second Edition), Libraries Unlimited. ISBN: 156308693X (Paperback), (Required Textbook)

Hoffer, Jeffrey, George, Joey and Valacich, Joseph (2008), Modern Systems Analysis and Design (5th edition), Prentice Hall, ISBN 0-13-224076-9 (Required Textbook)
 

Approved by the ILS Department Curriculum Committee and Faculty, Spring 2009.