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Technological Knowledge and Skills
ILS 501 - Introduction to Information Science and Technology
Principles and applications of computers and information technologies in libraries and information centers.
[Course objectives from Spring 2002 syllabus]
Through lectures, readings, discussion and homework assignments, by the end of the course, the
students will be able to:
- define and explain the function of fundamental information technology architecture and related components
- describe the evolution of information science and its relationship to library science.
- use basic computer systems to achieve productive work relevant to a library or information center
- describe telecommunication systems used by libraries and individuals accessing remote information systems.
- explain functions of local networks, intranets and internetworking systems.
- use basic Internet systems and services.
ILS 532 - User-Centered Database Design and Development
An introduction to the theories and principles of database design. Theories and principles will be used to design database systems based on practical library information problems. Students will be taught to use Microsoft Access as a database development system.
[Course objectives from Spring 2008 syllabus]
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the typical functions and components of a database system
- Describe the main stages of the database application lifecycle
- Explain the relational database model
- Explain the Entity-Relationship model
- Demonstrate knowledge of user-centric methodologies
- Apply relational modeling in database design
- Demonstrate the knowledge of the Structured Query Language
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills of using MS Access as a DBMS
- Design a relational database, basic applications, and user interfaces
- Create a relational database system and conduct evaluation.
ILS 534 - Library Automation
An overview of automation with emphasis on computer assisted library processes: subsystems in technical services, user services, administrative services.
[Course goals from Fall 2005 syllabus]
- Review of computer & telecommunication concepts and their importance in automation.
- Describe existing Library Services and technology.
- Assessing needs and setting priorities.
- Selection and implementation of Systems.
- Familiarity with major vendors and their products.
- Planning System databases.
- Standards for automation.
- Understand resource sharing concepts and the networked automated library environment.
- Understand Web based automation activities & products.
- Future trends in Library automation.
ILS 535 - Resource Sharing and Library Networks
An examination of the impact of cooperation, consortia, and networks on the library/information field: developments, network characteristics, problems, and issues. Converging technologies and implications for emerging trends for information professionals are examined.
[Course objectives from Spring 2008 syllabus]
[No objectives found]
ILS 538 - Computer-Mediated Communications
A reading-intensive course on computer-mediated communication (CMC) and its applications in the dissemination of information and delivery of information services. In the context of existing theoretical frameworks and CMC research findings, the course reviews the advantages and disadvantages of CMC technologies as well as the long-term implications of CMC for the information professions.
[Course objectives not received]
ILS 539 - Multimedia Interface Design
An orientation course in the design and evaluation of effective human-computer interfaces.
[Course objectives from Spring 2006 syllabus]
The basic course objectives include the following:
- Understand general human-computer interaction design issues
- Understand basic principles for designing the user interface in information systems, with special reference to computerized systems
- Introduce popular usability evaluation methods: usability inspection methods, analytic techniques and experimental techniques
- Practice the design and production of multimedia resources for libraries
- Deliver and apply interactive systems
- Assess and evaluate interactive systems
- Explore Implementation issues
ILS 570 - Utilizing Instructional Media
Workshop in the effective use of computer based instructional media including the planning, selection and production of materials.
[Course goals from Spring 2008 website]
Goals :
- Demonstrate a general knowledge of instructional processes, instructional media, and copyright issues as they relate to education.
- Use Audio Mixing Software to produce multi-track audio files
- Produce Streaming Audio/Visual/Text presentations for the WWW
ILS 642 - Management of Electronic Resources and Services
Management and operation of electronic information resources and services in library and information centers. Selection and integrating system options; finance and budget; staff and end-user training; search strategies; database publishers and vendors; hardware/software; measurement/evaluation and future planning.
[Course objectives from Fall 2008 syllabus]
- Review of electronic resources concepts.
- Describe management issues with regards to electronic resources.
- Demonstrate an understanding of collections development, acquisitions and budgeting.
- Understand the licensing and copyright issues for electronic resource management.
- Describe the methods for organization and access of electronic resources.
- Databases, e-journal, e-books, e-reserves.
- Discuss the technology infrastructure for managing electronic resources.
- Evaluation and assessment methods for electronic resources.
- Customer service issues.
ILS 650 - Preservation of Library Materials
Fundamentals of materials preservation in libraries, museums and archival institutions. Preservation continuing education, disaster recovery and planning, reformatting and digitization projects are explored.
[Course objectives from Fall 2008 syllabus]
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
- recognize the needs for preservation of library materials
- plan a program of preservation and conservation
- analyze and execute treatment of materials in need of preservation
- plan the prevention of deterioration of various library materials.
ILS 651 - Preservation of Digital Media
Intensive exploration of the relevance of the core ideas governing traditional preservation practice in libraries, archives, and museums for the creation and management of digital libraries and digital media.
[Course objectives not received]
ILS 655 - Digital Libraries
Theoretical study of and practice in designing, constructing and evaluating digital libraries.
[Course objectives from Fall 2008 syllabus]
Students are expected to gain the objectives among the following:
- To describe the history and characteristics of a digital library
- To understand major issues those constitute the basis of digital libraries
- To develop a plan for a digital library using sound practices and policies derived from the current literature, including missions, goals, and maintenance plans
- To develop a digital collection prototype with an appropriate collection policy and selection criteria
- To acquire and organize resources in digital form with related metadata methods, such as simple DC and RDF Schema
- To have competent understanding of metadata, metadata interoperability & metadata registry concept for managing digital contents
- To be familiar with current technologies & frameworks associated with the development and implementation of digital libraries, such as search engines, browse features and DL tools
- To construct and test an academic digital library
- To develop methods to evaluate and recommend solutions in a digital library environment
- To study and evaluate national or international major digital library projects
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