Use Of Library

1. Identify and utilize various library resources effectively.
2. Conduct comprehensive literature reviews for research.
3. Apply appropriate referencing styles to avoid plagiarism.
4. Develop effective study and reading habits for academic success.
5. Understand and adhere to copyright laws in academic work.

13 weeks, about 16 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Types of Library and Services

   • Unit 1: Types of Libraries · 1 hour

     Define the concept of a library and its origin.. Classify libraries by their characteristics and functions.. Identify different types of libraries: Academic, Research/Special, School, Public, and National libraries..

2. Week 2Module 1: Types of Library and Services

   • Unit 2: Library Services · 1 hour

     Distinguish the types of library services.. Choose a library based on the services offered.. Explore general library services: Reference, Current Awareness, Inter-Library Loan, Lending, Reservation, and User Education..

3. Week 3Module 2: Research Techniques

   • Unit 1: Information Sources · 1 hour

     Distinguish the types of sources of information provided by the library.. Demonstrate skills in getting required information from primary, secondary, and tertiary sources.. Understand the characteristics of each information source..

4. Week 4Module 2: Research Techniques

   • Unit 2: Literature Review · 1 hour

     Review literature on a research topic within a limited time.. Identify relevant literature sources.. Analyze and synthesize information from various sources to write a comprehensive literature review..

5. Week 5Module 2: Research Techniques

   • Unit 3: Databases Contents · 1 hour

     Identify databases in various subject fields.. Explain why a particular database may be suitable for a specific researcher.. Explore databases such as Academic Search Premier, JSTOR, LexisNexis Academic, PubMed/Medline, ScienceDirect, Scopus, SAGE, AGORA, EBSCO, ERIC, and HINARI..

6. Week 6Module 2: Research Techniques

   • Unit 4: Open Educational Resources · 1 hour

     Identify free educational resources in various disciplines.. Distinguish between subject-specific and institutional repositories.. Identify open access sources in STEM, Social Sciences, and Humanities.. Review literature using OERs..

7. Week 7Module 3: Organization of Library Materials

   • Unit 1: Library Catalogues · 1 hour

     Identify different access points in a library catalogue.. Distinguish between book, card, and online catalogues.. Locate a book on the library shelf using the library catalogue.. Understand the concept of a library catalogue..

8. Week 8Module 3: Organization of Library Materials

   • Unit 2: Classification Schemes · 1 hour

     Source for information using different library classification schemes.. Understand the importance of library classification.. Explore different classification schemes: Library of Congress, Dewey Decimal, Universal Decimal, Bliss, Colon, and Moys..

9. Week 9Module 4: ICT Use in the Library

   • Unit 1: Digital Libraries · 1 hour

     Search for information using digital libraries.. Understand the advantages and challenges of digital libraries.. Compare digital libraries with traditional library systems..

10. Week 10Module 4: ICT Use in the Library

    • Unit 2: Computer Based Literature Search · 1 hour

      Identify the basic steps in constructing a search strategy.. Construct a search strategy for a topic of your choice.. Learn how to use the internet for computer-based literature search..

11. Week 11Module 5: Good Reading Habit/Study Skills

    • Unit 1: Basic Study Techniques/Methods · 1 hour

      Identify steps to take to develop good study skills.. Explain the SQ3R reading method.. Demonstrate good studying and reading habits to achieve academic excellence..

    • Unit 2: Developing Good Reading Habit · 1 hour

      Identify the steps to improve your reading skills.. Read using the reading skill guide in achieving a desirable academic excellence..

12. Week 12Module 6: Copyright; Plagiarism and Referencing

    • Unit 3: Handling Examinations · 1 hour

      Identify the steps to take when preparing for an examination.. Demonstrate skills in handling examinations.. Learn effective strategies for exam preparation and time management..

    • Unit 1: Copyright Laws · 1 hour

      Explain the concept of copyright law and its purpose.. Explain the concept of "fair use".. Apply copyright law in writing academic papers..

13. Week 13Module 6: Copyright; Plagiarism and Referencing

    • Unit 2: Plagiarism and Its Implications · 1 hour

      Explain the concept of infringement and plagiarism.. Demonstrate skills in applying copyright and plagiarism laws in writing academic papers.. Understand the similarities and differences between copyright and plagiarism..

    • Unit 3: Harvard In-Text Citing and Referencing · 1 hour

      Demonstrate skills of using Harvard referencing style for books, journal articles, conference proceedings, dissertations, DVD, video, film, government publications, interviews, and in-text citations.. Apply Harvard referencing in academic writing..