Libraries And Society

1. Define the terms 'library' and 'society'.
2. Identify and describe the factors that determine the establishment and patterns of library services in Nigeria.
3. Discuss the library as a medium of communication and its relationship with other information and communication systems.
4. Discuss the history of libraries in ancient, medieval, renaissance, and digital periods.
5. Identify and describe the functions of different types of libraries.
6. Explain the term 'oral traditions' and its significance.
7. Discuss the relationship between literacy and libraries.
8. Explain the meaning of intellectual freedom and censorship.
9. Identify the characteristics of a profession and explain why librarianship is a profession.
10. Discuss the impact of information and communication technology on cultural, ethnic, and linguistic groups in Nigeria.
11. Discuss the history, structure, and achievements of the Nigerian Library Association.
12. Describe the history and programs of the Librarians' Registration Council of Nigeria.
13. Discuss the challenges and prospects of libraries in Nigeria.

13 weeks, about 33 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Definition of Concepts and Scope of Library and Society

   • Unit 1: Definition of Concept and Scope of a Library · 2 hours

     Read the definition of a library from various scholars.. Identify and describe the main attributes of a library.. Differentiate between a library and other store-houses of books..

2. Week 2Module 1: Definition of Concepts and Scope of Library and Society

   • Unit 2: The Concept and Scope of Society · 2 hours

     Define the term 'society' and understand its Latin origin.. Describe the basic characteristics or elements of a society.. Explain the relationship between culture and society.. Identify and explain the role of libraries in supporting societal development..

3. Week 3Module 2: Factors Determining the Establishment of Libraries, Patterns of Library Services in Society with Particular Reference to Nigeria and the Library as Medium of Communication and Its Relationship with Other Information and Communication Systems

   • Unit 1: Factors Determining the Establishment of Libraries with Particular Reference to Nigeria · 2 hours

     Identify and discuss the factors that determine the establishment and growth of libraries in Nigeria.. Analyze the impact of increased education, UNESCO seminars, political independence, and dynamic leadership on library development..

4. Week 4Module 2: Factors Determining the Establishment of Libraries, Patterns of Library Services in Society with Particular Reference to Nigeria and the Library as Medium of Communication and Its Relationship with Other Information and Communication Systems

   • Unit 2: Patterns of Library Services in Society · 3 hours

     Explain Dr. S. R. Ranganathan's Principles of Library Service.. Identify and explain various general library services such as reference, lending, and user education.. Describe the characteristics, functions, and services of the acquisitions, cataloguing, serials, circulation, and reference departments..

5. Week 5Module 2: Factors Determining the Establishment of Libraries, Patterns of Library Services in Society with Particular Reference to Nigeria and the Library as Medium of Communication and Its Relationship with Other Information and Communication Systems

   • Unit 3: The Library as a Medium of Communication and Its Relationship with Other Information and Communication Systems · 2 hours

     Explain the concept of communication in relation to the library.. Describe barriers to effective communication and methods of communication.. Explain the relationship between the library and other information and communication systems..

6. Week 6Module 3: History of Libraries – Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance and Digital Age Periods; and History of Libraries in Nigeria

   • Unit 1: History of Libraries: Ancient and Medieval Periods · 3 hours

     Describe the evolution of writing and writing materials.. Discuss the history and development of libraries in ancient times, including temple, royal, public, and private libraries.. Describe unique functions of Islamic libraries..

7. Week 7Module 3: History of Libraries – Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance and Digital Age Periods; and History of Libraries in Nigeria

   • Unit 2: History of Libraries: Renaissance and Digital Age Periods · 3 hours

     Discuss the history and development of libraries in the medieval period.. Describe the history and characteristics of libraries in the renaissance period.. Describe the history of libraries in the digital age..

8. Week 8Module 3: History of Libraries – Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance and Digital Age Periods; and History of Libraries in Nigeria

   • Unit 3: History of Libraries in Nigeria · 3 hours

     Understand the history of the different types of libraries in Nigeria.. Discuss the history, functions, and activities of the National Library of Nigeria.. Understand and explain the evolution of library education in Nigeria..

9. Week 9Module 4: Functions of Different Types of Libraries

   • Unit 1: Functions of Different Types of Libraries · 2 hours

     Describe the features and functions of academic libraries.. Describe the features and functions of public libraries.. Describe the features and functions of school libraries..

10. Week 10Module 4: Functions of Different Types of Libraries

    • Unit 1: Functions of Different Types of Libraries · 2 hours

      Describe the features and functions of special libraries.. Describe the features and functions of national libraries..

11. Week 11Module 4: Functions of Different Types of Libraries

    • Unit 2: Oral Traditions · 2 hours

      Understand the meaning of oral tradition and how it relates with libraries.. Explain how traditional African libraries were organized before the advent of conventional libraries.. Describe the role of libraries in collecting and preserving oral tradition..

12. Week 12Module 4: Functions of Different Types of Libraries

    • Unit 2: Oral Traditions · 2 hours

      Understand the concept of Indigenous Knowledge and its relationship with libraries.. Discuss the challenges of collection and preserving oral tradition.. Explain the meaning and concept of literacy..

    • Unit 3: Literacy and Libraries · 2 hours

      Discuss the importance of literacy to society.. Describe the role of libraries in promoting literacy..

13. Week 13Module 4: Functions of Different Types of Libraries

    • Unit 4: Intellectual Freedom and Censorship · 3 hours

      Define and understand the concept of Intellectual Freedom.. Appreciate the need for Intellectual Freedom.. Discuss the role of libraries in promoting Intellectual Freedom.. Define and understand the meaning of Censorship..