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Introduction to Library and Information Work

This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of library and information work. It explores the historical development of information transfer, from ancient times to the information age. Key topics include the origin of man, intellectual history, types of libraries, information institutions, and the role of information workers. The course aims to equip students with a foundational understanding of information management and its significance in education and society.

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60h
Study Time
13
Weeks
5h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
LibraryInformationHistoryTransferInstitutions

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Beginner Level
Perfect for newcomers to the field
35%
beginner
📚
Math Level
No Math
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Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Library Science

2

Information Transfer

3

Intellectual History

4

Information Age

5

Information Society

6

Professional Associations

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

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Librarian

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Information Officer

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Archivist

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Information Manager

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Data Curator

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

EducationGovernmentResearchNon-profitCorporate

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Fundamental Concepts

2h

Unit 1: Library

2 study hours
  • •Read the definition of library and its evolution.
  • •Identify different forms of libraries and their functions.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.
Week
2

Module 1: Fundamental Concepts

2h

Unit 2: The Origin of Man

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the origin of man and the development of early human societies.
  • •Analyze the archeological evidence of early human life.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.
Week
3

Module 1: Fundamental Concepts

2h

Unit 3: History of Information Creation

2 study hours
  • •Examine the history of information creation from early ages to the invention of the printing press.
  • •Define information transfer and its significance.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.
Week
4

Module 1: Fundamental Concepts

2h

Unit 4: Development of Tools and Language

2 study hours
  • •Analyze the development of tools and language in early human history.
  • •Discuss the significance of language in human coordination and learning.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.
Week
5

Module 2: The Background of Human Intelligence

2h

Unit 1: Intellectual History and Philosophy

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the resemblance of Intellectual history and philosophy.
  • •Evaluate the six methodological debates on intellectual history.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.
Week
6

Module 2: The Background of Human Intelligence

2h

Unit 2: Intellectual History

2 study hours
  • •Discuss intellectual history and its types.
  • •Evaluate the types of intellectual history.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.
Week
7

Module 2: The Background of Human Intelligence

2h

Unit 3: Human Intelligence

2 study hours
  • •Analyze the concept of intelligence and its types.
  • •Discuss factors that make intelligence differ.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.
Week
8

Module 3: History, Foundation And Development Of Information

2h

Unit 1: Ancient Period

2 study hours
  • •Discuss information transfer in the ancient period.
  • •Examine the stages of information transfer in ancient Egypt, China, Greece, and Rome.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.
Week
9

Module 3: History, Foundation And Development Of Information

2h

Unit 2 The Middle or Medieval Period

2 study hours
  • •Discuss information transfer in the medieval era.
  • •Analyze the characteristics of the medieval era.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.
Week
10

Module 3: History, Foundation And Development Of Information

2h

Unit 3 The Renaissance Period

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the Renaissance era and its characteristics.
  • •Analyze information transfer during the Renaissance period.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.
Week
11

Module 3: History, Foundation And Development Of Information

2h

Unit 4 The Enlightenment Era/ Age of Reasoning

2 study hours
  • •Analyze the Enlightenment era and the Age of Reasoning.
  • •Evaluate the contributions of early philosophers to the Age of Reason.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.
Week
12

Module 4: The Information Age and Information Society

4h

Unit 1 Information Age

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the concept of the Information Age.
  • •Analyze the contributions of the Information Age to various segments of society.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.

Unit 2 Information Society; Origin, Cause and Characteristics

2 study hours
  • •Evaluate the origin and causes of the Information Society.
  • •Analyze the characteristics of the Information Society.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.
Week
13

Module 4: The Information Age and Information Society

4h

Unit 3 Information networking

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the history of information networking.
  • •Analyze the needs and objectives of information networking.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.

Unit 4 Information transfer and the role professional bodies/association

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the role of various professional associations in the transfer of information.
  • •Identify different types of professional associations.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all module introductions and summaries to reinforce key concepts

2

Create timelines of historical periods discussed in Modules 1-3

3

Focus on definitions and characteristics of different library types (Module 5)

4

Practice answering essay questions on the role of information in society (Module 4)

5

Prepare a glossary of key terms and concepts from each unit

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