Introduction To Ict In Library And Information Services

1. Define and explain Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
2. Describe the historical development of ICT and its impact on libraries.
3. Identify factors influencing the use of ICT in library operations.
4. Outline the problems, prospects, and challenges of applying ICT in library and information services.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of ethical issues related to ICT in libraries.

13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Definition of Concepts and Development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

   • Unit 1: Overview of ICT and Definition of Concepts · 2 hours

     Read the introduction to ICT and its benefits to libraries.. Define Information and Communication Technology (ICT).. Describe the development of ICT.. Identify tools that facilitate ICT application.. Explain the need for ICT in libraries.. Enumerate benefits of ICT to libraries..

2. Week 2Module 1: Definition of Concepts and Development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

   • Unit 2: Development of ICT in Pre-Electronic and Electronic Era · 2 hours

     Explain the stages of ICT development.. Discuss ICT in the pre-electronic era, focusing on manual processes and early tools.. Discuss ICT in the electronic era, highlighting the impact of computers and the internet.. Describe the components of an information system: people, procedures, software, hardware, and data..

3. Week 3Module 1: Definition of Concepts and Development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

   • Unit 3: Types and Components of ICT · 2 hours

     Clarify the different components/types of ICT, including videoconferencing, audio conferencing, the Internet, and the World-Wide-Web.. Explain the relevance of each component in library operations.. Describe Local Area Networks (LANs) and their applications.. Discuss radio, television, and teleconferencing as ICT tools..

4. Week 4Module 1: Definition of Concepts and Development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

   • Unit 4: ICT and Libraries · 2 hours

     Discuss the significance of ICT to libraries, focusing on improved information access and service delivery.. State the importance of ICT to libraries in terms of efficiency and user satisfaction.. Mention the advantages and disadvantages of ICT application to libraries, including cost and training issues..

5. Week 5Module 2: ICT Applications in Library Routine Activities and Services

   • Unit 1: ICT Application to Technical Services · 2 hours

     Understand the application of ICT to technical services, including acquisition and cataloging.. Discuss the relevance of ICT to technical services in terms of efficiency and accuracy.. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of ICT application to technical services, such as cost and training..

6. Week 6Module 2: ICT Applications in Library Routine Activities and Services

   • Unit 2: ICT Application to Readers Services · 2 hours

     Discuss the application of ICT to readers' services, including circulation and reference.. Explain the relevance of ICT to circulation units in terms of automation and user access.. State the advantages and disadvantages of ICT application to readers' services, such as improved service and potential costs..

7. Week 7Module 2: ICT Applications in Library Routine Activities and Services

   • Unit 3: ICT Application to Library and Information Services · 2 hours

     Discuss ICT-based resources, including e-journals, e-books, and online databases.. Describe ICT-based services, such as online reference and document delivery.. Explain the different types of ICT-based services and resources available in libraries, focusing on their benefits and limitations..

8. Week 8Module 2: ICT Applications in Library Routine Activities and Services

   • Unit 4: ICT Skills for Information Professionals · 2 hours

     State the required ICT skills necessary for library operations, including database management and web development.. Mention the ICT competencies required by information professionals, such as digital literacy and online communication.. Discuss the importance of continuous training and skill development in ICT for library staff..

9. Week 9Module 3: Library Automation and Internet Resources in Libraries

   • Unit 1: Data Communication · 2 hours

     Discuss the meaning of data communication and its importance in libraries.. Mention the types of data communication, including simplex, half-duplex, and full-duplex.. State the network topologies, such as mesh, star, bus, tree, and ring networks.. Discuss communication media, including twisted-pair wires, coaxial cables, and fiber optics..

10. Week 10Module 3: Library Automation and Internet Resources in Libraries

    • Unit 2: Electronic Storage Systems · 2 hours

      Explain the meaning of electronic storage systems and devices.. Discuss the types of electronic storage systems, including magnetic, optical, and solid-state drives.. State the importance of electronic storage devices to libraries in terms of data preservation and accessibility..

11. Week 11Module 3: Library Automation and Internet Resources in Libraries

    • Unit 3: Internet and Web Technology Resources · 2 hours

      Give a brief history of the Internet, tracing its origins and development.. Describe the operation of the Internet and the World-Wide-Web.. Mention some of the problems and pitfalls of the Internet, such as misinformation and security risks..

12. Week 12Module 3: Library Automation and Internet Resources in Libraries

    • Unit 4: Impact of ICT to Library and Information Services · 2 hours

      Discuss the impact of ICT on library collection, staff, and users.. Explain the changing role of the librarian in the ICT world, focusing on new skills and responsibilities.. Describe the effects of ICT on society, including increased access to information and the digital divide..

13. Week 13Module 4: Challenges and Prospects of Application of ICT in Libraries

    • Unit 1: Ethical Issues and Consideration for Applying ICT in Libraries · 2 hours

      Understand the ethical issues about ICT application in libraries, including privacy and intellectual property rights.. Discuss the considerations for applying ICT in libraries, such as security and data protection.. Explain the ethical challenges on information technology, including hacking and computer crime..

    • Unit 2: Challenges of ICT Application in Nigerian Libraries · 2 hours

      Understand the challenges of ICT application in Nigerian libraries, including infrastructure and funding issues.. Discuss the prospects of ICT applications in Nigerian libraries, focusing on improved services and user access.. Identify strategies for overcoming the challenges and maximizing the benefits of ICT in Nigerian libraries..