Library and Information Services for Person with Special Needs
- Education
- 200 level
- 2 credit units
- 112 pages
- 14 units
This course, Library and Information Services to People with Special Needs, is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide effective library services to individuals with diverse needs. It explores the definition of concepts, types, psychology, and characteristics of people with special needs. The course also covers information needs, resources, assistive technologies, ICT applications, staff requirements, and ethical considerations in providing library services to these populations, enhancing students' ability to serve them better.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 30 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, practical
- Practical work
- Yes
- Basic knowledge of library operations
- Familiarity with information resources
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of LIS213, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1: LIBRARY RESOURCES AND INFORMATION SERVICES TO THE VISUALLY IMPAIREDPage 44
- UNIT 2: LIBRARY RESOURCES AND INFORMATION SERVICES TO THE HEARING IMPAIREDPage 52
- UNIT 3: INFORMATION RESOURCES AND SERVICES TO THE MENTALLY RETARDEDPage 57
- UNIT 4: LIBRARY RESOURCES AND INFORMATION SERVICES TO THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGEDPage 61
- UNIT 5: LIBRARY RESOURCES AND INFORMATION SERVICES TO PRISONERSPage 63
- UNIT 2: SKILLS AND COMPETENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES PROVIDER FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIALPage 3
- UNIT 1: CATEGORIES OF STAFF REQUIRED FOR PROVISION OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDSPage 94
- UNIT 2: SKILLS AND COMPETENCES REQUIREMENTS FOR LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES PROVIDER FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS;Page 100
- UNIT 3: ETHICAL ISSUESPage 107
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
LIS213 · UNIT 2: SKILLS AND COMPETENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES PROVIDER FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL
The presentation schedule gives you the important dates for the completion of your computer- based tests, participation in forum discussions and at facilitation. Remember, you are to submit all your assignments at the appropriate time. You should guide against delays and plagiarisms in your work. Plagiarism is a criminal offence in academics and liable to heavy penalty.
What you should be able to do
- Define the concept of people with special needs.
- Identify the information needs of people with special needs.
- Enumerate library and information services provided to people with special needs.
- Explain the concept of Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
- Identify assistive technology for people with special needs.
- Discuss the application of ICT to library and information services to people with special needs.
- Identify the skills/competence of library staff.
- Understand ethical issues in library and information services provision.
What it prepares you for
- Librarian
- Information Specialist
- Special Needs Educator
- Accessibility Consultant
- Rehabilitation Counselor
- Libraries
- Educational Institutions
- Rehabilitation Centers
- Government Agencies
- Non-profit Organizations
- Screen Readers
- Braille Translation Software
- Online Public Access Catalogs (OPACs)
- Assistive Technology Devices
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- MODULE 3: ICT Applications to Library and Information Services for People with Special Needs
Unit 2: Assistive technologies for people with special needs
Requires understanding of various assistive technologies and their specific applications for different disabilities, demanding a broad knowledge base.
- MODULE 4: Staff Requirement and Ethical Issues in the Provision Information Services to People with Special Needs
Unit 3: Ethical Issues
Requires critical thinking and nuanced understanding of complex legal and moral principles, demanding careful consideration of diverse perspectives.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 26 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1MODULE 1: Library and Information Services to People with Special Needs: An Overview
Unit 1: Definition of concepts · 2 hours
Define key concepts related to library and information services.. Identify different types of libraries and their functions.. Explain the concept of library resources and their formats..
- Week 2MODULE 1: Library and Information Services to People with Special Needs: An Overview
Unit 2: Types of People with Special Needs · 2 hours
Define people with special needs.. Identify types of people with special needs (visually impaired, hearing impaired, mentally retarded, physically disabled, prisoners).. Discuss the characteristics of each group..
- Week 3MODULE 2: Library Resources and Information Services
Unit 1: Library Resources and Information Services to the Visually Impaired · 2 hours
Identify library resources for the visually impaired (Braille books, talking books, large print materials).. Describe information services to the visually impaired (personal reading service, transcription service).. Discuss international practices..
- Week 4MODULE 2: Library Resources and Information Services
Unit 2: Library Resources and Information Services to the Hearing Impaired · 2 hours
Identify library resources for the hearing impaired (pictures, electronic bulletin boards, films strips).. Describe information services to the hearing impaired (film shows, sign language, exhibitions)..
- Week 5MODULE 2: Library Resources and Information Services
Unit 3: Information Resources and Services to Mentally Retarded · 2 hours
Identify library resources for the mentally retarded (picture books, easy-to-read books, motion pictures).. Describe information services to the mentally retarded (group activities, speech drills, drama/dance)..
- Week 6MODULE 2: Library Resources and Information Services
Unit 4: Library Resources and Information Services to the Physically Disabled · 2 hours
Identify library resources for the physically disabled (books, non-print, electronic resources).. Describe information services to the physically disabled (reference, circulation, interlibrary loan)..
- Week 7MODULE 2: Library Resources and Information Services
Unit 5: Library Resources and Information Services to Prisoners · 2 hours
Identify library resources for prisoners (serials, fiction, reference materials).. Describe information services to prisoners (bibliotherapy, user education, mobile library services)..
- Week 8MODULE 3: ICT Applications to Library and Information Services for People with Special Needs
Unit 1: Concept of Information and Communication Technology · 2 hours
Define Information and Communication Technology (ICT).. Identify types of ICT (hardware, software, communication technology).. Discuss challenges of using ICT..
- Week 9MODULE 3: ICT Applications to Library and Information Services for People with Special Needs
Unit 2: Assistive technologies for people with special needs · 2 hours
Define assistive technology.. Identify assistive technology for the visually impaired (screen readers, braille translation software).. Identify assistive technology for the hearing impaired (telecommunication device, hearing aids)..
- Week 10MODULE 3: ICT Applications to Library and Information Services for People with Special Needs
Unit 3: Information and Communication Technology application to library and information services to people with special needs. · 2 hours
Describe ICT application to reference service, document scanning service, and circulation service.. Explain ICT application to information retrieval, indexing and abstracting service, and online instruction..
- Week 11MODULE 4: Staff Requirement and Ethical Issues in the Provision Information Services to People with Special Needs
Unit 1: Categories of staff for people with special needs · 2 hours
Identify categories of staff for people with special needs (professionals, para-professionals, support staff).. Discuss qualities of staff (empathy, patience, good communication).. Explain challenges faced by library staff..
- Week 12MODULE 4: Staff Requirement and Ethical Issues in the Provision Information Services to People with Special Needs
Unit 2: Skills and competence requirements for library and information services provider for people with special needs · 2 hours
Explain skills and competences of staff (computer skills, internet search skills).. Discuss ways of acquiring skills and competences.. Narrate challenges to skills acquisition..
- Week 13MODULE 4: Staff Requirement and Ethical Issues in the Provision Information Services to People with Special Needs
Unit 3: Ethical Issues · 2 hours
Define ethics.. Identify ethical issues (universal access to information, copyright, intellectual property rights).. Explain components of ethics (privacy, censorship, library rules)..
Preparing for the exam
- Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key definitions and concepts.
- Develop case studies illustrating the application of different assistive technologies.
- Practice analyzing ethical dilemmas related to information access and privacy.
- Review the characteristics and information needs of each special needs group.
- Prepare concept maps linking ICT applications to specific library services.
- Focus on understanding the legal and ethical implications of copyright and intellectual property.
- Practice using online search tools and databases to locate relevant information resources.
- Review all TMAs and feedback to identify areas needing further study.
Questions students ask about this course
What is LIS213 about?
This course, Library and Information Services to People with Special Needs, is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide effective library services to individuals with diverse needs. It explores the definition of concepts, types, psychology, and characteristics of people with special needs. The course also covers information needs, resources, assistive technologies, ICT applications, staff requirements, and ethical considerations in providing library services to these populations, enhancing students' ability to serve them better.
How many units does LIS213 have?
LIS213, Library and Information Services for Person with Special Needs, has 14 units across 4 modules, over 112 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is LIS213?
LIS213 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Education.
Is LIS213 hard?
LIS213 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and practical work, and it has a practical component.
How long does LIS213 take to study?
About 30 hours of study, spread across its 14 units.
How is LIS213 assessed?
LIS213 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What do I need before starting LIS213?
Basic knowledge of library operations Familiarity with information resources
What can I do with LIS213?
Librarian, Information Specialist, Special Needs Educator, Accessibility Consultant and Rehabilitation Counselor.
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