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INTERNET AND INFORMATION SEARCH 11

This course, Internet and Information Searching II, builds upon LIS 205 and delves into advanced internet concepts. It covers topics such as internet and domain name definitions, search engine functionality, and search strategies. Students will explore data communication standards, web services, library websites, social media networks, and emerging technologies like Library 2.0. The course also addresses challenges in networked information searching and emerging issues for library professionals.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
InternetSearch EnginesWeb ServicesSocial MediaLibrary 2.0

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Internet Concepts

2

Search Engines

3

Data Communication Standards

4

Library Websites

5

Social Media Networks

6

Emerging Technologies

7

Information Service Delivery

8

Information Search Challenges

Total Topics8 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

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Information Architect

Apply your skills in this growing field

Web Content Manager

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Digital Librarian

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Information Manager

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Knowledge Management Specialist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

EducationLibrariesInformation TechnologyGovernmentResearch

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Internet Searches: Definition and Description of Concepts

7h

Unit 1: Introduction to Internet and Domain Name

4 study hours
  • •Define internet and domain names.
  • •Distinguish between the internet and the World Wide Web.
  • •Describe types and uses of domain names.

Unit 2: Search Engines

3 study hours
  • •Define and describe search engines.
  • •Explain how search engines work.
  • •Highlight the merits and demerits of search engines.
Week
2

Module 1: Internet Searches: Definition and Description of Concepts

7h

Unit 3: Internet Search Strategies

4 study hours
  • •Learn various internet search strategies.
  • •Employ search strategies in practice.
  • •Use Boolean operators to refine search results.

Unit 4: Prerequisites for Internet Access in Libraries

3 study hours
  • •Describe necessary terms and conditions for accessing the Internet in the library.
  • •State why these rules are necessary.
  • •Provide guidelines for the library to use the Internet.
Week
3

Module 2: Data Communication Standard in the Internet

5h

Unit 1: Introduction to Data Communication

5 study hours
  • •Define and describe data communication.
  • •State the major aspects of data communication.
  • •Describe HTML, XML, HTTP, and URL.
Week
4

Module 2: Data Communication Standard in the Internet

7h

Unit 2: Distributed Application Using Web Services RMI, RSS

5 study hours
  • •Define and describe RSS and RMI.
  • •Describe the basic characteristics of RSS.
  • •Understand RMI in distributed systems.

Unit 3: Types of Web Services

2 study hours
  • •Describe types of web services.
Week
5

Module 3: Library Websites for Library and Information Centres

5h

Unit 1: Static and Dynamic Website

5 study hours
  • •Clarify the concept of static and dynamic websites.
  • •Distinguish between static and dynamic websites.
  • •Highlight the benefits of static and dynamic websites.
Week
6

Module 3: Library Websites for Library and Information Centres

5h

Unit 2: Subject Gateways and Subject Directories

5 study hours
  • •Define and describe subject directories.
  • •Give a description of subject gateways.
  • •Identify key features of subject gateways.
Week
7

Module 3: Library Websites for Library and Information Centres

5h

Unit 3: Web Directories and Library Portals

5 study hours
  • •Understand the meaning of library portal.
  • •Ascertain the meaning of Portal Contents.
  • •Understand the concept of Knowledge Management in Library Science.
Week
8

Module 4: Social Media Networks 1

5h

Unit 1: Evolution of Social Media

5 study hours
  • •Define the concept of social media.
  • •Explain the evolution of social media.
  • •Understand the history and operations of some social media platforms.
Week
9

Module 4: Social Media Networks 1

5h

Unit 2: Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and Twitter

5 study hours
  • •Give a brief description of the social networks.
  • •Explain the growth of the social networks.
  • •Discuss the operations and benefits of the social networks.
Week
10

Module 4: Social Media Networks 1

5h

Unit 3: Blogs, Bookmarking, Wikis

5 study hours
  • •Define the concept of Blogs, Bookmarking sites, and Wikis.
  • •Explain the basic functions of Blogs, Bookmarking tools, and Wikis.
  • •Understand the techniques and procedure for using Blogs, Bookmarking tools and Wikis.
Week
11

Modules 5: Social Media Network II

5h

Unit 1: Other emerging Library 2.0 tools

5 study hours
  • •Discuss Podcasting, Instant Messaging, Access from Mobile Technologies, RSS
Week
12

Modules 5: Social Media Network II

7h

Unit 2: Library 2.0 Tools and Technologies for the Transformation of Information Service Delivery

5 study hours
  • •Explain how Library 2.0 tools and techniques has or can transform information service delivery.

Unit 3: Challenges of Information Search in a network Environments

2 study hours
  • •Outline and explain challenges of information searching in a networked environment.
Week
13

Modules 5: Social Media Network II

7h

Unit 4: Emerging Issues for Library and Information Professionals

4 study hours
  • •Highlight and describe emerging issues for library and information professionals.

Unit5: Emerging Management Imperatives for Information Professionals

3 study hours
  • •Understand and explain emerging management imperatives for information professionals.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a glossary of key terms from Units 1-4 and review them weekly.

2

Practice different search strategies (Boolean, phrase searching) from Unit 3 with sample queries.

3

Summarize the characteristics of each social media platform (Units 1-2 in Module 4) and their applications.

4

Compare and contrast static vs. dynamic websites (Module 3, Unit 1) and their implications for library services.

5

Review the challenges of information searching (Module 5, Unit 3) and propose solutions based on course content.

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