INTERNET AND INFORMATION SEARCH 11

1. Define and describe internet and domain names.
2. Describe search engines and how they work.
3. Acquire internet search skills and strategies.
4. Understand basic data communication standards.
5. Explain distributed application web services.
6. Describe library websites and their usefulness.
7. Understand Social Media Networks.
8. Explain emerging technologies such as Web 2.0, Library 2.0.
9. Outline and explain challenges of information searching in a networked environment.

13 weeks, about 75 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Internet Searches: Definition and Description of Concepts

   • Unit 1: Introduction to Internet and Domain Name · 4 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 hours

     Define and describe search engines.. Explain how search engines work.. Highlight the merits and demerits of search engines..

2. Week 2Module 1: Internet Searches: Definition and Description of Concepts

   • Unit 3: Internet Search Strategies · 4 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 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..

3. Week 3Module 2: Data Communication Standard in the Internet

   • Unit 1: Introduction to Data Communication · 5 hours

     Define and describe data communication.. State the major aspects of data communication.. Describe HTML, XML, HTTP, and URL..

4. Week 4Module 2: Data Communication Standard in the Internet

   • Unit 2: Distributed Application Using Web Services RMI, RSS · 5 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 hours

     Describe types of web services..

5. Week 5Module 3: Library Websites for Library and Information Centres

   • Unit 1: Static and Dynamic Website · 5 hours

     Clarify the concept of static and dynamic websites.. Distinguish between static and dynamic websites.. Highlight the benefits of static and dynamic websites..

6. Week 6Module 3: Library Websites for Library and Information Centres

   • Unit 2: Subject Gateways and Subject Directories · 5 hours

     Define and describe subject directories.. Give a description of subject gateways.. Identify key features of subject gateways..

7. Week 7Module 3: Library Websites for Library and Information Centres

   • Unit 3: Web Directories and Library Portals · 5 hours

     Understand the meaning of library portal.. Ascertain the meaning of Portal Contents.. Understand the concept of Knowledge Management in Library Science..

8. Week 8Module 4: Social Media Networks 1

   • Unit 1: Evolution of Social Media · 5 hours

     Define the concept of social media.. Explain the evolution of social media.. Understand the history and operations of some social media platforms..

9. Week 9Module 4: Social Media Networks 1

   • Unit 2: Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and Twitter · 5 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..

10. Week 10Module 4: Social Media Networks 1

    • Unit 3: Blogs, Bookmarking, Wikis · 5 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..

11. Week 11Modules 5: Social Media Network II

    • Unit 1: Other emerging Library 2.0 tools · 5 hours

      Discuss Podcasting, Instant Messaging, Access from Mobile Technologies, RSS.

12. Week 12Modules 5: Social Media Network II

    • Unit 2: Library 2.0 Tools and Technologies for the Transformation of Information Service Delivery · 5 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 hours

      Outline and explain challenges of information searching in a networked environment..

13. Week 13Modules 5: Social Media Network II

    • Unit 4: Emerging Issues for Library and Information Professionals · 4 hours

      Highlight and describe emerging issues for library and information professionals..

    • Unit5: Emerging Management Imperatives for Information Professionals · 3 hours

      Understand and explain emerging management imperatives for information professionals..