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LIS320Education2 Unitsintermediate

Resources Sharing And Network

This course introduces undergraduate students to the concept of resource sharing and networking in libraries and information centers. It explores the use of digital technologies and management principles to enhance resource sharing. The course covers networking techniques, information resource typologies, and the implications of resource sharing in the 21st century. It aims to equip students with the skills to share information effectively through various platforms and networking tools.

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45h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Resource SharingNetworkingDigital TechnologiesLibrariesInformation Centers

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

Network Concepts

2

Resource Sharing

3

Digital Technologies

4

Networking in Libraries

5

Social Network Analysis

6

Virus Outbreak Detection

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)

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Computer-Based Tests

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Librarian

Apply your skills in this growing field

Information Manager

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Network Administrator

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Information Architect

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Data Analyst

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Academic LibrariesPublic LibrariesCorporate Information CentersGovernment AgenciesResearch Institutions

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Network and Resource Sharing in the Digtial Technological Context

2h

Unit 1: Definition of Networks and Resource Sharing

2 study hours
  • •Define network and resource sharing.
  • •Discuss the basics of digital networking.
  • •Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of networks.
  • •Examine peer-to-peer and client/server LANs.
  • •Explore common network types used for resource sharing.
Week
2

Module 1: Network and Resource Sharing in the Digtial Technological Context

2h

Unit 2: Tools, Levels, Factors and Policy of Resource Sharing in Libraries

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the levels of resource sharing.
  • •Identify factors affecting resource sharing.
  • •Examine the tools used in resource sharing.
  • •Analyze the policies governing resource sharing in libraries.
Week
3

Module 1: Network and Resource Sharing in the Digtial Technological Context

2h

Unit 3: Benefits, Barriers and Preparedness of Resource Sharing in Libraries

2 study hours
  • •Analyze the benefits of resource sharing.
  • •Identify barriers to resource sharing.
  • •Discuss how libraries can prepare for resource sharing.
Week
4

Module 2: Networking in Libraries and Information Centres

2h

Unit 1: Concept of Networking and Their Types

2 study hours
  • •Define networking and its importance in libraries.
  • •Discuss the different types of networking.
Week
5

Module 2: Networking in Libraries and Information Centres

2h

Unit 2: Benefits and Barriers of Networking

2 study hours
  • •Analyze the benefits of networking in libraries.
  • •Identify barriers to effective networking.
Week
6

Module 2: Networking in Libraries and Information Centres

2h

Unit 3: Applications of Networking in Library Organisations

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the applications of networking in library operations.
Week
7

Module 3: Structure of Network

2h

Unit 1: Concept of Social and Information Network

2 study hours
  • •Define network, social network, and information network.
  • •Discuss the different forms of network.
Week
8

Module 3: Structure of Network

2h

Unit 2: Types of social network in libraries e.g WWW, blogging, Facebook, instant messaging, and Twitter etc.

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the types of social networks, including WWW, blogging, Facebook, instant messaging, and Twitter.
Week
9

Module 3: Structure of Network

2h

Unit 3: Social Network Analysis, implications and Network service providers in Libraries

2 study hours
  • •Analyze social network analysis, its implications, and network service providers in libraries.
Week
10

Module 4: Network Community Detection and Virus Outbreak in Libraries

2h

Unit 1: Overview and techniques of Network Community Detection

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the overview and techniques of network community detection.
Week
11

Module 4: Network Community Detection and Virus Outbreak in Libraries

2h

Unit 2: Overview and causes of Virus Outbreak Detention in Network

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the overview and causes of virus outbreak detention in network.
Week
12

Module 4: Network Community Detection and Virus Outbreak in Libraries

2h

Unit 3: Strategies to Curb Virus Outbreak Detention in Network

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the strategies to curb virus outbreak detention in network.
Week
13

Module 5: Diffusion and Information Propagation on the Web

6h

Unit 1: Overview and implications of diffusion and information propagation on the Web

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the overview and implications of diffusion and information propagation on the Web.
  • •Analyze connections with work in the social sciences and economics.
  • •Application of social network sites for information dissemination on the web

Unit 2 Application of social network sites for information dissemination on the web

2 study hours
  • •Application of social network sites for information dissemination on the web.
  • •Connections with work in the social Sciences and economics.

Unit 3 Connections with work in the social Sciences and economics

2 study hours
  • •Connections with work in the social Sciences and economics.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking Modules 1-2 networking concepts

2

Practice network troubleshooting scenarios from Units 7-9 weekly

3

Review key social network analysis metrics from Unit 12

4

Focus on virus outbreak prevention strategies from Module 4

5

Summarize key points from each unit weekly and review before exams

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