Resources Sharing And Network
- Education
- 300 level
- 2 credit units
- 190 pages
- 15 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 45 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, practical, case study
- Practical work
- Yes
- Tutor Marked Assignments
- Computer Based Tests
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of LIS320, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
LIS320 · UNIT 1 DEFINITION OF NETWORKS AND RESOURCE SHARING
Client/Server Network: In this regards, records are deposited in a server rather than on individual computers. This implies that every operations of work performed are saved in the file server.
What you should be able to do
- Identify different types of resources in organizations
- Discuss the typologies of information resources
- Develop skills in resource sharing through networking tools
- Determine factors associated with resource sharing
- Articulate values that strengthen resource sharing
What it prepares you for
- Librarian
- Information Manager
- Network Administrator
- Information Architect
- Data Analyst
- Academic Libraries
- Public Libraries
- Corporate Information Centers
- Government Agencies
- Research Institutions
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Structure of Network
Unit 3: Social Network Analysis, implications and Network service providers in Libraries
Social Network Analysis requires understanding of complex algorithms and statistical methods.
- Module 4: Network Community Detection and Virus Outbreak in Libraries
Unit 2: Overview and causes of Virus Outbreak Detention in Network
Requires understanding of network security principles and virus behavior.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 30 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Network and Resource Sharing in the Digtial Technological Context
Unit 1: Definition of Networks and Resource Sharing · 2 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 2Module 1: Network and Resource Sharing in the Digtial Technological Context
Unit 2: Tools, Levels, Factors and Policy of Resource Sharing in Libraries · 2 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 3Module 1: Network and Resource Sharing in the Digtial Technological Context
Unit 3: Benefits, Barriers and Preparedness of Resource Sharing in Libraries · 2 hours
Analyze the benefits of resource sharing.. Identify barriers to resource sharing.. Discuss how libraries can prepare for resource sharing..
- Week 4Module 2: Networking in Libraries and Information Centres
Unit 1: Concept of Networking and Their Types · 2 hours
Define networking and its importance in libraries.. Discuss the different types of networking..
- Week 5Module 2: Networking in Libraries and Information Centres
Unit 2: Benefits and Barriers of Networking · 2 hours
Analyze the benefits of networking in libraries.. Identify barriers to effective networking..
- Week 6Module 2: Networking in Libraries and Information Centres
Unit 3: Applications of Networking in Library Organisations · 2 hours
Discuss the applications of networking in library operations..
- Week 7Module 3: Structure of Network
Unit 1: Concept of Social and Information Network · 2 hours
Define network, social network, and information network.. Discuss the different forms of network..
- Week 8Module 3: Structure of Network
Unit 2: Types of social network in libraries e.g WWW, blogging, Facebook, instant messaging, and Twitter etc. · 2 hours
Discuss the types of social networks, including WWW, blogging, Facebook, instant messaging, and Twitter..
- Week 9Module 3: Structure of Network
Unit 3: Social Network Analysis, implications and Network service providers in Libraries · 2 hours
Analyze social network analysis, its implications, and network service providers in libraries..
- Week 10Module 4: Network Community Detection and Virus Outbreak in Libraries
Unit 1: Overview and techniques of Network Community Detection · 2 hours
Discuss the overview and techniques of network community detection..
- Week 11Module 4: Network Community Detection and Virus Outbreak in Libraries
Unit 2: Overview and causes of Virus Outbreak Detention in Network · 2 hours
Discuss the overview and causes of virus outbreak detention in network..
- Week 12Module 4: Network Community Detection and Virus Outbreak in Libraries
Unit 3: Strategies to Curb Virus Outbreak Detention in Network · 2 hours
Discuss the strategies to curb virus outbreak detention in network..
- Week 13Module 5: Diffusion and Information Propagation on the Web
Unit 1: Overview and implications of diffusion and information propagation on the Web · 2 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 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 hours
Connections with work in the social Sciences and economics..
Preparing for the exam
- Create concept maps linking Modules 1-2 networking concepts
- Practice network troubleshooting scenarios from Units 7-9 weekly
- Review key social network analysis metrics from Unit 12
- Focus on virus outbreak prevention strategies from Module 4
- Summarize key points from each unit weekly and review before exams
Questions students ask about this course
What is LIS320 about?
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.
How many units does LIS320 have?
LIS320, Resources Sharing And Network, has 15 units across 5 modules, over 190 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is LIS320?
LIS320 carries 2 credit units, at 300 level in Education.
Is LIS320 hard?
LIS320 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical and case study work, and it has a practical component.
How long does LIS320 take to study?
About 45 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.
How is LIS320 assessed?
LIS320 is assessed by Tutor Marked Assignments, Computer Based Tests and Final Examination.
What can I do with LIS320?
Librarian, Information Manager, Network Administrator, Information Architect and Data Analyst.