Management & Use of Government Publications
- Education
- 300 level
- 2 credit units
- 152 pages
- 12 units
This course introduces the nature and concepts of government and government publications, emphasizing their importance in library and information services. It explores the types, characteristics, and history of these publications, along with acquisition methods and policies. Students will learn about the organization, dissemination, preservation, and conservation of government documents. The course also addresses the challenges of managing government publications and the impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the COVID-19 pandemic on their use.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 20 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assessments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of LIS321, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1 CHALLENGES OF ACQUISITION, ORGANISATION, DISSEMINATION AND USE OF GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICESPage 121
- UNIT 2 IMPACT OF THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION AND THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON THE ACQUISITION, MGT. AND USE OF GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICESPage 137
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
LIS321 · UNIT 2: NATURE, DEFINITION AND CONCEPT OF GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS
1.0 INTRODUCTION This unit will introduce you to the nature, concept and definition of government publications. Specifically, the unit will discuss the definition of the term “government publication” from a broad point of view.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the nature and concepts of government and government publications.
- Describe the various types and characteristics of government publications.
- Discuss the history and evolution of government publications.
- Describe the acquisition methods and processes involved in managing government publications.
- Discuss the organization, dissemination, and preservation of government publications.
- Identify and discuss the challenges of acquisition and organization of government publications.
- Discuss the impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the COVID-19 pandemic on the management and use of government publications.
What it prepares you for
- Librarian
- Archivist
- Information Manager
- Records Manager
- Information Broker
- Government Agencies
- Academic Libraries
- Public Libraries
- Research Institutions
- Archives
- Library Management Systems
- Online Public Access Catalogs
- Digital Repositories
- Social Media Platforms
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1: Concept of Government and Government Publications, Types, Characteristics and History of Government Publications
Unit 4: History and Characteristics of Government Publications
Understanding the historical context and evolution of government publications requires synthesizing information from various sources and time periods.
- Module 2: Acquisition Methods and Processes, Acquisition Policy, and Organisation of Government Publications
Unit 1: Acquisition Methods and Processes of Government Publications
Navigating the complexities of legal deposit laws and their practical application in acquiring government publications demands a thorough understanding of legal frameworks and institutional procedures.
- Module 4: Challenges of Acquisition and Organisation of Govt Publications, and the Opportunities and Prospects of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Mgt and Use of Government Publications in Library and Information Services
Unit 1: Challenges of Acquisition, Organisation, Dissemination and Use of Government Publications in Library and Information Services
Developing effective strategies to mitigate the challenges of acquiring, organizing, and using government publications requires critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Concept of Government and Government Publications, Types, Characteristics and History of Government Publications
Unit 1: Definition and Concept, Functions, Structure and Systems of Government · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Define government and governance, including e-governance.. Discuss the functions, structure, and systems of government with reference to Nigeria.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise on functions of government..
- Week 2Module 1: Concept of Government and Government Publications, Types, Characteristics and History of Government Publications
Unit 2: Nature, Definition and Concept of Government Publications · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: Explain the nature, definition, and concept of government publications.. Define the term 'government publications'.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise on the concept of government publications..
- Week 3Module 1: Concept of Government and Government Publications, Types, Characteristics and History of Government Publications
Unit 3: Types of Government Publications · 2 hours
Read Unit 3: Describe various types of government publications.. Describe the range of formats and scope of government publications.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise on types of government publications produced by the executive arm..
- Week 4Module 2: Acquisition Methods and Processes, Acquisition Policy, and Organisation of Government Publications
Unit 4: History and Characteristics of Government Publications · 2 hours
Read Unit 4: Trace the history of government publications.. Identify and describe the characteristics of government publications.. Explain the unique features and nature of government publications.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise on the history of government publications in Nigeria..
- Week 5Module 2: Acquisition Methods and Processes, Acquisition Policy, and Organisation of Government Publications
Unit 1: Acquisition Methods and Processes of Government Publications · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Discuss the acquisition methods and processes of government publications.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise on acquisition methods and processes using examples from the USA and Nigeria..
- Week 6Module 2: Acquisition Methods and Processes, Acquisition Policy, and Organisation of Government Publications
Unit 2: Acquisition Policy of Government Publications · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: Define the term 'acquisition policy'.. Discuss the rationale for using an acquisition policy.. Describe the features of an acquisition policy for government publications.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise on defining acquisition policy and its importance..
- Week 7Module 3: Importance, Dissemination and Use, Preservation and Conservation of Government Publications
Unit 3: Organisation of Government Publications · 2 hours
Read Unit 3: Describe the concept of 'bibliographic control' of information resources.. Discuss the key elements in organizing government publications.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise on arrangement and shelving of government publications in Nigerian libraries..
- Week 8Module 3: Importance, Dissemination and Use, Preservation and Conservation of Government Publications
Unit 1: Importance of Government Publications and Their Value in Library and Information Services · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Discuss the importance of government publications.. Appreciate why, when, how, and who uses these information resources.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise on the value of government publications..
- Week 9Module 3: Importance, Dissemination and Use, Preservation and Conservation of Government Publications
Unit 2: Dissemination and Use of Government Publications · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: Briefly explain the different categories of users of libraries.. Discuss how different types of government publications are used.. Discuss how government publications/information are disseminated.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise on main categories of users of government publications..
- Week 10Module 4: Challenges of Acquisition and Organisation of Govt Publications, and the Opportunities and Prospects of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Mgt and Use of Government Publications in Library and Information Services
Unit 3: Preservation and Conservation of Government Publications in Libraries · 2 hours
Read Unit 3: Discuss the preservation and conservation methods and practices used for government publications.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise on conserving government publications..
- Week 11Module 4: Challenges of Acquisition and Organisation of Govt Publications, and the Opportunities and Prospects of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Mgt and Use of Government Publications in Library and Information Services
Unit 1: Challenges of Acquisition, Organisation, Dissemination and Use of Government Publications in Library and Information Services · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Discuss the main challenges encountered in the acquisition, organization, and use of government publications.. Explain various ways in which these challenges could be assuaged.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise on challenges and mitigation strategies..
- Week 12Module 4: Challenges of Acquisition and Organisation of Govt Publications, and the Opportunities and Prospects of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Mgt and Use of Government Publications in Library and Information Services
Unit 2: Impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Acquisition, Mgt. and Use of Government Publications in Library and Information Services · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: Discuss the opportunities provided by the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and the Covid-19 Pandemic.. Explain how libraries and information centers can leverage new technologies to mitigate the impact of COVID-19.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise on the impact of COVID-19..
- Week 13Module 4: Challenges of Acquisition and Organisation of Govt Publications, and the Opportunities and Prospects of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Mgt and Use of Government Publications in Library and Information Services
Final Revision · 4 hours
Review all modules and units.. Work on assignments and TMAs.. Prepare for final examination..
Preparing for the exam
- Review key definitions and concepts related to government and government publications (Module 1).
- Create a comparative chart outlining the different acquisition methods and their advantages/disadvantages (Module 2).
- Focus on understanding the various types of government publications and their uses (Module 3).
- Develop a checklist for preservation and conservation best practices, including environmental controls and handling procedures (Module 3).
- Analyze case studies related to challenges in acquisition, organization, and use of government publications, and propose solutions (Module 4).
- Research and summarize the impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the COVID-19 pandemic on government publications management (Module 4).
- Practice answering essay questions related to the course objectives, focusing on clear and concise explanations with relevant examples.
- Create concept maps linking key topics and concepts across all modules to reinforce understanding and retention.
Questions students ask about this course
What is LIS321 about?
This course introduces the nature and concepts of government and government publications, emphasizing their importance in library and information services. It explores the types, characteristics, and history of these publications, along with acquisition methods and policies. Students will learn about the organization, dissemination, preservation, and conservation of government documents. The course also addresses the challenges of managing government publications and the impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the COVID-19 pandemic on their use.
How many units does LIS321 have?
LIS321, Management & Use of Government Publications, has 12 units across 4 modules, over 152 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is LIS321?
LIS321 carries 2 credit units, at 300 level in Education.
Is LIS321 hard?
LIS321 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does LIS321 take to study?
About 20 hours of study, spread across its 12 units.
How is LIS321 assessed?
LIS321 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assessments and Final Examination.
What can I do with LIS321?
Librarian, Archivist, Information Manager, Records Manager and Information Broker.