Library Automation
- Education
- 400 level
- 2 credit units
- 220 pages
- 18 units
This course introduces students to library automation, covering concepts, objectives, and history. It explores requirements, areas, and services, including acquisition and cataloguing. The course delves into automated system implementation, software selection, and system requirements. Students will learn about training, funding, and practical exercises. The course aims to equip students with the skills to manage library operations efficiently using computer systems and related technologies, enhancing service delivery and productivity.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 156 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, practical
- Practical work
- Yes
- Basic Computer Literacy
- Introduction to Library Science
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of LIS402, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- Unit 1 System Requirements for Library Automation …134Page 7
- Unit 5 Funding for Library Automation …194Page 10
- Unit 1: System Requirements for Library AutomationPage 136
- UNIT 2: THE LIBRARY AUTOMATION PROCESSPage 152
- UNIT 3: LIBRARY AUTOMATED SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATIONPage 166
- UNIT 4: TRAINING IN LIBRARY AUTOMATIONPage 185
- UNIT 5: FUNDING FOR LIBRARY AUTOMATIONPage 196
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
LIS402 · Unit 5 Funding for Library Automation …194
The course guide tells you briefly what to expect from reading the accompanying study material. In addition, it provides you with information on how to make the best use of it to achieve success. So make sure you read it carefully and follow the instructions and suggestions.
What you should be able to do
- Define automation and library automation
- Identify software and hardware requirements for library automation
- Describe the steps involved in system implementation
- Explain different methods of system conversion
- Discuss the importance of training in library automation
- Outline funding sources for library automation
What it prepares you for
- Library Systems Administrator
- Information Architect
- Data Migration Specialist
- Automation Consultant
- Academic Libraries
- Public Libraries
- Special Libraries
- Corporate Information Centers
- Library Management Systems
- MARC21
- Z39.50
- Barcode Scanners
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Automated System Implementation and Processes
Unit 1: System Requirements for Library Automation
Understanding the intricacies of client/server architecture requires a solid foundation in networking concepts.
- Module Three: Automated System Implementation and Processes
Unit 2: The Library Automation Process
Retrospective conversion involves complex data manipulation and adherence to strict bibliographic standards.
- Module Two: Software Selection and System
Unit 4: Selection of Library Automation Software
Requires understanding of various software licensing models and vendor support agreements.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 40 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Basics of Library Automation
Unit 1: Concept of Library Automation · 2 hours
Define automation, library automation, objectives, importance, reasons, disadvantages, and landmark development in the history of library automation..
Unit 2: Requirements for Library Automation · 2 hours
Outline the functions of library automation, state the requirements of library automation, describe the areas and services of library automation, and discuss the barriers to library automation..
- Week 2Module 1: Basics of Library Automation
Unit 3: Planning for Library Automation · 2 hours
Describe the planning techniques for library automation, and state the steps involved in preparing for a library automation process..
Unit 4: Library Automated System · 2 hours
Define automated system, outline the basic elements of the automated system, mention the types of automated systems, differentiate between a standalone and an integrated automated system..
- Week 3Module 2: Software Selection and System
Unit 1: The Software Concept · 2 hours
Define software, identify the categories of software, mention the types of software, discuss the classification of software, and describe the qualities of software..
- Week 4Module 2: Software Selection and System
Unit 2: Library Automation Software Packages · 3 hours
Define library automation software, identify the types of library automation software, state the qualities of library automation software, and mention the different library automation software..
- Week 5Module 2: Software Selection and System
Unit 3: Library Management System Structure · 3 hours
Define library management system, state the characteristics of the library management system, and describe the structure of a library management system..
- Week 6Module 2: Software Selection and System
Unit 4: Selection of Library Automation Software · 3 hours
Identify the options for software selection, state the guidelines for software selection, state the criteria for software selection, and mention the challenges to software selection..
- Week 7Module Three: Automated System Implementation and Processes
Unit 1: System Requirements for Library Automation · 3 hours
Describe the system requirements for library automation, mention the types of hardware configuration, state the advantages of hardware configuration, list the disadvantages of hardware configuration..
- Week 8Module Three: Automated System Implementation and Processes
Unit 2: The Library Automation Process · 3 hours
Describe the automated system implementation plan, discuss the activities in the system implementation process, outline collection preparation process, describe bibliographic format and standards..
- Week 9Module Three: Automated System Implementation and Processes
Unit 3: Library Automated System Implementation · 3 hours
Describe software installation, describe system conversion, outline the methods of system conversion, explain system maintenance..
- Week 10Module Three: Automated System Implementation and Processes
Unit 3: Library Automated System Implementation · 3 hours
Highlight system maintenance tips, discuss the forms of system evaluation, and enumerate factors that promote the successful implementation of a library automation system..
- Week 11Module Three: Automated System Implementation and Processes
Unit 4: Training in Library Automation · 3 hours
Define training, define training plan, state the criteria for making a training plan, outline the benefits of training..
- Week 12Module Three: Automated System Implementation and Processes
Unit 4: Training in Library Automation · 3 hours
Mention the types of training methods, describe training in the use of library automation system, and discuss the challenges of library automation training..
- Week 13Module Three: Automated System Implementation and Processes
Unit 5: Funding for Library Automation · 3 hours
Define funding, discuss the sources of funding, define budget, state the budgeting process, and describe cost estimation for library automation..
Preparing for the exam
- Create concept maps linking Modules 1-2 automation concepts
- Practice software selection criteria from Module 2 weekly
- Review system implementation steps from Module 3 in detail
- Focus on funding models and their implications from Module 3
- Compare different library automation software packages and their features
- Understand the role of each module in a library management system
Questions students ask about this course
What is LIS402 about?
This course introduces students to library automation, covering concepts, objectives, and history. It explores requirements, areas, and services, including acquisition and cataloguing. The course delves into automated system implementation, software selection, and system requirements. Students will learn about training, funding, and practical exercises. The course aims to equip students with the skills to manage library operations efficiently using computer systems and related technologies, enhancing service delivery and productivity.
How many units does LIS402 have?
LIS402, Library Automation, has 18 units across 4 modules, over 220 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is LIS402?
LIS402 carries 2 credit units, at 400 level in Education.
Is LIS402 hard?
LIS402 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and practical work, and it has a practical component.
How long does LIS402 take to study?
About 156 hours of study, spread across its 18 units.
How is LIS402 assessed?
LIS402 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What do I need before starting LIS402?
Basic Computer Literacy Introduction to Library Science
What can I do with LIS402?
Library Systems Administrator, Information Architect, Data Migration Specialist and Automation Consultant.