Introduction to Digital Information System & Service
- Education
- 400 level
- 2 credit units
- 200 pages
- 14 units
This course introduces students to the theoretical and practical principles of digital information systems and services. It covers the development of digital information systems and services, and their contents in digital environments. Topics include digital information resources and services, digitization of non-digital materials, library automation, open source software, electronic resource management, and digital preservation techniques. Students will also learn search strategies and technological skills for the digital work environment.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 19.5 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, practical
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assignments
- Computer based tests
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of LIS416, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
LIS416 · UNIT 2 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN DIGITAL AND PRINT INFORMATION RESOURCES
Online bibliographic databases often provide unique and advanced search options (keyword, topic, author, title, source, class mark, publication date, Language etc.), as well as diverse display formats and styles.
What you should be able to do
- Understand the principles of digital information systems.
- Apply digitization techniques to non-digital materials.
- Manage electronic resources effectively.
- Implement library automation systems.
- Understand open access models.
- Apply digital security measures.
What it prepares you for
- Digital Librarian
- Information Manager
- Archivist
- Data Curator
- Information Security Analyst
- Academic Libraries
- Public Libraries
- Corporate Libraries
- Government Agencies
- Research Institutions
- Library Management Systems
- Digitization Software
- Database Management Systems
- Online Search Engines
- Digital Security Tools
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Library Automation and Integrated Library System
Unit 2: Application of Open Source and Proprietary Library Automation Software
Understanding the application of open-source software requires familiarity with different coding languages and database management.
- Module 4: Digital Information Resource Management, Digital Publishing and Digital Security
Unit 1: Electronic Resource Management
Requires understanding of complex licensing agreements and copyright laws related to digital resources.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 24 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: The Digital Age and the library
Unit 1: Digital Information System · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Understand the overview of digital information systems.. Define digital library, virtual library, and electronic library.. Identify the types of services rendered in a digital library..
- Week 2Module 1: The Digital Age and the library
Unit 2: Differences between Digital Information Resources and Print · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: Differentiate between digital information resources and print format.. Discuss the challenges affecting librarians in the digital age.. Identify the emerging roles of information professionals..
- Week 3Module 1: The Digital Age and the library
Unit 3: Reference Services in Digital System · 2 hours
Read Unit 3: Define reference service and digital reference.. Discuss modes of digital reference service delivery.. Identify the benefits of digital reference services.. Explore the challenges experienced by libraries in providing digital reference services..
- Week 4Module 1: The Digital Age and the library
Unit 4: Digital Information System Services · 1 hour
Read Unit 4: Understand the concept of digital information service.. Enumerate and discuss the types of information system service.. Discuss the dimensions of digital information system and services..
- Week 5Module 2: Digitization and Digital Information Resources and Services
Unit 1: Digitization of Information Resources · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Understand the concept of digitization.. Identify hardware and software requirements for digitization.. Enumerate the digitization work flow.. Discuss the benefits and challenges of digitization..
- Week 6Module 2: Digitization and Digital Information Resources and Services
Unit 2: Digital Repository and Digital Preservation Techniques · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: Understand the basic concept of Institutional Digital Repository.. Learn about digital repository software.. Explain various types of digital preservation strategies and techniques..
- Week 7Module 3: Library Automation and Integrated Library System
Unit 1: Library Automation · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Define library automation.. Recognize the benefits of library automation.. Explain the modules in the integrated library system..
- Week 8Module 3: Library Automation and Integrated Library System
Unit 2: Application of Open Source and Proprietary Library Automation Software · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: Define open source software.. Differentiate between open source and proprietary software.. Discuss various types of integrated library software metadata standards.. Highlight some of the implications of the use of open source software in Nigeria..
- Week 9Module 3: Library Automation and Integrated Library System
Unit 3: Information Overload: Causes and Management Strategies · 1 hour
Read Unit 3: Define information overload.. Examine the causes of information overload.. Identify the effects and consequences of information overload.. Provide strategies to manage information overload..
- Week 10Module 4: Digital Information Resource Management, Digital Publishing and Digital Security
Unit 1: Electronic Resource Management · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Define Electronic Resource Management.. Highlight the features of electronic resources management.. Discuss issues relating to license and subscription management in a digital environment..
- Week 11Module 4: Digital Information Resource Management, Digital Publishing and Digital Security
Unit 2: Open Access Information Resource · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: Define open access.. Identify various models of open access.. Understand the various methods of training in the digital environment..
- Week 12Module 4: Digital Information Resource Management, Digital Publishing and Digital Security
Unit 3: Information Search, Techniques and Strategies · 1 hour
Read Unit 3: Understand the meaning of information search.. Identify the types of information search.. Use search strategies.. Identify information search tools..
Unit 4: Collection Development in Digital System · 1 hour
Read Unit 4: Define collection development.. Discuss collection development in the digital age.. Discuss the effects of e-publishing on collection development.. Identify challenges bedeviling collection development..
- Week 13Module 4: Digital Information Resource Management, Digital Publishing and Digital Security
Unit 5: Digital Publishing · 1 hour
Read Unit 5: Define digital publishing.. Highlight the evolution of e-publishing.. Discuss digital publishing in Nigeria.. Discuss the advantages and challenges affecting digital publishing in Nigeria..
Unit 6: Digital Security · 1 hour
Read Unit 6: Define information security.. Understand the meaning of computer security.. Identify types of cybercrimes in developing countries.. Discuss cyber-crime prevention tips.. Identify challenges of information security in developing countries..
Preparing for the exam
- Create a glossary of key terms from Units 1-4.
- Practice searching for digital resources using different search techniques from Unit 3.
- Review case studies on library automation from Module 3.
- Summarize the main points of each unit in your own words.
- Focus on understanding the different open access models in Unit 2 of Module 4.
Questions students ask about this course
What is LIS416 about?
This course introduces students to the theoretical and practical principles of digital information systems and services. It covers the development of digital information systems and services, and their contents in digital environments. Topics include digital information resources and services, digitization of non-digital materials, library automation, open source software, electronic resource management, and digital preservation techniques. Students will also learn search strategies and technological skills for the digital work environment.
How many units does LIS416 have?
LIS416, Introduction to Digital Information System & Service, has 14 units across 4 modules, over 200 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is LIS416?
LIS416 carries 2 credit units, at 400 level in Education.
Is LIS416 hard?
LIS416 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and practical work, and it has a practical component.
How long does LIS416 take to study?
About 19.5 hours of study, spread across its 14 units.
How is LIS416 assessed?
LIS416 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assignments, computer based tests and final examination.
What can I do with LIS416?
Digital Librarian, Information Manager, Archivist, Data Curator and Information Security Analyst.