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Emerging Technologies in Libraries

This document outlines a course on Emerging Technologies in Libraries offered at the University of Sargodha. The 3 credit, 4th semester course aims to introduce students to information technology components, cutting-edge technologies impacting libraries, and their advantages. Key topics include cloud computing, database management systems, library management systems, semantic web technology, and dynamic future library services. The 15 required readings provide foundation on understanding emerging technologies, their role in libraries, and information science. Student assessment is based on attendance, presentations, quizzes, and class participation.

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Emerging Technologies in Libraries

This document outlines a course on Emerging Technologies in Libraries offered at the University of Sargodha. The 3 credit, 4th semester course aims to introduce students to information technology components, cutting-edge technologies impacting libraries, and their advantages. Key topics include cloud computing, database management systems, library management systems, semantic web technology, and dynamic future library services. The 15 required readings provide foundation on understanding emerging technologies, their role in libraries, and information science. Student assessment is based on attendance, presentations, quizzes, and class participation.

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UNIVERSITY OF SARGODHA

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

COURSE OUTLINE SPRING 2021

Course Title: EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN LIBRARIES


Course Code: LISC-5108 (BS LIS 4th Semester)
Credit Hours: 3

Instructor: Dr. Ghulam Murtaza Rafique

DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES

 Information Technology
 Components of Information Technology
 Information Technology Architecture
 Emerging Technologies
 Cutting-Edge Technologies
 Dynamic Emerging Technologies in Libraries
 Cloud Computing
 Impact of Emerging Technologies on Libraries
 Advantages of Emerging Technologies in Libraries
 Computer Software & Hardware
 Database Management Systems
 Library Management Systems
 Web Technology & Libraries
 WWW and Libraries: Future Vision
 Semantic Web Technology & Ontology-based Applications for Libraries
 Dynamic Services of Future Libraries
Objectives:

 To define the concept of information technology


 To develop understanding of information technology infrastructure
 To familiarize the students with cutting-edge technologies in libraries
 To define database management systems
 To introduce students with role of web technology in libraries
 To teach the students about Semantic Web Technologies
 To introduce with dynamic services of future libraries
READINGS
1. Burke, J. J. (2006). Library technology companion. New York: Neal-Schuman.
2. Ferguson, S., & Hebels, R. (2003). Computers for librarians: An introduction to the
electronic library. Wagga Wagga: Centre for Information Studies, Charles Sturt
University.
3. Miller, J. B. (2008). Internet technologies and information services. Westport, CT:
Libraries Unlimited.
4. Morley, D. (2007). Understanding computers: today and tomorrow. Boston, Mass:
Thomson/Course Technology.
5. Rowley, J. (2001). The electronic library. London: Library Association Publ.
6. Shelly, G. B., Cashman, T. J., & Vermaat, M. (2007). Discovering computers 2007: A
gateway to information. Boston, Mass: Thomson Course Technology.
7. Bates, M. (2006). Fundamental forms of information. Journal of the American Society for
8. Information Science and Technology.
9. Grosch, A. N. (1995). Library information technology and networks. New York: M.
Dekker.
10. Hjorland, B. (2007). Information: Objective Subjective/Situational? Journal of the
American Society for Information Science.
11. Lancaster, F. W. & Warner, A. (2001). Intelligent technologies in library and
information service applications. N.J.: Published for the American Society
for Information Science and Technology by Information Today.
12. Leckie, G J. and Buschman, J. E. (Eds.) (2008). Information technology in
librarianship: new critical approaches. Westport, Conn.: Libraries Unlimited.
13. Library technology. London: Published jointly by the Library Association and the
Library Information Technology Centre, 1996-2000.
14. Liu, L. G. (Ed.)(2001). The role and impact of the Internet on library and
information services. Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press.
15. Osborne, L. N. & Nakamura, M. (2000). Systems analysis for librarians and
information professionals 2nd ed. Englewood, Colo. Libraries Unlimited.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Sessional: 20 Marks
Class Attendance: 5 Marks
Presentation / Quizzes: 10 Marks
Student’s Participation in Class Discussion: 5 Marks

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