Information Services Discussion

Discuss on how Information Technology can bring a better reference services in a library?

Tutorial Discussion (ISD1E5)

Give your opinion regarding the roles of information agencies toward Vision 2020.

 

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Tutorial Discussion (ISD1E8)

Give your opinion regarding the roles of information agencies toward to Vision 2020.

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Tutorial Discussion (ISD1E7)

Give your opinion regarding the roles of information agencies toward to Vision 2020.


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ASSESSMENT LIST…

Individual Assignment 1 (10%)

Discuss the roles of information professionals in the era of information technology.

You are required to submit a report of 2-3 pages

Date of submission: 9 august 2010

 

Group project (3-4 students) (5%)

Visit any information agencies of your choice (a library, museum or an archive) and prepare a report on the following:

1. Background of the information agency
   
2. Aims and objectives
   
3. Organizational chart
   
4. Services provided
   
5. Any other relevant information
   

The visit should be an informal visit (no acknowledgment letter will be produce by the faculty). Collect as many pamphlets, brochures or any other sources of information for your report (appendices). You are also required to visit the organization web site for additional information. No interviews (organizational staff) are needed.

If you wish to take photos, please ask the staff for permission.

1. You are required to submit a report of 5-8 pages
   
2. Date of submission: 14 September 2010
   

 

Group presentation (5%)

Based on the report, prepare a brief PowerPoint presentation (10 mins). Group presentation will take place before the study week.

• Marks will be given based on your content, teamwork, clarity and time management.
  

 

The report should follow the following specification:

1. Font type – Times New Roman
   
2. Font size – 12
   
3. Spacing – 1.5
   
4. Text alignment - Justify
   
5. All report should be submitted on time.
   

 

Information searching (ISD1E7/E8)

1. Classification of information
   
2. Types of information materials

Chapter 1 Slide

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Chapter 1 Slide

Case Study 1

Find one situation in your daily life or business environment and discuss the process of information lifecycle involved for that situation

Today topic

Differentiate between the traditional libray and digital library.

E-Publishing

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of uisng e-publishing.

Intellectual Property & Copyright

Many things that are posted to the Internet are posted without a copyright notice of any kind. But does this mean they are free to take and use or should you ask permission? Is it safe to assume that if there is no copyright notice, that the content is free?

Differentiate between Library, Archive and Museum