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    GES 101: LIBRARY

    Library resources and the use of Information


    communication technology
    Course Outline
    Introduction
    1. Definition of library
    2. Types of libraries
    3. Library resources
    4. Organisation of library resources
    5. Access to library resources
    6. Information and Communication Technology in Libraries
    Introduction
     Library is an essential integral of any institution.
     Staff and students consult the library for their information needs.
     Students are expected to use the library for their study and research.
     Hence, the need to familiarize with the University of Ibadan Library
    (Kenneth Dike Library).
    Definition of Library
     Library can be referred to as a physical or virtual space where
    information needs could be satisfied.
     Library is referred to as an organized information system.

    See pg. 20, Chapter 2 of GES 101 text book.


    Types of Libraries
    Academic libraries
    Special Libraries
    Public libraries
    School libraries
    National library
    Private libraries
    Virtual libraries

    See pgs. 22-24, Chapter 2 of GES 101 text book.


    Library resources
     Printed resources: They are paper based information resources
    such as books, periodicals etc
     Electronic resources: They are types of information resources in digital
    format that could be read with the aid of computers or smart
    devices. Some of the examples are video tapes, CD-ROM, disc etc.

    See pgs. 25-29, 44, Chapter 2 of GES 101 text book.


    Organisation of library resources

    The library materials are arranged for easy access


    through a process known as cataloguing and
    classification
     Cataloguing
    Classification

    See pgs. 30-35, Chapter 2 of GES 101 text book.


    Access to library resources

     Library information resources could be accessed through the library catalogues


     Author
     Title
     Subject
     Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)

    See pg. 32, Chapter 2 of GES 101 text book.


    Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in
    Libraries

    The application of ICT has become part of library system

    Use of ICT in libraries:


    • Online Public Access Catalogue
    • Institutional Repositories
    • E-mails
    • Library websites
    • Electronic Document Delivery
    • The Internet etc.

    See pgs. 36-41, Chapter 2 of GES 101 text book.


    Conclusion
    The library aspect of GES 101 has examined the following:
    definition of library, types of libraries, library resources,
    organisation of library resources, access to library resources
    and application of Information and Communication Technology
    in libraries.
    Assignment
    Do the exercise on pages 46-47 and submit to
    [email protected]

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