30 Questions
What is the primary focus of this unit?
To introduce the concept of libraries and their types
What is the Latin word for 'book'?
Liber
What is the outcome of understanding the concept of a library?
To classify libraries by their characteristics and functions
What is the characteristic of an organized collection of resources?
It is accessible to a defined community
What is the French word for 'library'?
Librairie
What is the outcome of studying the types of libraries?
To classify libraries by their characteristics and functions
What is the primary purpose of identifying sources of information in academic writing?
To evaluate the credibility of the information
What do the intended learning outcomes in each study unit indicate?
What you should be able to do at the completion of each study unit
How can you access the links provided in the study unit if you are reading the text offline?
Copy and paste the link address into a browser
What is the function of the conclusion in each study unit?
To give you the theme of the knowledge you are taking away from the unit
What should you do to successfully complete this course?
Read the study units, listen to the audios, do all assessments, and participate in discussion forums
What can you do with the texts, audios, and videos provided in the course?
Download the audios and videos to view offline, and print or download the texts
What is the purpose of examining yourself with the ILOs at the end of every unit?
To assess your understanding of the unit and identify areas for improvement
What is the benefit of watching the video and audio recorded summaries in each unit?
They are directed to the salient part in each unit
What is the role of the facilitator in the asynchronous facilitation?
To present the theme for the week and direct forum discussions
What is the purpose of the online real-time facilitation?
To facilitate discussions and activities in real-time
What is the benefit of working through all self-assessment exercises?
To assess one's understanding of the course material
What is the mode of facilitation in the course?
Both asynchronous and synchronous
What is the main reason that researchers may not need to buy books or subscribe to a database?
The knowledge of how to access freely and openly available digitized materials
What is the primary challenge faced by students undergoing research in most institutions?
Lack of funding
What are the materials offered freely and openly for educators, students, and self-learners to use and reuse for teaching, learning, and research?
Digitized materials
What is the primary purpose of open educational resources (OER)?
To make educational resources more accessible and affordable
What is the relationship between open educational resources (OER) and research?
OER can facilitate research by providing access to relevant resources
What is the characteristic of open educational resources (OER) that distinguishes them from other educational resources?
Their availability for free and open use
What is the main purpose of a book index and a library catalogue?
To provide access to the information in the book without having to read the whole book
What is the primary function of access points in a library catalogue?
To provide users with multiple ways to locate needed materials
What is the 'main entry' of a document in a library catalogue?
The primary access point of the document
What is the oldest type of library catalogue?
Book catalogue
What is the purpose of having multiple access points in a library catalogue?
To enable users to search for materials using different criteria
What is the ideal situation for a library catalogue?
To have three access points/catalogues/indexes for all materials
Study Notes
Course Overview
- The course provides an opportunity to learn anywhere in the world.
- The course is guided by Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs).
- Students should examine themselves at the end of each unit to ensure they have achieved the ILOs.
- Students should work through each unit, make notes, and join online real-time facilitation sessions.
- Video and audio recorded summaries are provided for each unit.
- Self-assessment exercises should be worked through, and rules in the class should be obeyed.
Facilitation
- Online facilitation is provided.
- Facilitation is learner-centered and has both asynchronous and synchronous modes.
- Asynchronous facilitation includes presenting the theme, directing and summarizing forum discussions, coordinating activities, scoring and grading activities, and uploading scores.
Library Resources
- The course provides access to top 10 databases.
- Open Educational Resources (OER) are digitized materials offered freely for educators, students, and self-learners to use and reuse for teaching, learning, and research.
Unit 1: Types of Libraries
- The unit introduces the concept of a library, its history, and types of libraries.
- The types of libraries covered are:
- Academic libraries
- Research/Special libraries
- School libraries
- Public libraries
- National libraries
- The functions of the different types of libraries are also covered.
Unit 2: Library Services
- The unit covers the concept of Open Educational Resources (OER).
- OER include:
- Open Access Journals
- Open Access Repository
- Open Access Sources in STEM Subjects
- Open Access Sources in Social Sciences and Humanities
Library Catalogue
- The library catalogue points the reader to the exact location of the book on the shelf without having to search through all volumes of books on the shelves.
- Access points are headings that users employ to locate needed materials.
- The three main access points are:
- Title
- Author
- Subject
- The ideal thing for every library is to have three access points/catalogues/indexes for all materials in the library.
- Physical forms of library catalogues include:
- Book catalogue
- Card catalogue
- Microform catalogue
- Online catalogue
Test your understanding of collecting and utilizing secondary information from libraries for academic writing. This quiz covers managing information, researching, and preparing academic portfolios.
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