Library Science Chapter 1 & 2

Chapter One: Why We Study the Use of Library

• Mass production of information is called information explosion
• Librarianship is the process of managing library materials and resources
• Ranganathan's five laws of library science:
  • Books are for use
  • Every reader his/her book.
  • Every book its reader
  • Save the time of the reader
  • The library is a growing organism
• Those who should study the use of library include 100-level students, postgraduates, and direct-entry students
• Benefits of studying the use of the library:
  • Understanding various information retrieval tools
  • Knowing library rules and regulations
  • Learning to use library resources
  • Applying various retrieval tools
  • Accessing various resources for research and assignments

Chapter Two: A Brief History of Libraries

• A library is a collection of books. A more accurate definition is a collection of organized knowledge in all forms.
• Libraries have existed in various forms for thousands of years, predating books and paper.
• Early libraries used clay tablets, scrolls, and papyrus.
• Writing initially evolved through oral traditions, then writing (word of mouth) then writing.
• The library's role throughout history has been to acquire, preserve, and make knowledge accessible.

Chapter Three: Information and Its Uses

• Information is defined differently by various scholars
• Information reduces uncertainty
• Information is facts, figures, symbols, news, ideas, messages that increase knowledge of the recipient
• Functions of information:
  • As a process (informing, communicating)
  • As knowledge (reducing or increasing uncertainty)
  • As a thing (facts, figures, ideas)
• Types of information:
  • Instructions : guides behaviour
  • Commands: direct statements on what is permissible/impermissible
  • Advisory: recommendations in specific situations
  • Answers: responses to inquiries
  • Historical: looking back at a variable over time
  • Predictive: examines current value to predict future change

Chapter Four: Biblical Perspective of Information Management and Religion

• The Bible is a source of inspiration and guidance for information professionals.
• The Bible provides knowledge that can help people succeed in their careers, including Information management.
• Information management is the control and use of information for efficiency and effectiveness in organizations.
• God values the ability to find, understand, and use information.

Chapter Five: Writing Materials and Parts of a Book

• Two important inventions for written communication are the alphabet and writing materials (like paper).
• Different types of writing materials and their characteristics
• Basic components of a book
• Examples of parts of a book:
  • Cover Jacket, Binding, Preliminary Pages (flyleaves, title page, preface), Textbook Body (pages with text), and Auxiliary Pages (appendix, glossary).

Chapter Six: Types of Libraries

• Libraries are categorized based on their purpose and content
• Examples of library types include
  • Academic Libraries
  • School Libraries
  • National Libraries
  • Public Libraries
  • Special Libraries (libraries serving particular organizations)
  • Private Libraries (libraries owned by individuals)
  • Virtual Libraries

Chapter Seven: Sections in the Library

• Administrative Section: manages the overall library
• Acquisition Section: acquires materials for the library
• Catalog Section: catalogs library materials
• Serials Section: manages periodicals
• Reader Service Section: assists library users
• Reference Section: helps users find specific information
• Audio-Visual Section: manages audio visual materials
• Reprographic Section: duplicates and reproduces materials
• Information Technology Section: manages digital collections and services
• Special Collections: contains specific, valuable collections
• Archives and Documentation Section: documents & records

Chapter Eight: Circulation/Loan Desk Activities

• Circulation desk librarians play a vital role in the library
• Duties include registering users, issuing library cards,
  • Handling loan requests, returning and reshelving books
• Circulation desk workers should be user-friendly, polite, cheerful and maintain good public relations.

Chapter Nine: Information Sources/Materials: Book Format

• Information sources are the platforms, materials, or media that document information, for storage, retrieval, and dissemination or preservation.
• Purpose of information sources:
  • Informing and Educating
  • Entertainment or emotional engagement
  • Commenting on issues
  • Encouraging specific behaviors (or actions)
• Types of information sources:
  • Documentary/Print sources
  • Non-book/non-documentary sources
  • Audio-visual sources

Chapter Ten: Information Sources/Materials: Audio Visual/Non Book

• Non-book materials are also known as audio-visual materials, documented information that combines sound and visual images
• Examples of audio materials:
  • Audiobooks
  • Audiocassettes
  • Audio Disks
• Examples of visual materials:
  • Motion Pictures
  • Videocassettes
  • Video CDs
  • Slides
  • Maps
  • Models
  • Charts
  • Art Work
• Audiovisual materials combine both sound and visuals
• The World Wide Web as an information source.