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What is the duration of the LIS 202 course?
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What is the purpose of the library catalogue?
Which of the following is a standard technique of identification and description of bibliographic units?
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Study Notes
Course Information
- LIS 202: Organization of Knowledge is a 3-credit unit course that lasts for one semester.
- It is a compulsory course for undergraduates in the Department and a pre-requisite for LIS 301.
- The course is suitable for library and information students who want to acquire knowledge on organizing knowledge.
Course Objectives
- To provide a general understanding of how information resources are organized and classified.
- To introduce concepts, information explosion, and the need for organization of information resources.
- To provide an overview of library catalogue, cataloguing, and classification techniques.
- To develop practical skills on descriptive cataloguing using AACR2, subject cataloguing, and classification using Library of Congress and Sear's List of subject headings.
Course Coverage
- Concepts of cataloguing and classification.
- Standard techniques of identification and description of bibliographic units through descriptive cataloguing using AACR2.
- Subject cataloguing and classification using Library of Congress and Sear's List of subject headings.
- Factors determining the arrangement/organization of library resources.
- Classification schemes.
Assessment and Grading
- Continuous assessment and final examination will be awarded marks.
- A grading system will be used to evaluate student performance.
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Description
This course introduces students to the organization of knowledge, providing practical skills on how books and information are organized. It's a compulsory and pre-requisite course for LIS 301.
