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1. PREAMBLE
Library and Information Science (LIS) is a discipline that aims at training
information professionals to serve different stakeholders for development. LIS
is considered as a cross cutting discipline in humanities, sciences and
technology. In Uganda, training in LIS started in 1963 when the East African
School of Librarianship (EASL) now East African School of Library and
Information Science (EASLIS) was established at Makerere University in 1963
and is one of the academic units equivalent of a faculty. EASLIS mission is to
offer education, promote research and innovation, and outreach in LIS to
respond to the present and future information needs of society. The 2008/09
2018/19 EASLIS Strategic Plan addresses the following goals:
1. To provide a teaching and learning environment in LIS that ensures quality
of staff and students that are competitive in the changing information
management environment;
2. To promote staff and students research and technology innovations in
library and information management;
3. To mentor staff and students in LIS with a purpose of preparing them for
employment in the ever changing public and private sector information
environment.
4. To promote transfer of library and information management best practices
to private and public sector;
5. To facilitate LIS academic work in the real life information management
sector
6. To facilitate networking between the international, regional, private, public
sector and EASLIS stakeholders.
EASLIS has three departments that were established in 2001. The
departments are: Information Science, Library Science, and Records and
Archives Management. Each department is engaged in teaching, supervising
field attachment; conducting research, consultancy and outreach programmes in
the respective sub-disciplines.
Currently, the following programmes are offered at EASLIS:
Doctor of Philosophy in Information Science (PhD), 3 years
Master of Science in Information Science (M.Sc Inf. Sc.), 2 years
Post Graduate Diploma in Librarianship (PGDL), 1 year
Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS) 3 years
Bachelor of Records and Archives Management (BRAM) 3 years
Diploma in Library and Information Studies (DLIS), 2 years
Diploma in Records and Archives Management (DRAM), 2 years
The Bachelor of Library and Information Science was introduced in 1989
under the term system. It was restructured for the semester system in 1997
and later revised in 2003, where practicum and options were introduced.
Since 2003, four cohorts have gone through the programme.
3. PLANS (PATHWAYS)
For the BLIS programme, all the courses from year 1 to 3 are core. However,
students will be required to take two academic courses outside EASLIS during
the first two years of study. These will be chosen from among the courses
offered in the faculties of Arts, Social Sciences, Science and Fine Art.
4. PROGRAMME GOAL AND OBJECTIVES
Programme goal: Developing human capacity to manage information for
organizational, national and international development.
The programme objectives to:
1) Equip learners with the theory, concepts and philosophy of library and
information science
2) Expose learners to practical training for enabling them acquire
competencies and skills required in the LIS profession
3) Equip learners with knowledge and skills in the management of LIS
institutions in a changing society
4) Expose learners to the research process to examine LIS issues and
identify solutions
5) Enable learners appreciate and adopt ICT in the management of
library and information services.
6) Develop learners professional attitudes in information work
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5. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
SEMESTER ONE
Code
Course Name
BLS1105 Information and Society
BLS1111 Information Technology I
BLS1106 Information literacy
BLS3120 Library Operations
Plus at least 2 courses from
other faculties amounting to
a minimum of 6 Credit
Units1
Total CU
CU
3
4
3
3
6
LH
45
45
30
30
PH
0
30
30`
30
CH
45
60
45
45
New/Current
New
Modified
New
Modified
Current
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SEMESTER TWO
Code
Course Name
BLS1211 Information Technology II
BLS1205 Principles
of
Knowledge
Organization
BLS1206 Publishing and Book Trade
BRM1101 Principles of Records and
Archives Management
Plus at least 2 courses from
other faculties amounting to a
minimum of 6 Credit Units
TOTAL CU
SEMESTER THREE
Code
Course Name
BLS2106 Reference and Information
Service
BLS2113 Classification I
BLS2112 Cataloguing I
BLS2107 Editing
BLS1213 Analysis
of
Information
Systems
Plus at least 1 course from
other faculties amounting to a
minimum of 3 Credit Units
Total CU
CU LH PH CH New/Current
4
45 30 60 Modified
3
45 0
45 New
3
3
45
45
0
0
45
45
Modified
Modified
Current
19
CU LH PH CH New/Current
3
30 30 45 Modified
4
4
3
3
3
45
45
30
45
30
30
30
0
60
60
45
45
Modified
Modified
Modified
Modified
New
20
Those with Science background take courses from the Science faculties, while those from Arts take
courses from either the Faculty of Arts or the Faculty of Social Sciences.
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SEMESTER FOUR
Code
Course Name
BLS2207 Documentation Work and
Service
BLS2211 Classification II
BLS2212 Cataloguing II
BLS2208 Database Management and
Information Retrieval
BLS3117 Publication
Design
and
Production
Plus at least 1 course from
other faculties amounting to a
minimum of 3 Credit Units2
Total CU
RECESS SEMESTER
Code
Course Name
BLS2301
Field Attachment
TOTAL CREDIT UNITS
SEMESTER FIVE
Code
Course Name
BLS3122 Web Document Management
BLS3123 Research Methods
BLS3124 Multimedia Librarianship
BLS3113 Management of Information
Institutions and Resources
BLS3116 Preservation
and
Conservation
BLS3125 Automation of Library and
Information systems
Total CU
CU LH PH CH New/Current
3
30 30 45 Modified
4
4
4
45
45
15
30
30
60
60
60
60
Modified
Modified
Modified
30
30
45
Modified
New
21
CU LH PH CH Status
5
300
Modified
5
CU
4
4
3
3
LH
45
60
30
45
PH
30
0
30
0
CH
60
60
45
45
New/Current
Modified
Modified
Modified
Modified
30
30
45
Modified
45
30
60
Modified
21
Those with Science background take courses from the Science faculties, while those from Arts take
courses from either the Faculty of Arts or the Faculty of Social Sciences.
.
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SEMESTER SIX
Code
Course Name
BLS1112 Communication Skills and
Practice
BLS3220 Community and specialized
Information Systems
BLS3221 Management of Electronic
Resources
BLS3222 Legal, Policy and Information
Ethics
BLS3223 Information Entrepreneurship
BLS3224 Project
Total CU
CU LH PH
3
30 30
CH New/Current
45 Modified
30
30
45
New
45
30
60
New
45
45
Modified
4
5
22
45
0
30 60
150 75
Modified
Modified
YEAR 3
SEM 2
CU
22
TOTAL
CU
127
RESOURCES
A. Library
EASLIS is connected to the Internet; it also has a Local Area Network. There
are more than 7,000 textbooks and reference books and 175 titles of
periodicals in the EASLIS Teaching and Learning Resource Centre. The
School also uses the University Main Library for other information resources
(E-resources and online public access catalogue). The School also utilizes the
Makerere University Library (MAKLIB) facilities specifically the International
Development Agency (IDA) collection, Africana special collection including
national depository materials, and Reference Section, Microfilming, bindery as
facilities for demonstration, research study carrels, and postgraduate
computer laboratory. MAKLIB is one of the three designated national legal
depositories (besides Uganda Management Institute (UMI) and National
Library of Uganda (NLU)) for materials from government and international
organisations.
B. Lecture Space
Lecture Room 1
Lecture Room 2
Lecture Room 4
Computer Lecture Room
Library / Lecture Room
Seminar Room / Lecture Room
91 Square meters
35
36
63
414
28
C. Computer Labs
There are two laboratories, one for Postgraduate students and one for
undergraduate students. For undergraduate students, it is 63square meters in
size to accommodate 40 computers.
D. Research Facilities
There are 20 functional computers, Media Technology unit containing 1 TV
monitor, a video deck, and 2 LCD projectors. The school also uses the
microfilming laboratory and the music digitization unit of the main library.
E. Field Attachments
Students will be attached to the field during the recess term. The school has a
committee that handles Field Attachment for students.
F. Human Resources
The following full time members of staff will teach the program.
NAME
1
Dr.
Magara
HIGHEST
DEGREE
Elisam PhD
RANK
Assoc.
Prof
SPECIALISATION
Dr.
Robert PhD
Ikoja-Odongo
Prof.
Dr.
I.M.N PhD
KigongoBukenya
Dr.
George PhD
William Kiyingi
Prof
Lecturer
Dr.
James PhD
Matovu
Senior
Lecturer
Lecturer
Information
Management
Records Management
Readership
Development
Knowledge
Management
Publishing,
Printing
and Book selling
Information Services
Information
userstudies
Information Literacy
Management
of
information institutions
and resource
Bibliographic Control
LIS Curriculum Devt
Communication
Science
Legal
and
policy
issues in information
work
Library Automation
Information
Service
and Documentation
Management
Information Systems
Information Resource
Sharing
and
Networking
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NAME
HIGHEST
DEGREE
RANK
Lecturer
SPECIALISATION
Asst.
Lecturer
Asst.
Lecturer
Asst.
Lecturer
Library Science
Database
Management
Electronic Publishing
Multimedia
Librarianship
Records Management
Library Science
Information
entrepreneurship
Digital librarianship
Electronic
Records
Management
Desktop Publishing
Multimedia
Librarianship
Preservation
and
Conservation
Web
design
and
management,
Library management
systems,
Information
Storage
and Retrieval
Records Management
Mr.
David M.A (RM &
Luyombya
AD) and PhD
Cand.
10 Mr.
Joshua Msc. LIS
Kidaaga
11 Ms. Faridah Msc. CS
Muzaki
12 Ms.
Sylvia
Namujuzi
13 Ms.
Lois
Mutiibwa
14 Mr.
Robert
Kayiki
Msc.Inf.Sc.
Msc.Inf.Sc.
Cand.
Msc.Inf.Sc.
Cand.
Asst.
Lecturer
Teaching
Asst.
Teaching
Asst.
15 Mr. Alex M.
Baguma
16 Mr. Geoffrey
Aziyo
Msc.Inf.Sc.
Teaching
Cand.
Asst.
Msc. Inf. Sc. Teaching
Cand.
Assistant
17 Ms.
Diana
Kacunguzi
18 Mr.
Anselm
Olweny
19 Mr.
Francis Msc. Inf. Sc. Teaching
Ekwaro
Cand.
Assistant
NAME
HIGHEST
DEGREE
20 Mr.
Francis Msc. Inf. Sc.
Ssekitto
Cand.
21 Ms.
Ezrea Msc. Inf. Sc.
Kulisoma
Cand.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
RANK
Teaching
Assistant
Teaching
Assistant
SPECIALISATION
Records Management
Library Science
G. Student Support
The school provides counseling services to students through Heads of
Departments and the University Counseling Unit. The school also supports
students through their umbrella body, Makerere University Library and
Information Science Student Association (MULISSA). Students are also
represented in the various management committees of the school, including
the Finance Committee, Board of Studies and the Anti-Sexual Harassment
committee.
7. Funding
Below is the proposed budget.
Offering Type
Degree
EXPECTED INCOME
No. of
Tuition @ year Total Tuition for
Students
@ student
3 Years
Expected
45
2,000,000=
90,000,000=
30
-
Private Day
BLIS
Government
BLIS
Sponsored
Private
BLIS
5
International
Sub-Total
Income 1
Private
BLIS
75
Evening
Private
BLIS
5
-International
Sub-Total
Income 2
Day - 35% of 108,000,000 (Sub total 1)
Eve - 45% of 168,000,000 (Sub total -)
Total Income to EASLIS
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
3,600,000
18,000,000
108,000,000=
2,000,000=
150,000,000=
3,600,000=
18,000,000=
168,000,000=
=
=
37,800,000=
75,600,000=
113,400,000/=
EXPENDITURE
NAME
DETAILS
Staff Remuneration
Lecturers
teaching
allowances*
Visiting
Professors
expenses
Computing
and
Media Computers (15)
Technology Equipment
1 LCD Projector (1)
Course Materials
Text Books
Software
Back up Media
Stationery
Capital Development
10% of Income
Administration
Administrative expenses
**
Academic Functions
Workshops,
Seminars,
study visits, etc
ICT Services
2% of Income
AMOUNT
29,040,000=
4,150,000=
4,000,000=
5,300,000=
4,050,000=
7,080,000=
2,000,000=
2,082,000=
11,340,000=
6,000,000=
8,090,000=
2,268,000=
113,400,000/=
TOTAL EXPENSES
NB: * There are 1935 contact hours for all the courses and lecturers will be
paid 30,000= per contact hour. Out of these hours, half will be computed as
normal load, hence only 968 hours will be paid for.
10
60 Days
TOTAL
AMOUNT
360,000
2 Months
140,000=
2 Months
100,000=
3
4
5
6
7
8.
6,000= @
day
Accommodation
70,000= @
Month
Materials
30,000=
Travel within the practicum area 50,000= @
Month
Travel to and fro (from Makerere 50,000=
to the practicum area and back
to Makerere)
Report production
20,000=
Contingencies
GRAND TOTAL
50,000=
20,000=
70,000=
740,000=
TARGET GROUP
The BLIS programme is intended for the following people:
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9.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission to the programme shall be through any of the four avenues:
Direct Entry
Mature Age Scheme
Diploma Holders Scheme
Degree Holders
a. Direct Entry
An applicant must have obtained at least two principle passes in
Sciences or Arts subjects at the same sitting of the Uganda Advanced
Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent and must also
possess a certificate of the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or
its equivalent.
For purposes of admission into the BLIS programme, the advanced
level subjects shall carry the following weights:
Essential
Relevant
Desirable
Others
Subjects
Subjects
Subjects
Two best done Third best done General
ALL others
of ALL A-level of ALL A-level Paper,
Subsubjects
subjects
Math
There will be different cut off points for BLIS applicants with Arts or
Science subjects.
b. Mature Age Entry
To qualify for mature entry, one will be required to pass two special
mature age university examinations in aptitude and specialized
knowledge relevant to Library and Information Science. Such
applicants will have to comply with the university regulations governing
mature admissions.
c. Diploma Entry
Holders of Diploma in Records and Archives Management, Diploma in
Library and Information Science, Diploma in Information Management,
Diploma in Publishing and Book Trade or related discipline from any
recognized institution may be admitted to the BLIS programme. The
applicants should have obtained a Credit Class Diploma. A student who
has enrolled for a Diploma in Library and Information Studies with
effect from academic year 2010/2011 from Makerere University and
graduates with a credit class Diploma qualifies to be exempted from
the following courses in BLIS programme:
BLS 1105: Information and Society
BLS 1111: Information Technology
BLS 1106: Information literacy
BLS 3120: Library Operations
BLS 1211: Information Technology II
BLS 1205: Principles of knowledge Organization
BLS 1206: Publishing and Book Trade
BRM 1101: Principles of Records and Archives Management
d. Degree
Holders of any Degree from a recognized university or institution of
Higher learning may be admitted to the BLIS programme.
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10.
EXAMINATION REGULATIONS
The general regulations and statutes of Makerere University and the
East African School of Library and Information Science (EASLIS) shall
apply.
A. General Regulations
University Examinations shall be held in all courses at the end of
each semester.
There shall be a Board of Examiners, which shall be composed
of External, and Internal Examiners appointed by the Senate on
the recommendation of the Board of the East African School of
Library and Information Science (EASLIS).
The Board of Examiners shall receive, consider and make
recommendation of the final examination results for each
candidate
The Director EASLIS shall chair the Board of Examiners and all
decisions of the Board of Examiners shall be subjected to
rectification by the EASLIS Board of Studies.
The EASLIS Board of Studies shall recommend to the University
Senate what mark shall finally be awarded to each candidate in
each course and the final result of the examination.
B. Pass mark
The pass mark in each course shall be 50%.
Progressive assessment shall contribute not less than 30% of
the final marks for each course
.
C. Grading
The grading for each examination shall be as follows:
Marks
90 100
80-89
75-79
70-74
65-69
60-64
55-59
50-54
45-49
40-44
Below 40
Letter Grade
A+
A
B+
B
C+
C
D+
D
E
EF
Grade Point
5.0
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0
Interpretation
Exceptional
Excellent
Very good
Good
Fairy good
Fair
Pass
Marginal pass
Marginal fail
Clear fail
Bad fail
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D. Degree Grading
The Cumulative Grade Point Average for various classes of degree shall be
as follows:
Class
First Class
Second Class (Upper Division)
Second Class (Lower Division)
Pass
Fail
CGPA
4.40 5.00
3.60 4.39
2.80 3.59
2.00 2.79
Below 2.00
Year 1
50
30
6
80
166
Year 2
50
30
10
80
170
Year 3
60
30
15
100
205
Year 4
70
30
20
110
230
Year 5
90
30
30
120
270
12.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
The following measures will be used for quality assurance within the BLIS
programme:
Continuous review of curriculum
Use of stakeholders feedback and professional association listserve to
get professional concerns
Examination moderation and departmental assessment of individual
lecturer course outlines
Use of faculty Board Committee in all academic matters
Ensuring proper managing of internal examinations such as tests,
research work, group presentations etc.
Use of External Examiners.
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13.
BLS1105:
Course Description
This course is an introductory course about the information profession and the
place of information in society. It introduces learners to the fundamentals of
information as a discipline.
Course Aim
By the end of this course, learners should be able to explain the place and
value of information in society.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, learners should be able to:
Recognize information as a resource
Explain the role of information in development
Identify how information impacts on society
Explain information science as a discipline
Intellectual, Practical and Transferable skills
Knowledge of information as a resource
Knowledge of information science as a discipline
Teaching and Learning Pattern
Lectures
Self directed research
Seminars
Discussions
Indicative Content: Information and knowledge, information as a discipline,
branches of information science, libraries in society, information science,
librarian as an information scientist, Information Life Cycle, the information
revolution, Information as an agent of social transformation, Role of
Information in development, History of Information science education; Library
Science and Information Science, Laws of Library Science; Information and
communication, Information needs; information seeking behavior and use;
Libraries, information in Africa and outside world, the Information society and
its challenges, Sociology of information, Economics of Information, Role of
Information in national development, Appraisal of the existing information
institutions and services in Uganda and Africa; Information policy and systems
for Uganda and Africa at large; information for specialized groups of users; the
disadvantaged and gender issues related to Library and Information Service
Assessment Method
Test, Coursework, Group work presentations all carrying 30%
Final examination =70%
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Indicative Sources
1. Abidi, S A H. 1991. Communication, information and development in
Africa. Bano Abidi publications.
2. Feather, John and Sturges, Paul, eds. 1996. International encyclopedia
of information and library science.
3. Heap, Nick (ed.). 1995. Information technology and society. London:
Sage
4. Verma, Shiv Ram. 2005. Foundations of library and information
science. New Delhi: Shree publishers and distributors.
BLS1101:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY I
Short Description
The course covers basic computer knowledge and skills.
Aim
To enable students acquire basic computer skills useful in information work.
Learning Outcomes
Students to be able to:
- Explain the various components of a computer system
- Work with windows
- Word process documents
- Identify different computer ports
- Create and e-mail account and use e-mail services
- Use e-learning software.
Intellectual, practical and transferable skills
Knowledge on computer operations and skills on word-processing documents,
surfing internet, e-mail utilization and e-learning software operation
Teaching and Learning Pattern
By use of lectures, practicals (hands on practices) and individual research
guided by the lecturer.
Indicative Content
Computer operations; computer hardware systems, software systems,
operating systems, working with files, directories and folders; operating
system commands; computer ports, storage, care and handling. Information
Technology and Society, Word processing applications, Internet and e-mail:
use of WWW, subscribing to list serves and discussion groups, introduction to
e-learning and other university services
Assessment Method
Continuous assessment shall be applied to generate marks for coursework.
Tests, coursework research questions, group work presentations will all
constitute coursework marks (30 marks) and final examinations (70
marks).For a student to be allowed to sit for final examinations in this course
he/she should have obtained at least 15 out of 30 marks. The pass mark for
the course shall be 50%.
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Indicative Sources
1. Anderson, A. John. 1994. Foundations of Information Technology.
London: Chapman and Hull
2. French, C.S., 1996. Data Processing and Information Technology. 10 th
Ed., London: Continuum.
3. Kalicharan, Noel. 1988. An introduction to computer studies.
Cambridge University press
4. Laudon, K., Trever, C.G., and Laudon, J.P. 1997.
Information
nd
Technology. Concepts and Issues. 2 Ed. Cambridge: International
Thomson Publishing Company.
5. Rowley, Jennifer. 1993. Computers for libraries. 3 rd ed. London: Library
Association Publishing
6. Saffady, William. 1999. Introduction to automation for librarians.
London: American Library Association
7. Shelly, G.B., Cashman, T.J. and Vermaat, M.E. 2007. Discovering
computers: a guide to information age. Boston: Thompson.
8. Stern, N., Stern, R. 1996. Computing in the information age. New York:
John Wiley.
9. Turban, E., Mclean, E., and Watherbe J. 1999. Information Technology
for Management: Making Connections for Strategic Advantage. 2 nd ed.
New York John Wiley
10. Saxena, S. 2002. First course in computers. New Delhi: Vikas
BLS 1106:
INFORMATION LITERACY
Course Description
This course equips learners with information literacy skills to enable them
identify information tasks, search for information, retrieve and utilize
information as students at the university
Course Aim
By the end of this course, learners should be able to identify an information
task, search for, retrieve and present information.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, learners should be able to:
Interpret an information task
Identify information sources
Search for and retrieve information
Present information in an acceptable format
Intellectual, Practical and Transferable skills
Knowledge of information sources
Skills in information searching, retrieval and presentation.
Teaching and Learning Pattern
Lectures
Self directed research
Seminars
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Discussions
Indicative Content: Library skills, literature searching, study skills, reading
skills, information presentation, citation, interpreting a bibliographic citation
Assessment Method
Test, Coursework, Group work presentations all carrying 30%
Final examination =70%
Indicative Sources
1. Crme, Phyllis and Lea, Mary R. (2005). Writing at university, 2nd ed.
Berkshire: Open University Press.
BLS3120:
LIBRARY OPERATIONS
Course Description
This course introduces learners to operations, activities and services in the
library
Course Aim
By the end of this course, learners should be able to describe the types of
library and information resources and to explain how they are managed in the
library.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, learners should be able to:
Describe the types of information resources in the library
Explain the processes involved in the management of library and
information resources
Explain the techniques involved in maintaining library and information
resources.
Intellectual, Practical and Transferable skills
Knowledge of the types and uses of library and information resources
Skills in processing information materials
Skills in maintenance of library and information resources.
Teaching and Learning Pattern
Lectures
Study visits
Practicals
Indicative Content: Library and information resources, Library organization
and layout selection, acquisition and ordering of library materials, materials
accessioning and processing, shelving and filing, stocktaking, weeding, caring
and maintenance of library materials and equipment, statistics and records
maintenance, circulation of library materials, security in the library, technical
sections and services in libraries, publicity and display of library materials,
promoting library use.
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Assessment Method
Test, Coursework, Practicals all carrying 30%
Final examination =70%
Indicative Sources
1. Chapman, Liz. 2001. Managing acquisitions in library and information
services. London: Library Association.
2. Ikoja-Odongo, J. R. 1998. Processing library materials: a users manual.
Kampala: EASLIS, Makerere University.
3. Kumar, Krishan 1987. Library administration and management. New Delhi:
Vikas Publishing
4. Kumar, Krishan 1991. Library Manual. Vikas Publishing House
5. Ranganathan, S R. 1962. Library Manual. Bombay: Asia Publishing House.
6. School Library Association. 1980. Routines, managing a small school
library
7. Schuman, Bruce A. 1999. Library security and safety handbook. Chicago:
American Library Association.
BLS 1211: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY II
Short Description
The course covers application of computers and information technologies in
information handling.
Aim
To enable learners gain skills of applying computers and information
technologies in information handling.
Learning Outcomes
Students to be able to:
- Use spreadsheet for information management
- Prepare PowerPoint presentations
- Apply Desktop Publishing packages in information work
- Explain the techniques involved in computer networking, maintenance and
troubleshooting
Intellectual, practical and transferable skills
Spreadsheet and PowerPoint presentation skills will be transferred
Assessment Method
Continuous assessment shall be applied to generate marks for coursework.
Tests, coursework research questions, and projects will constitute 30%mark
while final examinations (70 marks).
Indicative Sources
1. Anderson, A. John. 1994. Foundations of Information Technology.
London: Chapman and Hull
2. French, C.S., 1996. Data Processing and Information Technology. 10 th
Ed., London: Continuum.
3. Kalicharan, Noel. 1988. An introduction to computer studies.
Cambridge University press
4. Laudon, K., Trever, C.G., and Laudon, J.P. 1997.
Information
nd
Technology. Concepts and Issues. 2 Ed. Cambridge: International
Thomson Publishing Company.
5. Rowley, Jennifer. 1993. Computers for libraries. 3 rd ed. London: Library
Association Publishing
6. Saffady, William. 1999. Introduction to automation for librarians.
London: American Library Association
7. Shelly, G.B., Cashman, T.J. and Vermaat, M.E. 2007. Discovering
computers: a guide to information age. Boston: Thompson.
8. Stern, N., Stern, R. 1996. Computing in the information age. New York:
John Wiley.
9. Turban, E., Mclean, E., and Watherbe J. 1999. Information Technology
for Management: Making Connections for Strategic Advantage. 2 nd ed.
New York John Wiley
BLS1205:
Short Description
This course introduces learners to the principles of intellectual organization of
information for storage and retrieval.
Aim
To enable learners gain an understanding of how information is organized for
storage and retrieval.
Learning Outcomes
Students to be able to:
- Explain what knowledge is
- Explain the principles underlying knowledge organization
- Apply content analysis and representation to all types of information
materials
Intellectual, practical and transferable skills
Knowledge of intellectual organization of information
Indicative Content
Understanding knowledge, Structure of knowledge classification, facet
analysis, fundamental categories (Time, Space, Energy, Matter, Personality),
Principles for Arrays, Principles for Chain, Canons of classification, patterns
and tools in knowledge classification, enumerative, analytic synthetic and
faceted classification schemes; arrays and chains, postulates, Content
analysis and representation.
Assessment Method
Continuous assessment shall be applied to generate marks for coursework.
Tests, coursework research questions, and projects will constitute 30%mark
while final examinations (70 marks).
Indicative Sources
1. Husain, Shabahat. 1993. Library classification and analysis. New Delhi:
Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company
2. Kumar, Krishan. 1979. Theory of classification. Vikas Publishing House.
3. Librarianship as a bridge to an Information and Knowledge Society in
Eastern, Central and Southern Africa. SCECSAL XVII. Dar es Salaam:
Tanzania Library Association.
4. Ranganathan, S.R. 1994. Philosophy of library classification. Bangalore:
Sarada Rangathan Endowment for Library Science
5. Srivastava, Anand P. 1992.Theory of knowledge classification for
librarians. New Delhi: The Learning Laboratory.
BLS1206:
Short Description
Aim: To develop students understanding of theory and practices of publishing
management and book trade
Learning Outcomes
Students to be able to:
- Explain what publishing is
- Explain how a publishing house is organized
- Explain the types of publishing
- Explain the development of the publishing industry
- Discuss the dynamics of the book industry
Intellectual, practical and transferable skills
Knowledge of publishing
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Indicative Content
Publishing concepts, publishing and development, Organization of a
Publishing House, international book publishing scene, publishing laws,
publishing agreements, protocols, conventions, defamation, contracts,
plagiarism, intellectual property and copyright, etc, Formal and Informal
Publishing, Financial management, Human Resource Development, and the
gender factor in publishing, Book trade.
Assessment Method
Continuous assessment shall be applied to generate marks for coursework.
Tests, coursework research questions, and projects will constitute 30%mark
while final examinations (70 marks).
Indicative Sources
1. Bell, F. T & Seymour, Smith. 1986. Library bookselling. London: Andre
Deautsch.
2. Clark Giles (1994). Inside Book Publishing 2nd edition, Blue print,
London
3. Makose, Ruth and Lily Nyariki. 1997. Publishing and book trade in
Kenya. Nairobi: EAEP.
4. Nyeko, Janet. A. 1999. The ABC of Book Publishing: A training manual
for NGOs in Africa. Kampala: JaNyeko Publishing Centre. Peacock,
John. 1995. Book production. London: Chapman and Hall.
5. Peacock, John (1995). Book Production 2nd edition, Blue print, London
6. The business of book publishing. 1990. London: UNESCO
7. Giles, Clark. 1988. Inside book publishing. London: Blueprint
BRM 1101 PRINCIPLES OF RECORDS AND ARCHIVES MANAGEMENT.
Short Description
This course introduces students to the basic concepts and principles of
records and archives management. Introduces students to the nature of
records and how they differ from other information materials.
Aim
To enable students learn the principles of records and archives management
Learning Outcome
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
- Explain the difference between records/information/data/archives
- Explain the importance of records
- Explain life cycle of records
- Distinguish between records centers, archives, museums
- Explain the principles of records and archives care
Intellectual, practical and transferable skills
Knowledge on records life cycle.
Knowledge on the principles governing records and archives
management
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Course Description
This course is designed to introduce learners to different sources of
information and how they can be used in information work. It provides
learners with the techniques of identifying, selecting, evaluating and sourcing
information from information sources. It is designed to enable learners
become proficient in techniques and practice of information service.
Course Aim
By the end of this course, learners should be able to provide reference and
information service.
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Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, learners should be able to:
Identify information sources
Select information sources
Evaluate information sources
Select information sources
Utilize information sources
provide information service
Intellectual, Practical and Transferable skills
Knowledge of information sources and services
Skills of evaluating information sources
Use of information sources
Provision of information and reference service
Teaching and Learning Pattern
Lectures
Guided visits to libraries
Self directed research
Seminars
Indicative
Content: Sources of information; documentary and nondocumentary sources, reference sources, evaluation of references sources,
selection of reference sources, electronic reference sources, formulating
search strategies, information searching, accessing online databases, the
retrieval process, qualities and roles of a reference librarian/information
worker, organization of reference and information service section and
reference statistics, Current Awareness Service (CAS), Selective
Dissemination of Information (SDI), inquiry services- direct, indirect; referral
services, translation services
Assessment Method
Test, Assignments, Coursework, Group work presentations all carrying 30%
Final examination =70%
Indicative Sources
1. Katz, William A. 1997. Introduction to reference work. Vol. 1 (7 th ed.).
New York: McGraw-Hill.
2. Guha, B. 1983. Documentation and information: services, techniques
and systems. Calcutta: The world press private.
3. Kumar, Krishan. 1996. Reference service. 5 th ed. New Delhi: Vikas
Publishing house.
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BLS2113:
CLASSIFICATION I
Short Description
This course introduces learners to the principles and practices of library
classification, introduces the schemes used and how they are applied while
classifying information materials.
Aim
To enable learners gain skills and knowledge in classification of library and
information materials
Learning Outcomes
Students to be able to:
- Explain what classification is
- Use classification schemes to classify information materials.
- Construct call and book numbers
Intellectual, practical and transferable skills
Knowledge and skills in classification
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BLS2112: CATALOGUING I
Short Description
This course introduces learners to practical concepts related to bibliographic
description of documents using AACR2 and Sears List of Subject Headings.
Aim
To enable learners gain knowledge and skills in cataloguing of library and
information materials
Learning Outcomes
Students to be able to:
- Explain what cataloguing is
- Catalogue information materials.
- Assign subject headings to information materials
Intellectual, practical and transferable skills
Knowledge and skills in cataloguing
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EDITING
Short Description
This course covers editing of information materials to make them ready for
publication and use.
Aim
To enable learners gain knowledge and skills in editing of information
materials
Learning Outcomes
Students to be able to:
- Explain what editing is
- Explain the editorial process and techniques
- Edit information materials.
Intellectual, practical and transferable skills
Knowledge and skills in editing
Teaching and Learning Pattern
By use of lectures, practicals
Indicative Content
Introduction and definitions, functions of an editor, evaluation process,
editorial process, classification of documents; Editorial policy; Role of editor
and copy editors, book commissioning and acquisitions, author and publisher
contract, building and developing publishing lists, literary agents, desk editing,
copy preparation, picture search, book design and proof reading, editorauthor-referee relationship in quality control.
Assessment Method
Continuous assessment shall be applied to generate marks for coursework.
Tests, coursework research questions, and projects will constitute 30%mark
while final examinations (70 marks).
Indicative Sources
1. Harris, Nicola. 1991. Basic editing: a practical course. London: Book house
training centre
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BLS1213:
Short Description
This course enables students explain the different types of information
systems and how information systems are analyzed with a view to
improvement
Aim
To enable learners gain knowledge and skills in analyzing and designing
information systems
Learning Outcomes
Students to be able to:
- Explain what an information system is
- Explain the information systems cycle
- Analyze and design information systems
Intellectual, practical and transferable skills
Knowledge and skills in editing
Teaching and Learning Pattern
By use of lectures, practicals
Indicative Content
Concepts of Information systems, types of information systems, approaches
to information systems; information systems requirements; The Systems
Development Cycle, Fact gathering techniques; system documentation, types
of information systems and their application
Assessment Method
Continuous assessment shall be applied to generate marks for coursework.
Tests, coursework research questions, and projects will constitute 30%mark
while final examinations (70 marks).
Indicative Sources
1.
Angell, I O. and Smithson, S. (1991) Information Systems
Management: Opportunities and risks
2.
Lindsay, John (2000). Information systems fundamentals and
issues. Kingston University, School of Information Systems
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BLS2207:
Course Description
This course deals with the management of grey and semi-published literature.
It covers collection development, citation analysis, bibliographic Control,
indexing, abstracting, information resource sharing and networking
Course Aim
By the end of this course, learners should be able to select, gather, process
and make accessible information contained in grey and semi-published
literature.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, learners should be able to:
Identify grey and semi-published literature
Evaluate grey and semi-published literature
Select grey and semi-published literature
Index and abstract grey and semi-published literature
Repackage and disseminate information contained in grey and semipublished literature
Intellectual, Practical and Transferable skills
Knowledge of documentation
Practice of documentation work
Information repackaging
Information dissemination
Indexing and abstracting
Teaching and Learning Pattern
Lectures
Guided visits to documentation centres
Self directed research
Practice
Project work
Seminars
Indicative Content:
Collection development, the nature of grey literature, sources of grey and
semi-published literature, Citation styles, Bibliographic Control (institutional,
national and international), bibliographic standards, bibliography compilation
including African bibliography; Indexing what is indexing and an index?
Indexing terms, basic rules, subject indexing, indexing languages, indexing
systems, Abstracting; what is abstracting and abstracts? Types of abstracts,
abstract of books, newspapers, reports and Articles, Conference proceedings
etc, Computers as a tool for indexing and abstracting, guidelines and policies
for access and retrieval of grey and semi-published literature, Information
repackaging and dissemination (e.g. SDI and CAS), information resource
sharing and networking.
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Assessment Method
Test, Projects, Coursework, Group work presentations all carrying 30%
Final examination =70%
Indicative Sources
1. Balabkins, N. W. (1984). Collection information in developing countries.
Havard Library Bulletin, 32, 63.
2. Cleveland, D.B & Cleveland A.D 2001. Introduction to abstracting and
indexing, 3rd ed
3. Debachere, M. C. (1995). Problems in obtaining grey literature. IFL4
Journal, 21 (2 ), 94-98.
4. Gokhale, P. A. (1999). Information system for grey literature in India: a
model. Library Science, 36(4), 229-236.
5. Kargbo, J.A. (2005). Grey literature: the forgotten collection in
academic libraries in Sierra Leone. Information development, 21, 146.
Retrieved
on
June
11,
2008
from
http://idv.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/21/2/146
6. Kwafo-Akato, K. (1995). Collecting, publicizing and providing access to
socio-economic Grey literature in Southern Africa with particular
reference to Botswana. Interlending and Document Supply 23(2), 1016.
7. Luzi, D. (2000). Trends and evolution in the development of grey
literature: a review. The International Journal on Grey Literature, 1(3):
106-116.
8. Rowley, J. 1988. Abstracting and indexing, 2 nd ed. London: Clive
Bingley
9. Guha, B. 1983. Documentation and Information: services, techniques
and systems. Culcatta: The World press private.
10. Evans, G. Edward. Developing library and information centre
collections. Littleton: Libraries Unlimited.
11. Cernry, Rosanne. 1991. When less is more: issues in collection
development School library journal 37(March 1991)
12. Mulvancy, Nancy C. 1994. Indexing books. Chicago: The University of
Chicago Press.
BLS2211: DOCUMENT CLASSIFICATION II
Short Description
This is a continuation from BLS 2102 (Classification I). It thus enables
learners to perfect their skills of library classification and how they are applied
while classifying information materials.
Aim
To enable learners perfect their knowledge and skills in classification of library
and information materials
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Learning Outcomes
Students to be able to:
- Classify different kinds of information materials using different
classification schemes.
- Evaluate classification schemes in relation to different environments
- Develop customized classification schemes
Intellectual, practical and transferable skills
Knowledge and skills in classification
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Learning Outcomes
Students to be able to:
- Apply principles of cataloguing in organizing information
- Construct complete catalogue entries in both manual and electronic
environment.
- Apply international standards in cataloguing.
- Evaluate cataloguing codes and subject heading lists in relation to different
environments
- Develop customized subject heading lists
Intellectual, practical and transferable skills
Knowledge and skills in cataloguing
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Indicative sources
1. Begg, C. 2002. Database Management Systems. New York: Heinemann.
2. Connlly, T and Begg C. 2000. Database systems: practical approach to
design, implementation and management. Addison Wesley.
3. Hoffer, J, et al. 2005. Modern database management. New Jersey:
Pearson.
4. Jacso, P. and Lancaster, F.W. 1999. Build your own database:
Chicago:ALA.
5. Lucas, Henry C. 1992. The analysis, design and implementation of
information systems. 4th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill.
6. Ramakrishnan, R. & Gehrke,J. 2003. Database management system.
Boston: McGraw-Hill
BLS3117: PUBLICATION DESIGN AND PRODUCTION
Short Description: This course introduces learners to the techniques of
publication design, production, binding and finishing.
Aim: To enable students acquire skills in publication design, production,
binding and finishing
Learning Outcomes
Students to be able to:
Explain the processes involved in book production
Design a publication
Evaluate publications
Intellectual, practical and transferable skills
Knowledge of book production processes
Indicative Sources
1. Clark Giles (1994). Inside Book Publishing 2nd edition, Blue print, London
2. Giles, Clark. 1988. Inside book publishing. London: Blueprint
3. Peacock, John (1995). Book Production 2nd edition, Blue print, London
4. Peacock, John. 1995. Book production. London: Chapman and Hall.
5. Studley, P. 1989. Desktop publishing for librarians. Aldership: Gower
6. Waburoko, E. S. 2004. Applied desktop publishing
BLS 2301:
FIELD ATTACHMENT
Short Description: This course provides learners with practical library and
information science skills. Learners are expected to apply the knowledge they
have acquired from class in the workplace.
Aim: To familiarize learners with the work environment, apply the knowledge
acquired from class and gain practical skills in library and information work.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the field attachment, learners should be able to:
Demonstrate application of theories and principles in solving real-life
problems.
Demonstrate library and information management skills in the
workplace
Demonstrate ability to adhere to work ethics and conditions
Intellectual, practical and transferable skills
Information management skills
Problem-solving skills.
Briefing students
Orientation of faculty supervisors
Placement for 10 weeks
Supervision and evaluation
Indicative Content
Students will get attached to established libraries, registries, record centers,
archival institutions, museums, information service centers, documentations
centers, community telecenters, publishing houses, printers, etc. They are
expected get involved in the day-to-day running of the centers and be
supervised by both the field personnel and lecturers. Students will produce a
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report about what they did and what they learnt. This together with the field
supervisor and lecturers assessment will be considered for awarding the final
grade for the field attachment.
Assessment Method
Student report (40%)
Field supervisors report (20%)
Faculty supervisors assessment (40%)
Indicative Sources
1. Makerere University guidelines for field attachment, 2007
BLS3122:
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Assessment method
Tests, coursework, group work presentations and the project will constitute
30% and final examination 70%
Indicative sources
1. Christine, L G. and Sherry, P. 1999. Designing web interfaces to library
services and resources. Chicago: ALA
2. HTML Code Tutorial available at http://www.htmlcodetutorial.com/
3. HTML Goodies available at http://www.htmlgoodies.com/primers/html/
4. HTML Tutorial available at http://www.w3schools.com/Html/default.asp
5. Murray, L.K. 1998. Basic Internet for busy librarians: a quick course for
catching up. Chicago: ALA
BLS 3123:
RESEARCH METHODS
Short Description
The course is designed to prepare students to carry out research. It equips
them with knowledge and skills of identifying and formulating a
research problem, developing objectives, reviewing literature,
identifying appropriate research methods, collecting, analyzing
and presenting data
Aim
To provide learners with fundamentals of research methodologies with
emphasis to information science research
Learning outcome
By the end of the course, learners should be able to:
- Describe the concept, principles and importance of research in library and
information science.
- Identify and formulate research problems in library and information
science.
- develop research objectives
- Review literature
- Identify and choose appropriate research methodologies
- Explain how to collect, analyze and present research data using
appropriate techniques.
Intellectual, Practical and Transferable skills
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MULTIMEDIA LIBRARIANSHIP
Short Description
The course introduces learners to the techniques of managing information
materials in different forms other than paper
Aim
To enable learners acquire skills for managing information materials in
different forms other than paper
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course, learners shall be able to:
- Identify, select, describe and use the different types of media resources in
information institutions
- Develop multimedia collections
- Develop strategies for managing different forms of information materials
- Design a library media system
Intellectual, Practical and Transferable Skills
- Knowledge and skills of Identification, selection, description and use
different types of media resources
- Skills in developing multimedia collections
- Knowledge and skills of managing different forms of information materials
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Short Description
The course addresses principles and practices of management and their
application in Library and Information Institutions. It also
addresses gender mainstreaming in the work environment.
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Aim
To prepare learners for managerial responsibilities in library and information
institutions
Learning outcome
Students should be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of the principles and practices of
management
- Analyze the management functions with reference to library and
information institutions/centres
- Develop strategies and programmes in managing library and information
services
- describe the techniques of gender mainstreaming within a library and
information institution
Intellectual, Practical and Transferable skills
Knowledge of management principles
Skills in addressing gender concerns in organization
Teaching and Learning Pattern
By use of lectures, student led group presentations and self directed
research guided by the lecturer, Practical
Indicative Content
Definition of concepts, theories and techniques of management with particular
reference to libraries and information systems and institutions/centers,
principles and functions of management and their application in different kinds
of libraries and information systems and institutions/centers; Management of
change in organizations, Organizational theory, organization structures,
human resource planning, affirmative action and gender mainstreaming,
financial management Physical facilities, equipment and furniture, collection
development and bibliometrics for decision making
Assessment method
Tests, coursework, group/seminar presentations will constitute 30% and final
examination 70%
Indicative sources
1. Jordan, P. 1996. Staff management in library and information work.
London: Gower
2. Koontz, H. 1990 Essentials of management5th ed. London: McGraw-Hill
3. Koontz, H. Principles of management: analysis of managerial functions.
New York: McGraw-Hill
4. Kumar, K. 1987. Library administration and management. New Delhi:
Vikas
5. Schermerhorn, J.R., Hunt, J.G., Osborn, R.N. 1998. Basic organizational
behaviour. New York: John Wiley
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Short Description
The course covers techniques of preserving and conserving information
materials. It identifies the dangers to information materials and
the measures to contain them.
Aim
To enable students acquire knowledge and skills required for preserving and
conserving information materials.
Learning outcome
Students should be able to:
- Identify dangers to information materials
- identify techniques of preserving and conserving information materials
- Develop and implement strategies to protect information materials from
danger/loss
Intellectual, Practical and Transferable skills
-
Assessment method
Tests, coursework and project will constitute 30% and final examination 70%
Indicative sources
1. Chandra,R. Shrivastava, A.P. 2003. Information preservation in Library
management
2. Fox, L.L. 1996. Preservation microfilming 2nd ed.
3. Abid, A., Memory of the World: preserving our documentary heritage.
Paris: UNESCO, Information and Informatics Division, July 1997.
Available from: <URL:http://www.unesco.org/webworld/memory/Abid.htm>
4. The European Preservation Information Center of the European
Commission
on
Preservation
and
Access
(ECPA):
<http://www.knaw.nl/ecpa/ecpatex/home.htm>
5. PRESERV
The
RLG
Preservation
Available from: <URL:http://www.rlg.org/preserv/>.
Program:
BLS3125:
Short Description
The course introduces learners to the processes, requirements and
techniques involved in implementing automated library and
information systems.
Aim
To enable students acquire knowledge and skills required to design and
implement automated library and information systems.
Learning outcome
Students should be able to:
Identify the processes and tasks carried out in LIS institutions
Analyze library and information system automation needs and
requirements
identify techniques involved in the automation of library and information
systems
Design and evaluate automated library and information systems
Develop strategies for implementing automated library and information
system
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Short Description
The course covers communication concepts and skills required by information
professionals.
Aim:
To enable students communicate effectively in society
Learning Outcomes
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BLS3220:
Short Description
The course is designed to equip learners with knowledge and skills on how to
plan for, design and apply information systems to provide information services
to specialized user communities.
Aim:
To enable students acquire skills to provide information services in
communities in their social setting
Learning Outcomes
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Short Description
This course equips learners with knowledge and skills of creating,
maintaining, evaluating and accessing electronic information resources
Aim
To enable learners develop capacity to create, manage, evaluate, retrieve and
access electronic information resources
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Learning outcome
Students should be able to:
Explain the nature of electronic information resources
Demonstrate ability to create, manage and utilise electronic information
resources
Intellectual, Practical and Transferable skills
Knowledge of the intricacies surrounding the management of electronic
information resources
Skills in creation, management and utilization of electronic information
resources
Teaching and Learning Pattern
By use of lectures, study visits, group discussions, practical and project
Indicative Content
Features of electronic documents, the electronic document life cycle,
workflows and processes, selection, collection and creation of electronic
documents (e.g. Digitization), organization, storage, retrieval, access and
delivery; preservation of electronic documents, challenges of managing
electronic documents and Electronic publishing
Digital library software (Greenstone, E-print archive software, Dspace,
WINISIS etc), Metadata and digital collections, types of metadata, metadata
schemes and elements (e.g. Dublin Core)
Indexing web based information resources, catching, developing information
gateways, repackaging of online information (format, language, content
analysis, access strategy); subscription to electronic resources, resource
sharing and networking, application of electronic documents in the social and
Economic contexts, online social collaboration tools (wikis and blogs),
copyright and legal issues related to digital materials, the digital divide.
Assessment method
Tests, coursework and project will constitute 30% and final examination 70%
Indicative sources
1.
Jeeron, V.K. 2003. Digital libraries. New Delhi: ESS publications
2.
Bielawski, Larry; Boyle, Jim. 1997. Electronic document management
systems: a user centered approach for creating, distributing, and managing
online publications. New Jersey: Prentice Hall
3.
Digital Library Federation website available at http://www.diglib.org
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BLS3222:
Short Description
This course equips learners with knowledge of the legal, policy and ethical
issues affecting the library and information Industry both at national and
international levels
Aim
To equip learners with knowledge of the legal, policy and ethical issues
affecting the library and information Industry both at national and international
levels
Learning outcome
Students should be able to:
- Comprehend and explain the legal, policy and ethical issues affecting the
library and information Industry both at national and international levels
- Identify the legal, policy and regulatory framework in the library and
information sector both at national and international levels
Intellectual, Practical and Transferable skills
- Knowledge of the legal, policy and ethical issues affecting the library and
information Industry both at national and international levels
- Knowledge of the legal, policy and regulatory framework in the library and
information sector both at national and international levels
Teaching and Learning Pattern
By use of lectures, group discussions, literature search.
Indicative Content
Legal, ethical and policy concepts, how laws and policies are made, sources
of laws and policies, Issues affecting LIS (Privacy, Plagiarism, access,
copyright, legal deposit, collection development, libel, freedom of information,
gender, data protection)
Laws and policies affecting LIS (identification, scope, content, analysis and
application)
Ethics, morals, values, LIS ethics contextualized, the LIS profession, the
professional register, code of ethics for the LIS profession.
Assessment method
Tests, coursework and group presentations will constitute 30% and final
examination 70%
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Indicative sources
1.
Kigongo-Bukenya, IMN. 1993. Professional statement at the
Uganda Library Association Dinner. Uganda Libraries vol.2, no 2
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
BLS3223:
INFORMATION ENTERPRENUERSHIP
Short Description
This course equips learners with entrepreneurial skills to enable them cope
with the changing information industry business requirements
Aim
To enable learners acquire entrepreneurial skills to cope with the changing
information industry business requirements
Learning outcome
Students should be able to:
- Explain the theories and principles of entrepreneurship
- Identify business opportunities and markets for information products and
services
- Explain how to set up and manage a business in the LIS sector
- Demonstrate ability to manage business finances
Intellectual, Practical and Transferable skills
- Knowledge of the theories and principles of entrepreneurship
- Knowledge and skills in Identifying business opportunities and markets for
information products and services
- Skills in setting up and manage a business in the LIS sector
- Knowledge and skills of managing business finances.
Teaching and Learning Pattern
By use of lectures, group discussions and projects
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Indicative Content
Entrepreneurship, theories and principles of entrepreneurship, justification in
information work, information as a product and service-costing, pricing, costbenefit and cost effectiveness, market research, information marketing
institutions, information brokerage, marketing and promotion of LIS products
and services, planning, repackaging, branding and promotion both at
individual and firm levels, the marketing mix (Price, Product, etc), setting up
and managing LIS businesses, developing a marketing strategy, sources of
business finance, principles of book keeping, gender issues in information
entrepreneurship, business proposal writing
Assessment method
Tests, coursework and group presentations will constitute 30% and final
examination 70%
Indicative sources
1. Aluma, J. R.W. 1991. How to write special project reports.
2. Hingston, P. 2001. Starting your business: small business guide
3. Kroenke, D. Hatch, R. 1993. Business information systems: an
introduction
4. Omonuk, J.B. 1999. Fundamental accounting for business practical
emphasis
5. Wahab, M. A. 1998. A straight approach to accounting,
6. Wysocki, R. K., Beck, R., Crane, D.B. (n.d). Effective project
management
BLS 3224
PROJECT
Short Description
Students will be required to study, analyze, propose and design solutions to
library and information management problems in society and
present a project report. Such research should focus on areas
where library and information services affect organizational,
community and national development and progress.
Aim
To equip students with skills in solving library and information management
problems.
Learning outcome
Students should be able to:
- To identify problem areas in library and information science
- formulate information management problems,
- Identify problem solving approaches, tools and techniques applicable to
library and information science
- Demonstrate skills in solving library and information problems.
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