Web Technologies in Libraries and Information Centers
The course covers the
design, development, implementation, testing, and evaluation of web-based
applications with the integration of digital media. Students shall be exposed to different web
technologies particularly those which are applicable to libraries and
information centers. The student shall develop a library-related webpage.
Digital Library 23-24
An overview of the
theoretical and practical aspects of digital library activities, focusing on
the sources, creation, organization, and management of as well as access to
digital resources. Also includes trends and issues related to digital
environments focusing on digitization of library materials.
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
School / Academic Librarianship
This course explores
school and academic libraries, examining their missions and purposes, their
educational cultures, their principal constituents, their structural
partnerships, their main functions, the ways they are organized, and variations
among types of libraries. The course considers political, financial,
intellectual, and human resources needed for effective operation.
LIEC 325 FOREIGN LANGUAGE
This course will introduce students to basic knowledge and skills of communicating new language and achieve the beginning levels of fluency. This course is designed to develop fundamental reading and study strategies at the basic level needed for curriculum programs. Emphasis is placed on building vocabulary and cultural knowledge, improving comprehension, and developing study strategies on basic-level college materials and literary works. Participate in multilingual communities at both home and abroad by communicating and interacting with cultural competence.
LIA 224 ENGLISH PROFICIENCY PROGRAM
This course has been specially included to help students improve their communication skill in English; Speaking, Listening and Reading skills to raise their confidence level and be better equipped to compete in the job market. Emphasis is on the development of confidence, vocabulary, grammar, diction, pronunciation, body language and expression. In order to function in a range of settings and for a variety of objectives, one must be able to communicate effectively in English.
PLATFORM SECURITIY
This course covers strategic, defense and security studies to library information sources. Whereas platform security relates to securing computing systems against unwanted access and use. This includes issues such as information management, information privacy and data integrity in a library and would include personnel security and policies, steps taken for effective backups, and the physical integrity of computing facilities.
Organization of Information Resources II
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEMS BLIS 4A
This is an introductory course on the principles and concepts of multimedia systems and its applications. The
course shall include discussion on core topics such as color theory,
compression schemes, image design and processing, video production and
interactive presentations / applications.
The current trends, tools, techniques and guidelines in the development
of multimedia will also be covered. Upon successful completion of the course,
students will identify and describe the function of the general skill sets in
the multimedia industry, the basic components of multimedia project, its
hardware and software.
LIS 3113 - INTRODUCTION TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT & ARCHIVES - 2022
This course provides an overview to archival theory and philosophy, archives principles and practices, and records management framework and approaches. The course aims to expand one’s general perspective on information science while also providing a holistic foundation, both in principles and praxis, to those individuals aspiring to pursue further studies and training in archiving and records management. At the end of course, the students will archive the collected documents with respect to their provenance and original order, to protect their context and to achieve physical or intellectual control over the materials.
LIS 229-DATABASE DESIGN FOR LIBRARIES
The main goal of the course
is to expose students on physical database designs particularly in parallel to
library information systems that shall provide accurate and timely
information. Topics shall Storage and file structure, indexed files,
hashed files, signature files, database efficiency and tuning. The
students shall also learn how to design SQL Queries for a relational database
to satisfy the end-users’ information / data needs.
Information Literacy
The course gives emphasis on the library as a source of information. It is designed to give introductory knowledge, techniques and skills in conducting efficient library research which shall include searching, identifying, evaluating, synthesizing, managing and the ethical use of library information. This shall also cultivate technical proficiency in accessing and utilizing both printed and electronic library materials relevant to user’s/researchers needs which leads to the development of library instructional programs.
Indigenous Knowledge and Multiculturalism in Libraries
This course focuses on the issues of diverse communities and the ways that LIS education and library training need to incorporate cultural competencies, knowledge and practices. This will further the awareness of the importance of LIS education in multicultural competencies and indigenous knowledge paradigms. Examines resources and materials targeted for diverse user groups in libraries and community organizations, locally and globally. Surveys issues and trends related to diversity initiatives affecting the publishing industry, libraries, and cultural institutions worldwide.
LIA 223 INTRODUCTION TO MUSEUMS 2022
This course provides a broad introduction to the museum world, and is an
overview of basic elements of museums, their missions, and their
characteristics. It is organized around the key professional activities of
museums – Leadership and Management, Collections, Interpretation, and Community
Connections. It concentrates on the multi-disciplinarily inherent in museum
work, as students gain appreciation of the range of skills and knowledge
required for succeeding in the museum profession. Museums of art, history,
natural history, are included, as well as museums large and small.
LIEC 122 SPECIAL/PUBLIC LIBRARIANSHIP 2022
This course aims to cover objectives, organization, management and services of special and public libraries.