Use of Library and ICT

Abstract

Introduction to Library and conceptual clarification • Types of Libraries • Library organisation • Serial and Research departments • Readers services division and reference collections • Library rules and regulations • Library Automation • Hands on on online databases such as TEEAL, MIT Courseware, HINARI, OARE, AGORA, etc • The basic concepts of processes, programs and the components of an Operating System. • Basic knowledge of computer hardware • Demonstrating knowledge of Open Source Applications in the Workplace as they relate to Closed Source equivalents. • Navigation systems on a Linux Desktop and where to go for help. • A rudimentary ability to work on the command line and with files. • The use of basic command line editor.