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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Swayam’s BLII- 014: ICT in the Libraries training course is a part of the IGNOU Programme Certificate in Library and Information Science. It is targeted at specialists working in a school, college, public, and university libraries. Through this course, you will learn how to efficiently employ Ubuntu, LibreOffice Writer, Impress, and Calc for day to day services.
The BLII- 014: ICT in Libraries online programme covers significant themes such as Library Automation, Digital Literacy, and Internet-based tools and services. This programme is carefully designed for library professionals and individuals aspiring to get basic computer training and learn various ICT tools.
Furthermore, the BLII- 014: ICT in Libraries certification training has a comprehensive curriculum to provide you with multimedia content including e-tutorials, video lectures, reading material and weekly quizzes. The course is spread over 8 weeks, and it is a diploma level programme. Explore various ICT instruments and increase employment opportunities with a course completion certificate.
The Highlights
- Video lectures
- Online learning
- Weekly quizzes
- Quick completion – 8 weeks
- E-tutorials
- Course level- Diploma
Important dates
Course Commencement Date
Start Date : 01 Jan, 2025
Programme Offerings
- e-tutorials
- Intermittent quizzes and assignments
- Online lectures
- email alerts.
Courses and Certificate Fees
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What you will learn
Upon successful completion of all the modules of the BLII- 014: ICT in Libraries online course, you will have learned the following:
- Working with computers
- Functions and operations of Ubuntu- open-source Operating System
- Applications of open source office tools- Impress, Calc, LibreOffice Writer
- Introduction of library automation with open source library automation packages including Koha
- Web 2.0 and other internet tools to provide regular library services.
Who it is for
The BLII- 014: ICT in Libraries course is targeted at library professionals who are a part of the school, colleges, university as well as public libraries. This course is also useful for anyone willing to get basic computer training and learning the use of various ICT tools.
Admission Details
Applicants can follow the given instructions to enrol in the BLII- 014: ICT in the Libraries training programme:
Step 1. Log on to the website.
Step 2. Students will see an options window with two choices –Ongoing Courses and Upcoming Courses. Select ‘BLII- 014: ICT in Libraries’ from the upcoming category and proceed.
Step3. Opt for the ‘JOIN’ option on the course page.
Step 4. Provide personal contact details to finish the process.
Application Details
To join the BLII- 014: ICT in the Libraries training course, students can create an account. After registration, fill in the details (email, name, contact information, education details). You will then have information on the programme, such as important dates, number of lectures, etc. on the learning portal.
The Syllabus
Unit 1: Computer Basics
Unit 2: Office Tools
Introduction to Ubuntu Operating System
Unit 3: Housekeeping Operations
- Library Automation: An Introduction
- Evolution of Library Automation
- Task Analysis of Work Flow Procedural Model of Library Automation
Unit 4: Library Automation Packages
- ILS: Open Sources and Open Standards
- ILS in India: Categorisation and Evaluation
Unit 5: Internet Basics
- Computer Networks
- History of Internet
- How Does Internet Work?
- Setting up Internet Connections
- Internet Security
Unit 6: Web Tools
- Wen Tools: An Introduction
- FTP and Telnet
- E-mail Services
Unit 7: Web Based Services
- Web Based Library Services
- E-Books and E-Journals
Instructors
IGNOU Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
BLII- 014: ICT in Libraries course covers important topics such as library automation, digital literacy and internet-based tools and services.
You will familiarize yourself with various open-source Office Tools such as LibreOffice Writer, Calc, and Impress in the duration of this course.
The duration of the BLII- 014: ICT in Libraries course is 8 weeks.
Web Tools, including Listservs, email services, telnet, FTP, and search engines are taught in the course modules.
The BLII- 014: ICT in Libraries course is a Diploma-level programme.