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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Organising and Managing Information Course is the third course among the 9 courses required for the Bachelor's Degree in Library and Information Science. The course provides candidates information about organising and managing information at both digital and virtual libraries along with other information centres.
The Organising and Managing Information Online Course offered by Swayam aims at making the candidates capable of managing both printed and digital information in the most effective ways. The course explains different types of library classification and cataloguing techniques along with features of the online cataloguing process.
The Organising and Managing Information Training course is a 12-weeks long course spread over 14 units provided by the Indira Gandhi National Open University. The course discusses the impact of information technology in the present world and aids candidates in gathering knowledge and preparing for a career in library information science.
The Highlights
- 12-weeks duration
- Postgraduate level course
- 4 credits and 14 units
- Video lectures
- Organising information
- Library classification
- Cataloguing and indexing
- Digital information
Programme Offerings
- 12-weeks Course
- 14 Units
- 4 Credits
- video lectures
Courses and Certificate Fees
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| no |
What you will learn
Learning the Organising and Managing Information Certification course will help you gain knowledge about the following topics:
- Concept and types of library classification
- Study of different schemes of classification
- Important theory of classification
- Types, forms, formats and standards of cataloguing
- The process of cataloguing non-book material
- Indexing languages and indexing techniques
- Developments in the contemporary digital media
Admission Details
Given below are the steps required to enroll in the Organising and Managing Information Certification Certification Course:
Step 1: Click on the URL given below -https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec21_ge05/preview
Step 2: A new window opens, look at the right side top corner of the page to find the sign-in/register option.
Step 3: The new page will ask for your username, password, and email id to create a new account.
Step 4: You will receive a verification code on the registered email address.
Step 5: Verify your credentials and complete the application process.
The Syllabus
- Unit 1: Basic Concepts
- Unit 2: Types of Classification
- Unit 3: Postulational Approach
- Unit 4: Comparative Study of Schemes of Classification
- Unit 5: Basic Concepts
- Unit 6: Types and Forms of Catalogues
- Unit 7: Formats and Standards
- Unit 8: Cataloguing of Non-Book Material
- Unit 9: Basics of Subject Indexing
- Unit 10: Indexing Languages
- Unit-11: Indexing Techniques
- Unit 12: Conceptual Changes: Impact of Technology
- Unit-13: Online Catalogues (Design and Services)
- Unit 14: Overview of Web Indexing, Metadata, Interoperability and Ontologies
Instructors
IGNOU Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The course has a total of 4 credits and 14 units.
The Organising and Managing Information Online Course offered by Swayam is provided by Indira Gandhi National Open University.
Yes, the course deals with the organising and managing of both printed and digital information.
You should complete doing 9 courses to get a Bachelor's Degree in Library and Information Science. After that, you can apply for jobs and build a career in library science.
The course is of a duration of 12 weeks.