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ICT in Libraries (Practical)
This course will enable the students to-
- Learn to work on Word Processing, Spread Sheet and Power Point Presentation software
- Creating presentations and reports
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25CLIS 133
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ICT in Libraries (Practical)
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The student will be able to- CO13: Acquire skills to work on Microsoft Office software CO14: Create, edit and manage files using Word Processing, Spread Sheet and Power Point Presentation software CO15: Acquire skills to search information from internet using different search engines CO16: Cultivate verbal communication skills to converse effectively CO17: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction |
Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration, Team teaching
Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Effective questions |
Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignment, Presentation, Individual and group projects , Viva-voce
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Practicals on:
Word Processing Software:
Introduction to word processing software such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs.
Basic features and functionalities including creating, editing, formatting, and saving documents.
Advanced features like mail merge, templates, and collaboration tools.
Spreadsheet Management Software:
Introduction to spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
Basic operations including data entry, formatting, and basic calculations.
Advanced functions such as formulas, charts, pivot tables, and data analysis.
PowerPoint Presentation Software:
Introduction to presentation software such as Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides.
Creating slides, adding text, images, and multimedia elements.
Designing effective presentations with slide layouts, transitions, and animations.
Online Searching:
Techniques for effective online searching using search engines like Google, Bing, or specialized databases.
Understanding search operators, filters, and advanced search features.
Each practical session will include hands-on exercises, demonstrations, and guided practice to ensure proficiency in using these software tools and online searching techniques for library and information management tasks.
- Brown, Christopher & Bell, Suzanne (2018). Librarian's guide to online searching: cultivating database skills for research and instruction. 5th ed. London: Libraries Unlimited
- Clayton, Marlene (2018). Managing library automation. 2nd ed. London: Routledge.
- Markey, Karen (2019). Online searching: A guide to finding quality information efficiently and effectively. 2nd ed. Lanham, Maryland: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.
- Marmel, Elaine (2015). Office 2016 Simplified. Hoboken. New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons.
- Mishra, Vinod Kumar (2016). Basics of library automation, Koha library management software and data migration: Challenges with case studies. New Delhi: EssEss Publications.
