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EDUC 677 - Technology in the Library

(3 units)
Use of technology in library settings and in the study of library science. Software, hardware, the Internet, library automation and emerging trends.

Units of Lecture: 3
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate understanding of the basic types of 21st century computre hardware and software.
2. demonstrate understanding of the basic types of systems and networking.
3. identify the issues and options involved in security/privacy, firewall, filtering, and anti-virus protection.
4. demonstrate knowledge of library automation systems in general.
5. demonstrate knowledge of Broadband, cloud computing, social media, the Internet, and the World Wide Web.
6. find and access electronic databased and other digital resources such as digital books and linked data.
7. demonstrate digital literacy knowledge to aid teaching of basic computer and Internet use to customers.
8. develop a technology plan for their library.
9. demonstrate understanding of technological and policy trends impacting the future direction of library and information science.
10. incorporate theory and research from professional literature into the practice of librarianship.


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