BLI-222: Information Sources and Services
Learn about different types of information sources and services and their functioning through the Information Sources and Services course.
Online
12 Weeks
Free Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Information Sources and Services Course introduces learners to different types of information sources and the ways of categorising them. The course will help students understand vital concepts like user education, information literacy, and user studies from a detailed perspective.
The Information Sources and Services Course is a 4 credit course coordinated by Dr. Archana Shukla of the Faculty of Library and Information Science, Indira Gandhi National Open University. The course explores different kinds of information sources including dictionaries, encyclopedias, directories, and yearbooks, and provides a detailed glimpse of the process.
The Information Sources and Services online course offered by Swayam will allow learners to understand the diverse demands for information from various parts of life. The course will help learners the need to categorize information and the ways to search information according to the specific requirements of users.
The Highlights
- 12 weeks
- 4 credits
- Postgraduate level
- Video lectures by experts
- Knowledge of Information Sources
Programme Offerings
- 12 weeks
- 4 Credits
- Video lectures.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | IGNOU |
What you will learn
After learning the Information Sources and Services, you will learn about the following topics:
- Different categories of sources
- An overview of information source
- Various sources of information
- Types of information services
- Information user studies
- Role of database services
- The notion of information literacy
- Marketing of information services
Admission Details
Follow the given steps to enroll in the Information Sources and Services Course:
Step 1: Click on the URL given below -
https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/nou25_lb06/preview
Step 2: Click on the sign-in/register option on the top right side corner of the page.
Step 3: When the new page opens, create a new account by entering your username, password, and email id.
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: Categorisation of Sources
- Unit 2: Primary Sources
- Unit 3: Secondary and Tertiary Sources
- Unit 4: Criteria of Evaluation
- Unit 5: Human as Sources of Information
- Unit-6: Institutions as Sources of Information
- Unit-7: Media as Sources of Information
- Unit-8: Information Services: An Overview
- Unit-9: Types of Services: reference Service, CAS, etc.
- Unit-10: Literature Search and Database Services
- Unit-11: User Education and Information Literacy
- Unit 12:User Studies
- Unit-13: Information Use Studies
- Unit 14: Marketing of Information Services
Instructors
IGNOU Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Dr. Archana Shukla of the Faculty of Library and Information Science, Indira Gandhi National Open University is teaching the course.
The Information Sources and Services offers students with 4 credits in total.
No, the Information Sources and Services course does not assist students with placement offers.
The Information Sources and Services online course is covered in a total of 12 weeks.