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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

Certificate Availability
no

What you will learn

Knowledge of Library and Information Science

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)

1: How many credits does the Organising and Managing Information course have?

The course has a total of 4 credits and 14 units.

2: Which university is providing the course?

The Organising and Managing Information Online Course offered by Swayam is provided by Indira Gandhi National Open University.

3: Does the course teach about organising and managing digital information?

Yes, the course deals with the organising and managing of both printed and digital information.

4: Will I get a job after doing the Organising and Managing Information Certification course?

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.

5: What is the duration of the course?

The course is of a duration of 12 weeks.