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LIS 111 Foundation of Library and Information Science

ND1 levelComputing & ICT12 topics

LIS 111 covers 12 topics. StudyPath paces them into daily study sessions that finish before your exam date, with practice questions and worked answers for each one.

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Course outline

The topics this course covers, in teaching order.

  1. Definition and scope of Library and Information Science
  2. Origin and development of LIS in Nigeria
  3. Libraries vs information centres
  4. Types of libraries
  5. Roles of libraries in the community
  6. Librarians Registration Council of Nigeria
  7. Library profession and professional ethics
  8. Factors affecting library and information services
  9. ICT concepts in libraries
  10. Historical development of ICT in Nigerian libraries
  11. Available ICT tools for information services
  12. Advantages, disadvantages and challenges of ICT application

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Definition and scope of Library and Information Science

Library and Information Science (LIS) is the study of the acquisition, organization, preservation, and dissemination of information resources. Mastering its definition and scope is vital for the exam because it underpins all LIS concepts, informs research questions, and demonstrates the discipline’s relevance to information professionals.

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