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LIS 215 Types of Libraries and Information Centres I

ND2 levelComputing & ICT7 topics

LIS 215 covers 7 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. Types of libraries and information centres
  2. Public library concept
  3. Objectives of public libraries
  4. Functions of public libraries
  5. Organization of public libraries
  6. Staff categories in public libraries
  7. Funding of public libraries

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Types of libraries and information centres

Understanding the various types of libraries and information centres is essential for students to locate resources, assess relevance, and navigate the information environment effectively. Mastering the distinctions between academic, public, special, corporate, and digital libraries equips candidates to answer exam questions about their roles, governance, and service models.

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