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LIS 421 Special Libraries

HND2 levelComputing & ICT8 topics

LIS 421 covers 8 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. History and development of special libraries
  2. Characteristics of special libraries
  3. Functions of special libraries
  4. Services of special libraries
  5. Types of special libraries
  6. Structure of special libraries
  7. Administration of special libraries
  8. Sources of information for special libraries

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One topic, as StudyPath teaches it.

History and development of special libraries

Special libraries began as small, subject‑specific collections in the 19th century and evolved into sophisticated information centres that support research, education and industry. Mastering their historical milestones, key institutions, and the driving forces behind their development is essential for the NUC CCMAS and NBTE exams, as these questions test knowledge of the origins, growth patterns, and contemporary…

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