This free online course explains how to use library science to organise and manage information resources effectively. We live in a world in which data is king and those who can master the art of organisation and retrieval hold the keys to success. Libraries are a valuable resource for information seekers of all ages and backgrounds. This library and information science course teaches you the principles of efficient organisation and management of information resources. We discuss library ethics, library networking, library financing, library legislation and more.
| College | Alison |
| Course ID | 188758 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 1.5-3 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To • Define the concept of organising and its role in providing shape and structure to an organisation • Identify and describe the key characteristics of an organisation • Discuss professional ethics and its significance in maintaining high ethical standards in a profession • Identify the key objectives and advantages of library networking • Explain neoliberalism and its emphasis on individual freedom through property rights and free markets • Recognise how local governments manage wages and benefits for library personnel based on the budget • Outline key characteristics that effective library legislation should possess • Summarise the objectives of a virtual library • Distinguish between the terms ‘occupation’ and ‘profession’ • Outline the constitutional duty of the government to ensure accountability and effectiveness of public agencies |
| Course Code | 6295 |
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