SLIS 5740 - Introduction to Digital Libraries

Institution:

University of North Texas

Subject:

Library & Information Sciences

Description:

5740. Introduction to Digital Libraries. 3 hours. This course introduces the student to current research and the conceptual, practical, and technical issues in digital libraries. Theoretical foundations, technical infrastructures, knowlege organization, collection development, user & service, evaluation, and social, cultural, and policy issues are discusses. Students read papers and discuss related issues, evaluate a digital library of their choice, and write an in-depth term paper or conduct a class project. Prerequisite(s) : Students should have completed all core courses, or concurrent enrollment of the last core courses. Basic ITKS skills are required.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.unt.edu

Phone Number:

(940) 565-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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