Contemporary library and information skills

(XA0021-ConLibInfSkill)

The Contemporary Library and Information Skills subject curriculum is delivered in an e-learning framework and the course can be completed online through self-study.

Subject and course information

Responsible for the course: Erika Csengődi, deputy director general (IT), SZTE Klebelsberg Library

Course coordinator, lecturer: Adrienn E. Várnai-Vígh

Course coordinator: Fruzsina Szalai

Access to the course material

http://www.edulib.ek.szte.hu/courses/introduction_to_library_and_information_science/

All the necessary information about the course will be published on CooSpace and communication will be via CooSpace or email (oktatas@ek.szte.hu). Office hours: 8-16 on weekdays.

Topics

  1. Library basics and glossary, library history
  2. Practical library use
  3. Search the SZTE Klebelsberg Library print and online documents: library catalog, online databases, ebooks, ejournals
  4. Library content services: repositories
  5. Other types of online resourcess: e-libraries and media libraries, encyclopaedias, Google Scholar, community content development
  6. Literature research and management, academic writing

Subject requirements

  1. The course can be completed with the CooSpace test exam based on the curriculum.
  2. A valid library membership at the SZTE Klebelsberg Library is required to register for the exam.