Information Resources

Course Main Objective

This course aims to introduce students to the basic concepts related to the traditional and electronic information resources and to differentiate among various types of information resources and their divisions, uses and assessments and identify the most important resources of information in libraries and information centers.

Course Learning Outcomes

• 1. Knowledge and Comprehension
• 1.1Explain types of traditional and electronic information resources.
• 2. Skills
• 2.1Discuss the importance and advantages of information resources and how to make use of them in information institutions.
• 2.2Employ information and communication technology in performing assignments and tasks.
• 3. Values
• 3.1 Demonstrate bearing the responsibility severally and jointly in performing applications

Course Content:

• Information resources: concept and divisions.
• Manuscripts and general books
• References and bibliographies 
• Journals 
• Other publications (academic theses- reports- conference proceedings- patents- governmental publications)
• Audio-video resources and multimedia
• Microfilms and microfiches
• Digital library as an information resource.  

Textbook (s)

Primary Sources:
Ismail, W.M. (2010). Information Resources. Amman: Dar Al-Massira
Elian, R.M., Al-Samerraei. E. (2014). Electronic Resources of Information- Amman: Yazori Group for Publishing and Distribution; Dar elelm alema

Secondary Sources:
Qandeljei. A.I; Al-Samerraei. E. (2009). The Traditional and Electronic Information Resources. Amman: Yazori Group for Publishing and Distribution
Hamdy. A.W. (2007). The Electronic Resources of Information: Selection, Management and Availability in Libraries. Cairo: Al-Masriah Al-Lubnaniah Bookstore.  

Course ID: INFO202