On behalf of the University Management and the entire Library staff, I welcome you to Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (The Most Peaceful University in Nigeria). Let me use this medium to inform you that ALL GST Lectures have commenced, students are hereby advised to be punctual and pay more attention to their lecturers. New students should know that there is going to be CA test before the examintion and it is going to be conducted strictly based on 75% attendance including all the examinations. Below is the course outline for GST104.
GST 104: COURSE OUTLINE
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Origin of Library
1.2 Library and Education
1.3 Roles of Library
1.4 Types of Libraries
2.0 Types of Library Materials
2.1 Print Materials
2.2 Non-print Materials
3.0 Reference Materials
3.1 Reference Sources
4.0 Understanding Library Catalogues and Classification
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Functions of Catalogue
4.3 Physical Forms of Catalogues
4.4 Examples and Types of Catalogue
4.5 Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)
5.0 Library Classification Schemes
5.1 Types and Functions of Classification Scheme
6.0 Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
6.1 Computer
6.2 Database
6.3 Example of Online Resources/Databases/Search Engines/Relevant Links
6.4. Database Search Tips
7.0 Copyright and Its Implications
7.1 Copyright Infringements
7.2 Copyright Protection
7.3 Copyright Enforcement
8.0 Bibliographic Citations and Referencing
8.1 Different Types of Referencing Styles
9.0 Study Skills
9.1 Introduction
9.3 Stages in Study Skill
10.0 Abdullahi Fodiyo Library Rules and Regulations
