evaluate the main types of computer systems, hardware and applications software
explain how computers deal with textual, numerical and graphical information
describe and discuss the use of computer networkd
list commoly available information sources and services
design and construct a database
analyse the impact of information and communications technology on your organisation
Reading Lists
Books ** Essential Reading
Rowley, J. (1998) The Electronic Library
London: Library Association Publishing
Tedd, L. (1993) An Introduction to Computer -Based Systems
3rd. Chchester: J Wiley
Journals
Basker, J (1998) Intranets: Who'sDoing What - Records Managment Bulletin 88 p 7 - 14 Blackmore, P. (1997) The Development of an Intranet Within a College of Further and Higher Education - Aslib Proceedings 49.3 p 67 -72 Stoker, D. (1994) Editorial: Librarians and the Internet - Journal of Librarianship and Information Science 26(3)Spetember p 117-119