in Ekurhuleni public libraries. This chapter reviews literature relevant to the study. It sought to give a deeper understanding of what ICTs facilities are used in public libraries, by whom are such facilities used as well as the reasons for the usage of such facilities. In this chapter, various literature related to the study is reviewed in order to put the study in its proper context, by identifying and analysing various issues in the literature that are relevant to the study. The chapter starts
digital age. The information age today is faced with diverse challenges and issues. Most of these issues are related to the use of information technology tools in carrying out various activities. Library and information services delivery have improved to a large extent as a result of the use of technology for library activities such as acquisition, circulation, cataloguing, reference, and serials control (Ahmad, 2009). The technological drive has spread far beyond our expectancy
It has evolved from linking two computers to linking mobile phones, computers, PDAs and other electronic devices and linking users all over the globe with the help of the internet and other networking mediums. People all over the world desire to share information and resources amongst themselves and therefore
Next, online learning gives them more comfortable learning environment. For example, the student can learn everywhere they want without thinking about the attire, traffic jam, parking spaces to attend class, leave work early for attend the class, or miss important time with special one because lectures and other materials are digitally sent to the student, they can manage their own time. It also allows users to plan their own study time because they can access anytime they want, online learning
Throughout the unit Learning and Communicating Online through Swinburne University my role as a consumer, producer and sharer of information for professional and academic communication has developed greatly by studying learning methods, ways of communicating online and sources of information. My work throughout the unit involving Metzger’s criteria has helped me to understand how to evaluate the credibility of online sources of information in an academic environment. I have also been able to exploit
The definition of (CFS) is the essential areas of activity that should be performed in professional way to meet the objectives and the certain aims on which the business based on to create success. According to mind tools (2014) According to our case study (Emirates Group) there is four main (CFS) as shown below: 1- Extending their brand reach they continued to invest strategically through 2013 – 2014 to make towards their goal to become global life style brand. 2- Focus on result and long-terms
contributing factor in my decision to do my graduation in Computer Engineering. During four years of my engineering graduation I learnt various aspects of computer engineering, Information Technology and Software engineering and was fortunate to discuss its practical application and usage with my father and my brother who had been this field for quite some time. The undergraduate program provided me with various opportunities to implement my computer engineering knowledge and newly developed skills, I
political advancement. The popular name for the Internet is the information superhighway. Whether you want to find the latest financial news, browse through library catalogues, exchange information with colleagues, or join in a lively political debate, the Internet is the tool that will take you beyond telephones, faxes, and isolated computers to a burgeoning networked information frontier. The Internet supplements the traditional tools you use to gather information, Data Graphics, News and correspond
SOFTWARE SYSTEMS FOR INTEGRATED LIBRARY CATALOGUES 10 1.1 Analysis of functions of existing integrated library catalogues 10 1.1.1 Description of the European library 10 1.1.2 Description and functions of the British Library 11 1.1.3 Description of the Bodleian digital library Systems and service 12 1.2 Analysis of the state of the art web technologies 17 1.2.1 Description of web technologies 17 Advantages and disadvantages of web technologies 21 Description of the TNEU library catalogue 26 1. ALGORITHMIC-MATHEMATICAL
The classroom tries to provide learning space where there is nothing interrupted from outsider. There are many examples of classroom that allows for learning either indoor or outdoor types. A few examples of classroom are computer lab which are used for IT lessons, gymnasium for sports, and science laboratories for biology, chemistry and physics. Classroom can range from small group of five or six to big classroom with hundreds of students which is called a lecture