User:Bill Kules/Information Systems for Library and Information Science

Preface
This is the outline of a text I am considering developing for an introduction class on information systems in libraries and information centers. It starts with the syllabus for a class I teach, Information Systems in Libraries and Information Centers.

Table of Contents

 * Introduction

Part 1 - Frameworks

 * A Systems Approach
 * Human-Computer Perspectives
 * Systems Analysis
 * Systems Development Life Cycle

Part 2 - Building Blocks

 * Computer systems: Hardware, software, storage
 * Telecommunications & networking
 * Representation & management of information: Files, databases, SQL
 * Representation & management of information: metadata

Part 3 - Information Systems

 * Information Retrieval Systems
 * Digital Libraries & Archives
 * Library Information Systems
 * Social Technology

Part 4 - Related Matters

 * Policies
 * Social Issues
 * Technology Trends
 * Careers

Part 5 - Case Studies

 * Case Studies

Appendix

 * Licensing
 * Resources
 * Terminology

Open Issues and Questions

 * Organize as text or workbook?