GES 101: LIBRARY

Library resources and the use of Information

communication technology
 Course Outline
Introduction
1. Definition of library
2. Types of libraries
3. Library resources
4. Organisation of library resources
5. Access to library resources
6. Information and Communication Technology in Libraries
 Introduction
 Library is an essential integral of any institution.
 Staff and students consult the library for their information needs.
 Students are expected to use the library for their study and research.
 Hence, the need to familiarize with the University of Ibadan Library
(Kenneth Dike Library).
 Definition of Library
 Library can be referred to as a physical or virtual space where
information needs could be satisfied.
 Library is referred to as an organized information system.

See pg. 20, Chapter 2 of GES 101 text book.

 Types of Libraries
Academic libraries
Special Libraries
Public libraries
School libraries
National library
Private libraries
Virtual libraries

See pgs. 22-24, Chapter 2 of GES 101 text book.

 Library resources
 Printed resources: They are paper based information resources
such as books, periodicals etc
 Electronic resources: They are types of information resources in digital
format that could be read with the aid of computers or smart
devices. Some of the examples are video tapes, CD-ROM, disc etc.

See pgs. 25-29, 44, Chapter 2 of GES 101 text book.

 Organisation of library resources

The library materials are arranged for easy access

through a process known as cataloguing and
classification
 Cataloguing
Classification

See pgs. 30-35, Chapter 2 of GES 101 text book.

 Access to library resources

 Library information resources could be accessed through the library catalogues

 Author
 Title
 Subject
 Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)

See pg. 32, Chapter 2 of GES 101 text book.

 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in
Libraries

The application of ICT has become part of library system

Use of ICT in libraries:

• Online Public Access Catalogue
• Institutional Repositories
• E-mails
• Library websites
• Electronic Document Delivery
• The Internet etc.

See pgs. 36-41, Chapter 2 of GES 101 text book.

 Conclusion
The library aspect of GES 101 has examined the following:
definition of library, types of libraries, library resources,
organisation of library resources, access to library resources
and application of Information and Communication Technology
in libraries.
Assignment
Do the exercise on pages 46-47 and submit to
ges101titilayoilesanmi@gmail.com