The design, structure, and searching of computerized databases are explored.
Emphasis is on the construction and execution of effective search strategies.
Demonstrate an understanding of the issues and trends in information science with particular references to the historical development and the future of libraries and librarianship. Understand the structure and utilization of information and the role of librarians in the design and delivery of information in a rapidly changing multicultural, multiethnic, and multilingual global society. Identify information needs of society through the application of principles of organization, selection, and evaluation of information resources. Address the needs of the 21st century libraries and information organizations. To become familiar with terminology in database searching and with major computerized databases and services.