- Hacettepe University Department of 
    Library Science 
 
    
    
- DOK 422 Information Networks 
    (Spring 2002) Yaşar Tonta 
  
    
    
    - Time and place: Monday 09:10-12:00 (B8 1K 
    106) 
 
    
    
  
   
Course 
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OBJECTIVES
Goals: 
  - To examine information networks in its 
  historical context with special emphasis on library cooperation 
  
 - To understand the similarities and 
  differences between various library and information networks (systems, 
  networks, and other cooperative efforts) and how they work for better library 
  services 
  
 - To develop an understanding of the 
  technological, administrative and organizational characteristics of 
  information networks (ie, infrastructure, costs, personnel, and other factors) 
  
  
 - To develop hands-on expertise with the use 
  of network software, microcomputers, and other information 
  technologies. 
 
Assignments: Most of the 
assignments in this course will be related to using various information networks 
and library cooperatives. A second set of assignments will involve information 
hunting exercises. You will try to answer a set of queries using the resources 
available through the networks and various search engines. We will discuss these 
assignments further in class.
It should be obvious that you will need to 
spend some time in the Department’s Microcomputer Lab.
Grades: Grades for this course 
will be based on completion of the assignments, midterms, and participation in 
class discussions.
  - Yaşar Tonta 
  
- tonta@hacettepe.edu.tr 
  
- Last updated: March 19, 2002