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Hacettepe University
Department of Information Management
DOK 422 Information Networks (Spring
2004) Yaşar Tonta
HOMEWORK:
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION NETWORKS
(Worth 20 points; Notification of instructor for the topic chosen: 23
March 2004; due 11 May 2004 09:00 a.m.)
You are already familiar with different
types of library and information networks.
Some networks may function in a geographically limited area while others
may on a regional, national or international scale. Some networks may concentrate on certain
tasks (e.g., bibliographic control or document delivery) while others may
address the needs of specific user groups (e.g., libraries, web users) or
technical aspects of networking.
Although we have a wide variety of networks used in library and
information centers for various purposes, they all share certain characteristics.
In this assignment, you are asked to
write a short paper (maximum five pages long, double spaced, 10 point Arial) on
a network or an activity that can be performed through the networks (e.g.,
electronic commerce, electronic document delivery).
Assignment can be completed in
two ways. Please choose one or the other
and inform your instructor:
1. Choose a network of any type or a cooperative system (you must
notify me by 23 March
2004) and:
a. Develop an organizational chart for the administration of the network;
b. Draw a flowchart of the specific functions that the network performs;
c. Write a short section decribing its mission, funding, administrative
structure, governance according to the law, and operational functions.
d. Emphasize its relationships (if applicable) to other networks;
e. Discuss relevant issues (e.g., legal regulations, security, privacy, piracy)
briefly.
You
can choose any type of network such as an academic network, a library consortium,
a network for specific functions, and so
on. The network does not have to be
based in Turkey.
2. Choose an activity that can be carried out through networks (e.g., providing
email services, selling books, supplying electronic document delivery services,
electronic reference services) (you must notify me by 23 March 2004)
and:
a. Describe the activity briefly;
b. Emphasize how this activity is carried out through the network by giving
step by step flow of functions (e.g., choosing a product or service, making
payment and so on);
c. Describe briefly the organization/company that performs this activity or
offers the service
d. Emphasize its relationships (if applicable) to other networked activities;
e. Discuss relevant issues (e.g., how is this activity or service governed
according to the law, security, privacy, piracy) briefly.
Your
final paper should be written clearly (either in English or in Turkish) using a
word-pocessor. Use both
printed and electronic information sources to do research on your
topic. Target
non-specialists who may have no knowledge of information networks. Explain concepts carefully and clarify
acronyms. Provide footnotes and
references. Please make sure to notify
your instructor on or before March
23, 2004 as to which topic you intent to write your
paper on. Please note that topics
chosen by students must be approved by me. Failure of notification will affect your grade
severely. The final report should be
printed on paper and submitted to me by 11 May 2004, 09:00am.
Academic or scholastic dishonesty,
such as plagiarism, cheating, or academic
fraud will be dealt with accordingly. Students attempting to cheat
or plagiarize shall be expelled from school for
one or two
academic semesters according to the
clause 9/m of the “By-Law
of the Student Code of Conduct” (Yükseköğretim Kurumları Öğrenci Disiplin Yönetmeliği).
Good
luck.
Yaşar Tonta
Last updated: 02 March 2004