Special Topic in Digital Libraries
| Module Code: | AFF619 |
| Module Credits: | 5 ECTS Credits |
| Module Prequisties: | AFF619 |
| Compulsory: | Yes |
| Teaching Method: | Face-to-Face/Distance Learning |
Objectives
Learners will become familiar with digital libraries, repositories and archives; their uses, the technologies used to build them, and the methodologies used to guide their design. Learners will gain an understanding of the importance of digital libraries, archives and repositories for Humanities-source preservation and access. Leaners will identify and utilise digital tools and standards that are used during the implementation of digital libraries.
Module Content
Modern digital software and hardware underpins all of the most successful digital libraries. This module will contextualise digital libraries and their relationship to traditional libraries and will address such topics as library curation, creation and maintenance as well as the creation of library metadata, ingestion and harvesting of material. We will also examine the process of the creation of a digital library collection on modern software architecture.
Assessment
Total marks: 100; 50% examination, 50% continual assessment
There will be two main categories of assessment:
- The practicals/tutorials will assess the students in skills required by the modules, and will provide feedback to the students on their progress.
- The interim continual assessment work will mix both individual and group assignments. Any products or reports produced will be assessed for critical thinking, problem solving and writing abilities. Group assignments will be assessed additionally for team work, project management and communication skills.
There is a high expectation of collaboration and participation from each learner. Consequently, the Lecturers will monitor the progress of the individuals and groups through the seminars discussions, tutorials and interim continual assessment work in order to identify and meet support requirements, and provide feedback.
Teaching Method
10 lecture hours (with lecturer); 4 practical or tutorial hours (with tutor); 32 private hours.
- Lecture hours provide an in-depth exploration of the subject area; identifying broad themes, reading material and areas for further consideration.
- The practical/tutorial hours facilitate the learner in their project, allowing them to complete exercises in support of that project under the supervision of an experienced tutor.
- The private hours will be necessary to complete the course reading material, examine digital resources, participate in group discussions or seminars and acquire any necessary skills. The students will also be expected to complete an interim continual assessment and the final assessment in the remainder of the hours.
