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EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY,ADO EKITI EKITI

FACULTY OF EDUCATION.

DEPARTMENT VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION.

LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE.

NAME: ABRAHAM GLORY QUEEN

MATRIC NUMBER: 220409186

COURSE CODE: LIS 206

COURSE TITLE: SERIALS MANAGEMENT.

ASSIGNMENT:

1:LIST AND DISCUSS FIVE DIFFERENT TYPES OF DATABASES THAT ARE USEFUL
FOR YOU AS LIS STUDENT

2: DISCUSS THE PROBLEMS OF BIBLIOGRAPHIC CONTROL.

LECTURER IN CHARGE: Dr(Mrs) Moruwawon


QUESTION 1:

Elaborating on the five types of databases useful for Library and Information Science (LIS) students:

1.Bibliographic Databases: Store and organize bibliographic records of books, articles, and other
materials. Examples include:

- Online Public Access Catalogs (OPACs)

- WorldCat

- Library of Congress Online Catalog

2. Full-Text Databases: Contain complete texts of articles, books, and other materials. Examples include:

- JSTOR

- EBSCOhost

- ProQuest

3. Subject-Specific Databases: Focus on specific disciplines or subjects, providing in-depth coverage.


Examples include:

- PubMed (health sciences)

- ERIC (education)

- PsycINFO (psychology)

4. Digital Libraries: Collect and preserve digital content, such as documents, images, and multimedia.
Examples include:

- Internet Archive

- HathiTrust Digital Library

- Google Books

5. Knowledge Management Databases: Store and manage knowledge, expertise, and information within
organizations. Examples include:

- Institutional repositories

- Digital asset management systems

- Wikis and knowledge bases


These databases are essential for LIS students, as they:

- Support research and information retrieval

- Facilitate organization and management of information resources

- Provide access to diverse sources and formats

- Enable exploration of various subjects and disciplines

- Offer insights into knowledge management and digital preservation practices

By understanding and utilizing these databases, LIS students can develop valuable skills in information
retrieval, organization, and management, preparing them for careers in libraries, archives, and other
information environments.

QUESTION 2:

Bibliographic control refers to the processes and systems used to organize, describe, and provide access
to bibliographic resources. Despite its importance, bibliographic control faces several challenges:

1. Information explosion: The rapid growth of publications and resources makes it difficult to maintain
comprehensive and up-to-date bibliographic records.

2. Diversity of formats: The increasing variety of formats (e.g., digital, print, multimedia) complicates
bibliographic description and control.

3. Metadata quality: Inconsistent or poor-quality metadata can hinder discovery and access to
resources.

4. Standardization and compatibility: Differences in bibliographic standards, formats, and systems can
create interoperability issues.

5. Resource description and access: Providing accurate and detailed descriptions of resources, especially
complex digital objects, can be challenging.

6. Authority control: Maintaining consistent and accurate headings for authors, subjects, and titles is an
ongoing challenge.

7. Linking and disambiguation: Connecting related resources and distinguishing between similar entities
can be difficult.

8. Scalability and maintenance: Bibliographic systems must be able to handle large volumes of data and
adapt to changing requirements.
9. Internationalization and multilingual support: Supporting diverse languages and scripts poses
technical and linguistic challenges.

10. Keeping pace with technological advancements_: Bibliographic control must adapt to emerging
technologies and formats.

Addressing these challenges requires collaborative efforts, innovative solutions, and ongoing investment
in bibliographic control systems and standards.

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