Master's Degree in Library Science and Information Studies.
“Operating Systems and ICT Platforms”

Module 3. ICT. Software:

Introduction Specific subject objectives Teaching strategies
3 ICT. Software.

3.1 Operating systems.

3.2 Programs and applications for general purposes in offices.

3.3 Programs and applications for specific purposes in libraries and archives.

 Upon completion of this item, the student will gain general knowledge about the different types of systems and programs used in computer equipment in libraries and archives: operating systems and types, general programs used for common office functions (offimatic, browser, players, ploters, etc.) and finally the special programs found in libraries and archives. Types, costs, open standards. The student will research trough the literature and the sites listed down below to prepare material for discussion in class about the following:

1.- Concept of operating system: functions, types.
2.- Describe different operating systems, families, characteristicas, advantages and disadvantages (Windows, UNIX, Linux, etc.)
3.- Describe characteristicas, costs, advantages and disadvantages about general purpose programs in institutions. (Offimatics, browsers, viewers, players, editors, OCR, etc.
4.- Describe characteristicas, costs, advantages and disadvantages about specific purpose programs in libraries and archives.
5.- His knowledge and experience on the subject from work, discussion with colleagues, readings, or projects.

Description:
The next type of component to study in the area of ICT is the "Software" or programs and / or applications. The student will learn types of operating systems and other general and specific softwares used in libraries and archives: their types, capabilities, uses, costs and limitations, in order to analyze, compare and select properly the ideal operating system and software for a certain task within a library or archive.


BIBLIOGRAPHY AND SUPPORTING READINGS MODULE 3:
1. "Sistema Operativo : Definición de 5 autores". See document

2. "Qué es un Sistema Operativo". In: Euram : Páginas verdes. See video

3. "Sistemas Operativos". En: www.youtube.com. See video.

3. "Historia de los Sistemas Operativos". In: www.youtube.com. See video.

3. "Tipos de sistemas UNIX". See document

4. Ridling, Zaine. "Word Processors Review". See document

5. "Test comparativo de navegadores Web". See document

6. Breeding, Marshal. "Automation Marketplace 2012: Agents of Change". In: "Library Journal". Mar. 2012. See document

7. Breeding, Marshal. "Automation Marketplace 2011: The New Frontier". In: "Library Journal". Apr. 2011. See document
Look at the other series about previous years in the same journal

8. "Acerca de Greenstone". Official proyect website. See document

9. "Qué es Greenstone". In: www.youtube.com. See video