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Understanding of Resources and Services offered by the Public Library Service

Learners should:

know what types of information resources and services are available to them in the public library and through Wexford Library Online
be able to utilise the services and technology available to them in the Public Library Service
understand how information and knowledge is organised in a library

After completing this Unit, you should be able to:

list the resources and services available in the public library
explain how to become members of a public library
explain and demonstrate how to manage their personal library membership
outline how materials are organised in the library building
demonstrate how to locate items using the Dewey decimal classification system
outline how materials are organised on the library catalogue and perform information searches for items using the On-line Public access Catalogue (OPAC)
perform on-line searches for items held outside the local library’s collection using the internet
use relevant software to access electronic sources of information
recognise different information formats, and select the correct software needed to view and save information
explain and demonstrate the use of microfilm/fiche readers and printers
be proficient at researching a chosen topic