MAKERERE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SCIENCES
EAST AFRICAN SCHOOL OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
Year of Study: 2025/2026 Semester: One
Programme: Msc. Information Science
Course Name: Library and Information Systems Development
Course Code: MSC7110 Credit Unit: 4 CU
Course Level: Year 1, Semester 1
Course Status: Core
Contact Hours: 60 CH Prerequisites: N/A
Lecturer: Dr. Joyce Bukirwa
Contact Information:
[email protected] CoCIS Block C, EASLIS Building
COURSE OUTLINE
Course The course introduces students to the systems theory, common methodologies,
Description and tasks of analyzing, designing and implementing library and information
systems. The course introduces learners to techniques of major systems
development methodologies, library and information system design,
implementation and evaluation
Learning By the end of this course, you should be able to:
Outcomes • Explain library and information systems development's concepts,
theories and phases.
• Examine the different information systems development
methodologies.
• Demonstrate ability to analyze, design, and evaluate library and
information systems
Course - Overview of information systems in libraries
Content - Analysis of library & information systems
- Library & information systems design
- Library & information systems implementation: hardware & software
selection, environmental preparation, maintenance, training & support
- Evaluation of library & information systems
- The role of a systems analyst in a library setting
Mode of Lectures, Self-directed research, Discussions, Study tours, E-learning
Delivery
Mode of - Course work (Project, individual/ group assignments) – 40%
Assessment: - Final examination – 60%
Course Beynon-Davies, P. (2020). Business information systems. Red Globe Press.
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library automation. Library Quarterly, 67(3)
Das, D., & Chatterjee, P. (2015). Library Automation: an overview. International
Journal of Research in Library Science, 1(1), 1-7.
Haag, S., & Cummings, M. (2013). Management information systems for the
information age.
Hoffer, J A; George, J. F; Valacich, J. S. 2011. Modern systems analysis and
design. 6th ed. Boston: Pearson
John W. Satzinger, Robert B. Jackson, S. D. B. (2015). System Analysis and
Design in a Changing World (7th ed.). Cengage Learning.
John W. Satzinger, Robert B. Jackson, S. D. B. (2015). System Analysis and
Design in a Changing World (7th ed.). Cengage Learning.
Jost, R. M. (2015). Selecting and implementing an integrated library system: The
most important decision you will ever make. Chandos Publishing.
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System: the most important decision you will ever make 1st ed.
Waltham: Chandos
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Ponelis, S.R. and Adoma, P. (2018), "Diffusion of open source integrated library
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Policies 1. Late submission of assignments will not be accepted
2. Avoid plagiarism as this is an offence according to Makerere University
Policy.
3. Makerere University Rules and Regulations governing Examinations will
apply
