MLIS
- Computer Literacy Requirements
SOIS assumes that incoming students possess a
basic knowledge of information technologies. Instructors
will assume the following on the first day of
class unless otherwise stated:
- Microcomputer System Software:
A basic familiarity with relevant graphical
user interface environments, (e.g., Macintosh
or Windows), including the ability to format
and copy disks, create directories, copy, delete,
and view files.
- Word Processing: A basic
ability to create, edit, save, print, and manipulate
document files with at least one common commercial
word processing program, such as Microsoft Word
or WordPerfect.
- Information Retrieval:
Ability to use an online library catalog, and
to search bibliographic databases commonly found
in a library (e.g., InfoTrac, Academic Index,
Wilson indexes, ProQuest) at a basic level.
- Data Communications and Networking:
Students will have registered for a university
computer account with Internet access by the
second week of their first semester. They should
be able to send, receive, and print electronic
mail messages. In addition, they should have
a basic familiarity with access tools such as
the World Wide Web using a graphical or text-based
browser.
- Basic Software Troubleshooting:
Ability to perform basic troubleshooting by
using online help and by following instructions
in standard manuals.
Students without the listed competencies may
acquire them before the first semester of enrollment
by any of several means:
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