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    Moodle is an open-source Learning Management System (LMS) that provides educators with the tools and features to create and manage online courses. It allows educators to organize course materials, create quizzes and assignments, host discussion forums, and track student progress. Moodle is highly flexible and can be customized to meet the specific needs of different institutions and learning environments.

    Moodle supports both synchronous and asynchronous learning environments, enabling educators to host live webinars, video conferences, and chat sessions, as well as providing a variety of tools that support self-paced learning, including videos, interactive quizzes, and discussion forums. The platform also integrates with other tools and systems, such as Google Apps and plagiarism detection software, to provide a seamless learning experience.

    Moodle is widely used in educational institutions, including universities, K-12 schools, and corporate training programs. It is well-suited to online and blended learning environments and distance education programs. Additionally, Moodle's accessibility features make it a popular choice for learners with disabilities, ensuring that courses are inclusive and accessible to all learners.

    The Moodle community is an active group of users, developers, and educators who contribute to the platform's development and improvement. The community provides support, resources, and documentation for users, as well as a forum for sharing ideas and best practices. Moodle releases regular updates and improvements, ensuring that the platform remains up-to-date with the latest technologies and best practices.

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Available courses

LIS PGS-501-Library and Information Services

Credit: 0+1

It is Non-Credit Compulsory course for PG (M.Sc. / M.Tech.) and for Ph.D. (Those who have not completed it at PG level).

LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES (0+1)
Objective
To equip the library users with skills to trace information from libraries efficiently, to apprise them of information and knowledge resources, to carry out literature survey, to formulate information search strategies, and to use modern tools (Internet, OPAC, search engines, etc.) of information search.


Practical

Introduction to library and its services;

Role of libraries in education, research and technology transfer;

Classification systems and organization of library;

Sources of information- Primary Sources, Secondary Sources and Tertiary Sources;

Intricacies of abstracting and indexing services (Science Citation Index, Biological Abstracts, Chemical Abstracts, CABI Abstracts, etc.);

Tracing information from reference sources; Literature survey;

Citation techniques/ Preparation of bibliography;

Use of CD-ROM Databases,

Online Public Access Catalogue and other computerized library services;

Use of Internet including search engines and its resources;

e-Resources access methods.