This course is the entry level course for the library science major student which includes the fundamental principle, development history, contributions of the learned scholars, the content system, research approach as well as the future trends in terms of the library science. Through this course, students can reach these aims including establishing a solid theoretical foundation, familiarity the history and the present of library science, mastering the general research methods, improving science literacy and understanding ability. So it is not only a foundation for further study of library science but also a basic knowledge preparation for working in library and other information field after graduation.
Information Systems
信息系统，有时和信息管理合并为一个专业，就是通过学习计算机技术和管理学，竞争情报等学科知识，通过计算机技术对海量的数据进行收集和信息处理，使之成为有用的信息，然后通过科学的统计学原理对信息的过滤和分析进而形成知识，最终目的就是运用所获取的知识来做出正确的决策。从信息系统的发展和系统特点来看，可分为数据处理系统（Data Processing System，简称DPS）、管理信息系统（Management Information System，简称MIS）、决策支持系统（Decision Sustainment System， 简称DSS）、专家系统（人工智能的一个子集）和虚拟办公室（Office Automation，简称OA）五种类型。
