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SUMMARY OF SELECTION & APPRAISAL OF DATA IN DATA CURATION--DORA BANDA(MLIS0122)

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SUMMARY OF SELECTION & APPRAISAL OF DATA IN DATA CURATION The processes of selection and appraisal of data are fundamental to effective data curation, by ensuring that research findings remain preserved, accessible and reusable. Selection denotes to identifying datasets that warrant long-term retention, while appraisal involves evaluating their quality, relevance and potential for reuse (Lee & Stvilia, 2017). Within institutional repositories and digital libraries, these practices are essential, enabling tactical resource management and enhancing the scholarly impact of curated collections. Significance of Selection Selection is directed by criteria such as disciplinary relevance, research significance and compliance with funder mandates. Given the rapid growth of research data, it is neither possible nor desirable to preserve all outputs. Curators prioritise datasets with enduring scholarly value or demonstrable potential for use (Marsolek et.al.2023). For example, datasets un...
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DATA COLLECTION AND REPOSITORIES SUMMARY

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FACULTIES OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SCIENCES INSTRUCTOR : PROF. WINNER CHAWINGA STUDENT : DORA BANDA (MLIS 0122) COURSE TITTLE : DATA CURATION COURSE CODE : MLIS6202 TASK : DATA COLLECTION AND REPOSITORIES SUMMARY DUE DATE : 06TH, MAY, 2026 Introduction Data collection and repositories are important components of library and information, science (LIS), mostly in the context of data curation. As libraries evolve into digital knowledge centres, the ability to systematically gather, preserve and disseminate information has become necessary. Data collection provides the raw material for evidence based decision-making, while repositories ensure long- term safekeeping, and accessibility of scholarly outputs. This essay summarises the practices of data collection and the role of repositories. Data Collection Data collection in LIS refers to the systematic process of gathering information to support research, service...
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FACULTIES OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SCIENCES TO : PROFESSOR WINNER CHAWINGA FROM : DORA BANDA (MLIS 0122) PROGRAMME :MASTER’S DEGREE IN LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE COURSE TITLE :INFORMATION BEHAVIOUR AND LITERACY EDUCATION COURSE CODE :MLIS 6102 TASK : SUMMARY OF LAST WEEK’S CLASS (11.12.25) DUE DATE : 16. 12. 2025 INFORMATION LITERACY MODELS Introduction Information literacy means knowing when you need information and being able to find it, judge if it is reliable, use it correctly and share it in an ethical way. Today there is a a lot of information online , including false or misleading content, therefore it is very important to have information literacy skills.In-order to help people learn these skills, scholars and organisations introduced various models to explain how individuals develop and apply these skills. These models serve as structured guides for teaching, learning and practice across...
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    FACULTIES OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SCIENCES   TO                : PROFESSOR WINNER CHAWINGA   FROM   : DORA BANDA (MLIS 0122)   PROGRAMME   :MASTER’S DEGREE IN LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE   COURSE TITLE   :INFORMATION BEHAVIOUR AND LITERACY    EDUCATION   COURSE CODE :MLIS 6102   TASK : SUMMARY OF LAST WEEK’S CLASS (26.11.25)   DUE DATE : 02. 12. 2025 I nformation Literacy Information literacy is a critical skill set in the digital age, encompassing the ability to access, evaluate, analyse  and ethically  use  information from diverse sources.  Information literacy involves the search for information using tools such as online databases, search engines, academic sources e.tc .  I nformation literacy  is  an  essential competency ...
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    FACULTIES OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SCIENCES   TO                 : PROFESSOR WINNER CHAWINGA   FROM    : DORA BANDA  ( MLIS 0122 )   PROGRAMME   : M ASTER’S DEGREE IN LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE   COURSE TITLE    : INFORMATION BEHAVIOUR AND LITERACY      EDUCATION   COURSE CODE   :MLIS 6102   TASK : SUMMARY OF LAST WEEK’S CLASS (06.11.25)   DUE DATE :11 TH  NOVEMBER, 2025   1.  HOW WE HAVE SHIFTED FROM INFORMATION SYSTEMS TO THE USERS In the early years of technological advancement, the main focus  of information system was on the technology itself i.e software, hardware and data. As time passed ,  scholars and organisations thought that technology alone could not ensure success and  their emphasis began to move from system ...
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