Koha 3.22 version released

Koha 3.22 version released on November 26, 2015. It is a major release which contain remarkable changes in feature, architecture and bugfix.

Koha is free and open source library management software used worldwide. It become popular day by day. Official website of Koha is http://koha-community.org

Koha latest version can be downloaded from: http://download.koha-community.org/koha-3.22.00.tar.gz
Installation instructions can be found at http://wiki.koha-community.org/wiki/Installation_Documentation . INSTALL files are also available in the downloadable Koha tarball.

East West University launches Bachelor of Information Studies

East West University launches Bachelor of Information Studies from Spring 2016. This program consists of a total 120 credit hours distributed across 12 semesters. The growing demand of knowledge and information has been changing rapidly particularly in education, knowledge management, research and development sectors.  EWU’s Bachelor of Information Studies reflects the critical importance of information and knowledge management across a wide range of fields and institutions. This program will provide hands on training on emerging topics in information and knowledge management. 

Information studies or information science or i-schools become more popular particularly in North America and Western Europe. This program is designed taking the course modules from the universities offering “Information Science and Library Management” in Bangladesh and information studies, information science and i-schools of India, Australia and western countries. The program name i.e. “Information studies” is fully compatible with the existing programs offered at tertiary level education worldwide. The students graduating in this subject will find themselves in the proper place if they wish to contemplate on higher studies and research abroad. The program has many career opportunities for the university graduates at home and abroad. 

For more information you may visit us at www.ewubd.edu

Broad Objectives of the program 

·      To develop work-forces capable of working as effective and efficient Knowledge and Information practitioners  at different executive levels;

·      To develop and come up with skilled human resources capable of contributing to the discipline of Information Studies in terms of research and teaching.

·      To provide students with skill and creative mind for improved understanding and effective management of Information Studies issues.

Why Information Studies

· World class curricula

· Highly qualified faculty members with a long national and international experience in teaching, research and policy formulation.

· Opportunity to acquire advanced level knowledge in knowledge management, documentation, information literacy and related fields.

· Attractive job opportunities in national and international organizations.

· Internship and exchange programs with leading national and international organizations.

· Hands on training on emerging topics in information and knowledge management.

· Professional Competency development through latest Information Technology.

· Fully automated and digital library with rich collection, state-of-the-art computer lab with high speed internet facilities.

· Guest lectures by renowned scholars in information studies and knowledge management.

· Merit based scholarship up to 100%. EWU distributed around 5.00 crore takas in 2014-15 as financial aid.

Students are covered by group insurance 

Admission Requirements

Applicants must appear for a written test followed by a viva voce presentation for admission into this program. Minimum requirements are as follows:

· A level or HSC certificate or its equivalent in any group having at least a 2nd division/class or GPA of not less than 2.5 in all public examinations.

· Must pass EWU admission test.

· Admission is open to both Bangladeshi and foreign students.  

Course Modules:

Course	Course Title	Credits
IS 101	Introduction to Information Studies	3
IS 102	Introduction to Information Institutes Management	3
IS 103	Introduction to Information and Communication Technology	4
IS 104	Organization of Information	3
IS 105	Information and Society	3
IS 106	System and Application Software	4
IS 107	Information Resources Development	3
IS 108	New Technologies and Current Trends in Information Science	4
IS 109	Information Users and their Needs	3
IS 210	Bangladesh Studies	3
IS 211	Records and Archives Management	4
IS 212	Information Sources and services	3
IS 213	Computer Hardware Maintenance and Trouble Shooting	4
IS 214	Writing, Editing and Publishing	3
IS 215	Bibliography, Reference and Citation	3
IS 216	Indexing and Abstracting	4
IS 217	Automation of Information Institutions	3
IS 218	Information Architecture	3
IS 319	Management of Information Institutions	3
IS 320	Information Production, Marketing and Public Relation	3
IS 321	Server Administration (Linux)	4
IS 322	Documentation and Communication	3
IS 323	Database Design and Applications in Library and Information Systems	4
IS 324	Research Methodology	3
IS 325	Organization of Knowledge (Classification Theory)	3
IS 326	Organization of Knowledge (Cataloguing Theory)	3
IS 327	Content Management Systems	4
IS 428	Comparative Study of Information Systems	3
IS 429	Organization of Knowledge (Classification Practical)	3
IS 430	Organization of Knowledge (Cataloguing Practical)	4
IS 431	Applied Statistics	3
IS 432	Information Networking and Resource Sharing	3
IS 433	Integrated Library System Development	4
IS 434	Web Technologies and Web-based Information Services	4
IS 435	Analysis and Design of Information Systems	3
IS 436	Internship in Information Institutions	3

 

For more information and online admission form please visit us at www.ewubd.edu or contact EWU admission office 

East West University

Plot: A/2, Jahurul Islam City, Aftabnagar, Dhaka-1212

Phone: 09666775577 Extn. 234,  Email: admission@ewubd.edu www.ewubd.edu