ISKB35 Library Systems and Standards

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2027
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Martin Krčál, DiS., Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Petr Škyřík, Ph.D.
Department of Information and Library Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. Alice Lukavská
Supplier department: Department of Information and Library Studies – Faculty of Arts
Prerequisites

  • No programming knowledge is required for the course.
  • I require enthusiasm and willingness to learn new things.

Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 15 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/15, only registered: 0/15
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Abstract
Technologies play an important role in all areas of human activity, and libraries are no different. A modern library can no longer be imagined without computers and technology. The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the architecture and standards of modern library systems and at the same time provide them with practical skills for creating their own applications. The course combines a deep understanding of data structures (MARC21, RDA, BIBFRAME) with modern development methods using AI (vibecoding). Students will move from the role of passive users of systems to the role of creators (prototypers) who can use AI tools to design and implement a functional library application that solves a specific problem.
Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student will:

  • understand the library as a system and the catalog as the basis of the library information system;
  • know the modules and functions of the library system;
  • be familiar with key standards and their evolution towards Linked Data;
  • know the main technologies used in librarianship;
  • master the principles of vibecoding and be able to effectively instruct AI when writing code;
  • design and create a functional prototype of an application for the library;
  • critically evaluate the ethical and technical aspects of deploying AI in library systems.

Key topics

  • Standards and standardization in libraries (data standards, description rules, protocols, identifiers,,...)
  • System, information system, library system
  • Discovery systems and their future in libraries
  • Open source in libraries, OS communities
  • National infrastructure (Knihovny.cz, ČDK, Získej, Ptejteseknihovny,...)
  • Statistics and data-driven librarianship
  • New technologies in libraries and trends
  • Vibecoding - programming without programming knowledge
  • Development of library applications - practical workshops, iteration, bug finding and feature development

Study resources and literature
    recommended literature
  • SW na jedno použití (cc.cz) - https://cc.cz/zacina-era-softwaru-na-jedno-pouziti-kdysi-absurdni-koncept-se-stava-nejracionalnejsim-zpusobem-prace/
  • Co je to Vibe Coding? (Youtube) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHbGh3hardQ
    not specified
  • VAUGHAN, J. Investigations into Library Web-Scale Discovery Services. Information Technology and Libraries [online]. 2012, 31(1). DOI: 10.6017/ital.v31i1.1916. URL: http://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1043&context=lib_articles
  • Library Future Technologies (https://ebookfriendly.com/library-future-technologies)
  • IFLA Standards (https://www.ifla.org/standards)
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching

  • lectures
  • workshops
  • project

Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements

  • presentation of the final project
  • class activity

Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught every week.
Teacher's information

  • I expect active participation in many, especially practical workshops in the second half of the semester.
  • Your own laptop is recommended for class (you can also work in groups).
  • I do not track attendance, but it is important for the resulting project.
  • Lectures will not be streamed, it will be contact teaching.

The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025, Spring 2026.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2027, recent)
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