AIS3705 LATEST EXAM
PACK 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Practical Portfolio Final Submission
APPLIED INFORMATION SCIENCE
AIS3705
Year module
Department of Information Science
33, 10th Avenue
Alexandra Township
2090
This portfolio contains tasks that were carried out to investigate
Alexandra Community Library as an information provider
© 2012 Mahlaga J Molepo
, lOMoARcPSD|31863004
AIS3705 Practical Portfolio final submission
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents Page(s)
About Mahlaga Molepo 5
A brief into the history of Alexandra Township 5
TASK 1.1
Introduction
Task 1.1 Current status of the chosen information service 9
Task 1.2 Future possibilities and potential extensions 16
Task 1.3 Implementation of the proposed strategy 21
Task 1.4 Evaluation of the proposed strategy 22
Reflection
TASK 2.1
1. The research process 27
2. Research objectives 27
3. Type of research 28
4. Research design 28
5. Data collection methods 29
6. Measurement 30
7. Usage of existing data 32
8. Sampling 33
9. Interviews 35
10. Questionnaires 36
Reflection
ANNEXURE A: Survey Cover Letter
ANNEXURE B: Interview schedule
ANNEXURE C: Questionnaire
TASK 3.1
3.1 Community and need profiles 48
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AIS3705 Practical Portfolio final submission
3.1.1 Stakeholder and Community Group Consultation 48
3.1.2 Methods to be used in data collection 57
3.2 The nature of professional service rendering 60
3.2.1 Service paradigm 62
3.2.2 Aims and mission 64
3.2.3 Service principles 65
3.2.4 Service functions 66
3.2.5 Professional-client relationship
3.2.6 External environment 66
3.2.7 Organisational structures 67
3.3 Elements of the user guidance programme 70
3.3.1 Situation analysis 70
3.3.2 Formulation of objectives and outcomes 71
3.4 Information and communication technologies 74
3.4.1 Introduction 74
3.4.2 Availability 75
3.4.3 Utilisation of library systems 77
3.4.4 Conclusion 77
Reflection
AFFIDAVIT
LIST OF SOURCES CONSULTED
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PACK 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
For assistance contact
Email:
, lOMoARcPSD|31863004
Practical Portfolio Final Submission
APPLIED INFORMATION SCIENCE
AIS3705
Year module
Department of Information Science
33, 10th Avenue
Alexandra Township
2090
This portfolio contains tasks that were carried out to investigate
Alexandra Community Library as an information provider
© 2012 Mahlaga J Molepo
, lOMoARcPSD|31863004
AIS3705 Practical Portfolio final submission
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents Page(s)
About Mahlaga Molepo 5
A brief into the history of Alexandra Township 5
TASK 1.1
Introduction
Task 1.1 Current status of the chosen information service 9
Task 1.2 Future possibilities and potential extensions 16
Task 1.3 Implementation of the proposed strategy 21
Task 1.4 Evaluation of the proposed strategy 22
Reflection
TASK 2.1
1. The research process 27
2. Research objectives 27
3. Type of research 28
4. Research design 28
5. Data collection methods 29
6. Measurement 30
7. Usage of existing data 32
8. Sampling 33
9. Interviews 35
10. Questionnaires 36
Reflection
ANNEXURE A: Survey Cover Letter
ANNEXURE B: Interview schedule
ANNEXURE C: Questionnaire
TASK 3.1
3.1 Community and need profiles 48
2
, lOMoARcPSD|31863004
AIS3705 Practical Portfolio final submission
3.1.1 Stakeholder and Community Group Consultation 48
3.1.2 Methods to be used in data collection 57
3.2 The nature of professional service rendering 60
3.2.1 Service paradigm 62
3.2.2 Aims and mission 64
3.2.3 Service principles 65
3.2.4 Service functions 66
3.2.5 Professional-client relationship
3.2.6 External environment 66
3.2.7 Organisational structures 67
3.3 Elements of the user guidance programme 70
3.3.1 Situation analysis 70
3.3.2 Formulation of objectives and outcomes 71
3.4 Information and communication technologies 74
3.4.1 Introduction 74
3.4.2 Availability 75
3.4.3 Utilisation of library systems 77
3.4.4 Conclusion 77
Reflection
AFFIDAVIT
LIST OF SOURCES CONSULTED
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