Part 1: Foundation of Library & Information Science.
Unit-1 Library as a Social Institution
-Social & Historical foundations of the Library
-Different types of libraries Academic, Public, Special – their distinguishing features and functions. (IGNOU PDF)
-Role of U.G.C. for development of Academic libraries.
-Role of Library in formal and informal education.
Unit- 2 Normative Principles of Lib. & Inf. Science
-Five Laws of Library Science and its Implications of five laws in Lib. & Inf. Science
-Development of Libraries with special reference to India, Baroda Public Library system
-Library Cooperation Resource Sharing and Library Networking.
Unit- 4 Laws relating to Libraries & Information.
-Library legislation needs essential features.
-Library legislation in India.
-Maharashtra Public Library Act.
-Press and registration act & Delivery of Books act (Public Library).
5. Copyright act, Intellectual Property rights.
Unit- 5 Library and information Profession
-Librarianship as a profession.
-Professional associations & their role.
-National & International Library Associations FID, IFLA, LA, ILA, ALA, IASLIC etc.
-Professional education & research.
Unit-6 Promoters of Library & Information services
-National level promoters RRRLF.
-International level promoters UNESCO
Unit-7 Public relations & Extension activities
-Definition
-Facets and programs.
-Publicity & extension, Outreach activities.
-Library pathfinders (Guides)
-Factors affecting Library development, Literacy, publishing, Book Trade.
Part II: Knowledge Organization, Information Processing & Retrieval.
-Structure and attributes.
-Modes of formation of subjects.
-Different types of subjects.
-Universe of subjects as mapped in different schemes of classification.
Unit- 2 Bibliographic description
-Catalogue purpose, Structure and types physical forms including OPAC filling rules.
-Normative Principles of cataloguing.
-Overview of principles and practice in document description.
-Current trends in Standardization, description and exchange. PDF
-Standard codes of cataloguing.
Unit- 3 Methods of Knowledge Organization
-General theory of Library Classification.
-Normative principles of classification and their application.
-Species of Library Classification.
-Standard Schemes of Classifications and their features, CC, DDC, UDC.
-Notation: Need, Functions, Characteristics
-Design and development of schemes of Library Classification, Standard subdivision Index.
-Trends in Library Classification.
Unit- 4 Subject Classification
-Principles of Subject Classification.
-Subject heading lists and their features.
Part III: Information Technology: Basic
Unit.1 Information Technology
-Definition, Need, Scope and Objectives.
Unit. 2 Computer Basic
-Overview of Historical Development of Computers.
-Generations of Computers, Classification of Computers.
-Essential Components of Computer system.
Unit.3 Computer Architecture Organization of Computer
-Input and Output devices Keyboard, Scanner, OCR, Printers, Monitor
Unit- 4 Software.
-Operating systems: Single & Multi User Systems, Basic features of MS DOS, MS Windows, Linux, UNIX, Windows NT etc.
-Programming Languages: Concepts and Tools
-Algorithm & Flowcharting.
Unit- 5 MS Office package
Unit- 6 DBMS Package
-Familiarity with DBASE, FOXPRO, CDS/ISIS, SOUL, MS Access (Basic features)
Unit-7 Computer application to library & Information work
-Housekeeping operations
Unit- 8 Communication Technology
-Communication Technology Basic Concepts
Part IV: Management of Libraries & Information Centers/Institutions
Unit-1 Management
-Concepts, definition and scope.
-Management styles and approaches.
-Management schools of thought. (PDF)
-Functions and principles of Scientific Management.
Unit- 2 Human Resource Management
-Delegation, Communication and Participation.
-Job Description and Analysis, Job evaluation.
-Interpersonal relation.
-Recruitment procedures.
-Motivation, group Dynamics.
-Training and Development.
-Disciplines and Grievances.
Performance Appraisal.
Unit- 3 Financial Management
-Budgeting Techniques and Methods PPBS, Zero Based Budgeting etc.
-Cost effectiveness and Cost Benefit analysis.
-Outsourcing.
Unit- 4 Reporting
-Types of reports, Annual report compilation, Contents and style.
-Library Statistics etc.
Unit- 5 System Analysis and Design
-Library as a system
-Decision Tables.
-Performance evaluation standards, MIS.
-Performance Measurement, reengineering, Time and Motion Study
-SWOT (Strength Weakness Opportunities Threat)
-DFD (Data Flow Diagram)
Unit- 6 Total Quality Management (TQM)
-Quality Audit, LIS related standards.
-Technology Management.
Unit- 7 Library Housekeeping Operations.
-Different sections of Library & Information Center and their functions.
-Collection Development and Management Policies Procedures.
-Serials Control, Circulation Control, Maintenance etc.
-Stock Verification Policies and Procedures.
-Archiving conservation Preservation.
-Restoration including Print, Non Print and Electronic Materials.
Unit- 8 Planning
-Concept, Definition, Need and Purpose, Types.
-Policies and Procedures, MBO
-Building and Space management in Libraries and Information Centers.
-Library Building, Interior & Exterior, Furniture, Equipment’s, Standards & Types.
-Risk Management, Contingency Management.
-Planning of related Infrastructure, Library Standards.
Unit- 9 Management of change.
-Changes in Procedures, Methods, Tools and Techniques.
-Problems of Incorporating Change.
-Techniques of Managing Change.
Part V: Information Sources & Services
Unit- 1 Reference and information sources.
-Documentary Sources of Information, Print, Non Print including, Electronic: Special features, Scope, types
-Nature, Characteristic, Utility and evaluation of different types of Information sources: Physicalformats, Authority, Content, Utility.
-Non Documentary Information Sources.
-Reference Sources Categories, Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Information Sources. (Encyclopedia, Dictionary, Periodical, Thesis, Books, Yearbook, Patents, Trade literature, standards, Monographs, Reference Books, Year Books, Almanac, Atlas, Abstracting & Indexing periodicals, Bibliographies, Handbooks etc.)
-Internet as a Source of Information.
Unit- 2 Reference Service.
-Concept, Definition, Need, Scope and trends.
-Reference Interview and Search Techniques.
Unit- 3 Information Services and Products
-Information services and Products.
-Information services concepts, Definition, Need and trends.
-Need, Techniques and Evaluation of Alerting services (CAS&SDI)
-Bibliographic, Referral, Document Delivery and Translation Services.
Unit- 4 Information System and their Services.
-Study of National, International and Commercial Information Systems and Services Background, their Services and Products.
Part VI: Library Users
Unit- 1 Techniques of Library and Information Centres Survey.
-Proforma method.
Unit- 2 Information users and their information Needs
-Categories of Information users.
-Information needs definition and models.
-Information seeking behaviour.
Unit- 3 User Education
-Goals and Objectives level, Techniques and Methods, Evaluation of Users Education Programmes.
Unit- 4 User Studies.
-Methods and techniques of User studies.
Unit- 5 User Orientation Programmes:
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