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DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE

Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut

SYLLABUS

OF

BLISc. Course

Effective from

Session 2009-2010

BACHELOR OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE

( BLISC ) (One Year Degree Programme)

COURSE CONTENTS

Effective from 2009-2010

Paper No

Paper Code

Paper Title Internal Marks

Exam Marks

Total Marks

I

BLS 101

Library and Society

25

75

100

II

BLS 102

Library Management

25

75

100

III

BLS 103

Library Classification (Theory)

25

75

100

IV

BLS 104

Library Cataloguing (Theory)

25

75

100

V

BLS 105

Reference Service and Information Sources

25

75

100

VI

BLS 106

Information Storage and Retrieval

25

75

100

VII

BLS 107

Library Classification (Practical)

25

75

100

VIII

BLS 108

Library Cataloguing (Practical)

25

75

100

IX

BLS 109

Application of IT in Libraries

25

75

100

Paper I Paper Code : B.Lib. 101

Course Title : Library and Society

Need of the Course

Information is power and we live in a world where the boundaries of that power are

rapidly shifting. The nature of the new society and the role to be played by libraries is shaping

up into one of the great debates of the information age, for most countries now recognize the

importance of information as a vast resource. Libraries are also known as the Social

Institutions. It directly or indirectly related to the society. The role of Libraries in the

development of the society has also been realized to a great extent. Therefore, the need felt to

educate the students how libraries can change the society, resulting the formation of this

subject Library and Society.

Objective of the Course :

To introduce the concept of the philosophy of librarianship to the students, basic

principles and Laws of Library Science, Types of Libraries and Role of Library Associations in

the development of Libraries.

Learning Outcomes

The students will know how libraries can develop and change the society. What

is the role of librarian in bringing such a change in the society.

Unit Contents of the Course No.of

Lectures I Changing concept of Modern Library, Social functions of libraries,

Five Laws of Library Science, Library services in Adult Education

Programme. Impact of IT on Society.

20

II History of libraries with special reference to India and UK, Library

Education in India and UK, Library legislation in India. 15

III Types o f libraries their organization and functions , Public

libraries, Academic libraries, Research and Technical libraries ,

National library of Indian , Library resource sharing and networks,

Inter – library loan and extension service

20

IV Role of activities of Library Association : IFLA, ILA, IASLIC, ALA

and LA in the development of libraries, UGC and the development of

University and College libraries, Role of UNESCO in the development

of libraries.

20

V Role of Library Professionals in Electronic Environment: Issues and

Challenges, Delivery of Books Act, IPR, Press and Regulation Act of

Periodicals.

15

Total No. of Lectures : 90

Teaching Method

The teacher in his/her lecture will initially revise the contents of previous lecture and

then will draw the outlines of the new contents of today’s lecture. Thereafter he/she will

explain in detail one by one the contents of the today’s outlines. Finally he/she will make a

quick revision of today’s new contents taught.

Home Assignments, Seminars, Surprise Class Test

The continuing evaluation process through home assignments, seminars and surprise

class tests will be done by the concerned teacher teaching that course at regular interval of

time.

Recommended Books

1. Jafferson, G : Library Cooperation. London : Andre deutsch, 1977

2. Kent , Allan : Resource sharing in libraries. New York : Dekker, 1974.

3. Khanna, JK : Library and Society. Kurukshetra : Research Publication,

1987.

4. Pandey, SK Sharma : Libraries and Society. New Delhi : Ess Ess , 1992.

5. Ranganathan , SR : The Five Laws of Library Science. Bangalore :

Sarda Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, 1998.

Paper II Paper Code : B.Lib. 102

Course Title : Library Management

Need of the Course

Library Management is not a new concept. Evolved with the inception of libraries, its

original concept, that lacked systematic procedures and scientific application, has underwent a

remarkable change to cope up with the present era of advanced information technology which

demands of efficient system and speedy service. Telecommunication and computers have

given a new face to libraries and its services. Therefore students must know how the libraries

can be managed in the diverse forms of documents and the services offered with available

infrastructure and human resources.


To introduce the concept of the General principles of administration and

management, functions of various sections of library. Library finance and budget, stock

verification methods and role of librarian.


Lectures I General principals of administration and management their applications

to libraries, Organisational structure their outlines and functions of

various sections of library : Acquisition, Circulation, Technical and

Periodical.

20

II Library authority and Library committee, Library finance, Financial

Management, Budget : importance, structure, principles and qualities,

Total Quality Management (TQM).

15

III Personal management, Recruitment and training, Job supervision, Staff

formula and Staff manual, Library rules and regulations. 20

IV Book Selection principles & policies, Annual report, Stock verification,

Library statistics. 15

V Preservation of library material and Library binding. Library building

and Planning, Role of librarian and Architect, Furniture and fittings. 20


Teaching Method








time.

Recommended Books

1. Mittal, RL : Library and Administration : Theory and practice. New Delhi :

Metropolitan Book , 1983.

2. Ranganathan, SR : Library Book Selection. Bombay : Asia Pub. House,1966.

3. Brown, James Duff : Manual of Library Economy. London : Andre Deutsch, 1961.

4. MAhapatra , PK and Chakrabarti , B : Preservation in Libraries. New Delhi : Ess

Ess.2003

5. Adhikari, RAjiv : Library Preservation and Automation, Delhi : Rajat Publications,

2002.

Paper III Paper Code : B.Lib. 103

Course Title : Library Classification (Theory)

Need of the Course

Library classification is a system of coding and organizing library materials (books,

serials, audiovisual materials, computer files, maps, manuscripts,) according to their subject

and allocating a call number to that information resource. The students must know how the

documents in a library are to be organised. What type of system is to be used so that the

services and the required document may be provided in the minimum possible time.


To introduce the concept of various schemes of Library Classification, Planes

and Canons, Principles of Helpful Sequence, Devices in Classification and Mnemonics. Recent

trends in Library Classification.


Lectures I Library classification : its need and purpose, Knowledge classification

and Book classification, Species of schemes for Classification :

Enumerative, Almost enumerative, Almost faceted, Rigidly faceted,

Freely faceted, Introduction to DDC, UDC and CC.

20

II Planes and their canons, Principles of Helpful sequence and their

application in the arrangement of classes and isolates in any array. 15

III Five fundamental categories, Concept of rounds and Levels, Devices in

classification : Subject device, Chronological device, Geographical

device. Alphabetical device, Super – imposition device.

20

IV Common isolates : Space and Time isolate, Systems and Specials,

Notation : qualities, types and functions, Mnemonics : meaning,

purpose and types.

15

V Concept of Book Number and Collection Number, Comparative study

of DDC, UDC and CC, Postulational approach, Step in classification ,

Recent trends in Library classification.

20


Teaching Method








time.

Recommended Books

1. Hussain, Shabahat : Library Classification, facets and analysis.2nd

rev. ed. New

Delhi : B.R. Publishing Corp., 2004.

2. Krishan Kumar : Theory of Classification. 4th

rev. ed. Delhi : Vikas Publishing

House. 1988.

3. Ranganathan, SR : Elements of Library Classification. Poona : NK Publishing

House, 1945.

4. Ranganathan, SR : Prelegomena to Library Classification. Assisted by M.A.

Gopinath. 3rd

reprint ed. BAnglore : SRELS, 1989.

5. Satija, M.P. : Colon Classification 7th

Edition, some perspective. New Delhi :

Starling, 1993.

6. Bavakutty, M : Canon of Library Classification. Trivendrum : Library Association,

1981.

7. Foskett, AC : Subject approach to information. 5th

ed. London, Library Association,

1996.

Paper IV Paper Code : B.Lib. 104

Course Title : Library Cataloguing (Theory)

Need of the Course

Libraries are of no use, if the proper record of the holdings of the library is not

maintained. The library should have a complete record of its collection. The library

catalogue is a list of documents available in a library. This catalogue is prepared on the

basis of certain principles and rules. These principles and rules are very much essential

for those who keep the record. At BLISc level the techniques of preparing catalogue

cards are taught.


To introduce the concept of Library Catalogue and History of Catalogue. To

educate the students in Catalogue Codes, Normative principles and Canons of Cataloguing. To

provide knowledge of types and functions of Entries and to assign Subject Headings.


Lectures I Library Catalogue : its need and purpose, History and evolution of

Library catalogue , Developments of catalogue Codes. 15

II Requirements of Goods catalogue, Forms of Library catalogue : Outer

forms and inner forms, advantages and disadvantages; their suitability

for different types of libraries.

15

III Types and function of Entries, Unit card and machine readable cards,

Comparative study of Classified Catalogue Code and AACR II in

relation to Personal authorship, Corporate authorship, Pseudonyms,

Simple Periodicals.

20

IV Normative Principles & Canons of Cataloguing, Subject Cataloguing :

concept, importance, Subject Headings : Chain procedure, Sear’s List

of Subject Headings, Rules for filling entries.

20

V Modern developments in Library Cataloguing and revision of rules,

Normative principles and recommendations of ICCP, Centralised and

cooperative cataloguing, Union cataloguing, Union cataloguing

Planning and organization of Cataloguing department.

20


Teaching Method








time.

Recommended Books

1. Sen Gupta, B : Cataloguing , its theory and practice. 3rd

rav. ed. Calcutta

:World press, 1974.

2. Sharma, Pandey SK : Cataloguing Theory. New Delhi, Es Ess , 1986.

3. Vishwanathan, CG : Cataloguing, theory and practice.6th

rev. ed. New Delhi

Ess Ess , 2002.

4. Wynar, Bohdan S : Introduction to Cataloguing and Classification. 6th

ed.

New York : Libraries Unlimited, 1982.

5. Needham, CD : organising Knowledge in Libraries. 2nd

rev. ed. London :

Andre Deutsch. 1971

Paper V Paper Code : B.Lib. 105

Course Title : Reference Services and Information Sources

Need of the Course

The concept of libraries has changed during the last couple of decades. Libraries are no

more store house of knowledge, but it is a centre where all types of queries are entertained. It is

the responsibility of the librarian to provide the right information to the right reader at right

time. Therefore he should have the knowledge of the collection of the library and he should be

able to refer the user to the most relevant document by providing reference service. Therefore

the students must know how to provide the information and reference service to its clientele.


To introduce the concept of Reference and Information Service. Information

Sources and kinds of Information Sources. To educate the students in Bibliographic,

Biographic Sources and the knowledge of Dictionaries, Encyclopaedias and Geographical

Sources. To provide knowledge of Reference quarries and to prepare the students how to

provide an appropriate answer/source for getting information.


Lectures

I Concept of Reference and Information Service : definition, need, kinds

and purpose, Organisation of Reference Department, Five Laws and

Reference Service, Initiation and Role of Reference Librarian.

15

II Kinds of Information sources : primary, secondary and tertiary sources

Search technique, Criteria of evaluation of reference sources. 15

III Dictionaries : definition, scope, purpose General and special

dictionaries : Oxford English Dictionary, Webster’s Third New English

Dictionary; Encyclopedias : definition, general and special

encyclopedias, scope, purpose : New Encyclopaedia Britannica ,

Encyclopaedia Americana ; McGraw Hill Encyclopaedia of Science &

Technology, Encyclopaedia of Library & Information Science, Year

Books : Europa Year Book, Statesman’s Year Book ; Almanacs and

current sources : Keesing Rcord’s of World Events, Asian Recorder,

Facts & File (evaluation of two sources in each category).

20

IV Bibliographic sources : purpose and scope : INB, BNB; Language

sources : purpose and scope, Biographic sources : International Who’s

Who, India Who’s Who, Geographical sources their purpose and scope

: Columbia Lippincott Gazetteer of the World, Webster’s Third New

Geographical Dictionary (evaluation of two sources in each category).

20

V Classification of Reference quarries, Directive types, Bibliographical

sources Index and abstracts, Background sources, Geographical

sources, Directories, Year Books, Source of statistics.

Note : Objective type questions are to be sent under this unit.

20


Teaching Method








time.

Recommended Books

1. Foskett, OJ : Information Service in Libraries. 2nd

ed. Connecticut, Archon

Books, 1967.

2. Katz, William A : Introduction to Reference Work. New York, McGraw

Hill, 1987.

3. Krishan Kumar : Reference Service. 5th

rev. ed. New Delhi, Vikas, 1982.

4. Ranganathan, SR : Reference Service. 2nd

ed. Bombay, Asia Pub. House,

1961.

5. Mukherjee, AK : Reference Work and its Tools. 3rd

rev. ed. Calcutta, World

Press,1975.

6. Cheney, FN : Fundamental Reference Sources. Chicago : ALA, 1971.

Paper VI Paper Code : B.Lib. 106

Course Title : Information Storage and Retrieval System

Need of the Course

The basic aim of librarianship is to acquire, store, process, maintain and

disseminate the knowledge. It can only be possible if the collection is stored and

organized systematically. If the collection is organized systematically then it can be

retrieved easily. The paper deals with how to acquire, store, process and retrieve the

information from library’s collection.


To introduce the concept of Information Science and Documentation. To

educate the students in the areas of Index, Indexing and Indexing Systems. To provide

knowledge of Abstract and Abstracting, how to prepare an abstract. To develop skills to

understand the Online Services and the role of Information Technology in Information

Retrieval Systems. To train the students in providing knowledge of Library Networks and their

role in Information Transfer.


Lectures I Information science : definition , importance ,scope, need and

functions, Documentation : definition ,importance, aims and objectives

, Brief history of documentation, Elementary idea of information

service, CAS, SDI, Trend report

20

II Index indexing, Indexing language, Subject indexing, pre – coordinate

indexing, Post - coordinate indexing system, Five representative

national and international services.

15

III Abstract and abstracting : scope and importance, Types of abstract, Use

of abstract, How to prepare abstract and their bibliography information.

Elementary idea of Indian Science abstract, Chemical abstract,

Biological abstract and their indexes.

20

IV Online service and how to access them, Computer application in

information retrieval, Video disc and compact disc, Dissemination of

knowledge and information.

15

V Brief idea about concept and structure of importance institutions,

systems, services and network viz. NISCAIR, NASSDOC, DESIDOC,

UNISIST, INIS, AGRIS, MEDLARS, DIALOG, NICNET,

Bibliographic control.

20


Teaching Method








time.

Recommended Books

1. Bradford, SC : Documentation. 2nd

ed. London, Luckwood, 1953.

2. Foskett, AC : Subject approach to Information.5th

ed. London, Library Association, 1997.

3. Guha, B : Documentation and Information : services, techniques and systems.2nd

rev. ed.

Calcutta, World Press, 1983.

4. Kawatra, PS : Fundamentals of Documentation with special reference to India. New Delhi,

Sterling, 1983.

5. Khannaa ,JK : Documentation and Information Services : systems and techniques, Agra, Y

K Publishers, 2000.

6. Lancaster, FW ; Information Retrieval Systems : Characteristics. Testing and Eveluation.

New York , John Wiley,1968.

7. Ranganathan, SR : Documentation and its facets. London, Asia Pub. House, 1963.

8. Prasher, RG : Index and Indexing. New Delhi. Medallion Press, 1989.

Paper VII Paper Code : B.Lib. 107

Course Title : Library Classification ( Practical )

Need of the Course

Collection of library can not be arranged in the most helpful sequence without

any proper system of arranging the books in library. Library Classification practical is a

subject in which students are provided practical training how to classify the documents

in a library by the application of certain rules, principles, canons and laws. Students

have to learn how to assign a class number to each document added top the library’s

collection.


To introduce the concept of various schemes of Library Classification, and how

to classify a document by using a Scheme of Classification. It is an important area of study

where students are provided training to assign a Class Number to each document added to the

collection of library.

Note : Classification of documentation by Dewey Decimal Classification ( 19

th

Edition) and Colon Classification ( 6th

Revised Edition ).

Part 1 Documentation in this part are to be classified according to Dewey Decimal

Classification Scheme ( 19th

Edition ). This part contains 30 marks.

Part 2 Documents in this part are to be classified according to Colon Classification

Scheme ( 6th

Revised Edition ). This part contains 30 marks.

Part 3 Documents in this part are to be classified according to both Dewey Decimal

Classification Scheme ( 19th

Edition ) and Colon Classification Scheme ( 6th

Revised Edition ). This part contains 15 marks.

No. of Lectures : 90

Teaching Method

The teacher in his/her lecture will initially revise the contents of previous exercises and

then will draw the outlines of the new exercise of today’s problem. Thereafter he/she will

explain in detail one by one each part of the exercise of the today’s outlines. Finally he/she will

make a quick revision of today’s new contents taught.




time.

Recommended Books

1 Dewey, Melvil : Decimal Classification and Relative Index. 19th

ed.

New York, Lake Placed Club, 1979.

2. Ranganathan, SR : Elements of Library Classification. 3rd

ed. Bombay,

Asia Pub. House,1962.

3. Ranganathan, SR : prolegomena to Library Classification. Assisted by M

A Gopinath. 3rd

ed. BAnglore, SRELS, 1969.

4. Satija , MP : Colon Classification : a practical introduction. Delhi, Ess

Ess, 1989.

5. Rangnathan ,SR : Colon Classification. 6th

rev. ed. Bangalore, SRELS,

1968.

6. Satija, MP : Manual of Practical Colon Classification. 3rd

. rev. ed. New

Delhi, Sterling, 1995.

Paper VIII Paper Code : B.Lib. 108

Course Title : Library Cataloguing ( Practical )

Need of the Course

Without having a complete record of the holdings of the library, it is not

possible even to satisfy the very simple demand of the user. Library catalogues provides

the availability of the document in the library. Therefore the students are provided

practical training to prepare catalogue cards of the books.


To introduce the concept of various Catalogue Codes, and how to make

different types of entries of each document in a library. It is also an important area of study

where students are provided training to prepare Catalogue Cards for each document by

providing various exercises in Classroom.

Documents are to cataloguing according to Classified catalogue Code ( 5

th Edition with

amendments ) and AACR II. In CCC Class Index Entries will be prepared through Chain

procedure .In AACR II, Subject entries will be prepared according to Sear’s List of Subject

Headings. Candidates will be required to catalogue fully FIVE titles in all, TWO by CCC and

THREE by AACR II or vice versa.

Note : The practical Class record of the items catalogued of the items catalogued and entries

made will be maintained by each student. The Class record duly checked by the teacher is to be

produced at the time of practical examination. The question paper will consist of two parts.

Part A : This part is to be catalogued according to CCC.

Part B : This part is to be catalogued according to AACR II.

Teaching Method

The teacher in his/her lecture will initially revise the contents of previous exercise and

then will draw the outlines of the new contents of today’s problem. Thereafter he/she will

explain in detail one by one each part of the catalogue card of today’s problem. Finally he/she

will make a quick revision of today’s new contents taught.




time.

Recommended Books

1. Anglo American Catalogue Rules. ( North American text ). Chicago ALA,

1967.

2. Ranganathan , SR : Cataloguing Practice. Assisted by G. Bhattacharya.

Bombay, Asia Pub. House, 1974.

3. Ranganathan , SR : Classified catalogue Code.with additional rules for

Dictionary Catalogue Code . Assisted by A. Neelameghan. 5th

reprinted ed.

Banglore, SRELS, 1988.

4. Sear’s List of Subject Headings. Ed. by B.M. Westby. 11th

ed ( or lasted

edition). New york, HW Wilson, 1977.

5. Boll, John J. Introduction to cataloguing. Vol. I .New York ; Mc Graw Hill,

1970.

Paper IX Paper Code : B.Lib. 109

Course Title : Application of IT in Libraries

Need of the Course

Libraries are at the forefront of experimenting with and adopting new technology, but

are they as focused on their clients as they are on technology? New tools and processes have

ignited creative content mashups, specialized and personalized services for community

segments, and exciting new techniques for dealing with voluminous information flows. Now

user-generated content in conjunction with new tools is shaping the new information world.

Therefore it becomes necessity to educate the students how information can be retrieved with

the help of new technologies. The paper deals with some of the technologies which are very

important in information handling.


To introduce the concept of Computers and Computer Systems. To train the students in

providing knowledge of computer application in libraries. To train the students in the advanced

skills of information technology and its role in information processing and retrieval. To

develop skills to understand the concept of Library Automation Softwares. To develop the

knowledge of Telecommunication and Networking and its role in information transfer. To

introduce the concept of Digital Libraries and Databases.


Lectures I Introduction to Computers : Computer systems : composition and

components, computer system organization, Hardware, Software,

Softwares : types and applications , Proprietory & Open source, MS –

DOS and MS Office, Programming languages, generation, translators.

20

II Libraries and Softwares : software packages, application software,

Library automation software packages, Application of library

automation software packages in Libraries, Criteria for selection of

Library automation software packages.

20

III Internet : Internet and Intranet, features, applications, browsing and

web browsers, search engines : ISDN, OSI. 15

IV Networking and Telecommunication : Network Media, UTP , Optical

fibre, Network interface card, hub, router, modem, Types of Networks :

LAN, MAN, WAN, Network topologies.

15

V Digital libraries : various components, artificial intelligence, Expert

systems, Online database searching, Hypertext, Hypermedia and

Multimedia.

20


Teaching Method








time.

Recommended Books

1. Kumar, PSG : Computerization of Indian Libraries, Delhi, B.R. Publishing, 1987.

2. Pandey, SK Sharma : Library Computerization : theory and practice, New Delhi,

Ess Ess , 1993.

3. Satyanarayana, NR : A manual of library Automation and Networking. 2nd

ed.

Lucknow , New Royal Book, 2003.

4. Dhawan, A : Computers for Beginners. New Delhi , Frank Bros,1990.

5. Sehgal, RL : An introduction to Library Networks. New Delhi, Ess Ess , 1996.

6. Devrajan, G and Rehelamma, AV : Library Computerization in India. New Delhi, Ess

Ess , 1990.

7. Patil, DB : dBase III Plus in Libraries and Information Centers : theory and practice.

New Dehhi ; Ashish Pub.,1991.

DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE

Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut

SYLLABUS

OF

MLISc. Course

Effective from

Session 2009-2010

MASTER OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE

( MLISC ) (One Year Degree Programme)

COURSE CONTENTS

Effective from 2009-2010

Paper No

Paper Code

Paper Title Internal Marks

Exam Marks

Total Marks

I

MLS 201

Knowledge, Information & Communication

25

75

100

II

MLS 202

Knowledge Organisation 25

75

100

III

MLS 203

Information storage and retrieval

25

75

100

IV

MLS 204

Research Methodology and Statistical Methods

25

75

100

V

MLS 205

Information Technology (Theory)

25

75

100

VI

MLS 206

Information Technology (Practical)

25

75

100

VII

MLS 207

Information Sources and Systems

25

75

100

VIII

MLS 208

Dissertation 75

IX

2vv

Viva Voce 25 100

Paper I Paper Code : M.Lib. 201

Course Title : Knowledge , Information and Communication

Need of the Course

The subtle interaction between knowledge, action, and communication is an important

theme underlying much of the literature on reasoning about knowledge in a variety of

disciplines. The purpose of this paper is to review work on the relationship between knowledge

and communication in distributed systems. Communication is the basic means by which

knowledge is obtained and transferred to its seeker. As a result, properties of the

communication medium play a central role in determining what states of knowledge can result

from communication. The students are provided thorough knowledge of information

communication systems.


To introduce to the students the concept of knowledge and its various facets. To

provide knowledge of the development of subjects and their formation. To trace the trends of

knowledge development in various disciplines. T provide the knowledge of Information

Industry and Knowledge Management.

.Unit Contents of the Course No.of

Lectures

I Inrormation : characteristics , nature , value and use ; Conceptual

difference between data , information and knowledge ; Communication

of information ; Information generation ; Communication process ,

Channels, models and barriers ; trends in Scientific communication

20

II Knowledge : definition, kinds of knowledge, growth of knowledge,

implication of knowledge for development of libraries. 15

III Information science : definition, scope and objectives ; information

science as discipline and its relationship with other subjects ;

Information society : genesis, characteristics , implications ; Changing

role of library and information centers in society

20

IV Information industry : generators, providers and intermediaries :

Intellectual Property Right Acts; RTI Act, Concept of freedom :

censorship data security and fair use; National and international

programmes and policies on IT.

15

V Knowledge Management : definition, concept, need and basic tools :

Knowledge management systems : basic components ; Approaches in

Knowledge management Trends in Knowledge management, Role of

information manager

20


Teaching Method








time.

Recommended Books

1. Raman Nair, R : Accessing information through internet, New Delhi , Ess

Ess 2002.

2. Bavakutty, M . et al. ed. : Information Access, management and exchange in

the technological age. New Delhi, Ess Ess, 2003.

3. Ramesh Babu, M and Gopalakrishnan , S. ed. : Information.

Communication, Library and Community Development. Delhi, B.R.

Publishing, 2004.

4. Khan, MTM : Information Organisation and Communication, 1997.

5. Ramamurthy, CR : Information Security : A source book for librarians,

Delhi, Authorspress,2001.

6. Mahapatra, PK and Chakrabarti, B : Knowledge Management in Libraries.

New Delhi, Ess Ess, 2002.

Paper II Paper Code : M.Lib. 202

Course Title : Knowledge Organization

Need of the Course

To organise knowledge is to gather together what we know into a comprehensive

organised structure, to show its parts and their relationships. This is the work of scholars and

encyclopaedists. It is not the role of the information profession. Our tasks are to make

knowledge (whether organised or unorganised) available to those who seek it, to store it in an

accessible way, and to provide tools and procedures that make it easier for people to find what

they seek in those stores. This is what we teach to MLISc students in this particular paper.


To introduce the concept of Development of the Theory of Classification,

Universe of subjects, To provide knowledge of the contributions of the eminent persons in the

field of Cataloguing and Classification. Mapping of Universe of Subjects. To introduce the

knowledge of Subject cataloguing and general principles.


Lectures I Development of general theory of classification ; Classificatory

principals from the 19th

century to the present ; Mapping of universe of

knowledge : problems ; Categorization of isolates : historical

perspectives and modern trends.

20

II Universe of subjects : formation, structure and development of subjects.

Mapping of Universe of subjects ; Features of special classification

schemes

15

III Contributions of Cutter, Lubetzky, Ranganathan in the field of

Cataloguing ;Layout and rules for the Union Catalogues of books.

Periodicals ; Indexing and abstracting Journals and National

bibliographies ; Study of Local, National and International Union

Catalogues

20

IV Online cataloguing : OPAC and Web OPAC ; Subject Cataloguing :

definition and general principals ; Choice and rendering of Subject

Headings : LCSH.

15

V Comparative study of UNIMARC & MARC21 ; Comparison of CC &

UDC with regards to common subdivision and indicator digits ; Recent

trends in classification ; automatic classification, classification in online

systems, Web Dewey ; Design methodology of classification scheme

20


Teaching Method








time.

Recommended Books

1. Kumar , PSG : Knowledge Organisation, Information Processing and retrieval : practice,

Paper III of UGC Model Currriculum.. Delhi , B.R. Publishing , 2003.

2. Kumar, PSG : Knowledge Organisation, Information processing and retrival : theory, Paper

II of UGC Model Curriculum. Delhi, B.R. Publishing,2003.

3. Hussian, Shabahat : Library Classification : facets and analysis. Delhi,

B.R.Publishing,2004.

4. Ramalingam, MS : ed. Library Cataloguing and Classification Systems. Delhi,

Kalpaz,2000.

5. Kochar, RS : Library Classification Systems. 1998.

6. Balakrishnan, S and Paliwal , PK ed. : Library Online Catalloguing Systems. New Delhi,

Anmol,2001.

7. Agarwal , RS : MARC 21 : Cataloguing format for twenty first century. New Delhi, Ess

Ess, 2004.

Paper III Paper Code : M.Lib. 203

Course Title : Information storage and retrieval

Need of the Course

The basic aim of librarianship is to acquire, store, process, maintain and

disseminate the knowledge. It can only be possible if the collection is stored and

organized systematically. If the collection is organized systematically then it can be

retrieved easily. The paper deals with how to acquire, store, process and retrieve the

information from library’s collection.


To introduce the concept of Abstract and Abstracting, To provide knowledge of

Index, Indexing and Indexing Systems, To guide the students about the features of IR Systems

and trends in IR Systems. To provide knowledge of various Information products. Design and

Development of Information Products.


Lectures I Abstract and abstracting : concept, procedure of abstracting ;

Guidelines in preparing abstracts ; Principal of abstracting ( canons ) ;

Auto abstracting ; Criteria of abstracting services in general.

20

II Index and Indexing : concepts and types, principals of indexing ;

Subject indexing ; Pre- coordinate indexing system ; Post coordinate

indexing systems ; Chain indexing ; Citation indexing

15

III Special types of indexing : KWIC, KWAC, KWOC etc. Indexing

languages ; Thesaurus ; Thesaurofacet ; Construction of IR Thesaurus 20

IV Feature of IR system ; Information retrieval models; strategies :

manual, Machine; Evaluation of IR systems ; Trends in IR. 15

V Information products : nature , concept , types ; Design and

development of information products ; Marketing of information

products

20


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time.

Recommended Books

1. Bradford , SC : Documentation. 2nd

ed. London, Lockwood,1953

2. Foskett, AC : Subject approach to Information. 5th

ed. London ,

Library Association, 1997.

3. Guha, B : Documentation and Information : services, techniques

and systems. 2nd

rev ed. Calcutta, Word Press,1983.

4. Kawatra, PS : Fundamentals of Documentation with special reference

To India. New Delhi, Sterling,1983.

5. Khanna, JK : documentation and Information Services : systems and

techniques. Agra, Y K Publishers, 2000.

6. Lancaster, FW : Information Retrieval Systems : Characteristics,

Testing and Evaluation. New York, John Wiley, 1968.

7. Ranganathan, SR : Documentation and its facets. London, Asia

Pub. House, 1963.

8. Prasher, RG : Index and Indexing. New Delhi, Medallion Press, 1989.

Paper IV Paper Code : M.Lib. 204

Course Title : Research Methodology and Statistical Methods

Need of the Course

The aim of this paper is to develop research skills in students and enable them to carry

out research in Library & Information Science. To give an advanced exposure to the students

about the research and development. To develop acquaintance with intensive techniques and

skills of research process.

.


To provide an understanding of research methods and various types of researches. To

provide knowledge of Research methods, Data Collection Methods, Data Analysis and

Tabulation. To provide knowledge of Bibliometrics, Scientometrics ; Infometrics and

Webometries. To develop skills to understand the Bibliometric Laws.


Lectures I Research : concept, meaning, need, purpose ; Types of research :

Hypothesis : definition, characteristics, functions, forms and

importance ; Research design : concept and types; Identification of

problem.

20

II Research methods : Scientific method : definition, characteristics,

process, Spiral of scientific method; Historical method : definition,

steps, scientific method vs historical method; Descriptive method :

meaning, assessment, evaluation, Trend analysis

15

III Methodology of User Studies: Scope and Content of User Studies ;

Data Collection Methods : Questionnaire, interview, observation,

library records and reports; sampling techniques

20

IV Data analysis and interpretation ; Nature and Scope of Statistical

Methods : Measures of central Tendency ; Mean ; Median ; Mode ;

Presentation of Data : Tabulation ; Graphical representation of data :

bar graph, Pie graph, histograms; Chi square test.

15

V Bibliometrics ; Scientometrics ; Infometrics and Webometries :

concepts and Definition : Bibliometric Laws : Bradford : Zipf : Lotka ;

Citation analysis ; Research report ; Structure, Style, contents ,

guidelines

20


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time.

Recommended Books

1. Sinha, SC and Dhiman, AK : Research Methodology. New Delhi.Ess Ess . 2002.

2. Khan , MA : Research Methods in Library and Information Science. New Delhi ,

Cosmo , 2002.

3. deverajan , G : Research in Library and Information Science. New Delhi , Ess Ess ,

2002.

4. Kumar , K : Research Methods in Library and Information Science , 1992.

5. Laneaster , PW : Bibliometric Methods in accessing productivity and impact of

research , 1991.

6. Ravichandra Rao , IK : Quantitative Techniques for Library andInformation Science ,

1983.

Paper V Paper Code : M.Lib. 205

Course Title : Information Technology (Theory)

Need of the Course

Libraries are at the forefront of experimenting with and adopting new technology, but

are they as focused on their clients as they are on technology? New tools and processes have

ignited creative content mashups, specialized and personalized services for community

segments, and exciting new techniques for dealing with voluminous information flows. Now

user-generated content in conjunction with new tools is shaping the new information world.

Therefore it becomes necessity to educate the students how information can be retrieved with

the help of new technologies. The paper deals with some of the technologies which are very

important in information handling.


To train the students in providing knowledge of computer application in libraries. To

train the students in the advanced skills of information technology and its role in information

processing and retrieval. To develop skills to understand the concept of Library Automation

Softwares. To develop the knowledge of Telecommunication and Networking and its role in

information transfer. To introduce the concept of Digital Libraries and Databases. .


Lectures I Introduction to computers : general model of computer system ; Brief

Description of various components of computer; Input and Output

devices Classification of computers ; Hardware and Software

20

II IT and libraries ; Representing data in a computer : ASCII, EDCDIC;

Programming languages : generations ; Software packages ; Operating

Systems, application software ; Criteria for selection of application

Software ; Multimedia : elements and its application in libraries.

15

III Library automation software packages : CDS/ISIS, WINISIS, Libsys,

SOUL , Alice for windows, VTLS, TLMS; Application of library

software Packages in various library operations and services.

20

IV Telecommunication and networking ; Network Media : UTP, Optical

fibre element, network interface card, Hub, Router, Modem ; Types of

network : LAN, MAN, WAN and their applications in library networks

; Network Typologies : Bus , Star, Ring , Token ring ; Internet and

intranet : basic feature and applications.

15

V Digital libraries : genesis, Definition , objective and scope ; Strong

media Formats : ISO 9660 , DVD ; Software and Hardware for digital

libraries :Data warehousing ; Data mining ; Mata data ; Artificial

intelligence and Expert systems ; Online searching of databases :

MEDLINE , DIALOG,OCLC.

20


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time.

Recommended Books

1. Deitel, HM : An introduction to operating systems Masschusettes,

Addison – Wesley, 1984.

2. Martin , J : Fourth generation languages. New Jersey, Prentice Hall , 1985.

3. Vasantha , N and Mudhol MV : Software packages for library Automation, Delhi

, Ess Ess , 2000

4. Raman Nair : accessing Information through Internet. New Delhi , Ess Ess ,

2002.

5. Daiman, AK : Basic of Infirmation Technology for Librarians and Information

Scientists. New Delhi , Ess Ess , 2003.

6. Aswal , RS : CDS/ ISIS for windows : A handbook for librarians.New Delhi , Ess

Ess , 2003.

Paper VI Paper Code : M.Lib. 206

Course Title : Information Technology ( Practical )

Note : This paper will be of 100 marks out of which 25 marks will be allotted for internals and

75 marks ( including 25 marks for viva voce ) will be allotted for annual examination. The

annual examination will be conducted by one external examiner and one internal examiner to

be appointed by the university. The duration of the examination would be of 3 hours. The

practical question will be set to check IT skills in the following areas :

1. Creation of database using CDS/ISIS or WINISIS ,

2. Use of library software packages for in – house operations, Bar Code

generations , membership cards , machine readable catalogue cards.

3. CD – ROM & Online searching ,

4. Internet searching ,

5. Web page design and creation for a library centre.

Recommended Books

1. Deitel, HM : An introduction to operating systems

Masschusettes , Addison – Wesley , 1984.

2. Martin , J : Fourth generation languages , New Jersey , Prentice

Hall , 1985.

3. Vasantha , N and Mudhol , MV : Software packages for library

automation . Delhi , Ess Ess , 2000.

4. Raman Nair : accessing Information through Internet. New

Delhi , Ess Ess. 2002.

5. Dhiman , AK : Basic of Information Technology for Librarians

and Information Scientists. New Delhi , Ess Ess, 2003.

6. Aswal , RS : CDS/ISIS for Windows : A handbook for librarians.

New Delhi , Ess Ess , 2003.

Paper VII Paper Code : M.Lib. 207

Course Title : Information Sources and Systems

Need of the Course

With the current explosion of data, retrieving and integrating information from various

sources is a critical problem. Work in various systems has begun to address this problem, but it

has primarily focused on methods for communicating between forms and requires significant

effort for each new form added to the system. This paper deals with how the various sources of

information can be stored managed and retrieved.


To introduce the concept of Information, Generation of information,

Information Society and Information Industry, IPR and RTI Act, Knowledge Management,

Role of Information Manager.


Lectures

I Science : definition, terminology, scope ; Information systems :

component Of Information systems, Sectoral, regional and National

Information systems in India

20

II Information sources : types, need and purpose ; Primary sources,

secondary sources, tertiary sources in the field of Natural Science and

Social Sciences.

15

III Information systems and Networks : need and purpose, study of

information Systems and networks : INIS , AGRIS , MEDLARS ,

UNISIST.

20

IV Major activities of important research organization in the growth of

Social Sciences with special reference to India , UK and USA.

15

V Major activities of important research organization in the growth of

Natural Sciences with special reference to India , UK and USA.

20


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time.

Recommended Books

1. Bradford , SC : Documentation. 2nd

ed. London , Lockwood , 1953.

2. Foskett , AC : Subject approach to Information. 5th

ed. London.

Library Association , 1997.

3. Guha , B : Documentation and Information : services , techniques

And systems.2nd

rev. ed. Calcutta , World Press , 1983.

4. Kawatra , PS : Fundamantals of Documentation with special reference

To India. New Delhi , Sterling , 1983.

5. Khanna , JK : Documentation and Information Services : systems and

Techniques , Agra , Y K Publishers , 2000.

6. Ranganathan , SR : Documentation and its facets , London , Asia Pub.

House , 1963.

7. Aswal , AS : information Networks in India , New Delhi , Ess Ess,

2003.

8. Baruah , A : ed. : Computer Networking in Libraries. Delhi. Kalpa

.2002.

Paper VIII Dissertation

Note : This paper will consists of areas such as compilation of annotated subject

bibliography, Bibliometric studies , case studies , survey , trend report etc. The dissertation on

any one of the above theme will be submitted before the commencement of annual

examination and will be evaluated by an external examiner. It will carry 75 marks.

Paper IX Viva – Voce

Viva voce examination will be of 25 marks. This will be conducted by a group of three

members consisting of Head of the department/ Coordinator, External examiner and the

supervisor on the topics of dissertation work allotted to each student by their respective

supervisors.