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UNESCO-PGI is now UNESCO-IFAP
by Puna Das 03 Aug '06

03 Aug '06

Dear All, Please refer to message titled 'Osmania University syllabus 2006-07 onwards'. For your kind information, the General Information Programme of UNESCO (UNESCO-PGI) has been restructured and renamed as Information for All Programme (UNESCO-IFAP). Please make the necessary corrections in the curriculum of MLIS and BLIS Programmes (of all universities). For details visit: http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=1627&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTI… http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=21537&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECT… http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=21514&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECT… With regards Anup Kumar Das New Delhi __________________________________________________________ Yahoo! India Answers: Share what you know. Learn something new http://in.answers.yahoo.com/

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Article required-Urgent
by Lata Suresh 03 Aug '06

03 Aug '06

Dear friends We urgently require the following article . Pl send a soft/hard copy. Why Health Equity" by Amartya Sen published in Health Economics Vol 11 Issue 8. Pages 659 - 666 Or kindly let me know which library is subscribing to the above journal. Thanks ! Lata Suresh Librarian Institute of Health Management Research 1, Prabhu Dayal Marg, Sanganer Airport Jaipur 302033, RAJASTHAN, INDIA Tel : 91-0141-2791431-34 Fax: 91-0141-2792138 Email : lata(a)iihmr.org Dear friends We urgently require the following article . Pl send a soft/hard copy. Why Health Equity" by Amartya Sen published in Health Economics Vol 11 Issue 8. Pages 659 - 666 Or kindly let me know which library is subscribing to the above journal. Thanks ! Lata Suresh Librarian Institute of Health Management Research 1, Prabhu Dayal Marg, Sanganer Airport Jaipur 302033, RAJASTHAN, INDIA Tel : 91-0141-2791431-34 Fax: 91-0141-2792138 Email : mailto:lata@iihmr.org lata(a)iihmr.org

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Regarding NGO Libraries..
by ajay kumar 03 Aug '06

03 Aug '06

Respected, Sir, I am Ajay Kumar. M.V, doing my Mphil degree in Annamalai University, My research topic is "EVALUATION OF INFORMATION SERVICES IN MAJOR NGO LIBRARIES IN BANGALORE". I want information regarding NGO (Non Governamental Organisation) Libraries in Bangalore. If any professionals know the Name and address of the NGO Libraries in Bangalore, please inform me. This is very help ful to my research work. And any information regarding History and Developments of NGO Libraries also useful my research work.. Thanking You.. My e-mail Id : mail.ajju(a)gmail.com Ajay Kumar, M.V M.S.Ramaiah Medical College Library and Information Centre Bangalore- 54

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List of AICTE approved Engineering Colleges
by veena bhat 02 Aug '06

02 Aug '06

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useful and interesting news and reports
by Mailing List Manager 02 Aug '06

02 Aug '06

Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2006 06:23:48 +0100 (BST) From: Prof. N. Laxman Rao. <naglaxman(a)yahoo.com> Frederick G. Kilgour, founder of OCLC, dies at 92 DUBLIN, Ohio, USA. For detail visit, http://www.oclc.org/news/releases/200631.htm � Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, Chairman, Board of Studies, Dept.of Library & Information Science, Osmania University, HYDERABAD- 500 007 (INDIA) Vice President, Association of British Scholars(AP Chapter) Vice-President, Faculty Club, Osmania University Ph:+91-40-27171565(res): +91-40-27682290(off) 9246547599(Mobile) e:mail-- naglaxman(a)yahoo.com OR naglaxman(a)indiatimes.com "My Verdict: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/uk/taglines/yahoo_co_uk/nowyoucan/wall_st/*http… The new Yahoo! Mail is far superior..." � The Wall Street Journal. --0-53011463-1154496228=:69176--

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osmania university syllabus 2006-07 onwards revised-- for comments and suggestions
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 02 Aug '06

02 Aug '06

Dept. of Library and Information Science Osmania University, HYDERABAD 500 007 BACHELOR OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE (BLISc) SYLLABUS (Revised Syllabus for the University and Affiliated Colleges under Osmania University from the Academic Year 2006-2007) Scheme of Papers FIRST SEMESTER Paper-1: Library & Society .. .. .. .. .. 3 hours 100 Marks Paper-2: Library Classification (Theory) .. .. .. .. 3 hours 100 Marks Paper-3: Library Cataloguing (Theory) .. .. .. .. 3 hours 100 Marks Paper-4: Information Processing (Practice) I .. .. .. 3 hours 100 Marks Part-A: Library Classification (Practice) DDC 20th Edition (50 Marks) Part-B: Library Cataloguing (Practice) AACR-2R (Monographs & Serials) (50 Marks) SECOND SEMESTER Paper-5: Library Management .. .. .. .. .. 3 hours 100 Marks Paper-6: Introduction to Computers .. .. .. 3 hours 100 Marks Paper-7: Reference and Information Sources and Services .. 3 hours 100 Marks Paper-8: Information Processing (Practice) II .. .. .. 3 hours 100 Marks Part-A: Library Classification (Practice) UDC-IME 2nd Ed. (50 Marks) Part-B: Library Cataloguing (Practice) AACR-2R (Non-Book Material) (50 Marks) Compulsory: 1. Every student has to visit compulsorily a minimum of four (4) major libraries in Hyderabad during the academic year and they have to submit the observation report prior to submission of 2nd Semester Examination Application Forms. 2. The Students have to go to Osmania University Library and observe the reference tools (Paper-7). Paper-1: LIBRARY & SOCIETY Unit-1: Nature and purpose of Librarianship. Ancient and Modern Libraries, Philosophy and Ethics of Librarianship. Attributes of Profession. Librarianship as Profession. Library as a Social Institution: Functions of the Library. Role of the Library in Formal and Informal Education. Information and Society, Community Information Services, Role of the Library in improvement of reading habits. User Studies and User Education. Professional Education and Librarianship. Unit-2: Five Laws of Library Science Implications Examples. Relevance to present technological environments. Types of Libraries : National, Public, Academic, and Special. Their objectives, Functions, Services (Reference Service, Current Awareness Service, SDI, Bibliographic, Indexing and Abstracting, Referral Service, etc.). Study of Select libraries National Library, Kolkata; Library of Congress; British Library (London),; Connemera Public Library (Chennai); Delhi Public Library; National Science Library; State Central Library. Types of Material : Printed and Electronic Documents. Unit-3: Library Development. Ancient, Medieval and Modern Libraries. Library Movement in India. Library Movement in Andhra Pradesh. Library Cooperation / Resource sharing : Concept, need, purpose, areas of resource sharing, Resource sharing programmes. Impact of IT on Resource Sharing. Library Consortia Definition, purpose, functions. Consortia in India. Unit-4: National & International Organizations: Professional Associations : IFLA, CILIP, ALA, ILA, SLA, ASLIB, NASSDOC, DESIDOC, IASLIC, IATLIS, APLA, ALSD: Objectives, Functions, Activities. Organizations : UNESCO, NISCAIR -- Objectives, Programmes and activities. Unit-5: Legislation Need, Purpose and Advantages. Library Legislation in India : Need, Purpose and Advantages, Attempts for Library Legislation, Model Library Act in India. Detailed Study of A. P. Public Library Act : Overview of Library Acts in India Tamilnadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, West Bengal,Manipur, Kerala, Haryana, Mizoram, Goa, Gujarat, Uttaranchal, AND Orissa. IPR (Intellectual Property Rights). Delivery of Books Act. Copyright Act. Censorship. UNESCO Public Library Manifesto-Standards for Public Libraries. Library Education in India : Historical Development, levels of courses. Present Trends. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paper-2: Library Classification (Theory): Unit-1: Library Classification Meaning, Need and purpose of classification. Terminology Need and purpose. Important terms in Classification. Normative Principles. Five Laws of Library Science Implications. Formation, Structure and Development of Subjects: Unit-2: Species of Classification Schemes : Enumerative Classification (EC): Almost enumerative Classification (AEC): Almost Faceted Classification (AFC): Rigidly Faceted Classification (RFC): Freely Faceted Classification (FFC). Brief study of major schemes viz: Decimal Classification (DC); Universal Decimal Classification (UDC); Library of Congress Classification (LC); and Colon Classification (CC). Unit-3: General Theory of Classification. Ranganathans contribution. Main Class Canonical Class and Basic Class. Five Fundamental Categories : PMEST. Isolate -- Common Isolate Kinds of Common Isolates, Special Isolates, Auxiliary Schedules. Facet Analysis -- Postulates pertaining to Fundamental Categories. Phase Analysis Phase, Intra-facet & Intra-array relations. Unit-4: Principles of Facet Sequence, viz. Wall-Picture Principle, Whole-Organ Principle, Cow-Calf Principle, Act and Action Actor Tool Principle. Principles of Helpful Sequence (8): Different devices to form foci in an array. Chronological Device (CD); Geographical Device (GD); Subject Device (SD); Alphabetical Device (AD); Mnemonic Device (MD); Facet Device (FD); Super Imposition Device (SID); Classic Device (CLD); Telescoping of array. Unit-5: Notation -- Definition, Development, Types, Structure, Quality and functions. Canons for Classification Idea plane (15) -- Canons for characteristics (4); Canons for succession of characteristics (3); Canons of Array (4); Canons for Chain (2); Canons for Filiatory sequence (2). Verbal Plane (4):- Notational Plane (24) -- Basic Canons for notation (12): Canons for mnemonics (5); Canons for growing universe (4); Canons for Book Classification (3). Call Number -- Class Number, Book Number Types of Book Numbers, Collection Number. Relevance of Classification in the context of Computerized / Digital Libraries. Trends in Library Classification. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paper-3: Library Cataloguing (Theory) Unit-1: LIBRARY CATALOGUE: Definition, need, objectives and functions. LIBRARY CATALOGUE & SIMILAR OTHER TOOLS: Bibliographies, indexes, accession lists and shelf list. TYPES OF LIBRARY CATALOGUES: Physical / Outer forms: (Book, Sheaf, Card, Computerized Catalogues, Microform Catalogues) Inner forms (Dictionary, Classified and Alphabetico-Classed). Unit-2: AACR-2R and CCC : Features. DIFFERENT TYPES OF CATALOGUE ENTRIES AND THEIR FUNCIONS: Main Entry, Added Entries, (including Book Index Entries, Class Index Entries). Reference Entries -- Cross Reference Entry and Cross Reference Index Entry. Elements of information in each type of Entries. NORMATIVE PRINCIPLES Laws, Canons and Principles. Unit-3: SUBJECT CATALOGUING : Concept, purpose. SUBJECT INDEXING : Tools and techniques. Meaning, Objectives of subject entries; Methods of subject analysis and assigning of Subject Headings Standard Lists of Subject Headings -- LC subject headings and Sears List of Subject Headings. Chain Procedure. Thesaurus. Indexing techniques: Meaning, purpose. Pre-coordinate indexing Chan indexing, PRECIS, KWIC, and KWOC. Post-coordinate indexing Uniterm Indexing. Citation Indexing. Unit-4: CENTRALISED CATALOGUING: Meaning and objectives. Pre-natal cataloguing, cataloguing in publication / cataloguing in source. Database as a source of cataloguing. UNION CATALOGUES: Definition, use and functions. OPAC. Web Based Catalogues. Use of Internet in Cataloguing OCLC, LC, CORC (Cooperative Online Resource Cataloguing). World Cat. Impact of IT on Cataloguing. Unit-5: STANDARDIZATION IN CATALOGUING Need, Purpose. Standards -- ISBD (M), ISBD(S) AND ISBD (NBM). METADATA Concept. Metadata Vs Catalogue. MARC, MARC 21. FILING AND ARRANGEMENT OF CATALOGUE ENTRIES: Classified and Alphabetical. Rules for filing of Entries. Trends in Cataloguing. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paper-4: Information Processing (Practice) I Part-A: Library Classification (Practice) DDC 20th Edition (50 Marks) Construction of Class Numbers for Documents of different disciplines / subjects using DDC 20th Edition. Part-B: Library Cataloguing (Practice) AACR-2R Monographs & Serials (50 Marks Preparing Catalogue Entries (Main, Added and Reference Entries) for Books (Monographs) and Serials. ============================================= (SECOND SEMESTER) Paper-5: LIBRARY MANAGEMENT Unit-1: Management: Concept and Development of Management. Managements Vs Administration. Characteristics of Management. Functions of Management. Principles of Management and their applications in Libraries. Scientific Management. Routine & work flow in different libraries / sections. Selection & Acquisition: Book Selection Purpose & Need Functions of Acquisition Section Characteristics, Methods, Principles and theories of book selection. Acquisition Policies & Programmes Book Selection Tools. Ordering. Book Trade. Good Offices Committee (GOC). Online Bookshops Identification, Selection and acquisition of documents. Advantages. Online Bookshops Vs traditional Bookshops. Example URLs. Unit-2; Technical Section: Processing Classification & Cataloguing. Authority File. Maintenance: Open Access Vs Closed Access. Principles of Stacking Shelving Methods. Preservation Concept, Purpose and Methods. Circulation: Gate Register; Registration of Members, , Reservation of books; overnight issue, Inter-library loan, Charging and discharging methods; Day Book System, Ledger System, Browne System, Newark System, etc. Library Buildings Planning. Role of Librarian. Unit-3: Reference & Information Services. Serials Management Acquisition, Organisation, Methods of Recording. Problems in Acquisition. Stock verification : Purpose and Importance Methods. Library Records: Purpose and Types of Records. Work Flow : Flow Charts, Symbols, Coordination of Work Flow. Unit-4: Human Resource Management: H.R. Planning. HR Policies Job Analysis, Job Description, Job Evaluation, Job Specification. Supervision, Control & Execution. Staffing Categorization of Staff. Staff Development. Recruitment Methods. Financial Management: Sources of Finance Generation of financial resources. Budgeting Line, PPBS, ZBB. Accounting. Budgetary Control. Unit-5: Library Statistics : Purpose and Types. Library Committees: Concept, Importance , Functions. Types of Committees. Library Rules & Regulations -- Purpose, Preparation. Public Relations. Publicity & Extension Activities. Types of Extension Services. Information Technology Use for Effective Library Management. _________________________________________________________________________________ Paper-6: Introduction to Computers Unit-1: INFORMTION TECHNOLOGY: Concept and components. Computers & Communication. COMPUTERS: Meaning, use, functions, Characteristics and Capabilities. How a computer works. General computer terminology. Impact on society and Library & Information Centres. Communication : Analog & Digital Signals. Transmission Media. Unit-2: TYPES OF COMPUTERS: Historical Development. Generations of computers Characteristics. Analogue, Digital and Hybrid Computers. Super, Mainframe, Mini and Micro, Laptop and PDA. DATA AND INFORMATION. Data Representation and File Organization Binary Code, Bit, Byte. Standards ASCII, ISCII (Indian Script Cod for Information Interchange), and EBCDIC. UNICODE. Data Hierarchy. Unit-3: COMPONENTS OF COMPUTERS: Hardware Input Output devices. Storage devices, CPU. Ports. Software Purpose. Types of software. Development -- Program, Algorithm, Flow Charting. OPTICAL STORAGE DEVICES: CD and DVD. MULTIMEDIA: Purpose and Use. Data Processing Batch, Online and Time Sharing. Unit-4: PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES : Machine, Assembly and Higher level. Algorithm, program. Flow Charting Compilers and Translators. OPERATING SYSTEMS : Windows, Application software. APPLICATION SOFTWARE : MS-Word, MS-Access Features. NETWORKING: Concept and Types. INTERNET Browsing. Browsers Concepts and Examples. Services, Facilities. WWW, Information Searching, URL. Unit-5: COMPUTERS IN LIBRARY & INFORMATION CENTRES. Library Automation Purpose, planning. Areas of Automation Acquisition, Catalogue, Circulation, Serial and Administration. Hands on Experience to work with Computers with Windows (OS) and M.S.Word (Word processing). Browsing Internet, Creating mail address Observation of an Automated Library. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paper-7: Reference & Information Sources and Services Unit-1: REFERENCE SERVICE: Definition, need, scope. Reference service in public libraries, special libraries and academic libraries. Types of reference service Orientation of a freshman, Ready Reference Service and Long Range Reference Service. Reference Process. Information Kiosks. Unit-2: INFORMATION SERVICES: Definition, need, scope. Reference service vis-à-vis Information Service. Methods of dissemination of information Current Awareness Service. SDI. Referral. KINDS OF REFERENCE AND INFORMATION SOURCES; Information Sources Documentary & Non-Documentary, Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sources. Evaluation of reference sources. Searching Information from different Reference Tools / Sources -- Strategies. Unit-3: REFERENCE SOURCES: Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Almanacs, Year Books, Directories, Handbooks, Manuals, News-Summaries, Concordances, Biographical, Geographical Information Sources, Electronic Resources Unit-4: BIBLIOGRAPHY: Meaning, scope, functions. Kinds: Enumerative / Systematic, Analytical, Historical, Textual, and Descriptive. Types: Retrospective and Current. General, Special, National (INB and BNB), Trade, subject. Preparation of bibliographies. Documentation list. BIBLIOGRAPHIC CONTROL -- Meaning, purpose, UBC and UAP. Unit-5: ABSTRACTING SERVICES: Abstract : Meaning, use. Types : Indicative and informative. Parts of an Abstract. Abstracting Services / Products. Examples from different subjects. INDEXING SERVICES Index : Meaning, use. Indexing Services / Products Examples from Different Subjects -- Citation Indexes. Citation of Documents Purpose. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paper-8: Information processing (Practice) II Part-A: Library Classification (Practice) UDC IME 2nd Edn. (50 Marks). Construction of Class Numbers for Documents of Different Disciplines / Subjects using UDC (IME), 2nd Ed. Part-B: Library Cataloguing (Practice) AACR-2R, Non-Book Material (50 Marks) Preparing Catalogue Entries (Main, Added and Reference Entries) for Non-Book Materials (Cartographic Materials, Manuscripts, Printed Music, Sound Recordings, Motion Pictures & Video Recordings, Graphic Materials, Computer Files and Micro Forms). -00- ================================================= DEPT. OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE Osmania University :: HYDERABAD 500 007 Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc) Syllabus. SEMESTER SYSTEM (Revised Syllabus from the academic year 2006-2007) Objectives: The objectives of the MLISc (One Year) Programme are to: 1. Acquaint the students with information and its communication in society; 2. Introduce the students of modern management techniques to manage effectively the Library and Information Centres; 3. Provide the students with insight into theoretical aspects of Information Retrieval Systems and impart practical skills necessary for information processing; 4. Acquaint the students with the activities and services of National, Regional and International Information Systems and Programmes; 5. Provide the students with an understanding of the basics of Information Processing and Information Technology. SCHEME OF PAPERS 1ST SEMESTER Paper-1: Information & Communication .. .. .. 3 hours 100 Marks Paper-2: Information Technology (IT) .. .. 3 hours 100 Marks Paper-3: Information Retrieval Systems (Theory) .. 3 hours 100 Marks Paper-4: Research Methods .. .. 3 hours 100 Marks 2nd SEMESTER Paper-5: Management of Library & Information Centres .. 3 hours 100 Marks Paper-6: Information Systems & Programmes .. .. 3 hours 100 Marks Paper-7: Library Automation and Networking .. .. 3 hours 100 Marks Paper-8: Computer Software (Practical-I) .. .. -- 100 Marks Paper-9: Software for Libraries (Practical-II) .. .. -- 100 Marks Internship: The Student has to undergo Two months compulsory Internship in a recognized Library / Information Centre. The Internship has to be completed within three months from the last examination of the 2nd Semester. The Grading of A, B, C and D (A = Excellent, B = Good, C = Satisfactory and D = Not Satisfactory) will be awarded by the concerned Head of the Library / Information Centre based on the candidates performance. This grading will be mentioned in the Memo of Marks. However, it will not be considered for the award of Division / percentage of Marks. Paper-8: Computer Software (Practical-I) and Paper-9: Software for Libraries (Practical-II), need more number of classes and practice by the students (as there are more number of packages to be learnt). Therefore, the teaching work and practice should start from the 1st Semester. The examination will be conducted by the external examiners jointly with the Internal Examiners at the end of second semester only. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PAPER-1 : INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION Unit-1: Nature of Information: o Data, Information & Knowledge : Definition, scope, use. o Information : Nature, Types, Characteristics, Properties, Use and Value. o Information and Social Change. o Information Explosion. o Information Society : Genesis, Characteristics, Implications. o Information Science : Definition, Scope and linkages with other disciplines / Subjects. o Information Industry. Unit-2: Information Communication: o Information Cycle : Information Generation, Collection, Storage, Forms, Transfer and Dissemination of Information. o Communication : Definition, Concept, Types, Communication Models (Theories). Shannon Theory; Lasswells Theory; Gerbners Theory, Schramm Theory. Communication Media. o Scientific Communication. o Formal and Informal Channels of Communication. Information Intermediaries : Invisible Colleges, Information Exchange Groups, Technological Gate-keepers, Information Brokers / Consultants. o Barriers of Communication of Information. o Information Literacy o Information Filtering Unit-3: Economics of Information: o Information needs. Information Seeking Behaviour : Concept, methods, need and purpose. o User Studies: Concept, purpose, methods, its application in libraries. o Information as Commodity and Resource. o Information Production and distribution. o Marketing of Information : Market Analysis, Market Segmentation, Marketing Mix, Marketing Audit. o Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). Copyright. Right to Information. Censorship. Unit-4: Knowledge Management & Digital Library: o Knowledge Management. Definition, Characteristics. Principles, Functions, Activities. o Document Management : Concept. Document Management vs Knowledge Management. o Content Management. o Digital Library : Concept, use, advantages, design and development. o Digital libraries Institutional Repositories Need, purpose, material to be included and limitations. o Virtual Library : Concept. o Virtual Learning Online learning, interactive techniques. o e-learning. Unit-5: Informetrics: o Citation: Citation Analysis, Bibliographic Coupling. o Librametry, Bibliometrics and Scientometrics, Webometrics : Concept, Scope, Usefulness. o Bibliometric Laws Bradford, Lotka and Zipf. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PAPER-2: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Unit-1: Information Technology: o Concept, definition and components of IT o Client -- Server Technology : Concept, Use. Different types of Servers File Server, Proxy Servers, Web Servers, Print Server, Database Server, etc. o Hardware Developments. Software Operating Systems Single User, Multi User. Application Software Types. o Strategic Management of Technology o Trends in Hardware and Software Developments. Unit-2: Communication Technology: o Telecommunications Signals: Analog and Digital. Modem types, use. o Switching Systems : Concept, Purpose, Types -- Circular, Message and PSS. Gateways , Ethernet, Hub/Switches. o Communication Media Twisted Pair, Coaxial, Optic Fibres, Satellite Communication, VSAT, Microwave. o Bandwidth, Multiplexing. o ISDN. Unit-3: Electronic Information: o Electronic / Digital Information. o Digital Collection, Digital Rights Management. o Digitization Concept, Procedures and Problems. Input devices OCR, Scanners, Cameras. Software & hardware used for digitization. Image Formats (JPEG, GIF / BMP). Audio Formats (MPEG, MP3, WAV). Image Editing. o e-documents: Concept of e-books and e-journals. Trends in Production and availability of e-documents. Impact on Libraries and Information Centres and Users. o Preservation and archiving of e-resources. o Web logs. Identification and creation of Blogs. Wikies, Wikipedia. Unit-4: Communication Tools and Techniques: An overview: o Fax, E-mail, Tele Tex, Videotext, Tele Conferencing, Video Conferencing, Voice Mail. Hyper Text and Hyper Media. List Serve / Electronic groups. o Software Open Source and Proprietary Implications, Advantages of using different types of Software. o Digital Standards Standards, Protocols and Formats. Metadata, Interoperability. o Wireless Communication: Concept Networking, WAP / Wireless Internet, WLL, Cellular Communication. o Data Communication Concepts Parallel & Serial; Synchrnous & Asynchrnous; Simplex, Half Duplex and Full Duplex. Unit-5: Internet Communication and Expert Systems. o Internet Communication : Internet as a communication tool. Facilities for communication. Features and Developments. o Internet Connectivity Dial up, leased, microwave, cable modem, ISDN, Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL). Other related issues. o Data Security : Concept, need, purpose. Virus Definition, effect. Security Methods, Firewall, Anti-virus software. SPAM. IDS (Intrusion Detection System). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PAPER-3: INFORMATION RETRIEVAL SYSTEMS (THEORY) Unit-1: Information Storage and Retrieval (IR) Systems: Concept, components, IR tools. Information Analysis, repackaging and consolidation : Concept, purpose. Content Creation / Content Development. Indexing: Concept. Principles / general theory of indexing. Content Analysis : Meaning, Purpose. Application in LICs. Unit-2: Indexing Languages, types, Characteristics. Vocabulary control natural and controlled languages. Semantics and Syntax. Library Classification Schemes: UDC and CC. Thesaurus Structure and functions. Design / Construction of Thesaurus. Subject Headings LCSH and SLSH Structure and Functions. Unit-3: Indexing Techniques: Syntactical problems. Pre and post-coordinate indexing. Chain Indexing, PRECIS. Uniterm, Keyword and Citation Indexing. Computer based indexing systems and methods (Automatic Indexing). Unit-4: Bibliographic Description: Standards for bibliographic Description: ISBDs, MARC, CCF and MARC 21. EAD (Encoded Archival Dscription). METADATA: Concept, Formats Features of MARC, IAFA, Templates, Dublin Core, TELURC, FGDC --- Detailed Study of any two formats. Protocols Features SODA, SMARTS. Metadata vis-à-vis Internet. Data Mining, Data Warehousing. DIGITAL OBJECT IDENTIFIER (DOI): Concept, Origin, application, principles for issuance of DOI. Principles for the application of DOI. DOI Foundation, procedure for registration. Unit-5: Information Retrieval: Retrieval methods manual and automated. Search processes, and strategies. Boolean Logic. Preparation of query, steps in search strategy. Search tools search engines, meta-search engines. Subject directories, subject guides, specialized data bases, etc.,. Criteria for evaluation of IR Systems. Computerized Information Services: Machine Translation. Automatic Indexing. Computerized Abstracting. Natural Language Processing. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PAPER-4: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Unit-1: Research: Definition, need and purpose. Basic Concepts: Validity, reliability, Objectivity, Subjectivity. Variables: Dependent, Independent and Intervening. Logic : Induction and Deduction. Intuition. Types Basic and applied. Interdisciplinary & multidisciplinary, Team / Group Research, Relay Research. Scientific method. LIS Research in India. Unit-2: Research Design: Aims and objectives. Scope and limitations. Problem identification, formulation and statement of the problem. Hypothesis: Definition, meaning, formulation. Types: Descriptive, relational and explanatory, Null-Hypothesis. Verification. Unit-3: Methods of Research: Survey, descriptive, comparative, historical, experimental, case study and Delphi technique. Unit-4: Methods of data collection: Types of data Primary and Secondary. Data Collection Methods: Primary data Questionnaire, Interview and Observation. Scales and Check Lists. Secondary data Historical / recorded. Sampling methods and techniques: Probability sample: Simple Random sampling, systematic, stratified. Non-probability sample: Quota, Accidental, purposive, incomplete. Cluster and multi-state sampling. Sample size, bias, error. Unit-5: Methods and Tools of Data Analysis: Problem measure, reliability, validity, Descriptive Statistics Measures of Central Tendency : Mean, Median, Mode. Measure of Central distendency : Standard Deviation. Graphical Presentation of data : Bar diagrams, Pie-chart, Line Graphics, Histograms, Inferential Statistics : Measure of Association : Co-efficient of Correlation. Testing of Hypothesis : Chi-square test & T-test. Software for Statistical Analysis SPSS Features. Writing research report: Structure & Contents of report, presentation of findings. Style Sheets, Citation of Print, Electronic and Internet sources. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (SECOND SEMESTER) PAPER-5: MANAGEMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION CENTRES Unit-1: Management: Concept, definition, nature and purpose. Schools of management. Management Styles. Planning Library and Information Centres: Need and purpose, planning process, procedures, steps and factors. SWOT Analysis : Concept, Use. Role of Effective Communication on Management. Unit-2: Systems Theory: Concept, Components analysis, evaluation and design. Library as a System, Subsystems of a Library. Performance Evaluation of Library and Information Centres. Management Information Systems (MIS) : Concept, Use. Project Management : Definition, Objectives, Scope, Organisational Planning, Stages. Unit-3: Work Studies: Flow chart and Gantt Charts. PERT / CPM. Work environment Internal and External. Management by Objectives: (MbO): Concept and relevance to LICs. Decision making: Concept, problems, aids. Decision Process. Delegation of Authority: Authority, Responsibility and Accountability Concept, guidelines and barriers. Unit-4: Human Resource Management: H R Planning, staffing, job analysis, job description, job evaluation, staff recruitment; selection, training and development. Inter personal relations. Work relationships: Supervision, Control, Leadership, , Group Dynamics and Performance Evaluation. Motivation : Concept, Theories. Management of Change : Concept, need for change, Impact, Strategies, Organistion Culture, Promoting Change. Use of Information Technology for Effective Management. Unit-5: Financial Management: Resource Mobilisation. Budgeting Methods: PPBS and Zero-based. Budgetary Control. Cost Effectiveness and Cost Benefit Analysis. Cost Accounting : Concept and Use. Outsourcing. Quality Management: Quality : Concept, application in LICs. Quality Management, Quality Audit, Customer Satisfaction Vs Quality Management. Norms / guidelines. ISO-9000. TQM : Definition, Scope, Purpose. Application in Libraries. PAPER-6: INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND PROGRAMMES Unit-1: Information Organisation as a system: Basic concepts, Components, Types, Characteristics of an Information System. Kinds of Information System: Libraries, Documentation Centres, Information Centres, Data Banks. Information Analysis Centres. Referral Centres, Clearing Houses, Archives, Reprographic and translation Centres their functions and services. Unit-2: Planning and Design of a National Information System: NAPLIS (National Policy on Library & Information Systems) Concept, Functions and objectives of NATIS. National Information Policy (NIP). Planning Design of National Information System (NATIS). National Information Systems: NISCAIR, DESIDOC, NASSDOC, SENDOC, CORD, NCSI, NISSAT, ENVIS : Structure, functions and services. Unit-3: Regional Information Systems: ASTINFO, APINESS and SAARC (SDC). Global Information Systems: UNESCO-PGI, INIS, AGRIS, INSPEC, MEDLARS, UNIDO-IIS, SPINES, ICSU. Unit-4: Information Products and Services: Concept, Definition. Types with examples. Information Products Vs Services. Information Products: Institutional, Commercial. Information Services Bibliographic, Document Delivery, Alert (CAS & SDI). Marketing of Information Products and Services. Unit-5: Information Providers (Vendors): DIALOG, STN, Derwent, Data Star, UMI, Silver Platter, BLDSC, ISI. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PAPER-7: LIBRARY AUTOMATION AND NETWORKING Unit-1: Library Automation: Definition, need, purpose and advantages. Automation Vs Mechanization. Areas of Automation Acquisition, Cataloguing, Access to Catalogue (OPAC), Circulation and Serial Control. Unit-2: Planning for Automation Procedure: Steps in Automation: Developing a basic Technology Plan. Identifying goals and objectives, Describing existing library services and technology, Feasibility Study, Assessing needs and priorities, Preparing strategic Plan, Hardware and Software selection and Implementation. Barcode Technology: Meaning, need, purpose and advantages. Types of barcodes : Dumb / Generic barcode and smart barcode their application. Code 39. RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) Unit-3: Networking and Networks: Networking: Concept, need and advantages. Basic components of network. Network Topologies Star, Ring, Bus, Hierarchical, Tree and Complete. Wireless Networking. Types of Networks LAN, MAN, WAN. Networks: General and Bibliographic. General ERNET, NICNET, INFONET. Library Networks: OCLC, INFLIBNET, DELNET : Their objectives, Functions, Services and Activities. Unit-4: Internet: Concept, Features, Services. Search Engines Concept. Types Search Engines and Meta Search Engines, Advantages in using Search Engines.. Internet: Internet Searching. Web Browsers Purpose, Functions, Facilities available with different Browsers. Sample Search by using Internet Explorer and Netscape. Internet Security. Internet Reference Sources: Identification, accessing. Various sources useful for librarians in providing Reference Services with examples. Evaluation of Internet Information Sources Need, Methods / Techniques. Protocols: Definition, Concept. Types General - TCP / IP, OSI. Other Protocols: SMTP, Telnet, FTP, HTTP, Z39.50. Unit-5: Hypertext, Hyper media. Markup Languages HTML, XML, Features. Web: Concept, Usefulness. Content Development / Content Creation for Web. Web Design Methods / Techniques, Steps. Software Flash, Macromedia, MS-Front page, Dream Weaver. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PAPER-8: COMPUTER SOFTWARE (Practical-I) Unit-1: Software. How to design and develop software. Unit-2; Operating System Concept, purpose, use and features. Windows LINUX (Hands on experience with one Operating System) Unit-3: Word Processing Concept, Purpose, Use and Features. MS Word (Hands on experience in document creation, editing, printing, etc. Unit-4: Database Concept, structure, use and features. RDBMS Concept, structure, use and features. MS-Access (Hands on experience in creation of database) Unit-5: Developing a HTML Document. PAPER-9: SOFTWARE FOR LIBRARIES (Practical-II) Unit-1: CDS/ISIS Concept, features. (Hands on experience) Unit-2: Integrated Library Management Software LIBSYS, ALICE, NEWGENLIB, VTLS (Observation and hands on experience of any one software) Unit-3: Information searching. Search Strategy and Query Formulation using keyworlds. Searching the CD / DVD of Bibliographical Databases including Full Texts. Unit-4: Searching through Internet e-Journals subscribe, consortia and free. Internet Resources using search engines. World Wide Web (WWW) Institutional and Individual Websites. Unit-5: Searching Information on any of the subjects: Science, Social Sciences, Medical, Engineering, etc. : ====================================== --------------------------------- All New Yahoo! Mail Tired of Vi@gr@! come-ons? Let our SpamGuard protect you. Dept. of Library and Information Science Osmania University , HYDERABAD 500 007 BACHELOR OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE (BLISc) SYLLABUS (Revised Syllabus for the University and Affiliated Colleges under Osmania University from the Academic Year 2006-2007) Scheme of Papers FIRST SEMESTER Paper-1: Library & Society .. .. .. .. .. 3 hours 100 Marks Paper-2: Library Classification (Theory) .. .. .. .. 3 hours 100 Marks Paper-3: Library Cataloguing (Theory) .. .. .. .. 3 hours 100 Marks Paper-4: Information Processing (Practice) I .. .. .. 3 hours 100 Marks Part-A: Library Classification (Practice) DDC 20 th Edition (50 Marks) Part-B: Library Cataloguing (Practice) AACR-2R (Monographs & Serials) (50 Marks) SECOND SEMESTER Paper-5: Library Management .. .. .. .. .. 3 hours 100 Marks Paper-6: Introduction to Computers .. .. .. 3 hours 100 Marks Paper-7: Reference and Information Sources and Services .. 3 hours 100 Marks Paper-8: Information Processing (Practice) II .. .. .. 3 hours 100 Marks Part-A: Library Classification (Practice) UDC-IME 2 nd Ed. (50 Marks) Part-B: Library Cataloguing (Practice) AACR-2R (Non-Book Material) (50 Marks) Compulsory: 1. Every student has to visit compulsorily a minimum of four (4) major libraries in Hyderabad during the academic year and they have to submit the observation report prior to submission of 2 nd Semester Examination Application Forms. 2. The Students have to go to Osmania University Library and observe the reference tools (Paper-7). Paper-1: LIBRARY & SOCIETY Unit-1: Nature and purpose of Librarianship. Ancient and Modern Libraries, Philosophy and Ethics of Librarianship. Attributes of Profession. Librarianship as Profession. Library as a Social Institution: Functions of the Library. Role of the Library in Formal and Informal Education. Information and Society, Community Information Services, Role of the Library in improvement of reading habits. User Studies and User Education. Professional Education and Librarianship. Unit-2: Five Laws of Library Science Implications Examples. Relevance to present technological environments. Types of Libraries : National, Public, Academic, and Special. Their objectives, Functions, Services (Reference Service, Current Awareness Service, SDI, Bibliographic, Indexing and Abstracting, Referral Service, etc.). Study of Select libraries National Library, Kolkata; Library of Congress; British Library (London),; Connemera Public Library (Chennai); Delhi Public Library; National Science Library; State Central Library. Types of Material : Printed and Electronic Documents. Unit-3: Library Development. Ancient, Medieval and Modern Libraries. Library Movement in India . Library Movement in Andhra Pradesh. Library Cooperation / Resource sharing : Concept, need, purpose, areas of resource sharing, Resource sharing programmes. Impact of IT on Resource Sharing. Library Consortia Definition, purpose, functions. Consortia in India . Unit-4: National & International Organizations: Professional Associations : IFLA, CILIP , ALA , ILA, SLA , ASLIB, NASSDOC, DESIDOC, IASLIC, IATLIS, APLA, ALSD: Objectives, Functions, Activities. Organizations : UNESCO, NISCAIR -- Objectives, Programmes and activities. Unit-5: Legislation Need, Purpose and Advantages. Library Legislation in India : Need, Purpose and Advantages, Attempts for Library Legislation, Model Library Act in India . Detailed Study of A. P. Public Library Act : Overview of Library Acts in India Tamilnadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, West Bengal,Manipur, Kerala, Haryana, Mizoram, Goa, Gujarat , Uttaranchal, AND Orissa. IPR (Intellectual Property Rights). Delivery of Books Act. Copyright Act. Censorship. UNESCO Public Library Manifesto-Standards for Public Libraries. Library Education in India : Historical Development, levels of courses. Present Trends. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paper-2: Library Classification (Theory): Unit-1: Library Classification Meaning, Need and purpose of classification. Terminology Need and purpose. Important terms in Classification. Normative Principles. Five Laws of Library Science Implications. Formation, Structure and Development of Subjects: Unit-2: Species of Classification Schemes : Enumerative Classification (EC): Almost enumerative Classification (AEC): Almost Faceted Classification (AFC): Rigidly Faceted Classification (RFC): Freely Faceted Classification (FFC). Brief study of major schemes viz: Decimal Classification (DC); Universal Decimal Classification (UDC); Library of Congress Classification (LC); and Colon Classification (CC). Unit-3: General Theory of Classification. Ranganathans contribution. Main Class Canonical Class and Basic Class. Five Fundamental Categories : PMEST. Isolate -- Common Isolate Kinds of Common Isolates, Special Isolates, Auxiliary Schedules. Facet Analysis -- Postulates pertaining to Fundamental Categories. Phase Analysis Phase, Intra-facet & Intra-array relations. Unit-4: Principles of Facet Sequence, viz. Wall-Picture Principle, Whole-Organ Principle, Cow-Calf Principle, Act and Action Actor Tool Principle. Principles of Helpful Sequence (8): Different devices to form foci in an array. Chronological Device (CD); Geographical Device (GD); Subject Device (SD); Alphabetical Device (AD); Mnemonic Device (MD); Facet Device (FD); Super Imposition Device (SID); Classic Device (CLD); Telescoping of array. Unit-5: Notation -- Definition, Development, Types, Structure, Quality and functions. Canons for Classification Idea plane (15) -- Canons for characteristics (4); Canons for succession of characteristics (3); Canons of Array (4); Canons for Chain (2); Canons for Filiatory sequence (2). Verbal Plane (4):- Notational Plane (24) -- Basic Canons for notation (12): Canons for mnemonics (5); Canons for growing universe (4); Canons for Book Classification (3). Call Number -- Class Number, Book Number Types of Book Numbers, Collection Number. Relevance of Classification in the context of Computerized / Digital Libraries. Trends in Library Classification. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paper-3: Library Cataloguing (Theory) Unit-1: LIBRARY CATALOGUE: Definition, need, objectives and functions. LIBRARY CATALOGUE & SIMILAR OTHER TOOLS: Bibliographies, indexes, accession lists and shelf list. TYPES OF LIBRARY CATALOGUES: Physical / Outer forms: (Book, Sheaf, Card, Computerized Catalogues, Microform Catalogues) Inner forms (Dictionary, Classified and Alphabetico-Classed). Unit-2 : AACR-2R and CCC : Features. DIFFERENT TYPES OF CATALOGUE ENTRIES AND THEIR FUNCIONS: Main Entry, Added Entries, (including Book Index Entries, Class Index Entries). Reference Entries -- Cross Reference Entry and Cross Reference Index Entry. Elements of information in each type of Entries. NORMATIVE PRINCIPLES Laws, Canons and Principles. Unit-3: SUBJECT CATALOGUING : Concept, purpose. SUBJECT INDEXING : Tools and techniques. Meaning, Objectives of subject entries; Methods of subject analysis and assigning of Subject Headings Standard Lists of Subject Headings -- LC subject headings and Sears List of Subject Headings. Chain Procedure. Thesaurus. Indexing techniques: Meaning, purpose. Pre-coordinate indexing Chan indexing, PRECIS, KWIC, and KWOC. Post-coordinate indexing Uniterm Indexing. Citation Indexing. Unit-4: CENTRALISED CATALOGUING: Meaning and objectives. Pre-natal cataloguing, cataloguing in publication / cataloguing in source. Database as a source of cataloguing. UNION CATALOGUES: Definition, use and functions. OPAC. Web Based Catalogues. Use of Internet in Cataloguing OCLC, LC, CORC (Cooperative Online Resource Cataloguing). World Cat. Impact of IT on Cataloguing. Unit-5: STANDARDIZATION IN CATALOGUING Need, Purpose. Standards -- ISBD (M), ISBD(S) AND ISBD (NBM). METADATA Concept. Metadata Vs Catalogue. MARC, MARC 21. FILING AND ARRANGEMENT OF CATALOGUE ENTRIES: Classified and Alphabetical. Rules for filing of Entries. Trends in Cataloguing. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paper-4: Information Processing (Practice) I Part-A: Library Classification (Practice) DDC 20 th Edition (50 Marks) Construction of Class Numbers for Documents of different disciplines / subjects using DDC 20 th Edition. Part-B: Library Cataloguing (Practice) AACR-2R Monographs & Serials (50 Marks Preparing Catalogue Entries ( Main , Added and Reference Entries) for Books (Monographs) and Serials. ============================================= (SECOND SEMESTER) Paper-5: LIBRARY MANAGEMENT Unit-1: Management: Concept and Development of Management. Managements Vs Administration. Characteristics of Management. Functions of Management. Principles of Management and their applications in Libraries. Scientific Management. Routine & work flow in different libraries / sections. Selection & Acquisition: Book Selection Purpose & Need Functions of Acquisition Section Characteristics, Methods, Principles and theories of book selection. Acquisition Policies & Programmes Book Selection Tools. Ordering. Book Trade. Good Offices Committee (GOC). Online Bookshops Identification, Selection and acquisition of documents. Advantages. Online Bookshops Vs traditional Bookshops. Example URLs. Unit-2 ; Technical Section: Processing Classification & Cataloguing. Authority File. Maintenance: Open Access Vs Closed Access. Principles of Stacking Shelving Methods. Preservation Concept, Purpose and Methods. Circulation: Gate Register; Registration of Members, , Reservation of books; overnight issue, Inter-library loan, Charging and discharging methods; Day Book System, Ledger System, Browne System, Newark System, etc. Library Buildings Planning. Role of Librarian. Unit-3 : Reference & Information Services. Serials Management Acquisition, Organisation, Methods of Recording. Problems in Acquisition. Stock verification : Purpose and Importance Methods. Library Records: Purpose and Types of Records. Work Flow : Flow Charts, Symbols, Coordination of Work Flow. Unit-4 : Human Resource Management: H.R. Planning. HR Policies Job Analysis, Job Description, Job Evaluation, Job Specification. Supervision, Control & Execution. Staffing Categorization of Staff. Staff Development. Recruitment Methods. Financial Management: Sources of Finance Generation of financial resources. Budgeting Line, PPBS, ZBB. Accounting. Budgetary Control. Unit-5: Library Statistics : Purpose and Types. Library Committees: Concept, Importance , Functions. Types of Committees. Library Rules & Regulations -- Purpose, Preparation. Public Relations. Publicity & Extension Activities. Types of Extension Services. Information Technology Use for Effective Library Management. _________________________________________________________________________________ Paper-6: Introduction to Computers Unit-1 : INFORMTION TECHNOLOGY: Concept and components. Computers & Communication. COMPUTERS: Meaning, use, functions, Characteristics and Capabilities. How a computer works. General computer terminology. Impact on society and Library & Information Centres. Communication : Analog & Digital Signals. Transmission Media. Unit-2 : TYPES OF COMPUTERS: Historical Development. Generations of computers Characteristics. Analogue, Digital and Hybrid Computers. Super, Mainframe, Mini and Micro, Laptop and PDA. DATA AND INFORMATION. Data Representation and File Organization Binary Code, Bit, Byte. Standards ASCII, ISCII (Indian Script Cod for Information Interchange), and EBCDIC. UNICODE. Data Hierarchy. Unit-3 : COMPONENTS OF COMPUTERS: Hardware Input Output devices. Storage devices, CPU. Ports. Software Purpose. Types of software. Development -- Program, Algorithm, Flow Charting. OPTICAL STORAGE DEVICES: CD and DVD. MULTIMEDIA: Purpose and Use. Data Processing Batch, Online and Time Sharing. Unit-4: PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES : Machine, Assembly and Higher level. Algorithm, program. Flow Charting Compilers and Translators. OPERATING SYSTEMS : Windows, Application software. APPLICATION SOFTWARE : MS-Word, MS-Access Features. NETWORKING: Concept and Types. INTERNET Browsing. Browsers Concepts and Examples. Services, Facilities. WWW, Information Searching, URL. Unit-5: COMPUTERS IN LIBRARY & INFORMATION CENTRES. Library Automation Purpose, planning. Areas of Automation Acquisition, Catalogue, Circulation, Serial and Administration. Hands on Experience to work with Computers with Windows (OS) and M.S.Word (Word processing). Browsing Internet, Creating mail address Observation of an Automated Library. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paper-7: Reference & Information Sources and Services Unit-1: REFERENCE SERVICE: Definition, need, scope. Reference service in public libraries, special libraries and academic libraries. Types of reference service Orientation of a freshman, Ready Reference Service and Long Range Reference Service. Reference Process. Information Kiosks. Unit-2: INFORMATION SERVICES: Definition, need, scope. Reference service vis-à-vis Information Service. Methods of dissemination of information Current Awareness Service. SDI. Referral. KINDS OF REFERENCE AND INFORMATION SOURCES; Information Sources Documentary & Non-Documentary, Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sources. Evaluation of reference sources. Searching Information from different Reference Tools / Sources -- Strategies. Unit-3: REFERENCE SOURCES: Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Almanacs, Year Books, Directories, Handbooks, Manuals, News-Summaries, Concordances, Biographical, Geographical Information Sources, Electronic Resources Unit-4: BIBLIOGRAPHY: Meaning, scope, functions. Kinds: Enumerative / Systematic, Analytical, Historical, Textual, and Descriptive. Types: Retrospective and Current. General, Special, National (INB and BNB), Trade, subject. Preparation of bibliographies. Documentation list. BIBLIOGRAPHIC CONTROL -- Meaning, purpose, UBC and UAP. Unit-5: ABSTRACTING SERVICES: Abstract : Meaning, use. Types : Indicative and informative. Parts of an Abstract. Abstracting Services / Products. Examples from different subjects. INDEXING SERVICES Index : Meaning, use. Indexing Services / Products Examples from Different Subjects -- Citation Indexes. Citation of Documents Purpose. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paper-8: Information processing (Practice) II Part-A: Library Classification (Practice) UDC IME 2 nd Edn. (50 Marks). Construction of Class Numbers for Documents of Different Disciplines / Subjects using UDC (IME), 2 nd Ed. Part-B: Library Cataloguing (Practice) AACR-2R, Non-Book Material (50 Marks) Preparing Catalogue Entries (Main, Added and Reference Entries) for Non-Book Materials (Cartographic Materials, Manuscripts, Printed Music, Sound Recordings, Motion Pictures & Video Recordings, Graphic Materials, Computer Files and Micro Forms). -00- ================================================= DEPT. OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE Osmania University :: HYDERABAD 500 007 Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc) Syllabus. SEMESTER SYSTEM (Revised Syllabus from the academic year 2006-2007) Objectives: The objectives of the MLISc (One Year) Programme are to: 1. Acquaint the students with information and its communication in society; 2. Introduce the students of modern management techniques to manage effectively the Library and Information Centres; 3. Provide the students with insight into theoretical aspects of Information Retrieval Systems and impart practical skills necessary for information processing; 4. Acquaint the students with the activities and services of National, Regional and International Information Systems and Programmes; 5. Provide the students with an understanding of the basics of Information Processing and Information Technology. SCHEME OF PAPERS 1 ST SEMESTER Paper-1: Information & Communication .. .. .. 3 hours 100 Marks Paper-2: Information Technology (IT) .. .. 3 hours 100 Marks Paper-3: Information Retrieval Systems (Theory) .. 3 hours 100 Marks Paper-4: Research Methods .. .. 3 hours 100 Marks 2 nd SEMESTER Paper-5: Management of Library & Information Centres .. 3 hours 100 Marks Paper-6: Information Systems & Programmes .. .. 3 hours 100 Marks Paper-7: Library Automation and Networking .. .. 3 hours 100 Marks Paper-8: Computer Software (Practical-I) .. .. -- 100 Marks Paper-9: Software for Libraries (Practical-II) .. .. -- 100 Marks Internship : The Student has to undergo Two months compulsory Internship in a recognized Library / Information Centre. The Internship has to be completed within three months from the last examination of the 2 nd Semester. The Grading of A, B, C and D (A = Excellent, B = Good, C = Satisfactory and D = Not Satisfactory) will be awarded by the concerned Head of the Library / Information Centre based on the candidates performance. This grading will be mentioned in the Memo of Marks. However, it will not be considered for the award of Division / percentage of Marks. Paper-8: Computer Software (Practical-I) and Paper-9: Software for Libraries (Practical-II), need more number of classes and practice by the students (as there are more number of packages to be learnt). Therefore, the teaching work and practice should start from the 1 st Semester. The examination will be conducted by the external examiners jointly with the Internal Examiners at the end of second semester only. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PAPER-1 : INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION Unit-1: Nature of Information: o Data, Information & Knowledge : Definition, scope, use. o Information : Nature, Types, Characteristics, Properties, Use and Value. o Information and Social Change. o Information Explosion. o Information Society : Genesis, Characteristics, Implications. o Information Science : Definition, Scope and linkages with other disciplines / Subjects. o Information Industry. Unit-2: Information Communication: o Information Cycle : Information Generation, Collection, Storage, Forms, Transfer and Dissemination of Information. o Communication : Definition, Concept, Types, Communication Models (Theories). Shannon Theory; Lasswells Theory; Gerbners Theory, Schramm Theory. Communication Media. o Scientific Communication. o Formal and Informal Channels of Communication. Information Intermediaries : Invisible Colleges , Information Exchange Groups, Technological Gate-keepers, Information Brokers / Consultants. o Barriers of Communication of Information. o Information Literacy o Information Filtering Unit-3: Economics of Information: o Information needs. Information Seeking Behaviour : Concept, methods, need and purpose. o User Studies: Concept, purpose, methods, its application in libraries. o Information as Commodity and Resource. o Information Production and distribution. o Marketing of Information : Market Analysis, Market Segmentation, Marketing Mix, Marketing Audit. o Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). Copyright. Right to Information. Censorship. Unit-4: Knowledge Management & Digital Library: o Knowledge Management. Definition, Characteristics. Principles, Functions, Activities. o Document Management : Concept. Document Management vs Knowledge Management. o Content Management. o Digital Library : Concept, use, advantages, design and development. o Digital libraries Institutional Repositories Need, purpose, material to be included and limitations. o Virtual Library : Concept. o Virtual Learning Online learning, interactive techniques. o e-learning. Unit-5: Informetrics: o Citation: Citation Analysis, Bibliographic Coupling. o Librametry, Bibliometrics and Scientometrics, Webometrics : Concept, Scope, Usefulness. o Bibliometric Laws Bradford, Lotka and Zipf. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PAPER-2: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Unit-1 : Information Technology: o Concept, definition and components of IT o Client -- Server Technology : Concept, Use. Different types of Servers File Server, Proxy Servers, Web Servers, Print Server, Database Server, etc. o Hardware Developments. Software Operating Systems Single User, Multi User. Application Software Types. o Strategic Management of Technology o Trends in Hardware and Software Developments. Unit-2: Communication Technology: o Telecommunications Signals: Analog and Digital. Modem types, use. o Switching Systems : Concept, Purpose, Types -- Circular, Message and PSS. Gateways , Ethernet, Hub/Switches. o Communication Media Twisted Pair, Coaxial, Optic Fibres, Satellite Communication, VSAT, Microwave. o Bandwidth, Multiplexing. o ISDN. Unit-3: Electronic Information: o Electronic / Digital Information. o Digital Collection, Digital Rights Management. o Digitization Concept, Procedures and Problems. Input devices OCR, Scanners, Cameras. Software & hardware used for digitization. Image Formats (JPEG, GIF / BMP). Audio Formats (MPEG, MP3, WAV). Image Editing. o e-documents: Concept of e-books and e-journals. Trends in Production and availability of e-documents. Impact on Libraries and Information Centres and Users. o Preservation and archiving of e-resources. o Web logs. Identification and creation of Blogs. Wikies, Wikipedia. Unit-4: Communication Tools and Techniques: An overview: o Fax, E-mail, Tele Tex , Videotext, Tele Conferencing, Video Conferencing, Voice Mail. Hyper Text and Hyper Media. List Serve / Electronic groups. o Software Open Source and Proprietary Implications, Advantages of using different types of Software. o Digital Standards Standards, Protocols and Formats. Metadata, Interoperability. o Wireless Communication: Concept Networking, WAP / Wireless Internet, WLL, Cellular Communication. o Data Communication Concepts Parallel & Serial; Synchrnous & Asynchrnous; Simplex, Half Duplex and Full Duplex. Unit-5: Internet Communication and Expert Systems. o Internet Communication : Internet as a communication tool. Facilities for communication. Features and Developments. o Internet Connectivity Dial up, leased, microwave, cable modem, ISDN, Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL). Other related issues. o Data Security : Concept, need, purpose. Virus Definition, effect. Security Methods, Firewall, Anti-virus software. SPAM. IDS (Intrusion Detection System). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PAPER-3: INFORMATION RETRIEVAL SYSTEMS (THEORY) Unit-1: Information Storage and Retrieval (IR) Systems: Concept, components, IR tools. Information Analysis, repackaging and consolidation : Concept, purpose. Content Creation / Content Development. Indexing: Concept. Principles / general theory of indexing. Content Analysis : Meaning, Purpose. Application in LICs. Unit-2: Indexing Languages, types, Characteristics. Vocabulary control natural and controlled languages. Semantics and Syntax. Library Classification Schemes: UDC and CC. Thesaurus Structure and functions. Design / Construction of Thesaurus. Subject Headings LCSH and SLSH Structure and Functions. Unit-3: Indexing Techniques: Syntactical problems. Pre and post-coordinate indexing. Chain Indexing, PRECIS. Uniterm, Keyword and Citation Indexing. Computer based indexing systems and methods (Automatic Indexing). Unit-4: Bibliographic Description: Standards for bibliographic Description: ISBDs, MARC, CCF and MARC 21. EAD (Encoded Archival Dscription). METADATA: Concept, Formats Features of MARC, IAFA, Templates, Dublin Core, TELURC, FGDC --- Detailed Study of any two formats. Protocols Features SODA, SMARTS. Metadata vis-à-vis Internet. Data Mining, Data Warehousing. DIGITAL OBJECT IDENTIFIER (DOI): Concept, Origin, application, principles for issuance of DOI. Principles for the application of DOI. DOI Foundation, procedure for registration. Unit-5: Information Retrieval: Retrieval methods manual and automated. Search processes, and strategies. Boolean Logic. Preparation of query, steps in search strategy. Search tools search engines, meta-search engines. Subject directories, subject guides, specialized data bases, etc.,. Criteria for evaluation of IR Systems. Computerized Information Services: Machine Translation. Automatic Indexing. Computerized Abstracting. Natural Language Processing. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PAPER-4: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Unit-1: Research : Definition, need and purpose. Basic Concepts: Validity, reliability, Objectivity, Subjectivity. Variables: Dependent, Independent and Intervening. Logic : Induction and Deduction. Intuition. Types Basic and applied. Interdisciplinary & multidisciplinary, Team / Group Research, Relay Research. Scientific method. LIS Research in India . Unit-2 : Research Design : Aims and objectives. Scope and limitations. Problem identification, formulation and statement of the problem. Hypothesis : Definition, meaning, formulation. Types: Descriptive, relational and explanatory, Null-Hypothesis. Verification. Unit-3 : Methods of Research: Survey, descriptive, comparative, historical, experimental, case study and Delphi technique. Unit-4: Methods of data collection : Types of data Primary and Secondary. Data Collection Methods: Primary data Questionnaire, Interview and Observation. Scales and Check Lists. Secondary data Historical / recorded. Sampling methods and techniques : Probability sample: Simple Random sampling, systematic, stratified. Non-probability sample: Quota, Accidental, purposive, incomplete. Cluster and multi-state sampling. Sample size, bias, error. Unit-5: Methods and Tools of Data Analysis : Problem measure, reliability, validity, Descriptive Statistics Measures of Central Tendency : Mean, Median, Mode. Measure of Central distendency : Standard Deviation. Graphical Presentation of data : Bar diagrams, Pie-chart, Line Graphics, Histograms, Inferential Statistics : Measure of Association : Co-efficient of Correlation. Testing of Hypothesis : Chi-square test & T-test. Software for Statistical Analysis SPSS Features. Writing research report: Structure & Contents of report, presentation of findings. Style Sheets, Citation of Print, Electronic and Internet sources. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (SECOND SEMESTER) PAPER-5: MANAGEMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION CENTRES Unit-1: Management : Concept, definition, nature and purpose. Schools of management. Management Styles. Planning Library and Information Centres : Need and purpose, planning process, procedures, steps and factors. SWOT Analysis : Concept, Use. Role of Effective Communication on Management. Unit-2: Systems Theory: Concept, Components analysis, evaluation and design. Library as a System, Subsystems of a Library. Performance Evaluation of Library and Information Centres. Management Information Systems (MIS) : Concept, Use. Project Management : Definition, Objectives, Scope, Organisational Planning, Stages. Unit-3: Work Studies: Flow chart and Gantt Charts. PERT / CPM. Work environment Internal and External. Management by Objectives: (MbO): Concept and relevance to LICs. Decision making : Concept, problems, aids. Decision Process. Delegation of Authority : Authority, Responsibility and Accountability Concept, guidelines and barriers. Unit-4: Human Resource Management: H R Planning, staffing, job analysis, job description, job evaluation, staff recruitment; selection, training and development. Inter personal relations. Work relationships: Supervision, Control, Leadership, , Group Dynamics and Performance Evaluation. Motivation : Concept, Theories. Management of Change : Concept, need for change, Impact, Strategies, Organistion Culture, Promoting Change. Use of Information Technology for Effective Management. Unit-5 : Financial Management: Resource Mobilisation. Budgeting Methods: PPBS and Zero-based. Budgetary Control. Cost Effectiveness and Cost Benefit Analysis. Cost Accounting : Concept and Use. Outsourcing. Quality Management: Quality : Concept, application in LICs. Quality Management, Quality Audit, Customer Satisfaction Vs Quality Management. Norms / guidelines. ISO-9000. TQM : Definition, Scope, Purpose. Application in Libraries. PAPER-6: INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND PROGRAMMES Unit-1: Information Organisation as a system: Basic concepts, Components, Types, Characteristics of an Information System. Kinds of Information System : Libraries, Documentation Centres, Information Centres, Data Banks. Information Analysis Centres. Referral Centres, Clearing Houses, Archives, Reprographic and translation Centres their functions and services. Unit-2: Planning and Design of a National Information System: NAPLIS (National Policy on Library & Information Systems) Concept, Functions and objectives of NATIS. National Information Policy (NIP). Planning Design of National Information System (NATIS). National Information Systems : NISCAIR, DESIDOC, NASSDOC, SENDOC, CORD, NCSI, NISSAT, ENVIS : Structure, functions and services. Unit-3: Regional Information Systems: ASTINFO, APINESS and SAARC (SDC). Global Information Systems: UNESCO-PGI, INIS, AGRIS, INSPEC, MEDLARS, UNIDO-IIS, SPINES, ICSU. Unit-4: Information Products and Services: Concept, Definition. Types with examples. Information Products Vs Services. Information Products: Institutional, Commercial. Information Services Bibliographic, Document Delivery, Alert (CAS & SDI). Marketing of Information Products and Services. Unit-5: Information Providers (Vendors): DIALOG, STN, Derwent, Data Star, UMI, Silver Platter, BLDSC, ISI. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PAPER-7: LIBRARY AUTOMATION AND NETWORKING Unit-1: Library Automation: Definition, need, purpose and advantages. Automation Vs Mechanization. Areas of Automation Acquisition, Cataloguing, Access to Catalogue (OPAC), Circulation and Serial Control. Unit-2 : Planning for Automation Procedure: Steps in Automation: Developing a basic Technology Plan. Identifying goals and objectives, Describing existing library services and technology, Feasibility Study, Assessing needs and priorities, Preparing strategic Plan, Hardware and Software selection and Implementation. Barcode Technology: Meaning, need, purpose and advantages. Types of barcodes : Dumb / Generic barcode and smart barcode their application. Code 39. RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) Unit-3 : Networking and Networks: Networking: Concept, need and advantages. Basic components of network. Network Topologies Star, Ring, Bus, Hierarchical, Tree and Complete. Wireless Networking. Types of Networks LAN, MAN, WAN. Networks: General and Bibliographic. General ERNET, NICNET, INFONET. Library Networks: OCLC, INFLIBNET, DELNET : Their objectives, Functions, Services and Activities. Unit-4: Internet : Concept, Features, Services. Search Engines Concept. Types Search Engines and Meta Search Engines, Advantages in using Search Engines.. Internet: Internet Searching. Web Browsers Purpose, Functions, Facilities available with different Browsers. Sample Search by using Internet Explorer and Netscape. Internet Security. Internet Reference Sources: Identification, accessing. Various sources useful for librarians in providing Reference Services with examples. Evaluation of Internet Information Sources Need, Methods / Techniques. Protocols: Definition, Concept. Types General - TCP / IP, OSI. Other Protocols: SMTP, Telnet, FTP, HTTP, Z39.50. Unit-5: Hypertext, Hyper media. Markup Languages HTML, XML, Features. Web: Concept, Usefulness. Content Development / Content Creation for Web. Web Design Methods / Techniques, Steps. Software Flash, Macromedia , MS -Front page, Dream Weaver. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PAPER-8: COMPUTER SOFTWARE (Practical-I) Unit-1 : Software. How to design and develop software. Unit-2 ; Operating System Concept, purpose, use and features. Windows LINUX (Hands on experience with one Operating System) Unit-3: Word Processing Concept, Purpose, Use and Features. MS Word (Hands on experience in document creation, editing, printing, etc. Unit-4 : Database Concept, structure, use and features. RDBMS Concept, structure, use and features. MS-Access (Hands on experience in creation of database) Unit-5: Developing a HTML Document. PAPER-9: SOFTWARE FOR LIBRARIES (Practical-II) Unit-1: CDS/ISIS Concept, features. (Hands on experience) Unit-2: Integrated Library Management Software LIBSYS, ALICE, NEWGENLIB, VTLS (Observation and hands on experience of any one software) Unit-3: Information searching. Search Strategy and Query Formulation using keyworlds. Searching the CD / DVD of Bibliographical Databases including Full Texts. Unit-4: Searching through Internet e-Journals subscribe, consortia and free. Internet Resources using search engines. World Wide Web (WWW) Institutional and Individual Websites. Unit-5: Searching Information on any of the subjects: Science, Social Sciences, Medical, Engineering, etc. : ====================================== http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/uk/taglines/hotmail_com/nowyoucan/spamguard/*ht… All New Yahoo! Mail Tired of Vi@gr@! come-ons? Let our SpamGuard protect you.

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How Web 2.0 technologies will Change Libraries
by Sukhdev Singh 02 Aug '06

02 Aug '06

How Web 2.0 technologies such as synchronous messaging and streaming media, blogs, wikis, social networks, tagging, RSS feeds, and mashups might intimate changes in how libraries provide access to their collections and user support for that access. The following article tries to explore it. http://www.webology.ir/2006/v3n2/a25.html --Sukhdev Singh, NIC. http://openmed.nic.in

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[LIS-Forum] Version 63, Scholarly Electronic Publishing Bibliography
by Charles W. Bailey, Jr. 01 Aug '06

01 Aug '06

Version 63 of the Scholarly Electronic Publishing Bibliography is now available. This selective bibliography presents over 2,730 articles, books, and other printed and electronic sources that are useful in understanding scholarly electronic publishing efforts on the Internet. http://epress.lib.uh.edu/sepb/sepb.html The PDF version of SEPB is now produced annually. The 2005 PDF file is available (Version 60, published 12/9/2005). http://epress.lib.uh.edu/sepb/archive/60/sepb.pdf The Open Access Bibliography: Liberating Scholarly Literature with E-Prints and Open Access Journals, by the same author, provides much more in-depth coverage of the open access movement and related topics (e.g., disciplinary archives, e-prints, institutional repositories, open access journals, and the Open Archives Initiative) than SEPB does. http://www.digital-scholarship.com/oab/oab.htm The Open Access Webliography (with Ho) complements the OAB, providing access to a number of Websites related to open access topics. http://www.digital-scholarship.com/cwb/oaw.htm Changes in This Version The bibliography has the following sections (revised sections are marked with an asterisk): Table of Contents 1 Economic Issues 2 Electronic Books and Texts 2.1 Case Studies and History* 2.2 General Works 2.3 Library Issues 3 Electronic Serials 3.1 Case Studies and History 3.2 Critiques 3.3 Electronic Distribution of Printed Journals* 3.4 General Works* 3.5 Library Issues 3.6 Research* 4 General Works 5 Legal Issues 5.1 Intellectual Property Rights* 5.2 License Agreements* 5.3 Other Legal Issues 6 Library Issues 6.1 Cataloging, Identifiers, Linking, and Metadata* 6.2 Digital Libraries* 6.3 General Works* 6.4 Information Integrity and Preservation* 7 New Publishing Models* 8 Publisher Issues 8.1 Digital Rights Management 9 Repositories, E-Prints, and OAI* Appendix A. Related Bibliographies Appendix B. About the Author Appendix C. SEPB Use Statistics* Scholarly Electronic Publishing Resources includes the following sections: Cataloging, Identifiers, Linking, and Metadata Digital Libraries* Electronic Books and Texts* Electronic Serials* General Electronic Publishing* Images Legal* Preservation Publishers Repositories, E-Prints, and OAI* SGML and Related Standards Further Information about SEPB The HTML version of SEPB is designed for interactive use. Each major section is a separate file. There are links to sources that are freely available on the Internet. It can be can be searched using Boolean operators. The HTML document includes three sections not found in the Acrobat file: (1) Scholarly Electronic Publishing Weblog (biweekly list of new resources; also available by mailing list--see second URL--and RSS Feed--see third URL) http://epress.lib.uh.edu/sepb/sepw.htm http://epress.lib.uh.edu/sepb/sepwlist.htm http://feeds.feedburner.com/ScholarlyElectronicPublishingWeblogrss (2) Scholarly Electronic Publishing Resources (directory of over 270 related Web sites) http://epress.lib.uh.edu/sepb/sepr.htm (3) Archive (prior versions of the bibliography) http://epress.lib.uh.edu/sepb/archive/sepa.htm The 2005 annual PDF file is designed for printing. The printed bibliography is over 210 pages long. The PDF file is over 560 KB. Related Article An article about the bibliography has been published in The Journal of Electronic Publishing: http://www.press.umich.edu/jep/07-02/bailey.html -- Best Regards, Charles Charles W. Bailey, Jr., Assistant Dean for Digital Library Planning and Development, University of Houston Libraries E-Mail: cbailey(a)digital-scholarship.com Publications: http://www.digital-scholarship.com/ (Provides access to DigitalKoans, Open Access Bibliography, Open Access Webliography, Scholarly Electronic Publishing Bibliography, Scholarly Electronic Publishing Weblog, and other publications.)

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Cambridge University Press News
by Mailing List Manager 01 Aug '06

01 Aug '06

Date: 1 Aug 2006 09:44:32 -0000 From: Manish Amte <amtes(a)rediffmail.com> Recent news and developments at Cambridge University Press . Cambridge University Press sees rise in journal Impact Factors According to the Thomson ISI Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the entire Cambridge Journals list shows an average increase in Impact Factor of 15.1% from 2004 to 2005. To place this in context, the equivalent changes in the aggregated Impact Factors of all the journals in the subject categories in which Cambridge journals sit, amounted to an average increase of only 6.9%. http://journals.cambridge.org Cambridge University Press acquires CABI Journals: Cambridge University Press and CABI are pleased to announce the acquisition by Cambridge University Press of the CABI primary journals list, consisting of 15 titles either owned or published by CABI on behalf of various Learned Societies. http://journals.cambridge.org Journal of Fluid Mechanics Digital Archive Cambridge University Press is delighted to announce the digitisation of the complete archive of the Journal of Fluid Mechanics from 1956 to 1996. Every article is now available online, right back to Volume 1, Issue 1. The Journal of Fluid Mechanics is an internationally acclaimed twice monthly journal and the leading publication in its field. http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayJournal?jid=JFM Cambridge Companions Online The Cambridge Companions series is one of the most widely known and successful series in the Cambridge University Press Humanities list. We have digitised almost the complete collection amounting to over 200 titles and made them available online for the first time. Their main areas are Literature, Philosophy, Religion and Classics and include more than 2000 specially commissioned essays by the leading international scholars in each field.http://www.cco.cambridge.org) Historical Statistics of the United States (HSUS) Cambridge University Press is delighted to announce the complete digitisation of the 5 volumes of the Historical Statistics of the United States (HSUS). Popularly known as "Hussuss," this huge body of information is fully searchable and users can download their chosen data and configure tables and graphs for use in their research. This is a new edition of a 5 volume print reference work last published by the U.S. Census bureau in 1975. The revision reflects 30 years of new scholarship that has added material on American Indians, slavery, poverty, race and ethnicity. http://hsus.cambridge.org/ Orlando :New Research Database on Women's writing 'Orlando' is the first scholarly history of British Women's writing and is unique in its approach and coverage. It grew out of a project based at University of Alberta and took over 10 years and about 100 people to build, and in the process developed a specialised tagging base system. It is a comprehensive electronic database of information relating to women's writing in the British Isles, from earliest times to today, and offers a wealth of biographical and critical information on more than 800 British women writers (including over 20,000 bibliographical listings), together with helpful entries on literary and historical events, male writers and non-British women writers. For more details on this please visit http://www.cambridge.org and http://journals.cambridge.org Thanks Manish Amte Marketing Manager-Journals Cambridge University Press C-22 , Brigade MM , KR Road Jayanagar Bangalore-560 070 Tel: +91 80 56693388, 26764817 , 26762764 Fax: +91 80 26761322

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OAI-compliance for legecy databases
by Francis Jayakanth 01 Aug '06

01 Aug '06

Increasing demands for access to distributed information from a single source requires that the distributed information systems are interoperable. Interoperability is the ability of multiple systems, with different hardware and software platforms, data structures, and interfaces, to exchange data with minimal loss of content and functionality (http://www.niso.org/standards/resources/UnderstandingMetadata.pdf) Interoperability facilitates in building federated systems, which serve as discovery tools for the end-users. With respect to interoperability of digital libraries (DL), the OAI-PMH (Open Access Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting) is becoming a de facto standard. Popular institutional repository software like DSpace, GNU EPrints are OAI-compliant software. Many of the institutions / organizations are already maintaining their bibliographic data using software packages like CDS/ISIS (DOS and Windows versions), Libsys or other SQL-based RDBMS. Also, the institutions / organizations many not have the requisite wherewithal to set up and maintain software packages like DSpace or GNU EPrints. Now, the question is, if there is a need to make data contained in non-OAI-compliant systems interoperable, how does one go about? As part of the on-going DSIR funded project, 'Development of OAI-based Institutional Repository Services in India' at the National Centre for Science Information (NCSI), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), we are trying to address this issue. We would like to have some sample bibliographic data, may be around 100 records or so, from different software packages so that we can make use of such data for testing purposes. Please contact us off the list if you wish to share your sample data so that we can provide additional details for sending the sample data. Many thanks. With regards, - Francis & Filbert NCSI, IISc, Bangalore franc(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in filbert(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in

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