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. Ranganathan’s 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 candidate’s 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; Lasswell’s Theory; Gerbner’s 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. Ranganathan’s 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 candidate’s 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; Lasswell’s Theory; Gerbner’s 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/*htt... All New Yahoo! Mail – Tired of Vi@gr@! come-ons? Let our SpamGuard protect you.