Dear professionals, I am thankful to "Mr. sukhdev singh" for sending me *"Lastest syllabus" * of "PU chandigarh MLIS course". For the information of all professionals, I am providing the link of same,* **http://libsc.puchd.ac.in/syllabus.pdf*http://libsc.puchd.ac.in/syllabus.pdf requesting all professional to have a look and let me know what specialization they are providing(except Health science to some extent) and how useful it is? keeping in mind current market requirements. how can broad subject like social science be called specialization is a question of million dollar, and I want to know with this subject specialization, which sector provides job? Then coming to business information paper, except the name their is nothing useful enough, this can be learnt in single class assignment. I am really wondering if this is latest syllabus, what would have students of MLIS of PU chandigarh in 1986-87 might have stuidied. I am really getting confused, what *some of* experianced professional want ? I am getting personal emails to keep quite, and change my approach, i want to make it clear to everyone, we young professionals need guideline and encouragement from big professionals. you have all reached certain positions, we want to learn and reach their, using this forum and take profession towards growth. Thanks and regards On 11/27/07, Sukhdev Singh wrote:

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Fortunately, still there is scope of specialization in social sciences. Other comments are uncalled for.

Please check out latest syllabus from http://libsc.puchd.ac.in/syllabus.pdf especially for these papers. ( epecially the Pages 28 to 30).

Paper Code : MLS-7234 PAPER TITLE : INFORMATION SYSTEMS : OPT. ("A") : SOCIAL SCIENCES INFORMATION SYSTEM

Paper Code : MLS-7235 Paper Title : INFORMATION SYSTEMS : OPT. ("B") : BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEM

Paper Code : MLS-7236 PAPER TITLE : INFORMATION SYSTEMS : OPT. ("C") : HEALTH SCIENCE INFORMATION SYSTEM

--Sukhdev

On Nov 27, 2007 1:53 PM, Rajesh Rangappa wrote:

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mention's back to 1986-87, where MLIS course was for one year and he had specialization in social science and other subjects then why its not continued, i wish to go through syllabus of "PU Chandigarh 1986-87" if he has a copy. Up to my knowledge non of indian universitie's MLISc has specialization in other subjects(law,medicine,engineering, subjects in science nor in social science). ... RAJESH ALDARTHI LIBRARIAN (Jain Institute of vocational and Advanced Studies)

On Nov 27, 2007 1:53 PM, Rajesh Rangappa wrote:

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Dear professionals, I really confused by the reply of "Sukhdev Singh, NIC" every employer has his own requiremnts, it may be certain technique, skill, knowledge on subject, or way of communicating and behaving etc based on the work /job to be performed. We being information professional can't say no. Regarding newness of issue, i have to appreciate " Mr.Sukhdev Singh, NIC" because he mention's back to 1986-87, where MLIS course was for one year and he had specialization in social science and other subjects then why its not continued, i wish to go through syllabus of "PU Chandigarh 1986-87" if he has a copy. Up to my knowledge non of indian universitie's MLISc has specialization in other subjects(law,medicine,engineering, subjects in science nor in social science). They teach topics related to LIS, hardly with application of ICT and Management. Now after 20 years also we are not in a position to change, learning social science and learning specialized subject makes lot of difference. I dont know why some of experianced persons are agnist change (may be not willing to learn and may have to face job security problems, if that's case hopefully they can stay in position by learning and guideing, younger generation to right direction, we has respect them whole heartedly, since they are flag barrer's and taken your profession to respectful position but don't misguide us. I will raise this issue possible very soon after searching few facts and figures.) Hence friends lets change with need and take profession towards growth.

On 11/27/07, Sukhdev Singh wrote:

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Dear All,

Sukhdev Singh. I still remember, We had a paper in our MLIS

(1986-87, PU Chandigarh), where we had studied "Social Sciences" as such including it's philosophers and their works.

I can not forget it!!! Coming form 'Science' stream - the things were quite alien to me. But I enjoyed it and still boast of my knowledge in these disciplines.

So, I think the options for specialization might still available at Master's level.

The problem in this particular case [ asking a candidate to draw "Benzim" structure] is with the employer. They do not know what to look for in an Information Professional.

--Sukhdev Singh, NIC.

On Nov 26, 2007 5:04 PM, J. K. Vijayakumar wrote:

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Dear Professionals,

I fully agree with Rajesh. We need specialized courses to make specialized Librarians. That is the need of the hour. Adding elective modules (papers) about resources and systems in Law, Medicine, Sciences and all specialized subjects in 4th Semester is absolutely a good suggestion. Off course, our library schools should involve practicing Librarians in these specialized courses.

-- RAJESH ALDARTHI LIBRARIAN (Jain Institute of vocational and Advanced Studies) #127/3, Bull Tempel Road, Chamarajpet, Bangalore-560096 Email: deepakdeepa89@gmail.com Phone: 9886268857

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