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DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE
Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut
SYLLABUS
OF
BLISc. Course
Effective from
Session 2009-2010
BACHELOR OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE
( BLISC ) (One Year Degree Programme)
COURSE CONTENTS
Effective from 2009-2010
Paper No
Paper Code
Paper Title Internal Marks
Exam Marks
Total Marks
I
BLS 101
Library and Society
25
75
100
II
BLS 102
Library Management
25
75
100
III
BLS 103
Library Classification (Theory)
25
75
100
IV
BLS 104
Library Cataloguing (Theory)
25
75
100
V
BLS 105
Reference Service and Information Sources
25
75
100
VI
BLS 106
Information Storage and Retrieval
25
75
100
VII
BLS 107
Library Classification (Practical)
25
75
100
VIII
BLS 108
Library Cataloguing (Practical)
25
75
100
IX
BLS 109
Application of IT in Libraries
25
75
100
Paper I Paper Code : B.Lib. 101
Course Title : Library and Society
Need of the Course
Information is power and we live in a world where the boundaries of that power are
rapidly shifting. The nature of the new society and the role to be played by libraries is shaping
up into one of the great debates of the information age, for most countries now recognize the
importance of information as a vast resource. Libraries are also known as the Social
Institutions. It directly or indirectly related to the society. The role of Libraries in the
development of the society has also been realized to a great extent. Therefore, the need felt to
educate the students how libraries can change the society, resulting the formation of this
subject Library and Society.
Objective of the Course :
To introduce the concept of the philosophy of librarianship to the students, basic
principles and Laws of Library Science, Types of Libraries and Role of Library Associations in
the development of Libraries.
Learning Outcomes
The students will know how libraries can develop and change the society. What
is the role of librarian in bringing such a change in the society.
Unit Contents of the Course No.of
Lectures I Changing concept of Modern Library, Social functions of libraries,
Five Laws of Library Science, Library services in Adult Education
Programme. Impact of IT on Society.
20
II History of libraries with special reference to India and UK, Library
Education in India and UK, Library legislation in India. 15
III Types o f libraries their organization and functions , Public
libraries, Academic libraries, Research and Technical libraries ,
National library of Indian , Library resource sharing and networks,
Inter – library loan and extension service
20
IV Role of activities of Library Association : IFLA, ILA, IASLIC, ALA
and LA in the development of libraries, UGC and the development of
University and College libraries, Role of UNESCO in the development
of libraries.
20
V Role of Library Professionals in Electronic Environment: Issues and
Challenges, Delivery of Books Act, IPR, Press and Regulation Act of
Periodicals.
15
Total No. of Lectures : 90
Teaching Method
The teacher in his/her lecture will initially revise the contents of previous lecture and
then will draw the outlines of the new contents of today’s lecture. Thereafter he/she will
explain in detail one by one the contents of the today’s outlines. Finally he/she will make a
quick revision of today’s new contents taught.
Home Assignments, Seminars, Surprise Class Test
The continuing evaluation process through home assignments, seminars and surprise
class tests will be done by the concerned teacher teaching that course at regular interval of
time.
Recommended Books
1. Jafferson, G : Library Cooperation. London : Andre deutsch, 1977
2. Kent , Allan : Resource sharing in libraries. New York : Dekker, 1974.
3. Khanna, JK : Library and Society. Kurukshetra : Research Publication,
1987.
4. Pandey, SK Sharma : Libraries and Society. New Delhi : Ess Ess , 1992.
5. Ranganathan , SR : The Five Laws of Library Science. Bangalore :
Sarda Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, 1998.
Paper II Paper Code : B.Lib. 102
Course Title : Library Management
Need of the Course
Library Management is not a new concept. Evolved with the inception of libraries, its
original concept, that lacked systematic procedures and scientific application, has underwent a
remarkable change to cope up with the present era of advanced information technology which
demands of efficient system and speedy service. Telecommunication and computers have
given a new face to libraries and its services. Therefore students must know how the libraries
can be managed in the diverse forms of documents and the services offered with available
infrastructure and human resources.
Objective of the Course :
To introduce the concept of the General principles of administration and
management, functions of various sections of library. Library finance and budget, stock
verification methods and role of librarian.
Unit Contents of the Course No.of
Lectures I General principals of administration and management their applications
to libraries, Organisational structure their outlines and functions of
various sections of library : Acquisition, Circulation, Technical and
Periodical.
20
II Library authority and Library committee, Library finance, Financial
Management, Budget : importance, structure, principles and qualities,
Total Quality Management (TQM).
15
III Personal management, Recruitment and training, Job supervision, Staff
formula and Staff manual, Library rules and regulations. 20
IV Book Selection principles & policies, Annual report, Stock verification,
Library statistics. 15
V Preservation of library material and Library binding. Library building
and Planning, Role of librarian and Architect, Furniture and fittings. 20
Total No. of Lectures : 90
Teaching Method
The teacher in his/her lecture will initially revise the contents of previous lecture and
then will draw the outlines of the new contents of today’s lecture. Thereafter he/she will
explain in detail one by one the contents of the today’s outlines. Finally he/she will make a
quick revision of today’s new contents taught.
Home Assignments, Seminars, Surprise Class Test
The continuing evaluation process through home assignments, seminars and surprise
class tests will be done by the concerned teacher teaching that course at regular interval of
time.
Recommended Books
1. Mittal, RL : Library and Administration : Theory and practice. New Delhi :
Metropolitan Book , 1983.
2. Ranganathan, SR : Library Book Selection. Bombay : Asia Pub. House,1966.
3. Brown, James Duff : Manual of Library Economy. London : Andre Deutsch, 1961.
4. MAhapatra , PK and Chakrabarti , B : Preservation in Libraries. New Delhi : Ess
Ess.2003
5. Adhikari, RAjiv : Library Preservation and Automation, Delhi : Rajat Publications,
2002.
Paper III Paper Code : B.Lib. 103
Course Title : Library Classification (Theory)
Need of the Course
Library classification is a system of coding and organizing library materials (books,
serials, audiovisual materials, computer files, maps, manuscripts,) according to their subject
and allocating a call number to that information resource. The students must know how the
documents in a library are to be organised. What type of system is to be used so that the
services and the required document may be provided in the minimum possible time.
Objective of the Course :
To introduce the concept of various schemes of Library Classification, Planes
and Canons, Principles of Helpful Sequence, Devices in Classification and Mnemonics. Recent
trends in Library Classification.
Unit Contents of the Course No.of
Lectures I Library classification : its need and purpose, Knowledge classification
and Book classification, Species of schemes for Classification :
Enumerative, Almost enumerative, Almost faceted, Rigidly faceted,
Freely faceted, Introduction to DDC, UDC and CC.
20
II Planes and their canons, Principles of Helpful sequence and their
application in the arrangement of classes and isolates in any array. 15
III Five fundamental categories, Concept of rounds and Levels, Devices in
classification : Subject device, Chronological device, Geographical
device. Alphabetical device, Super – imposition device.
20
IV Common isolates : Space and Time isolate, Systems and Specials,
Notation : qualities, types and functions, Mnemonics : meaning,
purpose and types.
15
V Concept of Book Number and Collection Number, Comparative study
of DDC, UDC and CC, Postulational approach, Step in classification ,
Recent trends in Library classification.
20
Total No. of Lectures : 90
Teaching Method
The teacher in his/her lecture will initially revise the contents of previous lecture and
then will draw the outlines of the new contents of today’s lecture. Thereafter he/she will
explain in detail one by one the contents of the today’s outlines. Finally he/she will make a
quick revision of today’s new contents taught.
Home Assignments, Seminars, Surprise Class Test
The continuing evaluation process through home assignments, seminars and surprise
class tests will be done by the concerned teacher teaching that course at regular interval of
time.
Recommended Books
1. Hussain, Shabahat : Library Classification, facets and analysis.2nd
rev. ed. New
Delhi : B.R. Publishing Corp., 2004.
2. Krishan Kumar : Theory of Classification. 4th
rev. ed. Delhi : Vikas Publishing
House. 1988.
3. Ranganathan, SR : Elements of Library Classification. Poona : NK Publishing
House, 1945.
4. Ranganathan, SR : Prelegomena to Library Classification. Assisted by M.A.
Gopinath. 3rd
reprint ed. BAnglore : SRELS, 1989.
5. Satija, M.P. : Colon Classification 7th
Edition, some perspective. New Delhi :
Starling, 1993.
6. Bavakutty, M : Canon of Library Classification. Trivendrum : Library Association,
1981.
7. Foskett, AC : Subject approach to information. 5th
ed. London, Library Association,
1996.
Paper IV Paper Code : B.Lib. 104
Course Title : Library Cataloguing (Theory)
Need of the Course
Libraries are of no use, if the proper record of the holdings of the library is not
maintained. The library should have a complete record of its collection. The library
catalogue is a list of documents available in a library. This catalogue is prepared on the
basis of certain principles and rules. These principles and rules are very much essential
for those who keep the record. At BLISc level the techniques of preparing catalogue
cards are taught.
Objective of the Course :
To introduce the concept of Library Catalogue and History of Catalogue. To
educate the students in Catalogue Codes, Normative principles and Canons of Cataloguing. To
provide knowledge of types and functions of Entries and to assign Subject Headings.
Unit Contents of the Course No.of
Lectures I Library Catalogue : its need and purpose, History and evolution of
Library catalogue , Developments of catalogue Codes. 15
II Requirements of Goods catalogue, Forms of Library catalogue : Outer
forms and inner forms, advantages and disadvantages; their suitability
for different types of libraries.
15
III Types and function of Entries, Unit card and machine readable cards,
Comparative study of Classified Catalogue Code and AACR II in
relation to Personal authorship, Corporate authorship, Pseudonyms,
Simple Periodicals.
20
IV Normative Principles & Canons of Cataloguing, Subject Cataloguing :
concept, importance, Subject Headings : Chain procedure, Sear’s List
of Subject Headings, Rules for filling entries.
20
V Modern developments in Library Cataloguing and revision of rules,
Normative principles and recommendations of ICCP, Centralised and
cooperative cataloguing, Union cataloguing, Union cataloguing
Planning and organization of Cataloguing department.
20
Total No. of Lectures : 90
Teaching Method
The teacher in his/her lecture will initially revise the contents of previous lecture and
then will draw the outlines of the new contents of today’s lecture. Thereafter he/she will
explain in detail one by one the contents of the today’s outlines. Finally he/she will make a
quick revision of today’s new contents taught.
Home Assignments, Seminars, Surprise Class Test
The continuing evaluation process through home assignments, seminars and surprise
class tests will be done by the concerned teacher teaching that course at regular interval of
time.
Recommended Books
1. Sen Gupta, B : Cataloguing , its theory and practice. 3rd
rav. ed. Calcutta
:World press, 1974.
2. Sharma, Pandey SK : Cataloguing Theory. New Delhi, Es Ess , 1986.
3. Vishwanathan, CG : Cataloguing, theory and practice.6th
rev. ed. New Delhi
Ess Ess , 2002.
4. Wynar, Bohdan S : Introduction to Cataloguing and Classification. 6th
ed.
New York : Libraries Unlimited, 1982.
5. Needham, CD : organising Knowledge in Libraries. 2nd
rev. ed. London :
Andre Deutsch. 1971
Paper V Paper Code : B.Lib. 105
Course Title : Reference Services and Information Sources
Need of the Course
The concept of libraries has changed during the last couple of decades. Libraries are no
more store house of knowledge, but it is a centre where all types of queries are entertained. It is
the responsibility of the librarian to provide the right information to the right reader at right
time. Therefore he should have the knowledge of the collection of the library and he should be
able to refer the user to the most relevant document by providing reference service. Therefore
the students must know how to provide the information and reference service to its clientele.
Objective of the Course :
To introduce the concept of Reference and Information Service. Information
Sources and kinds of Information Sources. To educate the students in Bibliographic,
Biographic Sources and the knowledge of Dictionaries, Encyclopaedias and Geographical
Sources. To provide knowledge of Reference quarries and to prepare the students how to
provide an appropriate answer/source for getting information.
Unit Contents of the Course No.of
Lectures
I Concept of Reference and Information Service : definition, need, kinds
and purpose, Organisation of Reference Department, Five Laws and
Reference Service, Initiation and Role of Reference Librarian.
15
II Kinds of Information sources : primary, secondary and tertiary sources
Search technique, Criteria of evaluation of reference sources. 15
III Dictionaries : definition, scope, purpose General and special
dictionaries : Oxford English Dictionary, Webster’s Third New English
Dictionary; Encyclopedias : definition, general and special
encyclopedias, scope, purpose : New Encyclopaedia Britannica ,
Encyclopaedia Americana ; McGraw Hill Encyclopaedia of Science &
Technology, Encyclopaedia of Library & Information Science, Year
Books : Europa Year Book, Statesman’s Year Book ; Almanacs and
current sources : Keesing Rcord’s of World Events, Asian Recorder,
Facts & File (evaluation of two sources in each category).
20
IV Bibliographic sources : purpose and scope : INB, BNB; Language
sources : purpose and scope, Biographic sources : International Who’s
Who, India Who’s Who, Geographical sources their purpose and scope
: Columbia Lippincott Gazetteer of the World, Webster’s Third New
Geographical Dictionary (evaluation of two sources in each category).
20
V Classification of Reference quarries, Directive types, Bibliographical
sources Index and abstracts, Background sources, Geographical
sources, Directories, Year Books, Source of statistics.
Note : Objective type questions are to be sent under this unit.
20
Total No. of Lectures : 90
Teaching Method
The teacher in his/her lecture will initially revise the contents of previous lecture and
then will draw the outlines of the new contents of today’s lecture. Thereafter he/she will
explain in detail one by one the contents of the today’s outlines. Finally he/she will make a
quick revision of today’s new contents taught.
Home Assignments, Seminars, Surprise Class Test
The continuing evaluation process through home assignments, seminars and surprise
class tests will be done by the concerned teacher teaching that course at regular interval of
time.
Recommended Books
1. Foskett, OJ : Information Service in Libraries. 2nd
ed. Connecticut, Archon
Books, 1967.
2. Katz, William A : Introduction to Reference Work. New York, McGraw
Hill, 1987.
3. Krishan Kumar : Reference Service. 5th
rev. ed. New Delhi, Vikas, 1982.
4. Ranganathan, SR : Reference Service. 2nd
ed. Bombay, Asia Pub. House,
1961.
5. Mukherjee, AK : Reference Work and its Tools. 3rd
rev. ed. Calcutta, World
Press,1975.
6. Cheney, FN : Fundamental Reference Sources. Chicago : ALA, 1971.
Paper VI Paper Code : B.Lib. 106
Course Title : Information Storage and Retrieval System
Need of the Course
The basic aim of librarianship is to acquire, store, process, maintain and
disseminate the knowledge. It can only be possible if the collection is stored and
organized systematically. If the collection is organized systematically then it can be
retrieved easily. The paper deals with how to acquire, store, process and retrieve the
information from library’s collection.
Objective of the Course :
To introduce the concept of Information Science and Documentation. To
educate the students in the areas of Index, Indexing and Indexing Systems. To provide
knowledge of Abstract and Abstracting, how to prepare an abstract. To develop skills to
understand the Online Services and the role of Information Technology in Information
Retrieval Systems. To train the students in providing knowledge of Library Networks and their
role in Information Transfer.
Unit Contents of the Course No.of
Lectures I Information science : definition , importance ,scope, need and
functions, Documentation : definition ,importance, aims and objectives
, Brief history of documentation, Elementary idea of information
service, CAS, SDI, Trend report
20
II Index indexing, Indexing language, Subject indexing, pre – coordinate
indexing, Post - coordinate indexing system, Five representative
national and international services.
15
III Abstract and abstracting : scope and importance, Types of abstract, Use
of abstract, How to prepare abstract and their bibliography information.
Elementary idea of Indian Science abstract, Chemical abstract,
Biological abstract and their indexes.
20
IV Online service and how to access them, Computer application in
information retrieval, Video disc and compact disc, Dissemination of
knowledge and information.
15
V Brief idea about concept and structure of importance institutions,
systems, services and network viz. NISCAIR, NASSDOC, DESIDOC,
UNISIST, INIS, AGRIS, MEDLARS, DIALOG, NICNET,
Bibliographic control.
20
Total No. of Lectures : 90
Teaching Method
The teacher in his/her lecture will initially revise the contents of previous lecture and
then will draw the outlines of the new contents of today’s lecture. Thereafter he/she will
explain in detail one by one the contents of the today’s outlines. Finally he/she will make a
quick revision of today’s new contents taught.
Home Assignments, Seminars, Surprise Class Test
The continuing evaluation process through home assignments, seminars and surprise
class tests will be done by the concerned teacher teaching that course at regular interval of
time.
Recommended Books
1. Bradford, SC : Documentation. 2nd
ed. London, Luckwood, 1953.
2. Foskett, AC : Subject approach to Information.5th
ed. London, Library Association, 1997.
3. Guha, B : Documentation and Information : services, techniques and systems.2nd
rev. ed.
Calcutta, World Press, 1983.
4. Kawatra, PS : Fundamentals of Documentation with special reference to India. New Delhi,
Sterling, 1983.
5. Khannaa ,JK : Documentation and Information Services : systems and techniques, Agra, Y
K Publishers, 2000.
6. Lancaster, FW ; Information Retrieval Systems : Characteristics. Testing and Eveluation.
New York , John Wiley,1968.
7. Ranganathan, SR : Documentation and its facets. London, Asia Pub. House, 1963.
8. Prasher, RG : Index and Indexing. New Delhi. Medallion Press, 1989.
Paper VII Paper Code : B.Lib. 107
Course Title : Library Classification ( Practical )
Need of the Course
Collection of library can not be arranged in the most helpful sequence without
any proper system of arranging the books in library. Library Classification practical is a
subject in which students are provided practical training how to classify the documents
in a library by the application of certain rules, principles, canons and laws. Students
have to learn how to assign a class number to each document added top the library’s
collection.
Objective of the Course :
To introduce the concept of various schemes of Library Classification, and how
to classify a document by using a Scheme of Classification. It is an important area of study
where students are provided training to assign a Class Number to each document added to the
collection of library.
Note : Classification of documentation by Dewey Decimal Classification ( 19
th
Edition) and Colon Classification ( 6th
Revised Edition ).
Part 1 Documentation in this part are to be classified according to Dewey Decimal
Classification Scheme ( 19th
Edition ). This part contains 30 marks.
Part 2 Documents in this part are to be classified according to Colon Classification
Scheme ( 6th
Revised Edition ). This part contains 30 marks.
Part 3 Documents in this part are to be classified according to both Dewey Decimal
Classification Scheme ( 19th
Edition ) and Colon Classification Scheme ( 6th
Revised Edition ). This part contains 15 marks.
No. of Lectures : 90
Teaching Method
The teacher in his/her lecture will initially revise the contents of previous exercises and
then will draw the outlines of the new exercise of today’s problem. Thereafter he/she will
explain in detail one by one each part of the exercise of the today’s outlines. Finally he/she will
make a quick revision of today’s new contents taught.
Home Assignments, Seminars, Surprise Class Test
The continuing evaluation process through home assignments, seminars and surprise
class tests will be done by the concerned teacher teaching that course at regular interval of
time.
Recommended Books
1 Dewey, Melvil : Decimal Classification and Relative Index. 19th
ed.
New York, Lake Placed Club, 1979.
2. Ranganathan, SR : Elements of Library Classification. 3rd
ed. Bombay,
Asia Pub. House,1962.
3. Ranganathan, SR : prolegomena to Library Classification. Assisted by M
A Gopinath. 3rd
ed. BAnglore, SRELS, 1969.
4. Satija , MP : Colon Classification : a practical introduction. Delhi, Ess
Ess, 1989.
5. Rangnathan ,SR : Colon Classification. 6th
rev. ed. Bangalore, SRELS,
1968.
6. Satija, MP : Manual of Practical Colon Classification. 3rd
. rev. ed. New
Delhi, Sterling, 1995.
Paper VIII Paper Code : B.Lib. 108
Course Title : Library Cataloguing ( Practical )
Need of the Course
Without having a complete record of the holdings of the library, it is not
possible even to satisfy the very simple demand of the user. Library catalogues provides
the availability of the document in the library. Therefore the students are provided
practical training to prepare catalogue cards of the books.
Objective of the Course :
To introduce the concept of various Catalogue Codes, and how to make
different types of entries of each document in a library. It is also an important area of study
where students are provided training to prepare Catalogue Cards for each document by
providing various exercises in Classroom.
Documents are to cataloguing according to Classified catalogue Code ( 5
th Edition with
amendments ) and AACR II. In CCC Class Index Entries will be prepared through Chain
procedure .In AACR II, Subject entries will be prepared according to Sear’s List of Subject
Headings. Candidates will be required to catalogue fully FIVE titles in all, TWO by CCC and
THREE by AACR II or vice versa.
Note : The practical Class record of the items catalogued of the items catalogued and entries
made will be maintained by each student. The Class record duly checked by the teacher is to be
produced at the time of practical examination. The question paper will consist of two parts.
Part A : This part is to be catalogued according to CCC.
Part B : This part is to be catalogued according to AACR II.
Teaching Method
The teacher in his/her lecture will initially revise the contents of previous exercise and
then will draw the outlines of the new contents of today’s problem. Thereafter he/she will
explain in detail one by one each part of the catalogue card of today’s problem. Finally he/she
will make a quick revision of today’s new contents taught.
Home Assignments, Seminars, Surprise Class Test
The continuing evaluation process through home assignments, seminars and surprise
class tests will be done by the concerned teacher teaching that course at regular interval of
time.
Recommended Books
1. Anglo American Catalogue Rules. ( North American text ). Chicago ALA,
1967.
2. Ranganathan , SR : Cataloguing Practice. Assisted by G. Bhattacharya.
Bombay, Asia Pub. House, 1974.
3. Ranganathan , SR : Classified catalogue Code.with additional rules for
Dictionary Catalogue Code . Assisted by A. Neelameghan. 5th
reprinted ed.
Banglore, SRELS, 1988.
4. Sear’s List of Subject Headings. Ed. by B.M. Westby. 11th
ed ( or lasted
edition). New york, HW Wilson, 1977.
5. Boll, John J. Introduction to cataloguing. Vol. I .New York ; Mc Graw Hill,
1970.
Paper IX Paper Code : B.Lib. 109
Course Title : Application of IT in Libraries
Need of the Course
Libraries are at the forefront of experimenting with and adopting new technology, but
are they as focused on their clients as they are on technology? New tools and processes have
ignited creative content mashups, specialized and personalized services for community
segments, and exciting new techniques for dealing with voluminous information flows. Now
user-generated content in conjunction with new tools is shaping the new information world.
Therefore it becomes necessity to educate the students how information can be retrieved with
the help of new technologies. The paper deals with some of the technologies which are very
important in information handling.
Objective of the Course :
To introduce the concept of Computers and Computer Systems. To train the students in
providing knowledge of computer application in libraries. To train the students in the advanced
skills of information technology and its role in information processing and retrieval. To
develop skills to understand the concept of Library Automation Softwares. To develop the
knowledge of Telecommunication and Networking and its role in information transfer. To
introduce the concept of Digital Libraries and Databases.
Unit Contents of the Course No.of
Lectures I Introduction to Computers : Computer systems : composition and
components, computer system organization, Hardware, Software,
Softwares : types and applications , Proprietory & Open source, MS –
DOS and MS Office, Programming languages, generation, translators.
20
II Libraries and Softwares : software packages, application software,
Library automation software packages, Application of library
automation software packages in Libraries, Criteria for selection of
Library automation software packages.
20
III Internet : Internet and Intranet, features, applications, browsing and
web browsers, search engines : ISDN, OSI. 15
IV Networking and Telecommunication : Network Media, UTP , Optical
fibre, Network interface card, hub, router, modem, Types of Networks :
LAN, MAN, WAN, Network topologies.
15
V Digital libraries : various components, artificial intelligence, Expert
systems, Online database searching, Hypertext, Hypermedia and
Multimedia.
20
Total No. of Lectures : 90
Teaching Method
The teacher in his/her lecture will initially revise the contents of previous exercise and
then will draw the outlines of the new contents of today’s problem. Thereafter he/she will
explain in detail one by one each part of the catalogue card of today’s problem. Finally he/she
will make a quick revision of today’s new contents taught.
Home Assignments, Seminars, Surprise Class Test
The continuing evaluation process through home assignments, seminars and surprise
class tests will be done by the concerned teacher teaching that course at regular interval of
time.
Recommended Books
1. Kumar, PSG : Computerization of Indian Libraries, Delhi, B.R. Publishing, 1987.
2. Pandey, SK Sharma : Library Computerization : theory and practice, New Delhi,
Ess Ess , 1993.
3. Satyanarayana, NR : A manual of library Automation and Networking. 2nd
ed.
Lucknow , New Royal Book, 2003.
4. Dhawan, A : Computers for Beginners. New Delhi , Frank Bros,1990.
5. Sehgal, RL : An introduction to Library Networks. New Delhi, Ess Ess , 1996.
6. Devrajan, G and Rehelamma, AV : Library Computerization in India. New Delhi, Ess
Ess , 1990.
7. Patil, DB : dBase III Plus in Libraries and Information Centers : theory and practice.
New Dehhi ; Ashish Pub.,1991.
DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE
Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut
SYLLABUS
OF
MLISc. Course
Effective from
Session 2009-2010
MASTER OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE
( MLISC ) (One Year Degree Programme)
COURSE CONTENTS
Effective from 2009-2010
Paper No
Paper Code
Paper Title Internal Marks
Exam Marks
Total Marks
I
MLS 201
Knowledge, Information & Communication
25
75
100
II
MLS 202
Knowledge Organisation 25
75
100
III
MLS 203
Information storage and retrieval
25
75
100
IV
MLS 204
Research Methodology and Statistical Methods
25
75
100
V
MLS 205
Information Technology (Theory)
25
75
100
VI
MLS 206
Information Technology (Practical)
25
75
100
VII
MLS 207
Information Sources and Systems
25
75
100
VIII
MLS 208
Dissertation 75
IX
2vv
Viva Voce 25 100
Paper I Paper Code : M.Lib. 201
Course Title : Knowledge , Information and Communication
Need of the Course
The subtle interaction between knowledge, action, and communication is an important
theme underlying much of the literature on reasoning about knowledge in a variety of
disciplines. The purpose of this paper is to review work on the relationship between knowledge
and communication in distributed systems. Communication is the basic means by which
knowledge is obtained and transferred to its seeker. As a result, properties of the
communication medium play a central role in determining what states of knowledge can result
from communication. The students are provided thorough knowledge of information
communication systems.
Objective of the Course :
To introduce to the students the concept of knowledge and its various facets. To
provide knowledge of the development of subjects and their formation. To trace the trends of
knowledge development in various disciplines. T provide the knowledge of Information
Industry and Knowledge Management.
.Unit Contents of the Course No.of
Lectures
I Inrormation : characteristics , nature , value and use ; Conceptual
difference between data , information and knowledge ; Communication
of information ; Information generation ; Communication process ,
Channels, models and barriers ; trends in Scientific communication
20
II Knowledge : definition, kinds of knowledge, growth of knowledge,
implication of knowledge for development of libraries. 15
III Information science : definition, scope and objectives ; information
science as discipline and its relationship with other subjects ;
Information society : genesis, characteristics , implications ; Changing
role of library and information centers in society
20
IV Information industry : generators, providers and intermediaries :
Intellectual Property Right Acts; RTI Act, Concept of freedom :
censorship data security and fair use; National and international
programmes and policies on IT.
15
V Knowledge Management : definition, concept, need and basic tools :
Knowledge management systems : basic components ; Approaches in
Knowledge management Trends in Knowledge management, Role of
information manager
20
Total No. of Lectures : 90
Teaching Method
The teacher in his/her lecture will initially revise the contents of previous exercise and
then will draw the outlines of the new contents of today’s problem. Thereafter he/she will
explain in detail one by one each part of the catalogue card of today’s problem. Finally he/she
will make a quick revision of today’s new contents taught.
Home Assignments, Seminars, Surprise Class Test
The continuing evaluation process through home assignments, seminars and surprise
class tests will be done by the concerned teacher teaching that course at regular interval of
time.
Recommended Books
1. Raman Nair, R : Accessing information through internet, New Delhi , Ess
Ess 2002.
2. Bavakutty, M . et al. ed. : Information Access, management and exchange in
the technological age. New Delhi, Ess Ess, 2003.
3. Ramesh Babu, M and Gopalakrishnan , S. ed. : Information.
Communication, Library and Community Development. Delhi, B.R.
Publishing, 2004.
4. Khan, MTM : Information Organisation and Communication, 1997.
5. Ramamurthy, CR : Information Security : A source book for librarians,
Delhi, Authorspress,2001.
6. Mahapatra, PK and Chakrabarti, B : Knowledge Management in Libraries.
New Delhi, Ess Ess, 2002.
Paper II Paper Code : M.Lib. 202
Course Title : Knowledge Organization
Need of the Course
To organise knowledge is to gather together what we know into a comprehensive
organised structure, to show its parts and their relationships. This is the work of scholars and
encyclopaedists. It is not the role of the information profession. Our tasks are to make
knowledge (whether organised or unorganised) available to those who seek it, to store it in an
accessible way, and to provide tools and procedures that make it easier for people to find what
they seek in those stores. This is what we teach to MLISc students in this particular paper.
Objective of the Course :
To introduce the concept of Development of the Theory of Classification,
Universe of subjects, To provide knowledge of the contributions of the eminent persons in the
field of Cataloguing and Classification. Mapping of Universe of Subjects. To introduce the
knowledge of Subject cataloguing and general principles.
Unit Contents of the Course No.of
Lectures I Development of general theory of classification ; Classificatory
principals from the 19th
century to the present ; Mapping of universe of
knowledge : problems ; Categorization of isolates : historical
perspectives and modern trends.
20
II Universe of subjects : formation, structure and development of subjects.
Mapping of Universe of subjects ; Features of special classification
schemes
15
III Contributions of Cutter, Lubetzky, Ranganathan in the field of
Cataloguing ;Layout and rules for the Union Catalogues of books.
Periodicals ; Indexing and abstracting Journals and National
bibliographies ; Study of Local, National and International Union
Catalogues
20
IV Online cataloguing : OPAC and Web OPAC ; Subject Cataloguing :
definition and general principals ; Choice and rendering of Subject
Headings : LCSH.
15
V Comparative study of UNIMARC & MARC21 ; Comparison of CC &
UDC with regards to common subdivision and indicator digits ; Recent
trends in classification ; automatic classification, classification in online
systems, Web Dewey ; Design methodology of classification scheme
20
Total No. of Lectures : 90
Teaching Method
The teacher in his/her lecture will initially revise the contents of previous exercise and
then will draw the outlines of the new contents of today’s problem. Thereafter he/she will
explain in detail one by one each part of the catalogue card of today’s problem. Finally he/she
will make a quick revision of today’s new contents taught.
Home Assignments, Seminars, Surprise Class Test
The continuing evaluation process through home assignments, seminars and surprise
class tests will be done by the concerned teacher teaching that course at regular interval of
time.
Recommended Books
1. Kumar , PSG : Knowledge Organisation, Information Processing and retrieval : practice,
Paper III of UGC Model Currriculum.. Delhi , B.R. Publishing , 2003.
2. Kumar, PSG : Knowledge Organisation, Information processing and retrival : theory, Paper
II of UGC Model Curriculum. Delhi, B.R. Publishing,2003.
3. Hussian, Shabahat : Library Classification : facets and analysis. Delhi,
B.R.Publishing,2004.
4. Ramalingam, MS : ed. Library Cataloguing and Classification Systems. Delhi,
Kalpaz,2000.
5. Kochar, RS : Library Classification Systems. 1998.
6. Balakrishnan, S and Paliwal , PK ed. : Library Online Catalloguing Systems. New Delhi,
Anmol,2001.
7. Agarwal , RS : MARC 21 : Cataloguing format for twenty first century. New Delhi, Ess
Ess, 2004.
Paper III Paper Code : M.Lib. 203
Course Title : Information storage and retrieval
Need of the Course
The basic aim of librarianship is to acquire, store, process, maintain and
disseminate the knowledge. It can only be possible if the collection is stored and
organized systematically. If the collection is organized systematically then it can be
retrieved easily. The paper deals with how to acquire, store, process and retrieve the
information from library’s collection.
Objective of the Course :
To introduce the concept of Abstract and Abstracting, To provide knowledge of
Index, Indexing and Indexing Systems, To guide the students about the features of IR Systems
and trends in IR Systems. To provide knowledge of various Information products. Design and
Development of Information Products.
Unit Contents of the Course No.of
Lectures I Abstract and abstracting : concept, procedure of abstracting ;
Guidelines in preparing abstracts ; Principal of abstracting ( canons ) ;
Auto abstracting ; Criteria of abstracting services in general.
20
II Index and Indexing : concepts and types, principals of indexing ;
Subject indexing ; Pre- coordinate indexing system ; Post coordinate
indexing systems ; Chain indexing ; Citation indexing
15
III Special types of indexing : KWIC, KWAC, KWOC etc. Indexing
languages ; Thesaurus ; Thesaurofacet ; Construction of IR Thesaurus 20
IV Feature of IR system ; Information retrieval models; strategies :
manual, Machine; Evaluation of IR systems ; Trends in IR. 15
V Information products : nature , concept , types ; Design and
development of information products ; Marketing of information
products
20
Total No. of Lectures : 90
Teaching Method
The teacher in his/her lecture will initially revise the contents of previous exercise and
then will draw the outlines of the new contents of today’s problem. Thereafter he/she will
explain in detail one by one each part of the catalogue card of today’s problem. Finally he/she
will make a quick revision of today’s new contents taught.
Home Assignments, Seminars, Surprise Class Test
The continuing evaluation process through home assignments, seminars and surprise
class tests will be done by the concerned teacher teaching that course at regular interval of
time.
Recommended Books
1. Bradford , SC : Documentation. 2nd
ed. London, Lockwood,1953
2. Foskett, AC : Subject approach to Information. 5th
ed. London ,
Library Association, 1997.
3. Guha, B : Documentation and Information : services, techniques
and systems. 2nd
rev ed. Calcutta, Word Press,1983.
4. Kawatra, PS : Fundamentals of Documentation with special reference
To India. New Delhi, Sterling,1983.
5. Khanna, JK : documentation and Information Services : systems and
techniques. Agra, Y K Publishers, 2000.
6. Lancaster, FW : Information Retrieval Systems : Characteristics,
Testing and Evaluation. New York, John Wiley, 1968.
7. Ranganathan, SR : Documentation and its facets. London, Asia
Pub. House, 1963.
8. Prasher, RG : Index and Indexing. New Delhi, Medallion Press, 1989.
Paper IV Paper Code : M.Lib. 204
Course Title : Research Methodology and Statistical Methods
Need of the Course
The aim of this paper is to develop research skills in students and enable them to carry
out research in Library & Information Science. To give an advanced exposure to the students
about the research and development. To develop acquaintance with intensive techniques and
skills of research process.
.
Objective of the Course :
To provide an understanding of research methods and various types of researches. To
provide knowledge of Research methods, Data Collection Methods, Data Analysis and
Tabulation. To provide knowledge of Bibliometrics, Scientometrics ; Infometrics and
Webometries. To develop skills to understand the Bibliometric Laws.
Unit Contents of the Course No.of
Lectures I Research : concept, meaning, need, purpose ; Types of research :
Hypothesis : definition, characteristics, functions, forms and
importance ; Research design : concept and types; Identification of
problem.
20
II Research methods : Scientific method : definition, characteristics,
process, Spiral of scientific method; Historical method : definition,
steps, scientific method vs historical method; Descriptive method :
meaning, assessment, evaluation, Trend analysis
15
III Methodology of User Studies: Scope and Content of User Studies ;
Data Collection Methods : Questionnaire, interview, observation,
library records and reports; sampling techniques
20
IV Data analysis and interpretation ; Nature and Scope of Statistical
Methods : Measures of central Tendency ; Mean ; Median ; Mode ;
Presentation of Data : Tabulation ; Graphical representation of data :
bar graph, Pie graph, histograms; Chi square test.
15
V Bibliometrics ; Scientometrics ; Infometrics and Webometries :
concepts and Definition : Bibliometric Laws : Bradford : Zipf : Lotka ;
Citation analysis ; Research report ; Structure, Style, contents ,
guidelines
20
Total No. of Lectures : 90
Teaching Method
The teacher in his/her lecture will initially revise the contents of previous exercise and
then will draw the outlines of the new contents of today’s problem. Thereafter he/she will
explain in detail one by one each part of the catalogue card of today’s problem. Finally he/she
will make a quick revision of today’s new contents taught.
Home Assignments, Seminars, Surprise Class Test
The continuing evaluation process through home assignments, seminars and surprise
class tests will be done by the concerned teacher teaching that course at regular interval of
time.
Recommended Books
1. Sinha, SC and Dhiman, AK : Research Methodology. New Delhi.Ess Ess . 2002.
2. Khan , MA : Research Methods in Library and Information Science. New Delhi ,
Cosmo , 2002.
3. deverajan , G : Research in Library and Information Science. New Delhi , Ess Ess ,
2002.
4. Kumar , K : Research Methods in Library and Information Science , 1992.
5. Laneaster , PW : Bibliometric Methods in accessing productivity and impact of
research , 1991.
6. Ravichandra Rao , IK : Quantitative Techniques for Library andInformation Science ,
1983.
Paper V Paper Code : M.Lib. 205
Course Title : Information Technology (Theory)
Need of the Course
Libraries are at the forefront of experimenting with and adopting new technology, but
are they as focused on their clients as they are on technology? New tools and processes have
ignited creative content mashups, specialized and personalized services for community
segments, and exciting new techniques for dealing with voluminous information flows. Now
user-generated content in conjunction with new tools is shaping the new information world.
Therefore it becomes necessity to educate the students how information can be retrieved with
the help of new technologies. The paper deals with some of the technologies which are very
important in information handling.
Objective of the Course :
To train the students in providing knowledge of computer application in libraries. To
train the students in the advanced skills of information technology and its role in information
processing and retrieval. To develop skills to understand the concept of Library Automation
Softwares. To develop the knowledge of Telecommunication and Networking and its role in
information transfer. To introduce the concept of Digital Libraries and Databases. .
Unit Contents of the Course No.of
Lectures I Introduction to computers : general model of computer system ; Brief
Description of various components of computer; Input and Output
devices Classification of computers ; Hardware and Software
20
II IT and libraries ; Representing data in a computer : ASCII, EDCDIC;
Programming languages : generations ; Software packages ; Operating
Systems, application software ; Criteria for selection of application
Software ; Multimedia : elements and its application in libraries.
15
III Library automation software packages : CDS/ISIS, WINISIS, Libsys,
SOUL , Alice for windows, VTLS, TLMS; Application of library
software Packages in various library operations and services.
20
IV Telecommunication and networking ; Network Media : UTP, Optical
fibre element, network interface card, Hub, Router, Modem ; Types of
network : LAN, MAN, WAN and their applications in library networks
; Network Typologies : Bus , Star, Ring , Token ring ; Internet and
intranet : basic feature and applications.
15
V Digital libraries : genesis, Definition , objective and scope ; Strong
media Formats : ISO 9660 , DVD ; Software and Hardware for digital
libraries :Data warehousing ; Data mining ; Mata data ; Artificial
intelligence and Expert systems ; Online searching of databases :
MEDLINE , DIALOG,OCLC.
20
Total No. of Lectures : 90
Teaching Method
The teacher in his/her lecture will initially revise the contents of previous exercise and
then will draw the outlines of the new contents of today’s problem. Thereafter he/she will
explain in detail one by one each part of the catalogue card of today’s problem. Finally he/she
will make a quick revision of today’s new contents taught.
Home Assignments, Seminars, Surprise Class Test
The continuing evaluation process through home assignments, seminars and surprise
class tests will be done by the concerned teacher teaching that course at regular interval of
time.
Recommended Books
1. Deitel, HM : An introduction to operating systems Masschusettes,
Addison – Wesley, 1984.
2. Martin , J : Fourth generation languages. New Jersey, Prentice Hall , 1985.
3. Vasantha , N and Mudhol MV : Software packages for library Automation, Delhi
, Ess Ess , 2000
4. Raman Nair : accessing Information through Internet. New Delhi , Ess Ess ,
2002.
5. Daiman, AK : Basic of Infirmation Technology for Librarians and Information
Scientists. New Delhi , Ess Ess , 2003.
6. Aswal , RS : CDS/ ISIS for windows : A handbook for librarians.New Delhi , Ess
Ess , 2003.
Paper VI Paper Code : M.Lib. 206
Course Title : Information Technology ( Practical )
Note : This paper will be of 100 marks out of which 25 marks will be allotted for internals and
75 marks ( including 25 marks for viva voce ) will be allotted for annual examination. The
annual examination will be conducted by one external examiner and one internal examiner to
be appointed by the university. The duration of the examination would be of 3 hours. The
practical question will be set to check IT skills in the following areas :
1. Creation of database using CDS/ISIS or WINISIS ,
2. Use of library software packages for in – house operations, Bar Code
generations , membership cards , machine readable catalogue cards.
3. CD – ROM & Online searching ,
4. Internet searching ,
5. Web page design and creation for a library centre.
Recommended Books
1. Deitel, HM : An introduction to operating systems
Masschusettes , Addison – Wesley , 1984.
2. Martin , J : Fourth generation languages , New Jersey , Prentice
Hall , 1985.
3. Vasantha , N and Mudhol , MV : Software packages for library
automation . Delhi , Ess Ess , 2000.
4. Raman Nair : accessing Information through Internet. New
Delhi , Ess Ess. 2002.
5. Dhiman , AK : Basic of Information Technology for Librarians
and Information Scientists. New Delhi , Ess Ess, 2003.
6. Aswal , RS : CDS/ISIS for Windows : A handbook for librarians.
New Delhi , Ess Ess , 2003.
Paper VII Paper Code : M.Lib. 207
Course Title : Information Sources and Systems
Need of the Course
With the current explosion of data, retrieving and integrating information from various
sources is a critical problem. Work in various systems has begun to address this problem, but it
has primarily focused on methods for communicating between forms and requires significant
effort for each new form added to the system. This paper deals with how the various sources of
information can be stored managed and retrieved.
Objective of the Course :
To introduce the concept of Information, Generation of information,
Information Society and Information Industry, IPR and RTI Act, Knowledge Management,
Role of Information Manager.
Unit Contents of the Course No.of
Lectures
I Science : definition, terminology, scope ; Information systems :
component Of Information systems, Sectoral, regional and National
Information systems in India
20
II Information sources : types, need and purpose ; Primary sources,
secondary sources, tertiary sources in the field of Natural Science and
Social Sciences.
15
III Information systems and Networks : need and purpose, study of
information Systems and networks : INIS , AGRIS , MEDLARS ,
UNISIST.
20
IV Major activities of important research organization in the growth of
Social Sciences with special reference to India , UK and USA.
15
V Major activities of important research organization in the growth of
Natural Sciences with special reference to India , UK and USA.
20
Total No. of Lectures : 90
Teaching Method
The teacher in his/her lecture will initially revise the contents of previous exercise and
then will draw the outlines of the new contents of today’s problem. Thereafter he/she will
explain in detail one by one each part of the catalogue card of today’s problem. Finally he/she
will make a quick revision of today’s new contents taught.
Home Assignments, Seminars, Surprise Class Test
The continuing evaluation process through home assignments, seminars and surprise
class tests will be done by the concerned teacher teaching that course at regular interval of
time.
Recommended Books
1. Bradford , SC : Documentation. 2nd
ed. London , Lockwood , 1953.
2. Foskett , AC : Subject approach to Information. 5th
ed. London.
Library Association , 1997.
3. Guha , B : Documentation and Information : services , techniques
And systems.2nd
rev. ed. Calcutta , World Press , 1983.
4. Kawatra , PS : Fundamantals of Documentation with special reference
To India. New Delhi , Sterling , 1983.
5. Khanna , JK : Documentation and Information Services : systems and
Techniques , Agra , Y K Publishers , 2000.
6. Ranganathan , SR : Documentation and its facets , London , Asia Pub.
House , 1963.
7. Aswal , AS : information Networks in India , New Delhi , Ess Ess,
2003.
8. Baruah , A : ed. : Computer Networking in Libraries. Delhi. Kalpa
.2002.
Paper VIII Dissertation
Note : This paper will consists of areas such as compilation of annotated subject
bibliography, Bibliometric studies , case studies , survey , trend report etc. The dissertation on
any one of the above theme will be submitted before the commencement of annual
examination and will be evaluated by an external examiner. It will carry 75 marks.
Paper IX Viva – Voce
Viva voce examination will be of 25 marks. This will be conducted by a group of three
members consisting of Head of the department/ Coordinator, External examiner and the
supervisor on the topics of dissertation work allotted to each student by their respective
supervisors.