| Part I: Foundation of Library & Information Science |
| Unit 1: Library as a Social Institution |
| 1.1.1 |
Social & Historical foundations of Library.
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| 1.1.2 |
Different types of libraries - Academic, Public, Special - their distinguishing features and functions.
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| 1.1.3 |
Role of U.G.C. for development of Academic libraries.
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| 1.1.4 |
Role of Library in formal and informal education.
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| Unit 2: Normative Principles of Library & Information Science |
| 1.2.1 |
Five Laws of Library Science.
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| 1.2.2 |
Implications of five laws in Library & Information Science.
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| Unit 3: Library Development |
| 1.3.1 |
Development of Libraries with special reference to India, Baroda Public Library system.
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| 1.3.2 |
Library Co-operation, Resource Sharing and Library Networking.
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| Unit 4: Laws Relating to Libraries & Information |
| 1.4.1 |
Library legislation - need and essential features.
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| 1.4.2 |
Library legislation in India.
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| 1.4.3 |
Maharashtra Public Library Act.
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| 1.4.4 |
Press and Registration Act & Delivery of Books Act (Public Library).
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| 1.4.5 |
Copyright Act, Intellectual Property Rights.
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| Unit 5: Library and Information Profession |
| 1.5.1 |
Attribution of profession.
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| 1.5.2 |
Librarianship as a profession.
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| 1.5.3 |
Professional ethics.
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| 1.5.4 |
Professional associations & their role.
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| 1.5.5 |
National & International Library Associations - FID, IFLA, LA, ILA, ALA, IASLIC etc.
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| 1.5.6 |
Professional education & research.
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| Unit 6: Promoters of Library & Information Services |
| 1.6.1 |
National level promoters - RRRLF.
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| 1.6.2 |
International level promoters - UNESCO.
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| Unit 7: Public Relations & Extension Activities |
| 1.7.1 |
Definition (Public Relations & Extension Activities).
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| 1.7.2 |
Facets and programs.
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| 1.7.3 |
Publicity & extension, Outreach activities.
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| 1.7.4 |
Library pathfinders (Guides).
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| 1.7.5 |
Factors affecting Library development: Literacy, Publishing, Book Trade.
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| Part II: Knowledge Organization, Information Processing & Retrieval |
| Unit 1: Universe of Knowledge |
| 2.1.1 |
Structure and attributes.
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| 2.1.2 |
Modes of formation of subjects.
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| 2.1.3 |
Different types of subjects.
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| 2.1.4 |
Universe of subjects as mapped in different schemes of classification.
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| Unit 2: Bibliographic Description |
| 2.2.1 |
Catalogue purpose, Structure and types, physical forms including OPAC, filling rules.
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| 2.2.2 |
Normative Principles of cataloguing.
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| 2.2.3 |
Overview of principles and practice in document description.
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| 2.2.4 |
Current trends in standardization, description and exchange.
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| 2.2.5 |
Standard codes of cataloguing.
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| Unit 3: Methods of Knowledge Organization |
| 2.3.1 |
General theory of Library Classification.
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| 2.3.2 |
Normative principles of classification and their application.
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| 2.3.3 |
Species of Library Classification.
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| 2.3.4 |
Standard Schemes of Classification and their features: CC, DDC, UDC.
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| 2.3.5 |
Notation: Need, Functions, Characteristics.
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| 2.3.6 |
Design and development of schemes of Library Classification, Standard sub-division index.
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| 2.3.7 |
Trends in Library Classification.
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| Unit 4: Subject Classification |
| 2.4.1 |
Principles of Subject Classification.
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| 2.4.2 |
Subject heading lists and their features.
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| Part III: Information Technology: Basic |
| Unit 1: Information Technology |
| 3.1.1 |
Definition, Need, Scope and Objectives (Information Technology).
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| Unit 2: Computer Basics |
| 3.2.1 |
Introduction to Computers.
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| 3.2.2 |
Overview of Historical Development of Computers.
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| 3.2.3 |
Generations and Classification of Computers.
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| 3.2.4 |
Essential Components of Computer System.
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| Unit 3: Computer Architecture |
| 3.3.1 |
Organization of Computer.
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| 3.3.2 |
Input and Output Devices - Keyboard, Scanner, OCR, Printers, Monitor.
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| Unit 4: Software |
| 3.4.1 |
Operating systems: Single & Multi User, Features of MS-DOS, MS Windows, Linux, UNIX, Windows NT.
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| 3.4.2 |
Programming Languages: Concepts and Tools.
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| 3.4.3 |
Algorithm & Flowcharting.
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| Unit 5: MS Office Package |
| 3.5.1 |
MS Office Package.
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| Unit 6: DBMS Package |
| 3.6.1 |
Familiarity with DBASE, FOXPRO, CDS/ISIS, SOUL, MS Access (Basic features).
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| Unit 7: Computer Application to Library & Information Work |
| 3.7.1 |
Housekeeping operations.
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| Unit 8: Communication Technology |
| 3.8.1 |
Communication Technology - Basic Concepts.
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| 3.8.2 |
Networking - Basic Concepts.
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| 3.8.3 |
Internet.
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| Part IV: Management of Libraries & Information Centres |
| Unit 1: Management |
| 4.1.1 |
Concepts, definition and scope.
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| 4.1.2 |
Management styles and approaches.
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| 4.1.3 |
Schools of thought.
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| 4.1.4 |
Functions and principles of Scientific Management.
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| Unit 2: Human Resource Management |
| 4.2.1 |
Organizational structure.
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| 4.2.2 |
Delegation, Communication, Participation.
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| 4.2.3 |
Job Description and Analysis, Job Evaluation.
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| 4.2.4 |
Recruitment procedures, Interpersonal relations.
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| 4.2.5 |
Motivation, Group Dynamics.
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| 4.2.6 |
Training, Grievances, Performance Appraisal.
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| Unit 3: Financial Management |
| 4.3.1 |
Resources Mobilization.
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| 4.3.2 |
Budgeting Techniques - PPBS, Zero-Based Budgeting.
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| 4.3.3 |
Budgetary Control.
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| 4.3.4 |
Cost effectiveness and Benefit Analysis.
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| 4.3.5 |
Outsourcing.
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| Unit 4: Reporting |
| 4.4.1 |
Types of reports, Annual report compilation, contents and style.
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| 4.4.2 |
Library statistics.
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| Unit 5: System Analysis and Design |
| 4.5.1 |
Library as a system.
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| 4.5.2 |
Project Management - PERT/CPM.
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| 4.5.3 |
Decision Tables, DFD.
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| 4.5.4 |
Performance evaluation, MIS, SWOT, Reengineering, Time and Motion Study.
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| Unit 6: Total Quality Management (TQM) |
| 4.6.1 |
Definition, Concepts, Elements.
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| 4.6.2 |
Quality Audit, LIS standards.
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| 4.6.3 |
Technology Management.
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| Unit 7: Library Housekeeping Operations |
| 4.7.1 |
Library sections and their functions.
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| 4.7.2 |
Collection development, Book ordering, Technical processing.
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| 4.7.3 |
Serials, Circulation control, Maintenance, Stock Verification, Weeding.
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| 4.7.4 |
Preservation, Conservation, Archiving - Print, Non-print, Electronic.
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| Unit 8: Planning |
| 4.8.1 |
Concept, Definition, Types, Need.
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| 4.8.2 |
Library building, space and infrastructure planning.
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| 4.8.3 |
Standards, MBO, Contingency Management, Risk Management.
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| Unit 9: Management of Change |
| 4.9.1 |
Concept and need for change.
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| 4.9.2 |
Problems and techniques in managing change.
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| Part V: Information Sources & Services |
| Unit 1: Reference and Information Sources |
| 5.1.1 |
Documentary and Non-Documentary Sources (Print, Non-Print, Electronic).
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| 5.1.2 |
Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Sources.
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| 5.1.3 |
Evaluation of reference materials: Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, Yearbooks, etc.
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| 5.1.4 |
Internet as a source.
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| Unit 2: Reference Service |
| 5.2.1 |
Concept, Need, Scope, Trends.
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| 5.2.2 |
Reference Interview, Search Techniques.
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| Unit 3: Information Services and Products |
| 5.3.1 |
Types of Services: Bibliographic, CAS, SDI, Referral, Document Delivery, Translation.
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| Unit 4: Information Systems and Their Services |
| 5.4.1 |
National, International and Commercial Information Systems - Background, Services, Products.
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| Part VI: Library Users |
| Unit 1: Techniques of Library & Information Centres Survey |
| 6.1.1 |
Proforma method.
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| 6.1.2 |
Interview method.
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| 6.1.3 |
Records analysis method.
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| Unit 2: Information Users and Their Information Needs |
| 6.2.1 |
Categories of users.
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| 6.2.2 |
Models of information needs and seeking behavior.
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| Unit 3: User Education |
| 6.3.1 |
Goals, Objectives, Techniques, Evaluation.
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| Unit 4: User Studies |
| 6.4.1 |
Methods, Techniques, Evaluation.
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| Unit 5: User Orientation Programmes |
| 6.5.1 |
Study tours, Newsletters, Handbooks, Leaflets, PowerPoint, Websites, etc.
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