SRI
VENKATESWARA UNIVERSITY
Department
of Library and information Science
Semester
–I
S. No
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Components of
Study
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Title of the
Paper
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1
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Core
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101
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Foundations
of Library and Information Science
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2
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102
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Knowledge
Organization : Classification Theory
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3
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103
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Knowledge
Organization : Classification Practice
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4
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104
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Knowledge
Management
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5
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Compulsory Foundation
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105
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Introduction
to Information Technology
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6
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Elective Foundation
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106
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Human
Values and Professional Ethics – I
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Semester
–II
S. No
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Components of
Study
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Title of the
Paper
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1
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Core
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201
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Information
Sources and Services
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2
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202
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Knowledge
Organization : Cataloguing Theory
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3
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203
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Knowledge
Organization : Cataloguing Practice
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4
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204
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Meta
Data Standards – Practice
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5
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Compulsory Foundation
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205
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Library
Management
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6
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Elective Foundation
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206
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Human
Values and Professional Ethics – II
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Semester
–III
S. No
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Components of
Study
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Title of the
Paper
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1
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Core
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301
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Information
Processing and Retrieval Theory
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2
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302
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Library
Automation and Digital Library
|
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3
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303
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Search
and search strategies
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4
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Generic Elective
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304A
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User
Studies
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304B
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Internship
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304C
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Academic
Library System
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304D
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Special
Library System
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6
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Open Elective
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305A
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Information
Literacy
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305B
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Information
and Communication
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Semester
–IV
S. No
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Components of
Study
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Title of the
Paper
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1
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Core
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401
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Research
Methodology
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2
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402
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Software
for Libraries - Practice
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3
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403
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Dissertation
/ Project work
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4
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Generic Elective
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404A
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Management
of Information system
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404B
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Museums
and Archives
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404C
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Information
Processing and Retrieval : UDC and Indexing Practice
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404D
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Marketing
of Information Products and Services
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5
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Open Elective
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405A
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Information
Systems and Programmes
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405B
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Technical
Writing
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LIBRARY
AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
SEMESTER
- I
LIS 101:
FOUNDATIONS OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
UNIT
-I :
Library as a social institution.
-
Social
functions of the library.
-
Role
of library in formal and informal education
-
Library
in modern society
-
Different types of libraries - their distinguishing
features and functions.
-
Public
libraries.
-
Academic
libraries – School , College and
University libraries
-
Special
libraries.
-
National
libraries : India
UNIT-
II:
Laws of Library Science
-
Five
laws of library science
-
Implications
of Five laws in Library and Information activities.
UNIT
III: Library Development and Acts relating
to Libraries.
-
Development
of libraries with special reference to
India
-
Library
legislation – need and essential features.
-
Library
legislation in India: Detailed study of Andhra Pradesh Public Libraries Act.
-
Press
and registration Act and Delivery of Books(Public Library)
-
Copyright
Act.
UNIT IV: Library and Information Profession, Public
relations and extension activities
-
Librarianship
as a profession.
-
Professional
ethics.
-
Library
and Information Science education in India.
-
Public
relations and extension activities.
UNIT
V:
Library and Information Science professional Associations and organizations.
-
National,
Associations / organizations - Objectives, Structure and activities ILA,
IASLIC, IATLIS, RRRLF.
-
International
associations, organizations - Objectives, structure and activities, UNESCO,
IFLA, CLIP, ALA, SLA.
RECOMMENDED
BOOKS
1. Shera, J.H. The foundation of education for
librarianship . New york , 1972 .
2. Mc. Clovin . L.R. public library extension .
Paris. Uneso, 1950
3. Kannna , J. K. Library and society ,
Kuruseshetra, 1987.
4. Ranganathan, S.R. five laws of Library
Science . Delhi 1957
5. Ekbo te, Gopal Rao . Public Library system .
Hyderabad , 1987
6. Sharma, Pandey , S.K. Development of public libraies in India .New Delhi.
LIS
102: KNOWLEDGE ORGANISATION:
CLASSIFICATION THEORY
UNIT
I: Knowledge Classification and Library Classification.
-
Classification
: Nature , purpose and definition
UNIT
II: Notational system.
-
Call
Number: Class Number, Book number and Collection Number.
-
Notation:
Need, types and qualities.
-
Hospitality
in array and chain.
UNIT
III: General theory of library classification.
-
Canons.
-
Postulates.
-
Principles.
-
Fundamental
categories.
-
Facet
analysis.
-
Phase
analysis.
-
Zone
analysis.
-
Systems
and specials.
UNIT
IV: Devices and Mnemonics.
-
Devices.
-
Mnemonics.
UNIT
V: Isolates and planes of work and Species
of Classification Schemes.
-
Isolates: Common and Special.
-
Planes
of work: Idea plane, verbal plane and notational plane.
-
Species
of Classification Schemes: Enumerative, Almost Enumerative, Faceted Schemes
etc.
-
Recent
trends in classification, UDC, Webdewey
-
Comparative
study of CC & DDC
RECOMMENDED
BOOKS
1.
Agarwal.
DS. Lectures in Universe of knowledge .
Delhi : Academic publishers. 1985
2.
Krishna
Kumar . Theory of Classification . Delhi: Vikas. 1991
3.
Raju,
AAN. . Universal Decimal Classification
and Colon Classification .
4.
Ranganathan,
SR. Descriptive account of Colon Classification .Bombay.
Asia publishing House . 1967
5.
Ranganathan
, S.R. Elementary Library Classification . 3RD ED.
Bangalore.
Sarada
Ranganathan Endowment Trust , 1992
6.
Rangandhan
, SR. Prolegomena to library
Classification . Bombay : Asia publishing House , 1965
7.
Sayers,
WCB . Manual of Classification for
librarians . Rev. by Arthur
Maltby. London : Andre Deutsch,
1967.
LIS
103: KNOWLEDGE ORGANISATION:
CLASSIFICATION PRACTICE
(Dewey Decimal classification (22nd Edition)
UNIT I: Main
Classes: Divisions, Sections, subsections etc.
UNIT II: Synthesis
devices, Add, instructions, signs and
auxiliary Tables;
Use
of schedules and relative index.
UNIT III: Classification of Electronic reading
devices
UNIT IV: Classification of Network based
materials
UNIT
V: Advanced classification
RECOMMENDED
BOOKS
- Ranganathan, SR. Colon Classification . 6th ed. Banglore: Sarada.
Ranganathan
Endoment for library Science , 1994.
- Dewey, Melvil. Dewey Decimal Classification . 3 vols. 18th ed. New York: Lake placid , 1978.
- Raju, AAN . Dewey Decimal Classification : Theory and practice . Madras : TR , 1995.
- Stija, MP. Manual of practical Colon Classification . New Delhi, Sterling, 1984.
- Batty, CD. An introduction to 20th edition of DDC . London : Clive Bingely.
- Uppal, OP . Practical Procedure of Classification according to CC and DDC. Patiala : Madaan.
LIS: 104
KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
UNIT
I :
Knowledge Management: Concept and definitions
- Need for Knowledge Management in the
emerging and changing
business environment
-
Understanding knowledge; Types of
knowledge -explicit and tacit knowledge
-
Knowledge works changing role of Library and
Information professionals.
UNIT II: Knowledge creation and capturing
Knowledge
-
Creation model
-
Capturing tacit Knowledge
UNIT III : Knowledge codification and
organization: Knowledge base
- Knowledge mapping, decision trees, decision
tables frames etc.
UNIT IV: Knowledge transfer and sharing
steps in knowledge transfer.
- Knowledge transfer in E -World, role of
Internet E -Business / E-
Commerce.
UNIT V: Tools for knowledge Management
- Neural network Data mining
- Legal and
ethical issues in Knowledge Management
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1.Abell
Angela and Nigel Oxbrow, Competing with Knowledge: The Information Professional
in
the
Knowledge Management Age. London: Facet Publishing, 2001.
2.
Blaise Cronin. ed. Information Management: from strategies to action London
Aslib,1985.
3.
Bikowrtx W. R.: Knowledge Management Delhi PHI. 2000
4.
Chorafas D. N. Knowledge Revolution. 1968.
5.
Crawford, Marshali Jean: Information Broking: a new career in information work,
London: L.A. 1988
6.
Dhiman A.K.: Knowledge Management for Librarians. New Delhi: Ess Ess, 2009
7.
Galatin, Malcolm & Laiter, Robert D eds. Economics of Information London :
Nijhoff ,1981
8.
Gurnsey, John and White Martin. Information Consultancy London Clive Binglev
1989.
9.
Koenig Michael E.D. and Shrikantaiah
(Ed):
Knowledge Management: lessons learned what
works
and what doesn’t, New Delhi: Ess Ess, 2008
10.
Koenig Michael E.D. and Shrikantaiah T.K.(Ed): Knowledge Management in Practice
:
connection
& context, New Delhi: Ess Ess, 2008
11.
Kumar (PSG) A
Student’s
Manual of Library &Information Science Delhi : BR Publishing
LIS 105: INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
UNIT
I: Overview of information Technology:
-
Definition,
Need, Scope and Objectives.
UNIT
II: Computer Basics
-
Historical
development of computers.
-
Generation
of computers.
-
Classification
of computers.
-
Computer architecture - Organization of computer.
-
Micro Computer
-
Input
and output devices.
UNIT
III: Network technologies
-
Architecture
-
Devises
UNIT
IV: Software
-
Operating
systems: Basics feature of MS – DOS,
-
MS
Windows, .LINEX.
-
Programming
languages: Concepts and tools.
-
Algorithm
and Flowcharting.
-
Types
of Software
UNIT V: MS – Office
- Data Base
management systems.
- Types of
Databases
- Steps in
development of Databases
- Library Software Packages
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
01.
Martin , Janes. Computer Networks and Distributed processing : Software ,
Techniques
and Architecture.
02. Mantay
Subash. DOS made simple . 1975
New Delhi: Galgotia pub. 1992.
03. New. P.G. Reprography for libraries .
London: Clive Bingley, 1981.
04. Raman , S. Text books of Computer
programming . Delhi: CBS, 1971.
05. Ravichandra
Rao, IVK. Library Automation . Rev.ed. New Delhi: Wiley Eastern.
1983.
06. Rowley, J.E. Compupters for Libraries . 2nd
ed. London: Clive Bingley, 1985.
07. Stern, KR and Stern, Nancy. Introduction to
Computers and information
Processing. New York : John Wiley, 1982 .
08.
Teddy. Lucy. An Introduction to Computer
based Library system . 2ND ed.
New York : Wiley. 1984.
09.
Zoorkoozy, Peter . Information Technology and Introduction . 2ND ed.
London :
Pettman,
1985.
LIS
106: HUMAN VALUES AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS - 1
UNIT
I: Definition and Nature of Ethics
-
Its relation to Religion, Politics, Business,
Legal, Medical and
environment.
-
Need and Importance of Professional
Ethics - Goals - Ethical Values in various Professions.
UNIT
II: Nature of Values
-
Good and Bad, Ends and Means, Actual and
potential Values, Objective and Subjective Values, Analysis of basic moral
concepts- right, ought, duty, obligation, justice, responsibility and freedom,
Good behavior and respect for elders.
UNIT
III: Ahimsa (Non-Violence), Satya
(Truth), Brahmacharya (Celibacy),
- Asteya(Non possession) and Aparigraha(Non-
stealing).
- Purusharthas(Cardinal virtues)-Dharma
(Righteousness)
- Artha(Wealth), Kama( Fulfillment Bodily
Desires)
- Moksha(Liberation)
UNIT
IV: Bhagavad Gita
- (a) Niskama karma. (b) Buddhism
- The
Four Noble Truths
- Arya
astanga marga
- (c)
Jainism- mahavratas and anuvratas.
- Values
Embedded in Various Religions, Relirious Tolerance
- Gandhian Ethics.
UNIT
V: Crime and Theories of punishment
- (a) Reformative,
Retributive and Deterrent.
- (b) Views
on manu and Yajnavalkya.
RECOMMENDED
BOOKS
1. John S Mackenjie: A manual of ethics.
2. “The Ethics of Management” by Larue Tone Hosmer,
Richard D. Irwin Inc.
3. “Management
Ethics - integrity at work’ by Joseph A. Petrick and John F. Quinn, Response
Books:New Delhi.
4. “Ethics in Management” by S.A. Sherlekar,
Himalaya Publishing House.
5. Harold H.
Titus: Ethics for Today
6. Maitra,
S.K: Hindu Ethics
7. William Lilly: Introduction to Ethics
8. Sinha: A Manual of Ethics
9. Manu: Manu Dharma Sastra or the Institute of
Manu: Comprising the Indian System of Duties:
Religious and Civil(ed.) G.C.Haughton
. 10. Susruta Samhita: Tr.Kaviraj Kunjanlal,
Kunjalal Brishagratha, Chowkamba Sanskrit series, Vol I,II and III, Varnasi,
Vol I OO, 16-20, 21-32 and 74-77 only.
11. Caraka Samhita :Tr. Dr.Ram Karan Sarma and
Vaidya Bhagavan Dash, Chowkambha Sanskrit Series office, Varanasi I, II, III
Vol I PP 183-191.
12. Ethics, Theory and Contemporary Issues., Barbara
Mackinnon, Wadsworth/Thomson Learning, 2001.
13. Analyzing
Moral Issues, Judith A. Boss, Mayfield Publishing Company, 1999.
14. An Introduction to Applied Ethics (Ed.) John
H.Piet and Ayodhya Prasad, Cosmo Publications.
15. Text book for Intermediate logic, Ethics and
Human Values , board of Intermediate Education& Telugu Academic
Hyderabad 15. I.C Sharma Ethical
Philosophy of India. Nagin&co Julundhar.
SEMESTER - II
LIS 201: INFORMATION SOURCES AND SERVICES
UNIT I: Reference and information sources:
- Documentary
sources: Print, non – print including
electronic
- Non documentary: Human, Institutional.
- Categories: Primary, Secondary and
tertiary.
- Nature, Characteristics, utility and
evaluation of different types of
information
Sources. Encyclopedias, dictionaries, directories,
almanacs,year
books, Handbooks Manuals, geographical, biographical
sources, indexes, and abstracts.
UNIT II :
Bibliography.
-
Definition,
need, and functions.
-
Types:
systematic, historical, enumerative, critical, textual etc.
-
Indian
National Bibliography.
-
British
National Bibliography.
- Compilation
of Bibliography
UNIT III :
E-resources
- Books.
-
E-Journals.
-
Databases
-
Subject
gateways
-
Internet
as a sources of information
UNIT IV :
Reference Service .
-
Concepts,
definition, trend
-
Types,
user, orientation, short range and long range.
-
Digital
and virtual reference services
UNIT V :
Information service.
- Concepts, definition, need and trends and
reference service VS
Information service
- Alert services: Need, Techniques and
evaluation: CAS, SDI,
Bibliographic,
Referral, Document delivery and translation services
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1. Ranganathan SR. . Reference services and bibliography ,
Bombay, 1960.
2. Foskett. AC. Information Services in
libraries . London . 1958
3. Mukherjee, AK. Fundamentals of special libbrianship , Calcutta , 1969.
4. Sharp, JR. Some fundamentals of information
retrieval. London , 1965.
5. Shores, Louis. Basic reference sources . Chicago, 1954.
6. Viswantham, CD. Elements of
information science. New Delhi, 1971.
7. Katz, A. Introduction to
reference work. 2 v. New York, 1992
8. Guha, B. Documentation and information.
Calcutta, 1983
9. Krishan Kumar, Reference
services. New Delhi, 1989.
10. Girija Kumar and Krishan Kumar, Bibliography , New Delhi
LIS 202: KNOWLEDGE ORGANISATION: CATALOUGING THEORY
UNIT I: Library catalogue.
-
Library
catalogue: Need, purpose and functions.
- Relationship of Library catalogue with other
records of the library
- Accession Register, Publishers
catalogue, Bibliography and shelf list.
-
Impact of Information Technology
on Cataloguing
UNIT II: Types of
catalogues and filing of entries.
-
Types
of Catalogues - outer forms and inner forms.
-
OPAC.
Web based Cataloguing
-
Filing
of entries.
UNIT III: Normative principles
-
Normative
Principles and Canons of cataloguing.
UNIT IV: Subject Cataloguing.
Subject Heading lists.
UNIT V: Methods of Cataloguing and Standardization.
- Prenatal, Cooperative and Centralized Cataloguing.
- Standardization of Bibliographic activities.
- ISBD (M),
ISBD (S), ISBD ( NBM ), Etc.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1. Girija Kumar and Krishna Kumar. Theory of Ctaloguing . New Delhi. Vikas. 1986.
2. Krishna Kumar. An Introducation for Cataloguing Practice . New Delhi Vikas .
1981.
3. Ranganathan. SR. Classified
Catalogue Code with additional rules for
Dictionary
Catalogue code. 5th ed. . Bombay : Asias Publishing
House , 1969.
4. Sears. ME. Sears List of Subjects Headings.
New York : H.W. Wilson.1977.
5. Sharp , Henry. A. Cataloguing Practice . Bombay . Asia. 1974.
6. Sengupta . B. Cataloguing . Calcutta. Word
Press, 1974.
7. Viswanthan, CG., Cataloguing : Theory and
practice . New Delhi :
Today tomorrow, 1970.
LIS 203: KNOWLEDGE ORGANISATION: CATALOGUING PRACTICE
UNIT I: Cataloguing of monographs according to
AACR – 2
UNIT II: Cataloguing of serial publications
according to AACR – 2
UNIT III: Motion picture, Video- recordings and Micro
forms according to
AACR – 2. Cataloguing
of Cartographic materials, Manuscripts, Sound Recordings,
UNIT IV: Advanced Cataloguing
UNIT V: Subject Cataloguing: Assigning subject
headings using Sear’s list of subject
headings.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1.
Anglo
– American Cataloguing Rules. 2nd . rev.ed. London
Library Association , 1988.
2.
Hunter,
Erie. J. Examples Illustrating
AACR-2 . ( 1988) revised . London,1989.
3.
Krishan Kumar. An introduction to
AACR – 2, New Delhi: Vikas , 1990.
4. Ranganathan , S.R. Classified Catalogue Code. Bombay:
Asia Publishing House,
1961.
LIS:
204 METADATA STANDARDS - PRACTICE
UNIT
I: - Introduction
to Meta data and digital curation
-Description of Meta standards
-
Additional resources. e -GMS
-
ISO 19115: 2003(E). PREMIS
UNIT
II: - Introduction to MARC 21, Tags.
-Introductors
and subfields
UNIT
III: - Creating MARC 21
records for print documents
-
Electronic resources and complex documents
-
Prints and resources
UNIT
IV: - Introduction
to Dublin core
-
Preparing simple and qualified core records in HTML
UNIT
V: - Preparing
simple and qualified Dublin core records in XML
- Preparing simple and qualified Dublin core records in RDF
- Preparing simple and qualified Dublin core records in RDF
LIS
205: LIBRARY MANAGEMENT
UNIT
I: Introduction to Management.
-
Concept
definition and scope.
-
Management
schools of thought
-
Functions
and principles of scientific Management.
- Organization Structures
UNIT
II: Books selection, Acquisition and Technical Treatment.
-
Different
Sections of the library.
-
Books
selection: Need and purpose, Principles and theories, Policy and Programs, Book
selection tools.
-
Acquisition
-
Technical
treatment: Processing - Classification and cataloguing.
UNIT
III: Serials Control, circulation control and
maintenance.
-
Serials
control, Selection, Maintenance and record of receipts.
-
Circulation
control: Registration of members, charging and discharging methods.
-
Maintenance:
Shelving methods, shelf rectification, stock verification, Binding and
preservation; Archives
UNIT
IV: Library authority, personnel and finance:
- Library authority: Library committee, need, functions and types
-
Library personnel: Categories - staff formula.
-
Library Finance: Sources of finance, Budget and Budgeting.
UNIT
V: Library building, rules and reporting.
-
Library building: Planning, furniture and equipment
-
Library rules and regulations
-
Annual report.
- Library statistics.
RECOMMENDED
BOOKS
1.
Evans,
G. Edward.. Management techniques for librarians . 2nd ed . New york
: Academic Press, 1983.
2.
Katz,
W.A. Collection development , the selection of materials for libraries . New
york . Holt, Rinohart and Winston, 1980.
3.
Krishan
Kumar : Library Administration and
Management . New Delhi : Vikas , 1987.
4.
Lock,
R.N. Library administration . 3rd ed. New York :
Philosophical Library . 1965.
5.
Mittal,
RL Library Administration : Theory and Practice . 5th ed.
Delhi . Metropolton , 1984.
6.
Narayana
, G.J. Library and Information Management , New Delhi PHI 1991.
7.
Ranganathan
, S.R. : Library administration . 2nd
ed. Bombay : Asia , 1059.
8.
Sharma
, J.S. Library Organization . New Delhi : Vikas, 1978.
9.
Seetharama,
S. Guide lines for planning of libraries and Information Centres Culcutta: IASLIC, 1990.
LIS: 206: HUMAN VALUES AND PROFESSIONAL
ETHICS – PAPER II
I.
Value Education – Definition relevance to, present
day - Concept of Human Values – Self introspection – Self esteem. Family
values-Components, structure and responsibilities of family - Neutralization of
anger - Adjustability - Threats of family life - Status of women in family and
society Caring for needy and elderly - Time
allotment for sharing ideas and concerts.
II.
Medical ethics- Views of Charaka, Sushruta and
Hippocratus on moral responsibility of medical practitioners. Code of ethics
for medical and healthcare profession3!s. Euthanasia, Ethical obligation to
animals, Ethical issues in relation to health care professionals and Patients.
Social justice in health care, human cloning, problems of abortion. Ethical
issues in genetic engineering and Ethical issues raised by new biological
technology or knowledge.
III.
Business ethics- Ethical standards of
business-Immoral and illegal practices are their solutions. Characterics of
ethical problems in management, ethical theories, causes of unethical.
behavior, ethical buses and work ethics.
IV.
Environmental ethics- Ethical theory, man and
nature- Ecological crisis, Pest control, Pollution and waste, Climate change,
Energy and population, Justice and environmental health.
V.
Social ethics- Organ trade, Human trafficking,
Human rights violation and social disparities, Feminist ethics, Surrogacy/pregnancy.
Ethic of media- Imp2ct of Newspapers, Television, ‘Movies and Internet.
Books for study
1. John
S Mackenjic: A manual of ethics.
2. “The
Ethics of Management” by Larue Tone Hosmer, Richard D. Irwin Inc.
3. “Management
Ethics - integrity at work’ by Joseph A. Petrick and John F. Quinn, Response
Books: New Delhi
4. “Ethics
in Management” by S.A. Sherlekar, Himalaya Publishing House.
5. Harold
H. Titas: Ethics for Today.
6. Maitra,
S.K: Hindu Ethics.
7. William
Lilly: Introduction to Ethics.
8. Sinha:
A Manual of Ethics.
9. Manu:
Manava Dharma Sastra or the Institute of Manu: Comprising the Indian System of
Duties: Religious and Civil (ed.) G.C Haughton.
10. Susruta
Samhira: Tr.Kaviraj Kunjanlal, Kunia!al Brishagratha, Chowkamba Sanskrt series,
Vol T,M and ill, Varnasi. VoiIOO, 16-20,21-32 and 74-77 only.
11. Caraka
Sambita :Tr. Dr.Ram Karari Sarma and Vaidya Bhagavcn Dash; Chowkambha Sanskrit
Series office. Varanasi 1. 11, Il! Vol 1 PP 153-191.
12. Ethics,
Theory and Contemporary issues.. Barbara Mackinnon. Wadsworth/Thomson Learning.
2001.
13. Analyzing
Moral Issues, Judith A’. Boss, Mayfield Publishin5 Company, 1999.
14. An
Introduction, to Applied Ethics (Ed.) John H.Piet and Ayodhya ‘Prasad, Cosmo
Publications.
15. Text
Book for Intermediate First \‘ear Ethics and Human Values, Board of
Intermediate ‘Education-Telugu Akademi. Hyderabad.
16. I.C
Sharma Ethical Phitosoph.’ of India. Nagin &co Julundhar.
SEMESTER
– III
LIS
301: INFORMATION PROCESSING AND RETRIEVAL THEORY
UNIT
I: Information Processing and retrieval.
-
Information
processing and retrieval: Basic concepts and role in information transfer.
UNIT
II: Indexing Languages.
-
Schemes
of classification: DDC, CC and UDC.
-
BSO
-
Vocabulary
control : Thesaurus
-
Design of indexing languages.
UNIT
III :
Indexing systems and techniques
-
Pre
coordinate indexing: PRECIS, POPSI, Uniterm etc.
-
Post
coordinate indexing: KWIC, KWOC etc.
-
Citation indexing.
UNIT
IV :
Evaluation of Indexing System.
-
Criteria
for Evaluation.
-
Aslib,
crane field studies.
-
Search strategy. Subject Guides, case
studies.
UNIT
V :
Web based Information retrieval system
- Web indexing system,
- Web cataloguing.
RECOMMENDED
BOOKS
1.
Anderson,
D. Universal Bibliographic control . 1976.
2.
Aichinson,
J. and Chilchrist, A. Thesaurus contstruction: A practical manual. 1972.
3.
Austin
, Derek. PRECIS: A Manual of concept analysis and subject
indexing.London : The British library ,
1984/
4.
Browm
A. G. Introduction to indexing and Abstracting . London : Libraries Unlimited ,
1983.
5.
Kochen
, M. Ed. Principals of information Retrieval . 1974.
6.
Lancaster,
FW. Information Retrieval Systems , Characteristics , Testing and Evaluation ,
1968.
7.
Salton,
G. Introduction to Modern Information Retrieval . 1983.
8.
Sehgal,
D. Indexing Languages and Theasauri
Construction and Maintenance. 1974.
9.
UNESCO .
Common Communication Format . Paris. Unesco , 1988.
10. Vickery, BC.
Techniques of Information Retrieval.
1970.
LIS
302: LIBRARY AUTOMATION AND DIGITAL LIBRARY
UNIT I: Library Automation
- Meaning – Definition – Infrastructure Facilities – In house operations
- Introduction to Digital
libraries, concepts and issues.
- Understanding digital libraries. Evolution
of digital libraries
- Important milestones
- Pre- DLI 1, NSF and DLI 1 and. DL communities
- Agencies and
Organizations
responsible for the development of Digital Libraries
UNIT II. Content creation
-Electronic documents,
files and file formats.
- Study of
different file formats. Studying PDF in detail- features of PDF.
- Born digital and
legacy documents. Digitization- scanning,
OCR and conversion
to PDF.
- Study of the DL content management issues
UNIT III. Creating Web documents
-
Mark
Up Languages- SGML, HTML and XML. Creating documents in HTML. HTML editors and
tools. Front Page and Dream Weaver. XML and its features- XML tools.
UNIT IV. Digital Library
architecture .Elements of a DL. DOI, Open URL,
- Cross
Reference and other aspects.
- Metadata and
other resource discovery issues.
- AccessControl
and DRM, Security and preservation issues.
UNIT V. Open Access Movement
-
Institutional
repositories. Case study of select digital libraries
-
IRs.
California Digital Library; Alexandria Digital Library; ArXive;
Cogprintis; Vidyanidhi
RECOMMENDED
BOOKS:
- Computerization of Indian Libraries, P.S.G.Kumar, B.R.Publishing Corprn., 1987, Delhi
2. Manual
of Computer Applications Training in Library Science, R.L.Sehgal &
D.K.Behl, ESS ESS Publn., New Delhi,
1996.
3. Electronic Libraries, V.C.Malaviya, ESS ESS
Publns., New Delhi, 1996.
4. Automation in
Libraries, Richard T.Kimber, Pergamon Press, New York, 1970.
5. The Use of Computer in Compiling
National Bibliograpies, Koster, K., Libri,Vol.16,
No.4 (1966)
LIS
303: SEARCH AND SEARCH STRATEGIES
UNIT-
I: Introduction
to search and retrieval- Concept of file, database
-
Types of databases
-
Structure of records in databases and on the web
-Structure
of indexes and files
-
Vocabularies-free and controlled- Search models-Boolean (exact match), and
ranking (best match) , web search engines.
-Matasearch Engines.
UNIT-II:
Tools
of internet search;
-
Local search-vertical search- Search engine optimization-Search oriented
architecture
– selection –based search.
-Social
search-document retrieval – Text mining- web crawler
-Multisearch-Federated
search-search aggregator.
UNIT-III:
Index/web
indexing
-Focused
crawler-spider trap-robots exclusion standard
-Distributed
web crawling-web archiving- website mirroring software
-Web
search query-voice search-Natural language search engines
-
Web query classification- Image search-video search engine- Semantic search.
UNIT-IV:
Protocols
and standards: Z39.50.
-
Search /retrieval web service-search /retrieval via URL.
-Open
search-representational state transfer-website parse template.
-Wide
Area Information servers. OAI/PMH.
UNIT-V:
Practical
component:
-Searching
of databases, catalogues.
-
Searching in general search engines and meta search engines
-Studying
the searching features- of the search engines-searching proquest-pubmed-
emerald-EBSCO-JCCC.
Text
Books:
- Designing search : UX Strategies for e commerce success (UX matters), Greg Nudelman, edited by Pabini Gabriel-petit
- Search for Strategy; politics and strategic vision, Guertner, publishing ABC-CLIO.
- Real Recruting : Winning search strategies, Steven M. Finkel.
- Keyward search for recruiters: A collection smart and simple search techniques and strategies for busy recruiters, Lopez MR moises publishing Createspace.
LIS
304 A: USER STUDIES (Generic Elective)
UNIT-
I. Information seeking and use
-
Need for a conceptual framework
-
Need for a theory of information seeking
-
Integrating theories of. information
seeking with broader theories and framework
.UNIT:- II Information need
-
Definitional and conceptual
problems. Distinction between
needs,
-
wants, demands and requirements; Levels of
information need Taylor’s model, Lancaster’s four levels,
-
Cronin’s three levels;
-
Koikela’s two levels of information need;
UNIT:
III. User:-Understanding the psychology of
information user
-
categorization of user
-
Identifying users and potential users;
users by professional
Groups
- industrial, commercial etc.,
UNIT:
IV. Information use & user studies:
-
Origin, development and evolution of
user studies; the renaissance of user studies, the two generations of user
studies: The first generation studies-
their characteristics, contributions and limitations; The second generation
user studies: Their characteristics and contributions, Landmark and bench mark
studies.
UNIT:
V. Methodology of user studies:
-
Study
of various methods and tools: Quantitative and Qualitative and survey methods
and experimental approach; Questionnaire, interview and other traditional tools
/methods: Participant observation, Diasy method, time-line series method of
Dervin and others; use of psychometric methods; the promise of quantitative
methods and psychometric methods.
LIS 304B: INTERNSHIP
Internship is compulsory to the students of
third semester.
LIS 304
C: ACADEMIC LIBRARY SYSTEM (Generic Elective)
UNIT I :
Introduction to Academic libraries.
-
Academic
Library concept and functions.
-
Types
of Academic libraries.
-
Role of Academic Library in Education.
UNIT
II :
Development of Academic
Libraries.
- Development of Academic Libraries in USA, UK and India.
- Education Policy and Academic
Libraries in India.
- Role of UGC in promoting College and University Libraries.
- Norms and standards of Academic
libraries.
UNIT
III :
Academic Library building and authority.
- Academic Library Authority, Policies
and Programs.
UNIT
IV :
Library Finance, Personnel Management and Collection Development.
-
Financial
Control
-
Personnel
Management
-
Collection Development and maintenance.
UNIT
V :
Academic Library Services, automation and networks.
-
Academic
Library information services.
-
Planning
and organization of Academic Library services.
-
User
studies and User education programs.
-
Resource
sharing : Concept , Objectives and programs
-
Academic
Library Networks : INFLIBNET
-
Computerization
of Academic Libraries.
-
RECOMMENDED
BOOKS
- Cowley. John. Libraries in higher education: The user approach to service London: Clive Bingley, 1975.
- Hamlin, A. T. The University library in the US: Its origin and development
Philadelphia
: University Philadelphia, 1981.
- Thompson , James, An Introduction to University library administration 3rd ed. London : Clive Bingley, 1987.
- Wilson , LB. And Tauber , MR. The University library . New York : Columbia
University Press, 1956.
- Gupta , OP . Development of University Libraries in India after independence .
New Delhi Concept . 1992.
- Thompson , James . University Library history : An international review London: Clive Bingley . 1980.
- University Grants Commission ( India ) . Committee on University and College libraries Report . New Delhi.: UGC ., 1965.
- Academic libraries : Role in the national development / edited by Dorathy Issac. Madras: TR Publications . 1993.
- Shukla, K. University libraries in India . Jaipur : RBSA Publishers , 1994.
- Rogers, R utiefford D. University library administration . New York: H.W. Wilson. 1971
- Mc Donald, Joseph and Micikon, Basney. Academic Librarian: The dimension of their effectiveness . Green Wood Press . 1994.
- Trehan, GL AND Malhan, IV. School library Management . New Delhi : Sterling, 1980.
- Davies, Ruth Ann. The School Library : A force for educational excellence.
New
York R. R. Bowker, 1969.
- Gelfand, M.A. University libraries for developing countries . Delhi : UniversaL l Book Company , 1974.
LIS:
304 D: SPECIAL LIBRARY SYSTEM (Generic Elective)
UNIT I: Introduction to special libraries.
-
Special
Library – Definition, Characteristics and functions.
-
Special
Libraries and Information systems / Centers.
UNIT II: Special libraries and Information Centers
in India.
-
Libraries
of R& D organizations.
-
Libraries
of Government Departments.
-
Libraries
for business. Trade and Management.
-
Social economic Development Research
Institutions.
-
Training
institutions.
UNIT III: Special library buildings, finance and
services.
-
Special
library buildings and furniture.
-
Special
library fiancés.
-
User
Needs survey.
-
Planning and Organization of special library
services.
-
Searching
online and CD- ROM databases.
-
Information
products.
-
Resource
sharing and networking.
UNIT IV: Special Library personnel and Collection
Development
-
Special
library Personnel.
-
Special
library collection development: Books
and NBM.
-
Special
library Collection development: Reference sources.
UNIT V: Organizations promoting special libraries.
-
Organizations
promoting special libraries and
information centers in India
-
Role
of professional bodies in the promotion of special libraries and information
Centers:
FID, SL, ASLIB, IASLIC.
-
Education
and Training in special librarianship.
RECOMMENDED
BOOKS
1. Ashworth, W. Special librarianship . London:
Clive Bingley, 1979.
2. Silva, M. Special libraries . London : Andre Deutsch. 1970
3. Strauss. L. j. et al. Scientific and
technical libraries. 2nd ed. New York: Wiley, 1972.
4 . Struble, EG.
Special libraries guide for management , New York: Special library
Association . 1966.
5.
Atherton, PAULINE. Hand book for
information systems and services.
Paris.
Unesco,1977.
LIS:
305 A: INFORMATION LITERACY (Open
Elective)
UNIT
I:
Information and Information Literacy:
Information - Concept, Characteristics and use.
-
Information
explosion.
-
Organization
of information.
-
Flow
of information.
Information Literacy:
-
Definition
& need.
-
Methods
to end user training.
-
Standards for evaluation of Information
literacy.
UNIT
II:
Sources of Information:
-
Documentary:
Print, Non-print(including electronic)
-
Non-Documentary:
Human, Institutional.
-
Categories:
Primary, Secondary, Tertiary.
-
Sources:
Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, Directories, Year books, Geographical,
biographical, Bibliographies, Indexes, Abstracts etc.
-
Evaluation.
UNIT
III:
Information and Communication Technology:
-
Introduction
to Information Technology
-
Network
types & Topologies: LAN, WAN, MAN, Bus, Star, Ring etc.
-
Information Access through networks:
INFLIBNET, DELNET etc.
UNIT IV:
Internet:
- History and Characteristics
-
Uses
of Internet
-
Search
techniques
-
Web
resources
-
Evaluating internet information.
UNIT
V:
Issues of the information age:
-
Evolution:
Agriculture- Industrial- Information age.
-
Preservation
of the record of human knowledge.
-
Intellectual
property: Concept, Act etc.
-
Information
policy & Privacy.
-
Right
to information.
RECOMMENDED
BOOKS
- Kawatra, P.S. Text Book of information Science. A.P.H. Publishing Corporation, New Delhi.2000.
- Guha, B. Documentation and Information: services, Techniques and Systems. The world press Pvt.Ltd. Kolkatta.1983.
- Krishan kumar: Reference service. New Delhi, 1989.
- Shores, Louies: Basic reference sources. Chicago. 1954.
LIS 305 B : INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION (Open Elective)
UNIT
I :
Information and Communication.
-
Information: Characteristics,
Nature, value and use.
- Conceptual difference between data,
information and knowledge.
-
Communication of information: Information generation.
UNIT
II : Communication Models and Trends
- Communication channels,
models and barriers.
-
Trends in Scientific Communication
UNIT
III :
Communication.
-
Definition,
Scope and Objectives.
-
Mediums, Formats, Resource sharing.
UNIT
IV :
Library, information and society.
-
Genesis
and characteristics and implications of information society.
-
Changing
role of library and information Centers
in society.
-
Intellectual
Property Act, Right to information Act.
-
International and National Programs and
policies (NAPLIS) and IT.
Unit
V : Electronic Communication
- E-mail
- E-commerce
- Cybercrimes
and Laws
.RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1.
Gragon,
Devis. J. Science and Technology and introduction to literature . 2nd
ed 1976.
2. Martin, WJ.
Communication , Knowledge and Librarian . London : Butterworths, 1974
3. Mc Garry , Devin, Communication, ,Knowledge
and librarian . London : Clive Bingely,
1981.
4. Meadows, A. J. Communication in Science , London:
Butterworth. 1974
5. Price, de
Solla. Little Science and Big Science . New York: Columbia
University press, 1986.
6.
Robert,S. Electronic Communication.6th ed 2014.
7.
Jeffiery,S. Modern Electronic Communication.9th ed 2015.
LIS 401:
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
UNIT I: Research.
-
Definition
need and purpose of research.
-
Types
of research: Fundamental and applied.
-
Research
and development of scholarship.
-
Library
and Information Science research. at national and International level
UNIT
II :
Research Design.
-
Conceptualization and
operationalisation
- Types of research design.
- Identification and formulation of research
problem.
- Hypothesis:
Definition, formulation and types: Descriptive, relational
and explanatory. Null hypothesis. Verification.
-
Designing
Research proposal.
-
Ethical
aspects of research.
-
Literature
search – print, non – print and electronic sources.
UNIT
III :
Research Methods.
-
Scientific
method.
-
Historical method.
-
Descriptive
method.
-
Survey
method and case study method
-
Experimental
method and Delphi method.
-
Sociometry,
Bibliometrics
UNIT
IV :
Research techniques and tools.
-
Methods
of data collection: Primary and secondary.
-
Primary
data – Questionnaire, interview and observation.
-
Secondary
data – Historical / recorded.
-
Scales
and checklists. Sampling Techniques – random and non – random
UNIT
V : Data
analysis and interpretation.
- Descriptive statistics – Measures of
central tendency–Measures of dispersion-
Variance and
covariance.
-
Graphical presentation of data - Bar, Pie diagrams, graphs, histograms
etc.
- Inferential statistics- Z– T test.
Correlation- Regression: Linear and
- Nonlinear – Chi square test.
- Statistical packages –
SPSS.
-
Research reporting: structure, style and
contents – Guide lines for Research reporting – Style Manuals: Chicago, MLA,
APA, etc e- citation and Method of research evaluation.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1. Charles. H
Busha and Stephen, P. Harter . Research Methods in librarianship.
Techniques and interpretation . New York
: Academic Press. 1980.
2. Maurice. B line . Library surveys. 2ND
ED. London : Bingley , 1982
3. Nickmoore and Martin Hesp. The Basics of
writing reports etcetera. London Bingley
, 1985.
4. Goode, William and Hatt, Paul K. methods in
social research. New York: Mc Graw – Hail
Book Company , Inc, 1952.5.
5.
Gopal , MH . An introduction to
research procedure in social sciences,
New Delhi : Vikas , 1992.
LIS:
402: SOFTWARE FOR LIBRARIES: PRACTICE
UNIT
I :
Digital Library Packages, Dspace, and Greenstone
UNIT
II :
Library software packages SOUL, Koha
UNIT
III: Internet and Databases searching.
UNIT
IV :
Library and Information Centre Web page design and creation using
MARKUP language and
on-line support.
UNIT
V: Data mining.
LIS
403: DISSERTATION / PROJECT WORK
Every student shall prepare a
dissertation/project under the guidance a faculty member of the department and
submit before the last examination of the fourth semester.
LIS:
404 A: MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEM (Generic Elective)
UNIT
I :
Management
- Concept,
definition and scope
- Library as a
system
UNIT II :
Human Resource Management
- Organizational
structure
- Delegation,
communication and participation
- Job
description and analysis: Job Evaluation
- Inter-personal relations
-Recruitment
procedures
-Motivation:
group dynamics
- Training and
development
- Disciplines
and grievances
- Performance
appraisal
UNIT III: Financial Management
- Resource
mobilization
- Budgeting
techniques and methods: PPBS,ZBB
- Budgetary Control
UNIT
IV :
Planning
- Concept,
definition, need and purpose: types
- Policies
and procedures, MBO
UNIT
V:
System analysis
- Project Management: PERT/CPM
-MIS
Definition, Concepts, elements
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1. Allen,Louis
A. Organisation and Management, New York:Allen and Unwin, 1978.
2. Bernard,
Chester I. The Functions of the Executive. Cambridge, Mass:Harvard
University,1938.
3. Cowley, J.
Personnel Management in Libraries.1982.
4. Dawar, RS.
Management Process. New Delhi:Mittal
5.
Drucker,Peter. Management
6. Evans,Edward.
Management technique for libraries. 2nd ed. New York:Academic Press,
1983.
7. Koontz,
Herald and O Donnel. Management:Systems approach. 8th ed. New York.
Mc
Graw Hill, 1982.
8. Missie,
Joseph L. Essentials of Managemetn 4th ed.
LIS
404 B: MUSEUMS AND ARCHIVES – (Generic Elective)
UNIT-I
Memory institutions and their role in preserving the
culture and heritage – Understanding the scope of historical and cultural
preservation- Historical monuments and museum collections- Protected structures
rare professional knowledge- Film and photography and other cultural expression
and manifestations including rural heritage.
UNIT-II
Industrial and technical ideas- modern architectural
achievements- Essentials of records and knowledge management in diverse organizational
principles- Methodologies and practical administration of archives- Records and
other information sources form print to oral encompassing. Archives theory and
management balancing access and preservation archives administration.
UNIT-III
Archival appraisal- advanced analysis of the basic
theories, principles, techniques and methods that archivists and records
managers need to use for identifying and appraising records - provide
historical theoretical and practical orientation to access, advocacy, and
ethical matters and orientation to the ways of providing access to archives
holdings.
UNIT-IV
Archival representation and metadata: introduction to the
theoretical foundations, history principles and research with references to the
representation of archival materials-institute of Museum and Libraries
Services(IMLS) framework metadata standards for archival materials-AGLS
metadata sets including Australian Government Recordkeeping Metadata Standards
and implementation manuals Dublin Core MODS and METS standards.
UNIT-V
Museum archives: evolution of the purpose of museum;
history and development of museum record-keeping systems, with emphasis on
changes from paper based to electronic records –use of functional analysis to
identify principle functions of museums and to guide - the appraisal of records
and artifacts-moving image archives: importance of moving image media in memory
institutions as well as basic procedures to preserve these works-motion picture
film will be of primary focus, other moving image media.
References:
Nationalarchives.nic.in
Text
books:
- Digital preservation for libraries and museums, Edward M. Corrado, published by Rowman and Littlefield.
- Best of Both Worlds; museums, libraries, and archives in a Digital age, G. Wayne clough, published by Smithsonian institution
LIS
404 C: INFORMATION PROCESSING AND RETRIEVAL:
UDC AND INDEXING PRACTICE - (Generic
Elective)
PART
– A :
Universal Decimal Classification.
-
Classifying
complex subject titles including periodical titles
-
According
to Universal Decimal classification.
PART
- B: Indexing practice.
-
Assigned
Indexing practice.
-
Derived indexing practice.
-
Design and development of IR the saurus
.
LIS: 404 - C: MARKETING
OF INFORMATION PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
(Generic Elective)
UNIT I: Foundations of Marketing.
-
Economic
analysis models and their application to the information industry.
-
Information
as a commodity, and as a resource.
-
Barriers
to information access.
UNIT II:
Techniques and tools of marketing analysis.
- Market Research
-
Collection
of data and its analysis.
-
Forecasting
and positioning
UNIT III:
Market segmentation
- segmenting a market
- Market targeting
- Market positioning
UNIT IV :
Designing products.
- Planning, designing products and services.
- New product development and diversification.
- Product
promotion stratégies.
UNIT V: National and International Commercial
information.
-
Services.
-
Dialog,
BLAISE, INFORMATIC S etc.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1. The Marketing of
Library and Information Science Service. London, Aslib, 1981.
2. Economics of
Information edited by Malcolm Galatin and Robert D. Laiter. London : Nijihoff, 1981
3. Costing and the
economics of Library and Information Services / edited by Sephen’ A Roberts. London: Aslib, 1984.
4. Marketing
of information services/ edited by Brayan Yates. Canberra: National Library
of
Australia In association with the Australian
Commission for Unesco, 1983
LIS
405A: INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND
PROGRAMS (Open Elective)
UNIT
I :
Introduction to information systems.
Information system:
concept and characteristics.
-
Kinds
of Information systems.
-
Planning
and designing: Standards of Information Systems
UNIT
II: Global Information systems and programs.
-
UN
and its specialized agencies – based information systems and programs.
-
UNIT
III: National information systems.
-
National
Information systems in USA, UK, Russia and Japan.
-
Information systems, programs and Networks in
India.
UNIT
IV: Organizations promoting
information systems and Programs.
-
Organizations
promoting Information systems and programs at the international level.
-
Organizations
promoting Information systems and programs in India.
UNIT
V: Information Providers (venders)
International: DIALOG, STN, Data Star,
UMI,
Silver Platter, BLDSc, ISI.
- National providers: INFONET, INFLIBNET,
J-Gate
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1.
Atherton,
Pauline. Hand book of information
systems and services. Paris. Unesco,
1977.
2.
Champman
E.A. Library Systems . Analysis Gidelines , 1970.
3.
Weisman.
HM . Information sytems . Services and Centres. New York:
Beekar
and Hayness, 1972.
LIS: 405
B: TECHNICAL WRITING (Open Elective)
UNIT
I : Technical Writing basics
- Definitions, Purposes, Characteristics
-Types, Functions, Target groups and their requirements
UNIT
II : Technical Writing Process
- Planning, drafting, editing, finishing and
producing the document.
-Use of editorial tools viz. Dictionaries,
Style Manuals
UNIT
III :
Technical Writing Style
- Language and technical skills, Styles
- Semantics, Syntax, Diction, Sentence
Structure, Readability
UNIT
IV :
Technical Writing Technique
- Information Searching and gathering skills,
- Summarizing. Designing pages: Tables,
Line Graphs, Bar Graphs,
Pie Charts, Charts and Illustrations,
footnotes and end notes
UNIT
V :
Technical Communications
- Structure and format of journal articles,
seminars/conference papers,
Review
articles, technical reports, research proposals, monographs,
Dissertations/theses. Use of Page
Maker and Ms-Office for the
Preparation,
production and Presentation
RECOMMENDED
BOOKS:
1. Anderson,
Paul V and Brockamn, R John and Miller, Carolyn(ed). New essays in
Technical and scienfic communication: Research, theory and practice.
Farmingdate:NY,
Baywood, 1997.
2.
Day, Robert A. Writing scientific papers in English. Ed 2. Philadelphia:ISI,
1989
3.
Joshi, Yateendra, Communicating in style. New Delhi: TERI, 2003
4.
Staples, Catherrine and Ornatowski, Cezar (Ed). Foundations for teaching
technical
Communications
5.
Society for Technical Communication. Code for communicators. Washington D C.
STC. 1998.
LIS: 206: HUMAN VALUES AND PROFESSIONAL
ETHICS – PAPER II (???)
UNIT
– I: Understanding Harmony in the Family and Society
- Understanding
the meaning of Vishwas; Difference between Intention and
Competence.
- Understnding the Meaning
of Samman, Difference between respect and
differentiation; the
other salient values in relationship
- Understanding the harmony in the society
(society being an extension of
family): Samadhan, Samridhi, Abhay,
Sah-astitva as comprehensive
human Goals
UNIT
– II: Harmony in Human relationship and Nature
-Visualizing a universal harmonious order
in society – Undivided society (Akhand
Samaj), Universal Order (Sarvabhaum
Vyawastha) , from family to world family,
Practice
exercises and case Studies will be taken up in Practices
-Understanding the Harmony in the
Nature
-Interconnectedness and
mutual fulfillment among the four orders of nature-
recyclability and self-regulation
in Nature
UNIT
– III: Whole Existence as Co-existence
-Understanding Existence
-Co-existence (Sah-astitva) of mutually
interacting units in all pervasive space
-Holistic perception of harmony at all
levels of existence – Practice exercises and
case studies will be taken up in practice
sessions
UNIT
– IV: Holistic Understanding of Harmony and Human Values
-Natural acceptance of Human values
-Definitiveness of Ethical Human Conduct
-Basis for Humanistic Education,
humanistic Constitution and Humanistic
Universal Order
UNIT
– V: Harmony on Professional Ethics
-Competence in Professional Ethics: a)
Ability to utilize the professional
competence for augmenting universal human
order b) Ability to identify the
scope and characteristics of people
friendly and eco- friendly production
systems. c) Ability to identify and
develop appropriate technologies and
management patterns for above production system
-Case studies of typical holistic
technologies, management models and
production systems
-Strategy
for transition from the present state to Universal Human Order: a) At the
level of individual : as socially and
ecologically responsible Engineers, technologists
and managers b) At the level of Society : as
mutually enriching institutions and
organizations
TEXT BOOKS
R R Gaur, R,Sangal, G.P Bagaria, 2009, A
Foundation Course in Value Education(English)
Pradeep Kumar Ramancharla, 2013, A
foundation course in value education (Telugu)
R R Gaur, R Sangal G P Bagaria, 2009,
Teacher’s Manual (English)
Pradeep Kumar Ramancharla, 2013,
teacher’s Manual (Telugu)
RECOMMENDED
BOOKS
- Ivan IIIich, 1974, Energy& Equity, The Trinity Press, Worcester, and harper Collins, USA
- E.F. Schumacher, 1973, small is Beautiful; a study of economics as if people mattered, Blond & Briggs, Bratain
- A Nagraj, 1998, Jeevan vidya to Na Prayanam, Hyderabad
- R.Pradeep Kumar, 2013, Jeevan Vidya to Na Prayanam, Hyderabad
- Sussan George, 1076, How the other half Dies, Penguin Press, Peprinted 1986, 1991
- PL Dhar, RR Gaur, 1990, science and humanism, common wealth publishers
- A.N. Tripathy, 2003, Human values, New Age International Publishers
- Subhas Palekar, 2000, How to practice natural Farming, Pracheen (Vaidik) Krishi tantra shodh, Amravati
- Donella H. Meadows, Dennis L. Meadows,Jorgen Randers, William W. Behrens III,1972, Limits to Growth – club of Rome’s report, universe Books
- E.G. Seebauer & Robert, L BERRY, 2000, Foundationals of Ethics for Scientists & engineers, Oxford University Press
- M. Govindrjran, S Natrajan & V.S. Senthi Kumar, Engineering Ethics (including human Values), Eastern Economy Edition, Prentice hall of India Ltd
- B P Banerjee, 2005, Foundations of Ethics and Management, Excel books
- B.L. Bajpai, 2004, Indian ethos and Modern Management , New Royal book Co; Lucknow, Reprinted 2008
Relevant CDs, Movies,
Documentaries & Other Literature
3.
.AlGore, An Inconvenient Truth,
paramount Classics, USA
4.
Charlie Chaplin, Modern Times, United
Artists, USA
5.
IIT Delhi, Modern Technology – the
untold Story