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Syllabus for Librarian Exam 2020-2021
Part 1: Foundation of Library & Information Science
Unit.1. Library as a Social Institution
- - Social & Historical foundations of Library.
- - Different types of libraries- Academic, Public, Special –their distinguishing features and functions.
- - Role of U.G.C. for development of Academic libraries.
- - Role in Library of formal and informal education. Shivaji University, Kolhapur
Unit.2 Normative Principles of Lib. & Inf. Science
- - Five Laws of Library Science.
- - Implications of five laws in Lib. & Inf. Science
- - Development of Libraries with special reference to India, Baroda Public Library system
- - Library Co-operation Resource Sharing and Library Networking.
Unit 4. Laws relating to Libraries & Inforamion
- - Library legislation need and essential features.
- - Library legislation in India.
- - Maharashtra Public Library Act.
- - Press and registration act & Delivery of Books act (Public Library).
- - Copyright act, Intellectual Property rights.
Unit.5 Library and information Profession
- - Attribution of profession.
- - Librarianship as a profession.
- - Professional ethics.
- - Professional associations & their role.
- - National & International Library Associations- FID, IFLA, LA, ILA, ALA, IASLIC etc.
- - Professional education & research.
Unit.6 Promoters of Library & Information services
- - National level promoters- RRRLF.
- - International level promoters- UNESCO
Unit 7. Public relations & Extension activities
- - Definition
- - facets and programs.
- - publicity & extension, Out reach activities.
- - Library path finders (Guides)
- - Factors affecting Library development, Literacy, publishing, Book Trade.
Part II : Knowledge Organization, Information Processing & Retrieval
Unit. 1. Universe of Knowledge
- - Structure and attributes.
- - Modes of formation of subjects.
- - Different types of subjects.
- - Universe of subjects as mapped in different schemes of classification.
Unit. 2 Bibliographic description
- - Catalogue purpose, Structure and types physical forms including OPAC filling rules.
- - Normative Principles of cataloguing.
- - Overview of principles and practice in document description.
- - Current trends in Standardization, description and exchange.
- - Standard codes of cataloguing.
Unit. 3. Methods of Knowledge Organization
- - General theory of Library Classification.
- - Normative principles of classification and their application.
- - Species of Library Classification.
- - Standard Schemes of Classifications and their features, CC, DDC, UDC.
- - Notation: Need, Functions, Characteristics
- - Design and development of schemes of Library Classification, Standard sub-division Index.
- - Trends in Library Classification.
Unit.4. Subject Classification
- - Principles of Subject Classification.
- - Subject heading lists and their feature.
Part III: Information Technology: Basic
Unit.1 Information Technology
- - Definition, Need, Scope and Objectives.
Unit. 2 Computer Basic
- - Introduction to Computers
- - Overview of Historical Development of Computers.
- - Generations of Computers, Classification of Computers.
- - Essential Components of Computer system.
Unit.3 Computer Architecture-Organization of Computer
- - Input and Output devices- Keyboard, Scanner, OCR, Printers, Monitor
Unit. 4. Software.
- - Operating systems: Single & Multi User Systems, Basic features of MS-DOS, MS Windows, Linux, UNIX, Windows NT etc.
- - Programming Languages: Concepts and Tools
- - Algorithm & Flowcharting.
Unit. 5 MS-Office package
Unit. 6 DBMS Package
- - Familiarity with DBASE, FOXPRO, CDS/ISIS, SOUL, MS Access (Basic features)
Unit 7. Computer application to library & Information work
- - House keeping operations
Unit 8. Communication Technology
- - Communication Technology Basic Concepts
- - Networking: Basic Concepts.
- - Internet
Part IV: Management of Libraries & Information Centres/Institutions
Unit.1 Management
- - Concepts, definition and scope.
- - Management styles and approaches.
- - Management schools of thought.
- - Functions and principles of Scientific Management.
Unit.2 Human Resource Management
- - Organizational structure.
- - Delegation, Communication and Participation.
- - Job Description and Analysis, Job evaluation.
- - Inter-personal relation.
- - Recruitment procedures.
- - Motivation, group Dynamics.
- - Training and Development.
- - Disciplines and Grievances.
- - Performance Appraisal.
Unit.3. Financial Management
- - Resources Mobilization
- - Budgeting Techniques and Methods PPBS, Zero Based Budgeting etc.
- - Budgetary Control.
- - Cost effectiveness and Cost Benefit analysis.
- - Outsourcing.
Unit. 4 Reporting
- - Types of reports, Annual report-compilation, Contents and style.
- - Library Statistics etc.
Unit 5 System Analysis and Design
- - Library as a system
- - Project Management PERT/COM
- - Decision Tables.
- - Performance evaluation standards, MIS.
- - Performance Measurement, reengineering, Time and Motion Study
- - SWOT ( Strength Weakness Opportunities Threat)
- - DFD (Data Flow Diagram)
Unit 6. Total Quality Management (TQM)
- - Definition, Concept, Element
- - Quality Audit, LIS related standards.
- - Technology Management.
Unit. 7 Library House Keeping Operations.
- - Different sections of Library & Information Center and their functions.
- - Collection Development and Management Policies Procedures.
- - Book Ordering (Acquisition)
- - Technical Processing.
- - Serials Control, Circulation Control, Maintenance etc.
- - Stock Verification- Policies and Procedures.
- - Evaluation and Weeding.
- - Archiving-conservation-Preservation.
- - Restoration including Print, Non-Print and Electronic Materials.
Unit.8 Planning
- - Concept, Definition, Need and Purpose, Types.
- - Policies and Procedures, MBO
- - Building and Space management in Libraries and Information Centers.
- - Library Building, Interior & Exterior, Furniture, Equipment’s, Standards & Types.
- - Risk Management, Contingency Management.
- - Planning of related Infrastructure, Library Standards.
Unit 9. Management of change.
- - Concept of change.
- - Changes in Procedures, Methods, Tools and Techniques.
- - Problems of Incorporating Change.
- - Techniques of Managing Change.
Part V: Information Sources & Services
Unit 1. Reference and information sources.
- - Documentary Sources of Information, Print, Non-Print including Electronic: Special features, Scope, types
- - Nature, Characteristic, Utility and evaluation of different types of Information sources: Physical formats, Authority, Content, Utility.
- - Non-Documentary Information Sources.
- - Reference Sources Categories, Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Information Sources.(Encyclopedia, Dictionary, Periodical, Thesis, Books, Year book, Patents, Trade literature, standards, Monographs, Reference Books, Year Books, Almanac, Atlas, Abstracting & Indexing periodicals, Bibliographies, Handbooks etc.)
- - Internet as a Source of Information.
Unit.2. Reference Service.
- - Concept, Definition, Need, Scope and trends.
- - Reference Interview and Search Techniques.
Unit 3. Information Services and Products
- - Information services and Products.
- - Information services concepts, Definition, Need and trends.
- - Need, Techniques and Evaluation of Alerting services (CAS&SDI)
- - Bibliographic, Referral, Document Delivery and Translation Services.
Unit.4. Information System and their Services.
- - Study of National, International and Commercial Information Systems and Services- Background, their Services and Products.
Part VI: Library Users
Unit 1. Techniques of Library and Information Centres Survey.
- - Proforma method.
- - Interview method.
- - Records analysis method.
Unit.2. Information users and their information Needs
- - Categories of Information users.
- - Information needs definition and models.
- - Information seeking behaviour.
Unit.3 User Education
- - Goals and Objectives level, Techniques and Methods, Evaluation of Users Education Programmes.
Unit. 4. User Studies.
- - Methods and techniques of User studies.
- - Evaluation of User studies. Unit 5. User Orientation Programmes:
- - Conventional and modern Techniques: Study tour, Newsletters, Handbooks, Leaflets, Powerpoint Presentation, Websites etc.
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