Department of Library and Information Science

Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh-202002

Syllabus

Master of Library & Information Science

(M.Lib.I.Sc. Ist Semester)
2018-2019

Paper No. Course Paper title Credit Sessional Exam. Total

No. Marks Marks Marks

I MLS-7001 Knowledge, Information and 04 25 75 100

Communication

II MLS-7002 Library Classification (Theory)-I 02 12 38 50

III MLS-7003 Library Classification (Practice)- 02 12 38 50

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IV MLS-7004 Research Methods and Statistical 04 25 75 100

Techniques

V MLS-7005 Information Technology 04 25 75 100

(Theory)

VI MLS-7006 Information Technology 02 12 38 50

(Practice)

VII MLS-7007 Information Repackaging and 04 25 75 100

Retrieval

VIII MLS-70VI Viva-Voce 02 - 50 50

Total credit / Marks 24 --- --- 600

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Paper-I Credit: 04
MLS-7001 Marks: 100
Knowledge, Information and Communication

Unit-I
• Information, 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

Unit-II
• Information Industry-Generators, Providers and Intermediaries
• Information as an asset and Resource
• Intellectual Property Rights Acts
• Concept of freedom, Censorship, Data security and fair use
• National Policy on Library and Information Systems and Services

Unit-III
• Knowledge Management: Definition, concept, need, basic tools
• Knowledge Management Systems: Basic components
• Approaches and Architecture of Knowledge Management
• Trends in Knowledge Management
• Role of Knowledge Managers

Reading List:
1. Vickery, B.C. & Vickery, A. (1987). Information Science in Theory and Practice.
London: Butterworth.
2. Sharma, S. & Gopal, S. (2011). Applications of Knowledge management in digital era. New
Delhi: GNOSIS.
3. Kawatra, P.S. (2000). An introduction to information systems. New Delhi: A.P.H. Publishing.
4. Menon, S. (2003). Protection of Intellectual property in cyber space. New Delhi: Authorspress.
5. Secker, J. (2010). Copyright and e-learning: A guide to Practitioners. London: Facet Publishing
6. Angrew, G. (2008). Digital rights management: A librarian’s guide to technology and practice.
U.K.: Chandos Publishing.
7. Parashar, R.G. (1991). Information and its communication. New Delhi: Medallion Press.
8. Olive, A. (2007). Conceptual modeling of information systems. Berlin: Springer-Verlag
9. Losse, R. M. (1990). The Science of Information. San Diego: Academic Press.
10. Rikowski, R. (2007). Knowledge Management: Social, cultural and theoretical perspectives.
U.K.: Chandos Publishing.
11. Sharma, P. (2004). Knowledge Management. New Delhi: A.P.H. Publishing.
12. Khan, M.T.M. (1998). Information organization and communication. New Delhi: Ess Ess
Publishing.

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Paper-II Credit: 02
MLS-7002 Marks :50
Library Classification (Theory)

Unit-I
• General theory of Classification : Contributions of Rechardson, W.C. Berwick Sayyers,
H.E. Bliss, S.R. Ranganathan and CRG
• Universe of Knowledge : Mapping and Problems
• Categorization of Isolates: Historical Perspective and Modern Trends

Unit-II
• Modes of formation of Subjects and Methods of Scholarship vis-à-vis revision of CC, UDC
and DDC
• Features of Special Classification Schemes
• Classificatory Principles in the Classification of Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities

Unit-III
• Comparison of CC & UDC with regard to common sub-divisions and Indicator Digits
• Trends in Classification: Thesaurofacet, automatic Classification, Classaurus, Classification
in Online Systems, Web Dewey; Dewey on CD
• Design Methodology of Classification Scheme.

Reading List:
1. Foskett, A.C. (1977). Subject Approach to information (3rd ed.). London: Clive Bingley.
2. Mills, J. (1960). A Modern Outline of Library Classification. Bombay: Asia Publishing
House.
3. Ranganathan, S.R. (1967). Prolegomena to Library Classification (3rd ed). Bangalore:
Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science.
4. Husain, S. (2004). Library Classification: facts and analysis. New Delhi: BR Publishing.
5. Ranganathan, T.S., Ed. (1990). Ranganathan Philosophy: Assessment, Impact and
Relevance. New Delhi: Vikas Publishing House.
6. Kumar, K. (1988). Theory of Classification (4th ed). New Delhi: Vikas Publishing.
7. Marcella, R. and Newton, R. (1996). A New Manual of Classification. New Delhi: Jaico
Publishing.
8. Mills, J. (1996). A Modern Outline of Library Classification. Bombay: Asia Publishing.
9. Ohedar, A.K. & Sengupta, B. (1977). Library Classification (2nd rev. ed.). Calcutta: World
Press.
10. Ranganathan, S.R. (1962). Elements of Library Classification (3rd ed.). Bombay: Asia
Publishing.
11. Brown, J.D. (1939). Subject Classification (3rd ed.). London: Grafton.
12. Parkhi, R.S. (1972). Library Classification: Evolution of a Dynamic Theory. New Delhi:
Vikas Publishing House.

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Paper-III Credit: 02
MLS-7003 Marks :50
Library Classification (Practice)

• The practical examination will consist of transcripts of eight complex titles of monographs
and other documents to be classified in depth according to UDC (Abridged edition 2003)

Reading List:
1. Fosket, A. C. (1973). Universal Decimal Classification. Clive Bingley, London.
2. Mcllwaine, I. C. (2007). The Universal Decimal Classification: A guide to its use.
UDC Consortium, The Hague, Netherlands.
3. Universal decimal classification. (Latest Edition). British Standards Institution, London

Paper-IV Credit: 04
MLS-7004 Marks :100
Research Methods and Statistical Techniques
Unit-I
• Research: Concept and definition
• Types of research: Fundamental and Applied, Inter disciplinary and Multidisciplinary
• Research Design: concept and types
• Elements of Research methods Identification and formulation of problem
• Hypothesis
• Literature Search: Print & Non-print
• Research Methods: Scientific, Historical methods, Descriptive methods, Survey and Case
Study Methods, Experimental and Delphi Methods
• Designing of Research Proposal
Unit-II
• Sampling Techniques
• Research Technique Tools:
- Questionnaire, Interview, Observation
- Scales and Check lists
- Library Records and Reports
• Research Reporting: Structure, Style, Contents, Guidelines
• Methods of Research Report Evaluation

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 Unit-III
• Data analysis and interpretation: concept and use
• Descriptive Statistics – Measures of Central Tendency, Mean, Mode, Median
• Tabulation and Generalization
• Measures of dispersion, Variance and Covariance
• Standard Deviation
• Graphical presentation of data: bar, Pie-line graphs, Histograms
• Inferential Statistics: Correlation, T-test, Regression – linear and non-linear, Chi square
test
• Statistical packages – SPSS, (introduction)

Reading List:
1. Best, J. W. & Kahn James, V. (1999). Research in Education (2nd ed.). New Delhi:
Prentice Hall of India.
2. Busha, C. H. & Harter, S. H. (1988). Research Methods in Librarianship: Techniques and
Interpretations. New York: Academic Press.
3. De Vaus, D. (2001). Research Design in Social Research. New Delhi: Sage Publications.
4. Ghosh, B. N. (1984). Scientific Method and Social Research (2nd ed.). Delhi: Sterling
5. Slater, M., Ed. (1990). Research Methods in Library and Information Studies.
London: The Library Association.
6. Kumar, K. (1992). Research Methods in Library and Information Science.
New Delhi: Vikas Publishing House
7. Kumar, P.S.G. (2004). Research Methods and Statistical Techniques. Delhi: B.R.
Publishing.
8. Rao, I. K. R. (1983). Quantitative Methods for Library and Information Science.
New Delhi: Wiley Eastern.
9. Sanders, D. H. (1980). Statistics: A Fresh Approach. New Delhi: McGraw Hill.
10. Alvesson, M. & Skoldberg, K. (2009).Reflexive methodology: new vistas in qualitative
research (2nd rev. ed.). Sage Publication: London.
11. Devarajan, G. (2011). Prolegomena to Research methodology. New Delhi: Ess Ess
Publishing.
12. Das, S. (2012). Research methodology: methods, tools & techniques. Jaipur: Yking books.
13. Sharma, J. N. (2011). Research methodology: The discipline and its dimensions. New Delhi:
Deep & Deep Publications.
14. Singh, Y.K. & Bajpai, R.B. (2008). Research methodology: Data presentation. New Delhi:
A.P.H. Publishing.
15. Sharma, C.K. & Jain, M.K. (2009). Research methodology. New Delhi: Shree Publishers.

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Paper-V Credit: 04
MLS-7005 Marks :100
Information Technology (Theory)-I

Unit-I
• Information Technology and Libraries
• Software packages: Operating systems, utility software, application software
• Criteria for selection of application software
• Library automation software packages-Proprietary and Open source softwares with
examples: WINISIS, KOHA, Alice for Windows.

Unit-II
• Human Computer interfaces
• Multimedia: Elements and its application to libraries
• Telecommunication and networking: Concepts, Media, Mode and Components
• Network Media: UTP, Optical fiber Ethernet, Network Interface Card, Hub, Router,
Modem.
Unit-III
• Network types-LAN, MAN, WAN and their applications in Library Networks
• Network topologies-Bus, Star, Ring, Token Ring
• Local Area Network – Types
• CD Networks

Reading List:

1. Goel, A. (2012). Computer fundamentals. New Delhi: Pearson Education.

2. Marshal, F. & Kulkarni, L.G. (2009). Computer networking and the internet (5th ed.). New
Delhi: Pearson Education.
3. Black, U. (2003). Computer networks: Protocols, standards and interfaces (2nd ed.). New
Delhi: Prentice-Hall.
4. Tanenbaum, A.S. (2003). Computer networks (4th ed.). New Delhi: Pearson Education.
5. Samuel, T.M. & Samuel, M. (2008). Information technology. New Delhi: Commenwealth.
6. Leon, A. & Leon, M. (1999). Fundamentals of information technology (2nd ed.). New Delhi:
Vikas Publishing.
7. Sehgal, R.L. (1999). Handbook of library software packages. New Delhi: Ess Ess
Publication.
8. Parashar, R.G. (2003). Indian library in IT environment. Ludhiana: Medallion press.
9. Rajaraman, V. (2007). Fundamentals of computers (4th ed.). New Delhi: Prentice-Hall of
India.
10. Kresh, D., Ed. (2000). The whole digital library: Handbook. New Delhi: Indiana Publishing.
11. Aswal, R.S. (2003). CDS/ISIS for windows: A handbook for librarians. New Delhi: Ess Ess
Publication.

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Paper-VI Credit: 02
MLS-7006 Marks: 50
Information Technology (Practice)-I

The practical questions will be set to check IT skills in the following areas:-
• Creation of database using WINISIS, and Alice for Windows
• Use of Library software package, Alice for Windows for in-house operations, Bar Code
Generations, membership cards, machine readable catalogue cards
• CD-ROM & Online searching
• Web page design and creation for a Library/ Information Centre

Note: The semester examination, which will be conducted by one external examiner and one internal
examiner to be appointed by Board of Studies. The duration of the examination will be of 2 hours.

Reading List:

1. Xavier, C. (2007).World Wide Web design with HTML. New Delhi: Tata Mc Graw Hill.
2. Bradley, P. (2007). How to use web 2.0 in your library. London: Facet Publishing.
3. Cox, C. N. (2006). Federated search: solution or setback for online Library Services.
Philadelphia: The Haworth Press.
4. Donnelly, V. (2000). Designing easy-to-use websites: a hands-on-approach to structuring
successful websites. Boston: Addison-Wesley.
5. Lowery, J. W. (2002). Dreamweaver MX bible. Indianapolis: Wiley Publishing,
6. Lynch, P. J. & Horton, S. (2009). Web style guide: basic design principles for creating web
sites (3rd ed.). London: Yale University Press.
7. Niederst, Jennifer (2006). Learning Web Design : A Beginner’s Guide to HTML, Graphics
and Beyond (2nd ed.) Mansion Shroff Publishers and Distributers Pvt. Ltd.

Paper-VII Credit: 04
MLS-7007 Marks: 100
Information Repackaging and Retrieval

Unit-I

• Abstract & Abstracting: Concept, Types, procedure of Abstracting, Guidelines in

preparing Abstracts
• Repackaging and consolidation: Concept and Need
• Procedure of repackaging: Content analysis, formatting, consolidation
• Study of few Internationally recognized Abstracting /Indexing Services: Sci-Finder,
PUB-MED, Web of Science

Unit-II
• Index and Indexing: Concept and Types
• Indexing models – assigned and derived

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 • Co-ordinate Indexing system
• Citation indexing
• Indexing languages: types and characteristics
• Vocabulary control – tools of vocabulary control
• Features and Construction of IR Thesaurus

Unit-III
• Information Retrieval System – concepts and types
• Features and elements of online IR
• Trends in IR
• Evaluation of IR systems
• Search Strategies: Manual/Machine, feedback and Refining

Reading List:

1. Rajan, T.M. (1981). Indexing systems: Concepts, models and techniques. Calcutta: IASLIC
2. Chakrabortty, A.R. & Chakrabarti, B. (1984). Indexing: Principles, processes and products.
Calcutta: The World Press.
3. Prashar, R.G. (1989). Index and Indexing systems. New Delhi: Medallion Press.
4. Riaz, M. (1989). Advanced indexing and abstracting practices. New Delhi: Atlantic
publishers.
5. Chowdhury, G.G. (2010). Introduction to model information retrieval system (3rd ed.).
London: Facet publishing
6. Rich, Elaine. (1990). Artificial intelligence (2nd ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
7. Salton, G. & McGill, M.J. (1983). Introduction to modern information retrieval.
New York: McGraw-Hill.
8. Lancaster, F.W. (1991). Indexing and abstracting in theory and practice. London:
Library Association Publishing.
9. Dierick, H. & Hopkinson, Alan. (1981). Reference manual for machine-readable
Bibliographic Descriptions (2nd ed.). Paris: UNESCO.
10. Date, C.J. (1981). An introduction to database systems (3rd ed.). Reading, MA:
Addison-Wesley
11. Aitchison, J. & Gilchrist, A. (2000). Thesaurus construction and use: a practical
Manual (4th ed.). London: Aslib.

Paper-VIII Credit: 02
MLS -70VI Viva-Voce Marks :50

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 Department of Library and Information Science
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh-202002
Syllabus
Master of Library & Information Science
(M.Lib.I.Sc. IInd Semester)
2018-2019

Paper No. Course Paper title Credit Sessional Exam. Total

No. Marks Marks Marks
I MLS-8001 Informetrics and Scientometrics 04 25 75 100

II MLS-8002 Library Cataloguing (Theory) 02 12 38 50

III MLS-8003 Library Cataloguing (Practice) 02 12 38 50

Any one of the following
IV (a) MLS-8004 Information Sources and System in 02 12 38 50
Natural Sciences
IV (b) MLS-8005 Information Sources & Systems in 02 12 38 50
Social Sciences

IV (C) MLS-8006 Information Sources and Systems in 02 12 38 50

Medical Sciences
IV (d) MLS-8007 Information Sources and Systems in 02 12 38 50
Agricultural Sciences
IV (e) MLS-8008 Information Sources and Systems in 02 12 38 50
Eng. & Technology
Any one of the following
V (a) MLS-8009 Planning and Management of 02 12 38 50
Academic Library System

V (b) MLS-8010 Planning and Management of Public 02 12 38 50

Library System
V (c) MLS-8011 Planning and Management of 02 12 38 50
Special Library System
V (d) MLS-8012 Planning and Management of Health 02 12 38 50
Science Library System

VI MLS-8013 Information Technology (Theory)-II 04 25 75 100

VII MLS-8014 Information Technology (Practice)-II 02 12 38 50

VIII MLS-80DI Dissertation 04 25 75 100

IX MLS-80VI Viva-Voce 02 - 50 50
Total credit / Marks 24 --- --- 600

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Paper -I Credit: 04
MLS-8001 Marks:100
Informetrics and Scientometrics

Unit-I
• Information Science: Definition, Scope and Objectives
• Information Science: Historical background, Relationship with other subjects
• Information society: Genesis, Characteristics, Implications
• Changing role of Library and Information Centres in Society

Unit-II
• Bibliometrics, Scientometrics, Informetrics and Webometrics: concepts, evolution and
present status
• Bibliometric Laws: Bradford, Zipf, Lotka and their utility and application
• Citation analysis, Bibliographic Coupling, Obsolescence, E-citation, Impact factor

Unit-III
• Information Products: Nature, Concepts, Types
• Design and Development of Information Products.
• Marketing of Information Products
• Economics of Information: Concepts and Evolution
• Information as a Commodity

Reading List:

1. Dhawan, K.S. (2001). Reading in Library Science. New Delhi: Commonwealth.

2. Sardana, J.L.,Ed. (2002). Libraries and information studies in retrospect and prospect: Essay
in Honourof D. R. Kalia. New Delhi: Concept publishing company.
3. Baruah, A. (2004). Library Science: Prospects in 21st century. New Delhi: Kilaro Books.
4. Melntosh, J. (Ed.). Library and Information Sciences: Parameters and Perspectives. Canada:
Apple Academic Press.
5. Kawatra, P.S. (2000). Textbook of Information Science. New Delhi: A.P.H. Publishing

Paper-II Credit: 02
MLS-8002 Marks: 50
Library Cataloguing (Theory)

Unit-I
• Contributions of Cutter, Lubetzky, Ranganathan in the field of Cataloguing.
• Resource Description and Access (RDA) : Concept and Structure.
• Online Cataloguing: OPACs and Web OPAC with examples at national and international
level.
• Knowledge Discovery Tools: Concept and examples.

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 Unit-II
• Subject Cataloguing: Definition and General Principles
• Choice and Rendering of Subject Headings: LCSH, POPSI, PRECIS
• Thesaurus: Need and Guiding Principles for Compilation

Unit-III
• Layout and rules for the Union Catalogues of Books, Periodicals, Indexing and
Abstracting Journals and National Bibliographies.
• Compilation of Local, National and International Union Catalogues, Application of IT
• Development and current trends in Standardization, Description and Exchange Formats:
ISBD, MARC, CCF, ISO2709
• UNIMARC, MARC21, UNICODE: Overview

Reading List:

1. Fritz, D. A. (2009). Cataloguing with AACR-II & MARC21: for books Electronics Resources,
Sound Recording, Video Recording & Serials. New Delhi: Pentagon Press.
2. Maxwell, R. L. (2009). Maxwell’s Handbook for Anglo- American Cataloguing Rules2:
Explaining & illustrating through the 2003 update. New Delhi: Indiana Publishing House.
3. Dabs, K.C. (2008). IT Application for TQM and Library Marketing. New Delhi: Ess Ess
Publications.
4. Lois Mai Chan (2007). Cataloguing and Classification: An Introduction (3rd ed.). Lanham:
The Scarecrow Press.
5. Sahoo, K.C. (2004). Information Management with IT Application. New Delhi: Medallion
Press.
6. Taylor, A.G. (2000). Wynar’s Introduction to Cataloging & Classification ,(9th ed.).
Westport: Libraries Unlimited.
7. Dhawan, K .S. (1997). Online Cataloguing Systems. New Delhi: Commonwealth Publication.
8. Singh, S.N. & Prasad, H.N. (1985). Cataloguing Manual AACR-II. New Delhi: B. R.
Publishing Corporation.
9. Lois Mai Chan (1985). Cataloguing and Classification: An Introduction. New York: Mc
Graw Hill
10. Parmeshwaran, M (1984). Anglo American Cataloguing Rules and CCC (s). New Delhi: Ess
Ess Publications.
11. Agrawal, S.S. & Kaula., P.N. (1972). Catalogue entries & procedure: A guide to
cataloguing work according to ALA, AACR, CCC, New Delhi: Lakshmi Book Store.
12. Coates, E.J. (1960). Subject Cataloguing: Headings & Structure. London: The Library
Association

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Paper-III Credit: 02
MLS-8003 Marks :50
Library Cataloguing (Practice)

Cataloguing of complex problems involving the rendering of headings and description will be done
according to Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules (AACR-2).
- Corporate authors
- Non-books materials
- Periodicals
The practical examination will be conducted through a question paper containing the reproduction of
title pages of the documents and other information required for their cataloguing. There
will be three cataloguing problems.

Paper-IV (a) Credit: 02

MLS -8004 Marks:50
Information Sources and System in Natural Sciences

Unit-I
• Sciences: definition, terminology, scope.
• Primary Sources: Periodicals, Standards, Patents, Dissertations.
• Web based sources
• Evaluation of representative sources in each category
Unit-II
• Secondary Sources: Bibliographies, Dictionaries, Treatises/Monographs, Directories,
Trade Catalogues.
• Tertiary Sources: Guides to Literature and Bibliography of Bibliographies.
• Web based sources
• Evaluation of representative sources in each category
Unit-III
• Information Systems and Networks in Natural Sciences: Need and Purpose
• Study of Science Information Systems at National and International levels: ENVIS, INIS,
AGRIS, MEDLARS, BT Net
Reading List:
1. Katz, W. A. (1969). Introduction to Reference Work. New York. Mc Graw Hills.
2. Sharma, J. S. & Grover, D.R (1987). Reference Service & Sources of Information. New
Delhi: Ess Ess Publication.
3. Sharma, Pandey, S.K. (1992). Library & Society. New Delhi: Ess Ess Publication.
4. Dhiman, A. K. & Rani, Y. (2007). Resource Sharing and Library & Information Networks.
New Delhi: Ess Ess Publication.
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Paper-IV (b) Credit: 02
MLS-8005 Marks :50
Information Sources and Systems in Social Sciences

Unit-I
• History of Social Sciences
• Definition, Terminology, Branches and Land marks in Social Sciences.
• Primary Sources: Periodicals, Government bulletins, Standards, Dissertations,
Monographs, Memoirs
• Web based sources
• Evaluation of representative sources in each category

Unit-II
• Secondary Sources: Bibliographies, Dictionaries, Treatises, Directory.
• Tertiary sources: Trade Catalogues, Guides to the literature and Bibliography of
bibliographies
• Web based sources
• Evaluation of representative sources in each category

Unit-III
• Information Systems and Networks in Social Sciences: Need and Purpose
• Study of Select Social Science Information Systems at National & International levels.

Paper- IV (c) Credit: 02

MLS-8006 Marks:50

Information Sources and Systems in Medical Sciences

Unit: I
• Medical/Health Sciences: Definition, Scope, Development, Modern Trends.
• Primary Sources: Periodicals, Standards, Patents. Dissertation.
• Web based Primary Sources.
• Evaluation of representative types of sources in each category.

Unit: II

• Secondary Sources: Indexing Journal: Drug Indexes, Index Medicus.

• Abstracting Journals: British Medicine, Excerpta Medica.
• Reviews.
• Dictionaries.

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 • Encyclopedias.
• Tertiary Sources: Directories, Guides to medical literature.
• Web based Secondary and Tertiary Sources.
• Evaluation of representative types of sources in each category

Unit: III
• Information Systems and Networks in Medical/Health Sciences: Need and purpose.
• Medical/Health Information Systems at National and International Levels: IndMED,
MedIND, MEDLARS.

Reading List:

1. Morton, L.T. & Godbolt, S. (1984). Information Sources in the Medical Sciences
(3rd Ed.) London : Butterworths.

Paper -V(a) Credit: 02

MLS-8009 Marks: 50
Planning and Management of Academic Library System

Unit-I
Role of the Library in Academic Institutions. Development of Academic Libraries in India
after Independence. Planning of Academic Libraries, Study of the recommendations of various
Committees and Commissions with regard to Academic Libraries in India. Role of the UGC and
UNESCO in promoting academic libraries.
Unit-II
Library Governance: Authority, Committees and Role of Librarian. Organisational Pattern.
Human Resource Management: Staffing, Selection & Recruitment. Performance Appraisal.
Budgeting. Academic Library Buildings: Planning, basic elements in designing. Furniture and
fittings. Public Relations: Need and Methods.
Unit-III
Library & Information Services: Need and types. Library Co-operation and Resource
Sharing, Role of INFLIBNET. Electronic Journals and Consortia: Concept. UGC Info-Net. Online
Computer Library Centre (OCLC). Study of Select University Libraries in India: Aligarh Muslim
University, Delhi University, Jawaharlal Nehru University.

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Reading List:

1. Singh, S. (1986). Reference Service in Academic Libraries in India. New Delhi: Ess Ess
Publication.
2. Prasher, R.G. (1991). University Libraries in India 1980s and Beyond. New Delhi: Medallian
Press.

Paper No. V(b) Credit: 02

MLS-8010 Marks:50

Planning and Management of Public Library System

Unit-I
• Public Library : Concept, Nature, Characteristics.
• Public Library Users.
• Development of Public Library Movement in India with reference to post independence
period
• Public Library Legislation: Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Goa.
• National Policy for Library Development in India (National Policy for Library and
Information Science and National Knowledge Commission).

Unit-II
• Public Library Collection: Print and Non-Print.
• Library Co-operation and Resource Sharing in Public Libraries.
• Public Library Finance.
• Planning Library Building and Equipments.
• Human Resource Development.

Unit-III
• Public Library Services for Special Categories of Users: Visually Impaired and Physically
Challenged, Children, Young Adults, Women.
• Library Extension Services.
• Organizations promoting public libraries: National, International, Government Agencies and
Non-Government Agencies: UNESCO; IFLA; Raja Rammohan Roy Library Foundation,
Kolkata, Digital Empowerment Foundation.
• Prominent Public Libraries in India (Illustrative): The State Central Library, Mumbai;
Connemara Public Library, Chennai; Delhi Public Library; T.S. Central Public Library,
Chandigarh.

Reading list
1. Bhatt, R. K. (2011). Libraries in India: collection to connectivity. Ane Books.
2. Goulding, A. (2016). Public libraries in the 21st century: defining services and debating the
future. Routledge.
3. Gupta, A. (1994). Government of India Libraries: Their Growth, Development, and Services.
BR Publishing Corporation.
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 4. Jain, M. K., Mangla, P. B., Kalia, D. R., & Jagannathan, N. (1998). 50 Years: Library and
Information Services in India. Shipra.
5. Kent, A. (2014). Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science Volume 24. Crc Press.
6. Murison, W. J. (1971). The public library: its origins, purpose and significance. London:
Harrap.
7. Ranganathan, S. R., & Neelameghan, A. (1972). Public library system. Bangalore: Sarada
Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science.
8. Sager, D. J. (1989). Managing the public library. Boston, Mass.: GK Hall.
9. Sharma, P. S. (1985). Public libraries in India. Ess Ess Publications.
10. Totterdell, B. (1978). Public library purpose: A reader. C. Bingley; Hamden, Ct.: Linnet
Books.

Paper-V(c) Credit: 02
MLS-8011 Marks:50
Planning and Management of Special Library System

Unit-I
Definition, objectives, distinguishing features and scope of Special Libraries: Industrial,
Business, Government, Research Institute, Newspapers, Differently abled, Development of Special
Libraries in India.
Unit-II
Library governance: Authority, Committee and role of librarian. Organisational Pattern:
centralized v/s decentralized. Library Personnel: staff pattern, selection and recruitment. Public
relations. Budgeting, Modern special library buildings: Planning, basic elements in the design of
building, furniture and fittings.
Unit-III
Inter-Library cooperation and Resource sharing, Electronic Journal Consortia: e Shodhsindu
FORSA. Study of some representative Special libraries of India: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
Madras, BARC, Bombay, CFTRI, Mysore, Indira Gandhi National Centre of Arts, New Delhi,
Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, New Delhi, National Institute for the Visually Handicapped,
Dehradun, Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Public Library, Patna.

Reading List:

1. Mukherjee, A.K. Fundamental of Special Librarianship &

Documentation……………………………..
2. Sinha, S. C. &. Dhiman, A. K . (2002). Special Libraries: Research & Technical Libraries
New Delhi: Ess Ess Publication.

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Paper-V (d) Credit: 02
MLS -8012 Marks :50
Planning and Management of Health
Science Library System

Unit – I
Growth and development of Health Science Libraries with special reference to India. Types
and characteristics. Role of MCI, DCI, NML, NIC, ICMR and WHO in the development of
medical libraries in India. Planning and layout of Health Science Libraries. Collection
development. Organization of documents through classification and cataloguing. Circulation,
Reference and Documentation Services (CAS, SDI and literature search services).

Unit-II
Health Science Library governance: Authority, Committee and role of librarian.
Organisational Pattern: centralized v/s decentralized. Library Personnel: staff pattern, selection and
recruitment. Public relations. Budgeting, Modern library buildings: Planning, basic elements in the
design of building, furniture and fittings.

Unit-III
Information Technology in Health Science Libraries: Use and scope. Software packages.
Electronic Document Delivery System. Health Information Sources and Services on the Net.
INTERNET and Bio-medical Information. Indexing and Abstracting services: Index Medicus,
Current Contents and Exerpta Medica etc. MeSH Headings and their use in literature search
including CD ROM Searches. MEDLARS services. Inter-Library Cooperation and resource sharing,
Electronic Journal Consortia.

Paper -VI Credit: 04

MLS-8013 Marks:100
Information Technology (Theory) - II

Unit-I
• Internet and Intranet: Basic features and applications
• Protocols: Concepts, functions
• Network protocols: TCP/IP, SPX, Net BUI, FTP, HTTP
• Modes of Connectivity: Dial up, ISDN, Leased Lines, Blue tooth, Wifi etc.
• Web Browser: Netscape Navigator, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox etc.
• Web Servers, Web tools, Search Engines
• Internet Security

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 Unit-II
• Digital Libraries: Genesis, definition, objectives, scope
• Digital Library Initiatives : National and International
• Software for digital Libraries: OCR, Image Editing Software.
• Open source softwares : Concept and Examples.
• Hardware For Digital Libraries: Scanners, Digital & Movie Cameras.
• Data warehousing, Data Mining, Meta Data, Dublin Core Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
• RFID : Features Components and Applications

Unit-III
• Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems: Concepts, Features, Software, Application in
Libraries & Information Centres.
• Online Searching of Databases: Web of Science, PubMed, SciFinder, OCLC
• Electronic publishing: Electronic bulletins, e-journals, Institutional Repositories
• Subject gateways : Concept and Examples.
• Video Conferencing : Concept and Application.

Paper-VII Credit: 02
MLS-8014 Marks :50
Information Technology (Practice) -II

The practical questions will be set to check IT skills in the following areas:-
1. Database creation using software packages, LibSys and SOUL
2. Use of Library software packages, LibSys, SOUL for in-house operations, Bar Code
Generations, membership cards, machine readable catalogue cards
3. Development of Digital Library using Green Stone Digital Library Software (GSDL)

Paper-VIII Credit: 04
MLS -80DI Marks :100
Dissertation

This paper will consist of areas such as annotated subject bibliography, bibliometric study,
case study, survey, trend report, etc. The paper will be of 100 marks.
The dissertations will be evaluated by an external examiner and will carry 75 marks. Viva-
voce examination will be of 25 marks. This will be conducted by a group of three members
consisting of chairman of the department, external examiner and the supervisor.
The dissertation will be submitted before the commencement of annual examination.

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Paper-IX Credit: 02
MLS -80VI Viva-Voce Marks :50

Viva-voce examination will be conducted preferably after the completing II-Semester

examination by one external examiner.

This paper consists of 50 marks including 25 marks for compulsory educational tour. Of the
25 marks, 13 marks are allotted to the tour report and the remaining 12 marks will be for
viva-voce examination, conducted on the educational tour report, just before the
commencement of second semester exam.

Note: Compulsory Educational tour will be conducted preferably during the winter vacations and
will be a part of second semester. For ‘Suggested Readings’ please contact concerned
teachers

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