Part I: Foundation of Library & Information Science

Unit.1. Library as a Social Institution

• Different types of libraries- Academic, Public, Special –their distinguishing features and functions.
• Role in Library of formal and informal education.
• Role of U.G.C. for development of Academic libraries.
• Social & Historical foundations of Library.

Unit.2 Normative Principles of Lib. & Inf. Science

• Development of Libraries with special reference to India, Baroda Public Library system
• Five Laws of Library Science.
• Implications of five laws in Lib. & Inf. Science
• Library Co-operation Resource Sharing and Library Networking

Unit 4. Laws relating to Libraries & Inforamion

• Copyright act, Intellectual Property rights.
• Library legislation in India.
• Library legislation need and essential features.
• Maharashtra Public Library Act.
• Press and registration act & Delivery of Books act (Public Library).

Unit.5 Library and information Profession

• Attribution of profession.
• Librarianship as a profession.
• National & International Library Associations- FID, IFLA, LA, ILA, ALA, IASLIC etc.
• Professional associations & their role.
• Professional education & research.
• Professional ethics.

Unit.6 Promoters of Library & Information services

• International level promoters- UNESCO
• National level promoters- RRRLF.

Unit 7. Public relations & Extension activities

• Definition
• facets and programs.
• Factors affecting Library development, Literacy, publishing, Book Trade.
• Library path finders (Guides)
• publicity & extension, Out reach activities.

Part II : Knowledge Organization, Information Processing & Retrieval

Unit. 1. Universe of Knowledge

• Different types of subjects.
• Modes of formation of subjects.
• Structure and attributes.
• 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.
• Current trends in Standardization, description and exchange.
• Normative Principles of cataloguing.
• Overview of principles and practice in document description.
• Standard codes of cataloguing.

Unit. 3. Methods of Knowledge Organization

• Design and development of schemes of Library Classification, Standard sub-division Index.
• General theory of Library Classification.
• Normative principles of classification and their application.
• Notation: Need, Functions, Characteristics
• Species of Library Classification.
• Standard Schemes of Classifications and their features, CC, DDC, UDC.
• 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

• Essential Components of Computer system.
• Generations of Computers, Classification of Computers.
• Introduction to Computers
• Overview of Historical Development of Computers.

Unit.3 Computer Architecture-Organization of Computer

• Input and Output devices- Keyboard, Scanner, OCR, Printers, Monitor.

Unit. 4. Software.

• Algorithm & Flowcharting.
• Operating systems: Single & Multi User Systems, Basic features of MS-DOS, MS Windows, Linux, UNIX, Windows NT etc.
• Programming Languages: Concepts and Tools

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
• Internet
• Networking: Basic Concepts.

Part IV: Management of Libraries & Information Centres/Institutions

Unit.1 Management

• Concepts, definition and scope.
• Functions and principles of Scientific Management.
• Management schools of thought.
• Management styles and approaches.

Unit.2 Human Resource Management

• Delegation, Communication and Participation.
• Disciplines and Grievances.
• Inter-personal relation.
• Job Description and Analysis, Job evaluation.
• Motivation, group Dynamics.
• Organizational structure.
• Performance Appraisal.
• Recruitment procedures.
• Training and Development.

Unit.3. Financial Management

• Budgetary Control.
• Budgeting Techniques and Methods PPBS, Zero Based Budgeting etc.
• Cost effectiveness and Cost Benefit analysis.
• Outsourcing.
• Resources Mobilization

Unit. 4 Reporting

• Library Statistics etc.
• Types of reports, Annual report-compilation, Contents and style.

Unit 5 System Analysis and Design

• Decision Tables.
• DFD (Data Flow Diagram)
• Library as a system
• Performance evaluation standards, MIS.
• Performance Measurement, reengineering, Time and Motion Study
• Project Management PERT/COM
• SWOT ( Strength Weakness Opportunities Threat)

Unit 6. Total Quality Management (TQM)

• Definition, Concept, Element
• Quality Audit, LIS related standards.
• Technology Management.

Unit. 7 Library House Keeping Operations.

• Archiving-conservation-Preservation.
• Book Ordering (Acquisition)
• Collection Development and Management Policies Procedures.
• Different sections of Library & Information Center and their functions.
• Evaluation and Weeding.
• Restoration including Print, Non-Print and Electronic Materials.
• Serials Control, Circulation Control, Maintenance etc.
• Stock Verification- Policies and Procedures.
• Technical Processing.

Unit.8 Planning

• Building and Space management in Libraries and Information Centers.
• Concept, Definition, Need and Purpose, Types.
• Library Building, Interior & Exterior, Furniture, Equipment’s, Standards & Types.
• Planning of related Infrastructure, Library Standards.
• Policies and Procedures, MBO
• Risk Management, Contingency Management.

Unit 9. Management of change.

• Changes in Procedures, Methods, Tools and Techniques.
• Concept of change.
• 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
• Internet as a Source of Information.
• 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.)

Unit.2. Reference Service.

• Concept, Definition, Need, Scope and trends.
• Reference Interview and Search Techniques.

Unit 3. Information Services and Products

• Bibliographic, Referral, Document Delivery and Translation Services.
• Information services and Products.
• Information services concepts, Definition, Need and trends.
• Need, Techniques and Evaluation of Alerting services (CAS&SDI)

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.

• Interview method.
• Proforma 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

• Conventional and modern Techniques: Study tour, Newsletters, Handbooks, Leaflets, Power-point Presentation, Websites etc.
• Evaluation of User studies. Unit 5. User Orientation Programmes:
• Methods and techniques of User studies.