The EMRS Librarian examination syllabus includes topics like library science, general awareness, English language, and quantitative aptitude. All the EMRS Librarian exam related thing available in below:
A. Foundation of Library & Information Science
1. Library as a Social Institution
- Social & Historical foundations of the Library.
- Different types of libraries - Academic, Public, Special - their distinguishing features and functions.
- Role of U.G.C. for the development of Academic libraries.
- Role in the Library of formal and informal education.
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 Cooperation, Resource Sharing and Library Networking.
3. Laws relating to Libraries & Information.
- Library legislation needs 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.
4. 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.
5. Promoters of Library & Information Services
- National level promoters - RRRLF.
- International level promoters - UNESCO
6. Public relations & Extension activities
- Definition
- facets and programs.
- publicity & extension, Outreach activities.
- Library pathfinders (Guides)
- Factors affecting Library development, Literacy, publishing, Book Trade
B. Knowledge Organization, Information Processing & Retrieval
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.
2. Bibliographic description
- Catalog purpose, Structure and types of physical forms including OPAC filling rules.
- Overview of principles and practice in document description.
- Current trends in Standardization, description and exchange.
- Standard codes of cataloging.
- Normative Principles of cataloging.
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 subdivision Index.
- Trends in Library Classification.
4. Subject Classification
- Principles of Subject Classification.
- Subject heading lists and their features.
C. Information Technology: Basic
1. Information Technology
- Definition, Need, Scope and Objectives.
2. Computer Basic (Hardware)
- Introduction to Computers
- Overview of Historical Development of Computers.
- Generations of Computers, Classification of Computers.
- Essential Components of the Computer system.
3. Computer Architecture-Organization of Computer
- Input and Output devices- Keyboard, Scanner, OCR, Printers, Monitor
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 & Flow-charting.
5. MS Office Package (Word Processors, Spread Sheet, Power Point etc.)
6. DBMS Package
- Familiarity with DBASE, FOXPRO, CDS/ISIS, SOUL, MS Access (Basic features)
7. Computer application to library & Information work
- Housekeeping operations
8. Communication Technology
- Communication Technology Basic Concepts
- Networking: Basic Concepts.
- Internet
D. Management of Libraries & Information Centers/Institutions
1. Management
- Concepts, definition and scope.
- Management styles and approaches.
- Management schools of thought.
- Functions and principles of Scientific Management.
2. Human Resource Management
- Organizational structure.
- Delegation, Communication and Participation.
- Job Description and Analysis, Job evaluation.
- Interpersonal relation.
- Recruitment procedures.
- Motivation, Group Dynamics.
- Training and Development.
- Disciplines and Grievances.
- Performance Appraisal.
3. Financial Management
- Resources Mobilization
- Budgeting Techniques and Methods PPBS, Zero Based Budgeting etc.
- Budgetary Control.
- Cost-effectiveness and Cost-Benefit analysis.
- Outsourcing.
4. Reporting
- Types of reports, Annual report compilation, Contents and style.
- Library Statistics etc.
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)
6. Total Quality Management (TQM)
- Definition, Concept, Element
- Quality Audit, LIS-related standards.
- Technology Management.
7. Library Housekeeping Operations.
- Different sections of the 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.
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.
9. Management of change.
- concept of change.
- changes in Procedures, Methods, Tools and Techniques.
- Problems of Incorporating Change.
- Techniques of Managing Change.
E. Information Sources & Services
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, Yearbook, Patents, Trade literature, standards, Monographs, Reference Books, Year Books, Almanac, Atlas, Abstracting & Indexing periodicals, Bibliographies, Handbooks, etc.)
- Internet as a Source of Information.
2. Reference Service.
- Concept, Definition, Need, Scope and trends.
- Reference Interview and Search Techniques.
3. Information Services and Products
- Information Services and Products.
- Information services concepts, Definitions, Need and trends.
- Need, Techniques and Evaluation of Alerting services (CAS & SDI)
- Bibliographic, Referral, Document Delivery and Translation Services.
4. Information System and their Services.
- Study of National, International and Commercial Information Systems and Services- Background, their Services and Products.
F. Library Users
1. Techniques of Library and Information Centres Survey.
- Proforma method.
- Interview method.
- Records analysis method.
2. Information users and their information Needs
- Categories of Information users.
- Information needs definitions and models.
- Information-seeking behavior.
3. User Education
- Goals and Objectives level, Techniques and Methods, Evaluation of Users Education Programmes.
4. User Studies.
- Methods and techniques of User studies.
- Evaluation of User studies.
5. User Orientation Programmes:
- Conventional and Modern Techniques: Study tours, Newsletters, Handbooks, Leaflets, Powerpoint Presentations, Websites etc.
1. General Awareness
The exam format for the EMRS Librarian or other subjects are computer-based test (CBT).
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