Here we explain the Library Science Syllabus for "Haryana CET Group-18". So check the syllabus below:
GROUP-18
Librarian
(Level- Graduate+ Diploma in Library Science)
1) General awareness, Reasoning, Mathematics, Science, History including Haryana-related history, current affairs, literature, Geography, Civics, Environment, Culture etc.------------------------------- (Weightage 20%)
2) Computer terminology, Fundamentals, word software, excel software, Power point, internet, web browsing, Communication, emails, downloading and uploading data on websites etc. ------------------------ (Weightage 10%)
3) Subject-related syllabus------------------------------ (Weightage 70%)
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1. LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SOCIETY
- Concept of Library in Society
- Social and historical foundations of the library
- Development of libraries with special reference to India
- Different types of libraries - their distinguishing features and functions,
- Normative Principles of Library and Information Science
- Five Laws of Library Science and their Implications on Library and Information Activities,
- Laws relating to Libraries and Information Centres
- Library Legislation in India: Need and Essential Features
- Copyright Act and Delivery of Books (Public Libraries) Act
- Librarianship as a Profession
- Professional ethics, Professional Association, Public Relations, Extension Activities and Resource Sharing
- Professional Associations and their role with particular reference to ILA, IASLIC, IFLA and UNESCO
- Definition: Facets and programmes of PR and Extension Services
- Resource Sharing and Library Networking.
2. LIBRARY CLASSIFICATION
Library Classification Theory
I - Library Classification:
- Definition, Need and Purpose
- Subjects: Basic, Compound and Complex
- Modes of Formation of Subjects
- Planes of Work
- Notation: Need, Type and Quality, Library Classification Theory
II - Species of Classification Schemes -
- Overview of Colon Classification: Postulates of Facet Analysis and Facet Sequence, Fundamental Categories, Principles of Helpful Sequence and Facet Sequence, Phase Relations, Devices
- Call Number: Class Number, Book Number and Collection Number, Classification Schemes & Current Trends
- Overview of Colon Classification.
- Main features of latest editions of DDC and UDC.
- Current Trends: Web Dewey, OCLC Classify and Folksonomy, Colon Classification, Dewey Decimal Classification.
3. INFORMATION SOURCES
- Reference and Information Sources
- Documentary Sources of Information: Print, Non-print and Electronic Resources.
- Categories: Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sources.
- Human and Institutional: Nature, Types, Characteristics and Utility.
- Internet as a Source of Information, Types and Evaluation of Reference Sources
- Different types of Reference Books and Criteria for Evaluation of Encyclopaedias, Dictionaries, Geographical Sources, Biographical Sources, Reference Sources for Current Events and Ready Reference Sources, Bibliographical Sources
- Bibliographies: Functions, types and Branches. Uses and Criteria for Evaluation of National Bibliography, Trade Bibliography, Subject Bibliography, Indexing and Abstracting Sources.
4. INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS
- Information Systems: Definitions, Types and Overview
- Services and Products of Information Systems: AGRIS, INIS, ENVIS, BTIS and MEDLARS,
- Library and Information Networks - Definitions, types and overview of Information Networks.
- Description of Library and Information Networks: INFLIBNET, DELNET, CALIBNET, NICNET, MALIBNET.
5. INFORMATION LITERACY
- Concept, Types and Importance of Information Literacy
- Information Literacy: Concept, Definition, Need and Importance
- Types of Information Literacy
- Technology Literacy, Media Literacy, Computer Literacy & Digital Literacy
- Information Literacy and Lifelong Learning, Information Literacy competencies
- Information Literacy: Initiatives and Forums in India, Information Literacy Courses and Implementation,
- Role of libraries in Information Literacy: School, College and University Libraries, Public Libraries, Special Libraries,
- Information Literacy Instruction Methods
- Library Induction - Lecture, Demonstration, Practical, Assignments Information
- Literacy Products: Library Brochure, Web-based Access Instruction.
6. COMMUNITY INFORMATION SERVICES
- Community Information Services (CIS): Definition, Need, Features and Objectives.
- Libraries as Community Information Centres and their role in Social Development, User Groups and their information needs
Information needs and Information Services:
- Rural Community
- Urban Community
- Women Empowerment
- Weaker Sections of Society.
7. MANAGEMENT OF LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION CENTRES
- Library Environment
- Organisation, Management and Administration: A Conceptual Framework.
- Library Organisational Structure, Ranganathan's Staff Formula
- Library Committee: Types, functions and powers,
- Library Finance and Budgeting
- Sources of Finance.
- Methods of Estimating Library Finance.
- Budget Preparation for different types of Libraries.
- General Administration: Annual Report, Library Statistics, Library Rules, Sections of the Library
- Book Selection and Procurement: Principles, Policy, Committee, Tools and Procedure.
- Technical Processing Section.
- Periodicals Section.
- Circulation Section.
- Reference Section,
- Maintenance, Building and Space Management
- Maintenance Section: Stacking, Shelving, Shelf Rectification, Stock Verification, Binding etc.
- Basic elements in designing library building.
- Furniture and Equipment.
8. USERS AND INFORMATION SERVICES
- Information Users and Their Information Needs
- Conceptual Definitions of Data, Information, Knowledge and Wisdom.
- Information: Types and Characteristics.
- Categories of Information Users and their Characteristics.
- Information Need and Seeking Behaviour: Concept and Models.
- User Studies: Need, Objectives, Plan and Methods.
- User Education: Concept, Need and Methods, Information Services
I - Information Services: An overview.
- Reference Service: Definition, Need, Types and Functions.
- Reference Process: Reference Question; Reference Interview.
- Referral Service
- Document Delivery Service
- Translation Services,
- Information Services
II - Current Awareness type of Service (CAS).
Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI).
- Press Clipping Service.
- Indexing & Abstracting Service,
- Web-based or Internet-based Service.
9. ICT APPLICATIONS IN LIS
- Computer Hardware
- The Evolution of Computers.
- Characteristics of Computers.
- Classification of Computers: Super Computer, Mainframe Computer, Mini Computer and Micro Computer.
- Digital vs. Analog Computers
- Computer Architecture: Input Devices, Output Devices, Central Processing Unit.
- Memory (Auxiliary), Computer Software
- System and Application Software
- Operating Systems: Single and Multiuser.
- Basics Features of MS Windows and Linux.
- application Software: Concept and Types
- Communication Technology (Networking)
- Communication: An Overview
- Networks: Concept and Components
- Network Media: Wire and Wireless
- Network Types: PAN, LAN, MAN and WAN.
- Topologies: Bus, Star, Ring, Token Ring, Tree and Mesh
- MS WORD: Standard Toolbars, creating a Document, editing a Document, formatting a Document, Maintaining Mailing List.
- MS POWER POINT: Creating Presentation Slides, Formatting/ Adding Graphics. Animation and Slide Transition, Slide Show, Customizing and Printing, Basic Web Searching
10. LIBRARY CATALOGUING
- Bibliographic Description
- Catalogue – Definition, Need and Purpose,
- Types of Library Catalogue.
- Physical Forms: Conventional and Non-conventional,
- Kinds of Entries and their functioning according to CCC and AACR-II,
- Subject Cataloguing - Definition, Need, Purpose and Problems of Subject Cataloguing, Methods of Subject Cataloguing.
- Chain Procedure and Sears List of Subject Headings.
- The latest trends are in library cataloguing, sections, and Skeleton Card of Main and Added entries.
- Basic features, Personal Author(s), Shared Authorship, Collaborator (s).
- Cataloguing of Pseudonym Work.
- Cataloguing of Multivolume documents.
- Cataloguing of Periodical Publications (Simple Periodical Publications).
11. SCHOOL LIBRARY SYSTEM
- Basic Concept - Definition, scope & objectives
- Components: Mobile Library, Cluster Library, Classroom Library, Centralized school library, School Community Library
- Role of School Libraries in Elementary and Secondary Education,
- Information Sources and Collection Development
- Information sources for children: Illustrated books, Reference books, Newspapers and magazines, Audio-video collection, Digital resources.
- Promotion of reading habits among children,
- Initiatives for School Libraries
- Recommendations of Commissions and Committees on School Library Development
- Guidelines of Educational Boards and National Bodies for School Libraries.
- Role of School Librarian
- Role of Professional Associations.
12. E-RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- Electronic Resources - Concept, Need, Characteristics, Benefits and Drawbacks.
- E-Resource Life Cycle.
- Types of e-resources, Collection Development
- Collection Building Process: Formulating policy, Budgeting, and Evaluation of e-resources.
- Subscription Models: Licenses and Negotiation.
- Consortia: Concept, Need, Purpose & Limitations;
- E- shod Sindhu.
Note: The Weightage mentioned against the syllabus is tentative & may vary.
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