Bachelor of Library and

Information Science
B.Lib.I.Sc.
Programme Project Report & Detailed Syllabus

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Bachelor of Librar y and Information
Science - B.Lib.I.Sc.

Programme Project Report & Detailed Syllabus

Semester Pattern
From Calendar Year 2021 onwards

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Tamil Nadu Open Universit y
School of Librar y and Information Science

(A state open Universit y Established by Government of Tamilnadu,

Recognized by UGC & DEB, Member in Asian Association of Open No. 577,
Universities & Association of Commonwealth Universities) Anna Salai,
Saidapet,
Chennai
600 015
Tamilnadu
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Faculty of Arts
School of Library and Information Science

Tamil Nadu Open University

577, Anna salai, Saidapet
Chennai - 600015
Tamilnadu, India

Website : www.tnou.ac.in

NOVEMBER, 2020
My dear Learners,
Vanakkam,
I deem it a great privilege to extend a hearty welcome to you to the Under Graduate Programme being offered by
the Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU). I also appreciate your keen interest to know about the curriculum of the
Programme, in which you shall gain an enthralling experience, and pleasurable and beneficial learning.
With passing a specific act in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly (TNLA) in 2002, the TNOU came into existence as a
State Open University (SOU). It has been offering the socially-relevant academic Programmes in diverse disciplines with
due approval of the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Distance Education Bureau (DEB), New Delhi since its
inception. This Undergraduate Programme is one among the approved Programmes.
The Board of Studies, a statutory academic body of the University, consisting of the versatile scholars, eminent teachers
including both internal and external, well- acclaimed industrialists, outstanding alumni, and prospective learners as
members, has designed the robust curriculum of this Programme. The curriculum is overhauled to be more suitable to
the socio-economic and scientific needs in the modern era based on the emerging trends in the discipline at State and
National as well as International level and accordingly, modified to our local context. Moreover, the whole syllabi of this
Programme have special focuses on promoting the learners to the modern learning environment.
With a Credit System / Choice Based Credit System (CBCS), this Programme is offered in semester/ non-semester
pattern. The Self-Learning Materials that are the mainstay of pedagogy in the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) have
been developed incorporating both the traditional and the modern learning tools, like web-resources, multi-media
contents, text books and reference books with a view to providing ample opportunities for sharpening your knowledge
in the discipline.
At this juncture, I wish to place on record my deepest appreciations and congratulations to the Chairperson and the
Members of the Board of Studies concerned for having framed the curriculum of high standard.
I would also like to acknowledge the Director, the Programme Co-Ordinator and the members of staff of the respective
School of Studies for their irrevocable contributions towards designing the curriculum of this Programme.
Last but not least, I register my profuse appreciation to Prof. S. Balasubramanian, Director (i/c), Curriculum Development
Centre (CDC), TNOU, who have compiled this comprehensive Programme Project Report (PPR) that includes the
regulations and syllabi of the Programme, and also facilitated the designing in the form of e-book as well printed book.
I am immensely hopeful that your learning at TNOU shall be stupendous, gratifying, and prosperous.
Wish you all success in your future endeavours!
With warm regards,

05, November 2020 (Prof. K. PARTHASARATHY)

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SCHOOL OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
CHENNAI – 600 015

MEMBERS OF BOARD OF STUDIES

Chairperson Dr.R.Kalaiarasi,
Dr.V. Chandrakumar, Assistant Professor,
Professor & Head, School of Computer Science,
Department of Library and Information Tamil Nadu Open University ,
Science, No.577, Anna Salai,Saidapet,
University of Madras, Chennai-600 015.
Chennai.
Mobile:9445811565
Mobile:9444114271
Email:[email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Industrial Expert:
Internal Faculty Members
S.Sakila, Dr.G.Rathinasabapathy,
Assistant Librarian, University Librarian,
Tamil Nadu Open University , Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences
No.577,Anna Salai, University,
Saidapet, Madhavaram Milk Colony,
Chennai-600 015. Chennai-600 051.
Mobile :9940242142
Mobile :98400 17397
Email:[email protected]
Email:[email protected]
Outside Subject Expert:
Dr.Mahendra N.Jadhav,
Dr.R.Sevukan,
Librarian,
Associate Professor & Head,
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
Department of Library and Information
Science, Chennai
Pondicherry University, Mobile :9444396152
R.V.Nagar, Kalapet, Email:[email protected]
Pondicherry-600 501
Student on-roll:
Mobile:9094082417
Email:[email protected] T.Praveena,
Dr.H.Fazulunnisa, M.L.I.Sc. – Student,
Assistant Professor, F-2, Sai Ganesh Apartments,
Department of Library and Information Plot-2,Bharathidasan Nagar-Main Road,
Science, Adambakkam,
University of Madras, Chennai. Chennai-88.
Mobile:9941322008 Mobile No:9841660318
Email:[email protected] Email:[email protected]

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SCHOOL OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE

Bachelor of Library and Information Science

Programme Project Report (PPR)

Programme’s Mission and Objectives

• To import education to the students to meet the varied and changing information needs of individual and
groups in a society.

• To trained the students to keep pace with the magnanimous developments in Library Science field.

• To provide students with learning experiences that help to in still deep interests in learning Library and Infor-

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mation Science;

• To develop broad and balanced knowledge and understanding of fundamental concepts, principles, and
theories related to Library and Information Science;

• To equip students with skills essential to carry out library housekeeping activities and to provide various library
and information services using Information and Communication Technologies; and

• To impart students with the knowledge and skill base that would enable them to undertake further studies
in Library and Information Science and in related areas or in multidisciplinary areas that involve Library and
Information Science

Relevance of the Programme with HEI’s Mission and Goals

The Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc) Programme to be offered through Open and Distance
Learning mode is purely relevant and aligned with the goals and missions of the University.

Nature of Prospective Target Group of Learners

The Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc) is highly demand for large number of trained human
resource in the field of library and information activities. Such human resources are required to be appointed
in various positions in libraries, documentation centres and information centres / institutions in the country. The
advancement of computer and information communication technologies has brought tremendous changes in the
field of Library and Information Science. As per the needs of the learners, the University has prepared course cur-
riculum of B.Lib.I.Sc Programme.

The Prospective target group of learners are:

• Students of the weaker sections of the society and of rural background seeking for higher education in Library
and Information Science.

• Students seeking for job opportunities

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 • Untrained persons working in the field of Library and Information Science

• Persons having interest in development of knowledge and skills in the field of Library and Information Science
and getting higher education.

• Women group

Appropriateness of Programme to be conducted in ODL Mode to Acquire Specific Skills

and Competence

Bachelor of Library and Information Science programme has been offered through ODL Mode in order to acquire
specific Competencies related to Library and Information Science . This Programme has a lot of Scope for the stu-
dents in pursuing Library Management, Information processing and retrieval and Digital Library.

Instructional Design

The Curriculum of the Programmes are designed by the efficient Library professionals and approved by the Board
of Studies of the School of Library and Information Science, Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai, to enlighten the
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candidates in all aspects of the Information Professionals such as faculty of Library and Information Science and
Librarians.

Instructional Delivery Mechanism

The methodology of instruction is different from the conventional mode of teaching. Most of the instructions are
imparted through distance education methodology rather than face to face mode of communication. However,
Personal Contact Programme (PCP) for theory and practice will be for a total of 12 days in two rounds of 6 days
each.

The Learning Resource Centres will be entrusted to conduct PCP with the following reading materials:

a. Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC – 23rd Edition).

b. Sears List of Subject Headings (21st Edition – 2014).

c. Colon Classification (6th Edition).

for the practical session. Self Learning Materials (SLM) will be made available to the student for better understand-
ing of the subjects. However, in case if the student will have any doubts / clarification that will be clarified in the
PCP.

Procedure for Admissions, Curriculum Transaction and Evaluation

The eligibility for Admission to the Bachelor of Library and Information Science Programme in any degree. The
medium of instruction and examination shall be English only. The Programme Fee is Rs.5000/- for one year plus
Registration and other Charges. The admissions are carried out by Tamil Nadu Open University and through its
Regional Centres located within the State of Tamil Nadu. The Theory Counselling and the Practical Counselling will
be conducted through the Learners Support Centres of Tamil Nadu Open University. The evaluation will be carried
by Tamil Nadu Open University consists of Continuous Internal Assessment through Assignment and External As-
sessment through Term End Examination.

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Financial Assistance
Scholarship for SC/ST category available as per the norms of the State Government of Tamil Nadu. Complete Ad-
mission fee waiver for the Physically Challenged/ Differently abled persons.

Policy of Programme Delivery

The Academic Calendar for the Programme will be available for the learners to track down the chronological
events/ happenings. The Counselling schedule will be uploaded in the TNOU website and the same will be intimat-
ed to the students through SMS.

Evaluation System
Examination to Bachelor of Library and Information Science Programme is designed to maintain quality and stan-
dard. Theory /practical Examination will be conducted by the University in the identified Examination Centres. For
the Assignment students may be permitted to write with the help of books/materials for each Course, which will
be evaluated by the Evaluators appointed by the University.

Assignment: 30 Marks – Through Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)

Theory /practical Examination

Students shall normally be allowed to appear for theory/practical examination after completing the Assignments.

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The Term -End Examination shall Carry 70 Marks and the Question Paper has two Sections: A & B for the duration
of 3 hours.

QUESTION PAPER PATTERN

Time: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 70
PART – A (5x5=25 Marks)
Answer any five questions out of eight questions in 300 words
All questions carry equal marks
Question Distribution Method:
1. From Unit –I
2. From Unit –II
3. From Unit –III
4. From Unit – IV
5. From Unit – V
6. From any unit
7. From any unit
8. From any unit
PART – B (3X15=45 marks)
Answer any three questions out of five questions in 1000 words
All questions carry equal marks
9. From unit -1
10. From unit-II
11. From unit – III
12. From unit –IV
13. From unit -V

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 Passing Minimum:

Candidates who have secured 50 percent of the marks in each course (both Continuous Internal Assessment and
Term End Examinations) shall be declared to have passed the examination in that course. All other candidates shall
be declared to have failed in that course.

Classification of Successful Candidate

Candidates who pass all the Courses and who secure 60 per cent and above in the aggregate of marks will be
placed in the First Class. Those securing 50 per cent and above but below 60 per cent in the aggregate will be
placed in the Second Class. All other successful candidates will be placed in the Third class.

Requirement of laboratory and Library Resources

The B.Lib.I.Sc Programme contains Application of ICT paper. The University provides computer laboratory
facility to the learners to perform the practical work with computer and fulfill the need of the course curriculum.
The practical and other reference books are also available in the Library for ready use of the learners to support
their study.

Cost Estimate of the Programme and the Provisions

Tamil Nadu Open University

The cost estimate for development, delivery and maintenance of the Bachelor of Library and Information Science
Programme is provided in the following Table.

S.No. Details Amount in (Rs.)

1. Programme Development, Delivery and Maintenance (Expenditure) 20,00,000
2. Programme Fee Charged for one Year (Income) 5,000
3. Examination Fee Charged for one Years (Income) 1,200
4. Examination Expenses Per Student for one Years (Expenditure) 1,000

Quality Assurance Mechanism and expected Programme Outcome

Quality assurance comprises the policies, procedures and mechanisms which that specified quality specifica-
tions and standards are maintained. The University has policies, procedures and mechanisms which include con-
tinuous revision and monitoring activities to evaluate aspects such as suitability, efficiency, applicability, currency
and efficacy. The University ensures maintaining quality in education provided through open and distance learning
mode. As per the need of the information society and professional requirement, the University ensures to change
the mechanism from time to time along with enhancement of standard in course curriculum and instructional
design.

• Demonstrate in depth knowledge of the basic concepts, principles, theories and laws related with the broad
field of Library and Information Science and its sub-fields such as types of libraries, types of information sourc-
es, library management, reference and information services.

• Apply skills in carrying out professional activities such as (i) acquisition, accessioning, classification,
cataloguing, and physical processing of documents; (ii) housekeeping operations using library management
software and Information and Communication Technologies; (iii) maintaining library collection and; (iv) edu-
cating users.

• Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and skills that offer job opportunities as librarians in any library
system.

• Demonstrate professional attitude through commitment for providing every user his/her document/infor-
mation; ensuring every document/information its user; saving time of the user and enhancing use of reading
material and user satisfaction through effective and efficient library services
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Structure of the Bachelor of Library and Information

Science(B.Lib.I.Sc.) Programme

Course Core /
Course Title Duration Credits Marks Marks Marks
Code Elective
Extern Intern Total

Semester – 1

Faculty of Arts - B.Lib.I.Sc.

BLS-01 Foundations of Information Science C 3 3 70 30 100

BLS-02 Library Management C 3 3 70 30 100

Knowledge Organisation: Classification

BLS-03 C 3 3 70 30 100
(Theory)
Knowledge Organisation: Classification
BLS-04 C 4 4 70 30 100
(Practice)

BLS-E1 Public Library System E 3 3 70 30 100

BLS-E2 School Library System E 3 3 70 30 100

II Semester
Knowledge Organisation: Cataloguing
BLS-05 C 3 3 70 30 100
(Theory)
Knowledge Organisation: Cataloguing
BLS-06 C 4 4 70 30 100
(Practice)

Information Sources, Systems and

BLS-07 C 3 3 70 30 100
Services

Fundamentals of Information and

BLS-08 C 3 3 70 30 100
Communication Technology

Preservation and Conservation of

BLS-E3 E 3 3 70 30 100
Library Materials

BLS-E4 Information Literacy E 3 3 70 30 100

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I st Semester

COURSE TITLE : FOUNDATIONS OF INFORMATION SCIENCE

COURSE CODE : BLS-01
COURSE CREDIT : 3

COURSE OBJECTIVES
While studying the Foundation of Information Science course, student shall be able to:
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»» Understand the concept of information and the discipline of Library and Information Science
»» Understand the development of libraries
»» Know the role of libraries in the development of various aspects of society
»» Understand laws related to libraries and information
»» Understand librarianship as a profession
»» Know the various professional associations and organisations

COURSE OUTCOMES
After completion of Foundation of Information Science course, the student will be able to:
»» Classify libraries on the basis of their purpose and functions
»» Assess the role of national and international library associations and organizations
»» Highlight role of various library promoters at the national and international level

BLOCK 1 INFORMATION, KNOWLEDGE AND SOCIETY

Unit – I Information – Meaning, Notion and Characteristics
Unit – II Data, Information, Knowledge – Information Society; Knowledge Society
Unit – III Library and Information Science as a Discipline

BLOCK 2 LIBRARY SYSTEM

Unit – I Types of Library and Information Centres – Objectives, Features, Functions;
Unit – II Role of Libraries in social, cultural, economic, political, scientific and technological developments.
Unit – III National policy on Libraries

BLOCK 3 DEVELOPMENT OF LIBRARIES

Unit – I Historical Development of Libraries in India
Unit – II Development of Library System in USA
Unit – III Development of Library System in UK

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BLOCK 4 LAWS RELATED TO LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION
Unit – I Five Laws of Library Science
Unit – II Library legislation – Need, Features; Library legislation in India
Unit – III The Press and Registration of Books Act; The Delivery of Books and Newspapers (Public Libraries) Act; Copy-
right Act
Unit – IV Model Public Library Act; Tamil Nadu Public Libraries Act; Other state Acts
Unit – V Right to Information Act; Intellectual Property Rights; Information Technology Act;

BLOCK 5 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ORGANISATIONS

Unit – I Librarianship as a profession
Unit – II Professional Ethics
Unit – III National and International Professional Associations: ILA, IASLIC, IATLIS, IFLA, ALA, ASLIB and SLA
Unit – IV Roles of UNESCO, UGC and RRRLF in the development of libraries

References:
• Bawden, D. & Robinson, L. (2013). Introduction to Information Science. Chicago: Neal Schuman.
• Bhatt, R. K. (1995). History and development of libraries in India. New Delhi: Mittal Publications.

Faculty of Arts - B.Lib.I.Sc.

• Chapman, E A. & Lynden, F.C. (2000). Advances in librarianship. San Diego: Academic Press.
• Chowdhury, G. G, Burton, P. F & McMenemy, D. (2008). Librarianship: the complete introduction. New York:
Neal-Schuman Publishers.
• Davies, D. L. (2013). Library and Information Science. New Delhi: Random Exports.
• Feather, J. (2008). The Information Society: a study of continuity and change. 5th ed. London : Facet Publish-
ing.
• Hill, M. W. (1998). The impact of information on society. London: Bowker-Saur.
• Isaac, K. A. (2004). Library legislation in India: A critical and comparative study of state library acts. New
Delhi: Ess Ess Publications.
• Krishan Kumar (1993). Library organisation. New Delhi: Vikas.
• Leckie, G. J., Given, L. M., & Buschman, J. (2010). Critical theory for library and information science: Exploring
the social from across the disciplines. Santa Barbara, Calif : Libraries Unlimited.
• Mangla, P.B. (1981) (Ed). Library and Information Science Education in India. New Delhi: Macmillan.
• McIntosh, J. (2011). Library and Information Science: Parameters and Perspectives. Oakville, Ont: Apple
Academic Press.
• Ranganathan, S. R. (1957). The Five Laws of Library Science. Bombay: Asia Publishing House.
• Rout, R. K. (1986). Library legislation in India: Problems and Prospects. New Delhi: Reliance Publishing House.
• Rubin, Richard E. (2013). Foundations of Library and Information Science. 3rd ed. New Delhi: DBS Imprints.
• Singh, S P (2005). Special libraries in the electronic environment. New Delhi: Bookwell.
• Stock, W. G., Stock, M., & Becker, P. (2013). Handbook of Information Science. Berlin; Boston: De Gruyter
Saur.
• Venkaṭappaiah, V. & Madhusudhan, M. (2006). Public library legislation in the new millennium: New model
public library Acts for the Union, States, and Union Territories. New Delhi: Bookwell.

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COURSE TITLE : LIBRARY MANAGEMENT

COURSE CODE : BLS-02
COURSE CREDIT : 3

COURSE OBJECTIVES
While studying the Library Manageemnt course, student shall be able to:
»» Understand the concept of managements, management principles and theories Learn library sections
and its routines
»» Understand the human resources mananeemnt and finanical resources management
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»» Know the library rules, records and statistics

COURSE OUTCOMES
After completion of Library Management course, the student will be able to:
»» Carry out various operations of Library and Information Centres
»» Manage, preserve and provide access to various print and non-print information sources
»» Apply the concept of financial management and human resource management in
»» Library and Information Centres
»» Maintain the library statistics and prepare annual report

BLOCK 1 PRINCIPLES AND FUNCTIONS OF MANAGEMENT

Unit – I Management – Concept, Scope and Functions
Unit – II School of Management Thoughts – Classical School, Neo-Classical School
Unit – III Scientific Management; POSDCORB

BLOCK 2 LIBRARY SECTIONS AND ITS ROUTINES

Unit – I Acquisition Section – Collection Development, Policies and Principles; Procedures and Routines; E-books Ac-
quisition and Maintenance
Unit – II Periodical Section – Periodical subscription, Registration and Maintenance; E-journals Access and Mainte-
nance
Unit – III Circulation Section – Circulation Methods and Processes
Unit – IV Technical Processing Section – Classification, Cataloguing, indexing
Unit – V Maintenance – Stock Verification, Shelf Rectification, Binding, Preservation

BLOCK 3 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Unit – I Job analysis and Job description
Unit – II Organisanal Structure - Staff, Staffing, Staff Pattern, Dr Ranganathan’s Staff formula
Unit – III Recruitment, placement, Training, Promotion

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BLOCK 4 FINANCIAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Unit – I Source of Library Finance, Estimation of Library’s Financial Requirements
Unit – II Budgeting, Budgeting techniques, Accounting and Auditing
Unit – III Cost Effective Analysis and Cost Benefit Analysis

BLOCK 5 LIBRARY COMMITTEE, RULES AND REPORTS

Unit – I Library Committees
Unit – II Library Rules and Regulations
Unit – III Library Statistics; Annual Report
Unit – IV Library Buildings and Space Management

References:
• Beard W. Ian & Holden, Len. (1996). Human Resource Management: A contemporary perspectives. London:
Longman.
• Bryson, Jo. (1996). Effective library and information management. New Delhi: Jaico Publising House.
• Clayton, P. R. & Gorman, G. E. (2006). Managing information resources in libraries: collection management in
theory and practice. London : Facet Publishing.

Faculty of Arts - B.Lib.I.Sc.

• Evans, G. E. & Saponaro, M. Z. (2005). Developing library and information center collections. 5th ed. London
: Libraries Unlimited.
• Evans, G. Edward & Layzell, Patricia. (2007). Management basics for information professionals. 2nd ed. Lon-
don : Libraries Unlimited.
• Harvey, Poss. (1993). Preservation in libraries: a reader. London: R.R. Bowker.
• Johnson, P. (2014). Fundamentals of collection development and management. 3rd ed. Chicago :American
Library Association.
• Koontz, H. &Weihrich, H. (2015). Essentials of management. 10th ed. Chennai, McGraw Hill Inc.
• Krishan Kumar (2007). Library management in electronic environment. New Delhi : Har- Anand Publications.
• Krishan Kumar, (2007). Library management in electronics environment. New Delhi: Har -Anand Publications.
• Matthews, J. (2005). Strategic planning and management for library managers. London : Libraries Unlimited.
• Mittal, R. (2007). Library administration: Theory and practice. New Delhi: Ess Ess Publications.
• Narayana, G J. (1991). Library and information management. New Delhi: Prentice Hall of India.
• Seetharama, S. (1990). Guidelines for planning of libraries and information centers. Calcutta: IASLIC.
• Stoner, James A.F. et al. (1996). Management: Global perspectives. 10th ed. New Delhi: McGraw Hill Inc.
• Stueart, Robert D. & Moran, B. (2007). Library and information centre management, 7th, ed. London: Librar-
ies Unlimited

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COURSE TITLE : KNOWLEDGE ORGANISATION: CLASSIFICATION (THEORY)

COURSE CODE : BLS-03
COURSE CREDIT : 3

COURSE OBJECTIVES
While studying the Knowledge Organisation - Classification course, student shall be able to:
»» Understand the universe of knowledge, modes of formation of subejcts, knowledge classification and
book classification
»»
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Learn oveview of general library classification schemes and specialised classification schemes
»» Understand general theories, principles, arrangement and notation
»» Under the current trends in library classification

COURSE OUTCOMES
After completion of Knowledge Organisation - Classification course, the student will be able to:
»» Explain the nature and attributes of universe of knowledge
»» Elaborate meaning and types of subjects and modes of subject formation
»» Express the meaning, purpose, functions, theories and canons of library classification
»» Elucidate various facets of notation and call number
»» Highlight salient features of major classification schemes
»» Review current trends in library classification

BLOCK 1 BASIC OF LIBRARY CLASSIFICATION

Unit – I Universe of Knowledge; Modes of Formation of Subjects
Unit – II Knowledge Classification and Book Classification
Unit – III Library Classification – Meaning, Need, Functions, Types, Qualities

BLOCK 2 CLASSIFICATION SCHEMES

Unit – I Species of Library Classification Schemes
Unit – II General classification schemes - Dewey Decimal Classification, Universal Decimal Classification, Colon Classi-
fication, Library of Congress Classification
Unit – III Specialized Classification Schemes

BLOCK 3 PRINCIPLES OF LIBRARY CLASSIFICATION

Unit – I General Theory of Classification – Normative Principles - Cannons and Postulates
Unit – II Fundamental Categories - Facet Analysis

BLOCK 4 CLASSIFICATION AND ARRANGEMENT

Unit – I Physical Arrangement
Unit – II Notation – Meaning, Need, Functions, Types, Qualities
Unit – III Call Number; Book Number – Book Numbering Systems

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BLOCK 5 TRENDS IN LIBRARY CLASSIFICATION
Unit – I Simple Knowledge Organisation Systems (SKOS)
Unit – II Automatic Classification, Web Dewey
Unit – III Taxonomies

References:
• Chan, L. M. & Salaba, Athena (2015). Cataloguing and Classification: An Introduction. 4th ed. Lanham, Md:
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Dhyani, Pushpa (2000). Theory of Library Classification. Delhi: Vishwaprakashan.
• Jennifer, E. R. (1987). Organizing Knowledge: An Introduction to Information Retrieval. Aldershot: Gower.
• Joudrey, Daniel N. & Taylor, Arlene G. (2015). Introduction to Cataloguing and Classification, 11th ed. Santa
Barbara: Libraries Unlimited.
• Krishan Kumar (1993). Theory of Classification. New Delhi: Vikas Publishing House.
• Kumbhar, Rajendra (2011). Library Classification Trends In 21st Century. Oxford: Chandos Publishing.
• Lazarinis, Fotis (2014). Cataloguing and Classification: An Introduction to AACR2, RDA, DDC, LCC, LCSH And
MARC 21 Standards. Oxford: Chandos Publishing.
• Mann, Margaret (1943). Introduction to Cataloguing and the Classification of Books. 2nd ed. Chicago: Ameri-

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can Library Association.
• Ranganathan, S. R. (2006). Prolegomena to Library Classification. 3rd ed. New Delhi: Ess Ess Publications.
• Ranganathan, S.R. (1990). Descriptive account of the Colon Classification. Bangalore : Sarada Ranganathan
Endowment for Library Science.
• Rowley, Jennifer & Hartley, Richard (2008). Organizing Knowledge: An Introduction To Managing Access To
Information. 4th ed. London: Routledge.
• Sayers, W. C. B.(1958). Introduction to library classification. Rev. by Arthur Maltby. Ed. 9. London : Grafton.
• Sayers, W. C. B. (1975). Manual of classification for librarians. Rev. by Arthur Maltby. Ed. 5. London: Andre
Deutsch.
• Wynar, Bohdan S (1985). Introduction to cataloguing and classification. Ed. New York: Libraries Unlimited.

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COURSE TITLE : KNOWLEDGE ORGANISATION CLASSIFICATION (PRACTICE)

COURSE CODE : BLS-04
COURSE CREDIT : 4

COURSE OBJECTIVE
While studying the Knowledge Organisation – Classification course, student shall be able to:
»» Learn to classify the documents according to Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme and Colon
Classification Scheme.
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COURSE OUTCOME
After completion of Knowledge Organisation - Classification course, the student will be able to:
»» Apply principles and procedure to classify the library collection as per the specific schemes of
classification viz., Dewey Decimal Classification and Colon Classification.

BLOCK 1 Classification of Books & Periodicals as per the DDC 23rd Ed.

BLOCK 2 Classification of Book & Periodicals as per the CC 6th Revised

Edition.

References:
• Dewey, Melvil & Mitchell, Joan S. (2011). Dewey Decimal Classification and Relative Index. 23rd ed. Dublin:
OCLC
• Kaula, P N. (1985) A treatise on Colon Classification. New Delhi : Sterling Publishers.
• Ranganathan, S.R. (1989). Elements of library classification. Bangalore : Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for
Library Science.
• Ranganathan, S. R. & Gopinath, M. A. (1989).Colon classification. 7th ed.Vol. 1, schedules for classification.
Banglore : Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science.
• Ranganathan, S. R. (2008). Colon Classification. 6th rev. ed. New Delhi: Ess Ess Publications.
• Satija, M.P. (1995). Manual for practical Colon Classification. Rev. Ed.3. New Delhi : Sterling Publishers.
• Satija, M.P. (2007). The theory and practice of the Dewey Decimal Classification System. Oxford : Chandos
Publishing

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Chennai – 15

COURSE TITLE : PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM

COURSE CODE : BLS-E1
COURSE CREDIT : 3

COURSE OBJECTIVES
While studying the Public Library System course, student shall be able to:
»» Know the public library and its role in society
»» Understand the genesis and development of public libraries
»» To educate and train about range of professional challenges associated with public library administration

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and management

COURSE OUTCOMES
After completion of the Public Library System course, the student will be able to:
»» To foster the development of professional knowledge to successful public librarianship
»» Have knowledge of and can operate hassle free run public library system at different levels
»» Can offer range of public library specific services and activities

BLOCK 1 BASICS OF PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM

Unit – I Public Library - Definition, Purpose, Functions
Unit – II Development of Public Library System in India
Unit – III Role of Public Library in Formal and Informal Education
Unit – IV Role of Government and other agencies in the Development of Public Libraries: UNESCO, IFLA, Raja Rammo-
hun Roy Library Foundation and National Mission on Libraries including National Knowledge Commission
Unit – V Organizational Structure of Public Libraries as depicted in Public Library Acts of States and Union Territories in
India

BLOCK 2 COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT

Unit – I Printed Information Sources: Selection, Acquisition, Evaluation
Unit – II Electronic Information Sources: Selection, Acquisition, Evaluation – information Sources for Special Categories
of Users: Children, Young Adults, Senior Citizens, Differently Abled People
Unit – III Organization and Management of Library Collection

BLOCK 3 MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC LIBRARY

Unit – I Library Governance: Composition, and Functions of Library Authority/Library Committee in Public Library Acts
of States and Union Territories in India
Unit – II Financial Management: Sources of Finance, Financial Provisions in Public Library Acts; Budgeting Methods
Unit – III Human Resource Management
Unit – IV Resource Sharing and Library Networking

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 BLOCK 4 PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICES
Unit – I Circulation Service, Reference service, Readers’ Advisory Service
Unit – II Information literacy - Extension Services: Author Talk, Book Clubs, Exhibition, Lectures
Unit – III Outreach Activities: Mobile Library Services, Online Services
Unit – IV Community Information Services

BLOCK 5 ICT AND PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Unit – I Automation of Public Libraries
Unit – II Electronic Resources

References:
• Agarwal, U.K. (1994). Public library Services in India. New Delhi: Himanshu Pub.
• Bertot, J. C., Jaeger, P. T., & McClure, C. R. ( 2011). Public libraries and the Internet: Roles, perspectives, and
implications. Santa Barbara, Calif: Libraries Unlimited.
Tamil Nadu Open University

• Chowdhury, G., Poulter, A., & McMenemy, D. ( July 01, 2006). Public Library 2.0: Towards a new mission for
public libraries as a ?network of community knowledge?. Online Information Review, 30, 4, 454-460.
• Creating public paradise: Building public libraries in the 21st century. ( 2004). Leidschendam: BiblionUit-
geverij.
• Curran, K., Murray, M., & Christian, M. (January 01, 2007). Taking the information to the public through
Library 2.0. Library Hi Tech, 25, 2, 288-297.
• Garrod, P. ( 2004) The Changing Face of the Public Library, Ariadne, 39, Available at
http://www.ariadne.ac.uk/issue/39/public-libraries/
• Garrod, P. (2004) Adaptive Technologies in Public Libraries, Networked Services Policy Task Group. Issue
Paper No. 1 Available at http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/public/nsptg/adaptive-technologies/
• Gosling, M., Harper, G., & McLean, M. ( October 02, 2009). Public library 2.0: Some Australian experiences.
Electronic Library, 27, 5, 846-855.
• Goulding, Anne (2017). Public libraries in the 21st century: Defining Services and debating the Future. Lon-
don: Routledge.
• Higgins, Susan E. (2007). Youth Services and Public Libraries. Oxford: Chandos Publishing
• Koontz, Christie & Gubbin, Barbara. (2010). IFLA public library service guidelines. 2nd Rev ed. Berlin: Walter
de Gruyter& Co.
• Matthews, Joseph R. (2005). Measuring for results: The dimensions of public library effectiveness. London:
Libraries Unlimited.
• Matthews, Joseph R.&Hernon, Peter (2013). Reflecting on the future of academic and public libraries. Lon-
don: Facet Publishing.
• McClure, C. R., & Jaeger, P. T. ( 2009). Public libraries and internet service roles: Measuring and maximizing
Internet services. Chicago: American Library Association.
• McCook, Kathleen de la Pena (2011). Introduction to public librarianship. New York: Neal Schuman Publica-
tion.
• McMenemy, David (2009). Public library. London: Facet publishing.
• Nicholson, Kirstie (2017). Innovation in public libraries: Learning from international library practice. London:
Chandos Publishing.
• Pateman, John &Willimen, Ken (2017). Developing community-led public libraries: Evidence from the UK and
Canada. London: Routledge.
• Prentice, A. E. (2011). Public libraries in the 21st century. Santa Barbara, Calif: Libraries Unlimited.
• Rath, P. K. (1996). Public library finance. Delhi: Pratibha Prakashan.

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• Shaffer, Gary L. (2018). Creating the sustainable public library: The triple bottom line approach. London:
Libraries Unlimited.
• Sharma, P. (1985). Public libraries in India. New Delhi: EssEss Publications.
• Titangos, Hui-Lan H., &Mason,Gail L. ( 2012). Learning Library 2.0: 23 Things @SCPL. Library Management 30
(1/2): pp: 44-56. Available athttp://www.emeraldinsight.com/Insight/ViewContentServlet?contentType=Arti-
cle&File name =Published/EmeraldFullTextArticle/Articles/0150300104.html
• Vårheim, Andreas.,&Steinmo, Sven ( 2012). Do libraries matter? Public libraries and the creation of so-
cial capital. Journal of Documentation. V 64(6): pp: 877-892. Availableathttp://www.emeraldinsight.com/
Insight/ViewContentServlet?contentType=Ar ticle& Filename=Published/EmeraldFullTextArticle/Arti-
cles/2780640604.html
• Venkatappaiah, Velega. (2007).Public library legislation in the new millennium. New Delhi: Bookwell Publica-
tions.
• Wallace, Karen L. (2002). Responsive public library: How to develop and market a winning publication, distri-
bution, etc. Englewood: Libraries Unlimited.
• Waller, Vivienne. (2012). Legitimacy for large public libraries in the digital age. Library Review V57(5): pp:
372-385. Available at http://www.emeraldinsight.com/Insight/ViewContentServlet?contentType=Article&-
Filen ame= Published/EmeraldFullTextArticle/Articles/0350570504.html
• Yarrow, A., Clubb, B., & Draper, J.-L. ( 2008). Public libraries, archives and museums: trends in collaboration
and cooperation. The Hague: International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions.

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Chennai – 15

COURSE TITLE : SCHOOL LIBRARY SYSTEM

COURSE CODE : BLS-E2

COURSE CREDIT : 3

COURSE OBJECTIVES
While studying the School Library System course, student shall be able to:
»» To provide an overview of principles and practices in school library systems
»» To understand the challenging roles of school libraries and media specialists
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COURSE OUTCOMES
After completion of School Library System course, the student will be able to:
»» Select, acquire organize and manage collection of School Library
»» Promote reading among children and young adults through the use of quality literature that reflect
and fulfils diverse developmental, cultural, social and linguistic needs of school students
»» Provide various types of library services to school students
»» Organize library orientation programmes for school students

BLOCK 1 BASICS OF SCHOOL LIBRARY SYSTEM

Unit -I School Library: Definition, Objectives, Functions
Unit – II Types of School Library Users: Their Reading Habits and Information Needs
Unit – III Role of School Library in Inculcating Reading Habits

BLOCK 2 COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT

Unit – I Collection Development and Management
Unit – II Print Information Sources: Selection, Acquisition, Evaluation
Unit – III Electronic Information Sources: Selection Acquisition, Evaluation
Unit – IV Information Sources for Children: Illustrated Books, Literary Genre, Reference Books, Magazines, Comics, Au-
dio-Video Collection, Internet Resources, Websites, Subject Portals, Digital Library Resources
Unit – V Organization and Management of Library Collection

BLOCK 3 RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Unit – I Financial Management
Unit – II Skills and Competencies for School Library personnel

BLOCK 4 SERVICES
Unit – I Circulation Service; Reference Service
Unit – II Story telling, Read Aloud, Summer Reading Programmes
Unit – III User Orientation

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BLOCK 5 AUTOMATION AND RESOURCE SHARING
Unit – I Library Automation - Need and Importance
Unit – II Resource Sharing and Library Networking

References:
• Barr, Catherine & Gillespie, John T. (2009). Best books for high school readers: Grades 9–12. 2nd ed. West-
port: Libraries Unlimited.
• Brophy, P. (2005). The academic library. London: Facet Pub.
• Budd, J. (2005). The changing academic library: Operations, cultures, environments. Chicago: Association of
College and Research Libraries.
• Christian, A. R. (2013). Academic library management: Universities, colleges and institutions. Jaipur: Vista
Publishers
• Cohen, L. B. (2007). Library 2.0 initiatives in academic libraries. Chicago: Association of College and Research
Libraries. CBSE. School Library Accessible at http://cbse.nic.in/LIBRARY-1-99.pdf
• Dickinson, Gail K. &Repman, Judi (2015). School library management, 7th ed. Columbus: Linworth Publishing.
• Dutchess County BOCES School Library System (N.Y.). (1986). School library system notes. Red Hook, N.Y: The

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System.
• Fontichiaro, K. (2009). 21st-century learning in school libraries. Santa Barbara, Calif: Libraries Unlimited.
• Harper, Meghan (2018). Reference sources and services for youth. Chicago: American Library Association.
• International Fedration of Library Association (2015). IFLA School Library Guidelines https://www.ifla.org/
files/assets/school-libraries-resource- centers/publications/ifla- schoollibrary-guidelines.pdf
• Marquardt, L. (2010). School Libraries.München: De Gruyter Saur.
• Martin, Barbara Stein &Zannier Marco (2009). Fundamentals of school library media management: A how-to-
do-it manual. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc.
• McGhee, M. W., & Jansen, B. A. (2010). The principal’s guide to a powerful library media program: A school
library for the 21st century. Santa Barbara, Calif: Linworth.
• Messner, Patricia A. & Brenda S. Copeland (2011). School library management: Just the basics. Westport:
Libraries Unlimited.
• Mohanraj, V. M. (2011). School library: An educational tool. New Delhi: EssEss Publications.
• Ranganathan, S R., (2006). New education and school library, New Delhi: EssEss Publications.
• Repman, Judi & Dickinson, Gail K. (2007). School library management, 6th ed. Columbus: Linworth Publish-
ing.
• United States Office of Education (2018). Public, society, and school libraries (Classic Reprint). London: Forgot-
ten Books.
• Vardell Sylvia M. (2014). Children’s literature in action: A librarian’s guide, 2nd ed. Santa Barbara: Libraries
Unlimited
• Verma, S. R. (2005). Academic library system. New Delhi: Shree Publishers & Distributors
• Wilson, Martha (2013). School library management. Charleston: Nabu Press.
• Woolls, Blanche & Loertscher, David V. (2013). The whole school library handbook 2. Chicago: American
Library Association.

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Chennai – 15
II nd Semester

COURSE TITLE : KNOWLEDGE ORGANISATION : CATALOGUING (THEORY)

COURSE CODE : BLS - 05
COURSE CREDIT : 3

COURSE OBJECTIVES
While studying the Knowledge Organisation – Cataloguing course, student shall be able to:
»» Understand the concept of library catalogue and types
Tamil Nadu Open University

»» Know about the normative principles of cataloguing

»» Understand various approaches of deriving subject headings
»» Understand the concept of co-operative and centralized cataloguing
»» Know the standards for bibliographic interchange and communication

COURSE OUTCOMES
After completion of Knowledge Organisation - Cataloguing course, the student will be able to:
»» Apply principles for preparing main and added entries for documents collection
»» Prepare records using standards and formats.

BLOCK 1 BIBLIOGRAPHIC ENTITIES AND CATALOGUE

Unit – I Bibliographic Entities – Types and Characteristics
Unit – II Library Catalogue – Concept, Definition, Need, Objectives, Functions
Unit – III Types of Catalogue – Dictionary Catalogue, Classified Catalogue, Alphabetico-Classed Catalogue
Unit – IV Bibliography, Union Catalogue, Trade Catalogue

BLOCK 2 NORMATIVE PRINCIPLES

Unit – I Normative Principles – Canons, Laws, Principles

BLOCK 3 CATALOGUING CODES

Unit – I Cataloguing Codes – History and Development
Unit – II ISBDs; Classified Catalogue Code ; Anglo American Cataloguing Rules
Unit – III Catalogue entry – Access Point, Description; Authority file

BLOCK 4 SUBJECT CATALOGUING

Unit – I Subject Catalogue – Concept, Need, Functions
Unit – II Tools and Techniques for deriving subject headings – Sears List of Subject Headings, Library of Congress Sub-
ject Heading Lists
Unit – III Trends in subject cataloguing – General Theory of subject indexing; Keyword indexing

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BLOCK 5 TRENDS IN CATALOGUING
Unit – I Standards and Formats – MARC, CCF, FRBR, RDA and Bibframe
Unit – II Metadata standards – Dublin Core, METS, EAD, TEI
Unit – III Standards for Bibliographic Interchange and Communication: ISO 2709, Z39.50 and Z39.71

References:
• Bowman, J. H. (2003). Essential cataloguing. London: Facet Publishing.
• Brenndorfer, Thomas (2016). RDA Essentials. Chicago, American Library Association.
• Bristow, Barbara A. (2018). Sears List of Subject Headings. 22nd ed. New York: Grey House Publishing.
• Chan, L. M., & Hodges, T. (2007). Cataloging and Classification: An introduction. 3rd ed. Lanham, Md: Scare-
crow Press.
• Chowdhury, G. G., & Chowdhury, S. (2007). Organizing information: From the shelf to the Web. London: Facet
Publishing.
• Girja Kumar & Krishan Kumar (2011). Theory of cataloguing. 5th ed. Delhi: Vikas Publishing House.
• Gorman, M., & Winkler, P. (2005). Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules -2R. Chicago: American Library Associa-
tion.

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• Krishan, G. (2000). Library online cataloguing in digital way. Delhi: Authors press.
• Lazarinis, Fotis (2014). Cataloguing and Classification: an introduction to AACR2, RDA, DDC, LCC, LCSH and
MARC 21 Standards. London: Chandos Publishing.
• Mitchell, A. M., & Surratt, B. E. (2005). Cataloging and organizing digital resources: A how to-do-it manual for
librarians. London: Facet Publication.
• Ranganathan, S. R. (1964). Classified Catalogue Code: With Additional Rules for Dictionary Catalogue. 5th
(Reprint) ed. New Delhi: Ess Ess Publications.
• Taylor, A. G. & Miller, D. P (2007). Introduction to cataloging and classification. 10th ed. Westport, Conn:
Libraries Unlimited.
• Welsh, A., & Batley, S. (2012). Practical cataloguing: AACR, RDA and MARC 21. London: Facet Publishing.

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Chennai – 15

COURSE TITLE : KNOWLEDGE ORGANISATION : CATALOGUING (PRACTICE)

COURSE CODE : BLS - 06
COURSE CREDIT : 4

COURSE OBJECTIVE
While studying the Knowledge Organisation – Cataloguing course, student shall be able to:
»» Learn to catalogue the books and periodicals as per the Classified Catalogue Code Ed5.
»» Learn to catalogue the books and periodicals as per the Anglo-American Cataloguing
Tamil Nadu Open University

»» Rules, Ed 2 Revised.

COURSE OUTCOME
After completion of Knowledge Organisation – Cataloguing course, the student will be able to:
»» Apply rules to prepare main and added entries for the bibliographic entities such as books and
periodicals as per Classified Catalogue Code
»» Apply rules to prepare name and title catalogues for the books and periodicals as per the Anglo-
American Cataloguing Rules.
»» Assign the subject headings using Sears List of Subject Headings.

BLOCK 1 Cataloguing of Books & Periodicals as per Classified Catalogue Code, Ed 5

BLOCK 2 Preparation of Name and Title

catalogues for Books and Periodicals as per the AARCR -2 Revised Edition; Preparation of Subject Catalogue as
per Sears List of Subject Headings

References:
• American Library Association (1998). Anglo-American C ataloguing Rules. Rev Ed. London : Library Associa-
tion.
• Bristow, Barbara A. (2018). Sear’s List of Subject Headings. 22nd ed. New york: Grey House Publishing
• Ranganathan, S. R. (1989). Classified Catalogue Code with Additional Rules for Dictionary Catalogue Code.
Ed. 5 (with amendments). Bangalore : Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science.

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School of Librar y and Information Science
Chennai – 15

COURSE TITLE : INFORMATION SOURCES, SYSTEMS AND SERVICES

COURSE CODE : BLS - 07
COURSE CREDIT : 3

COURSE OBJECTIVES
While studying the Information Sources, Systems and Services course, student shall be able to:
»» Understand, identify and explore the different types of information sources
»» Evaluate various types of information sources
»» Explore, collate and facilitate access to the electronic resources, such as e-journals, e- books,

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databases and institutional repositories
»» Understand the concept of library resource sharing and consortia

COURSE OUTCOMES
After completion of Information Sources, Systems and Services course, the student will be able to:
»» Use different types of information sources to provide information services to the clientele
»» Provide library services using sources such as portals, wikis, subject gateways, digital libraries

BLOCK 1 INFORMATION SOURCES

Unit – I Information Sources – Nature, Characteristics, Types and Formats
Unit – II Documentary and Non- Documentary Sources
Unit – III Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sources of Information
Unit – IV Human and Institutional Sources of Information

BLOCK 2 REFERENCE SOURCES & ELECTRONIC INFORMATION SOURCES

Unit – I Reference Sources – Characteristics and Types
Unit – II Electronic Sources – E-books, E-journals, Databases, ETDs
Unit – III Subject Gateways, Portals, Bulletin Boards, Discussion Group / Forum, Databases, Institutional Repositories

BLOCK 3 REFERENCE AND INFORMATION SERVICES

Unit – I Reference Service – Concept, Purpose, Types
Unit – II Documentation Services – Current Awareness Service (CAS), Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI),
Bibliographic Services, Abstracting and Indexing Services
Unit – III Translation Services ; Reprographic Services

BLOCK 4 ELECTRONIC INFORMATION SERVICES

Unit – I Alerting Services, FAQs, Ask a Librarian, Instant messaging, RSS feeds, Table of Content Services
Unit – II Documentary Delivery Services, Inter Library Loan (ILL) Services
Unit – III Social Networks, Social bookmarking; Community Information Services

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 BLOCK 5 INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS
Unit – I Information System – Characteristics, Types, Functions
Unit – II National Information Systems and Networks – NISCAIR, NASSDOC, DESIDOC, SENDOC, ENVIS, NICNET, ERNET
Unit – III Global Information Systems and Networks – MEDLARS, AGRIS, INIS, INSPEC, BIOSIS, ERIC, Biotechnology Infor-
mation System, Patent Information System

References:
• Bopp, R. E. & Smith, L. C. (Eds.). (2011). Reference and Information Services: An Introduction. Santa Barbara:
Abc-Clio Publishing.
• Cassell, K. A. &Hiremath, U. (2013). Reference and Information Services: An Introduction. Chicago:
American Library Association.
• Chowdhury, G. & Chowdhury, S. (2001). Information Sources and Searching on the World Wide Web. London:
Facet Publishing.
• Cheney, F N. & Williams, W. J. (2000). Fundamentals of Reference Sources. Chicago: American Library Associ-
ation.
• Grogan, Dennis (1982). Science and Technology: An Introduction to Literature. London: Clive Bingley.
Tamil Nadu Open University

• Guha, B. (1999). Documentation and Information Services (2nd Ed.). Kolkata: World Press.
• Higgens, C. (Ed.). (1980). Printed Reference Materials. London: Library Association.
• Katz, W. A. (2000). Introduction to Reference Work. London, Butterworths.
• Krishan Kumar (1984). Reference Service. New Delhi, Vikas Publishing House.
• Ranganathan, S. R. (1991). Reference Service. Bangalore: Saradaranganathan Endowment For Library Sci-
ence.
• Rowley, J. E. (1996). The Basics of Information Systems. London: Facet Publishing.
• Shuman, Bruce A. (2004). Issues for Libraries and Information Science in the Internet Age. London: Libraries
Unlimited Inc

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School of Librar y and Information Science
Chennai – 15

COURSE TITLE : FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

COURSE CODE : BLS - 08
COURSE CREDIT : 3

COURSE OBJECTIVES
While studying the Fundamentals of Information and Communication Technology course, student shall be able to:
»» Understand the structure of computer and functions of its various units
»» Know the concept of database and database management system
»» Identify and state the features of telecommunication channels, modes, media, modulation, standards

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and protocols
»» Highlight the nature and components of computer networks and their protocols and standards

COURSE OUTCOMES
After completion of Fundamentals of Information and Communication Technology course, the student will be able to:
»» Apply the DBMS concept in creating database
»» Plan and implement automation in library housekeeping operations and services
»» Evaluate various library management software
»» Examine the concept of library networks and highlight their types and importance

BLOCK 1 FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

Unit – I Computer – Concept, Generation, Types, Organisation, Hardware,
Unit – II Software – System Software – Operating System – MS- Windows, Unix and Linux
Unit – III Application Software – MS – Word, MS-Excel and MS- Power point
Unit – IV Character encoding - ASCII, ISCII and Unicode

BLOCK 2 DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Unit – I Database – Concept, Functions, Models
Unit – II Database Management System – Concept, Functions; Types
Unit – III RDBMS - MS- Access; Query Language

BLOCK 3 COMPUTER NETWORKS AND LIBRARY NETWORKS

Unit – I Computer Networks – Concept, Need, Topologies, Types – LAN, MAN, WAN
Unit – II Internet – Web browser, WWW, E-mail; Search Engines; Internet protocol and standards – HTTP, SHTTP, FTP,
SMTP, TCP/IP, URL
Unit – III Data Security and Network Security; Firewalls
Unit – IV Library Networks – Concept, History, Need, Types (Regional, National, International)

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Unit – I Transmission Channels, Mode, and Media, ISDN, PSDN
Unit – II Modulation, Frequency, Bandwidth and Multiplexing
Unit – III Wireless Communication – Media, Wi-fi, Li-fi, Satellite Commication Mobile Communication

BLOCK 5 LIBRARY AUTOMATION

Unit – I Library Automation – Concept, Need, Historical Development
Unit – II Planning and Implementation of Library Automation in House-keeping Operations
Unit – III Library Management Software – Proprietary, Open Source Software; Evaluation

References:
• Bharihoke, Deepak (2012). Fundamentals of Information Technology. 4th ed. New Delhi: Excel Books.
• Borgman, Christine L. (2017). Big data, little data, no data: Scholarship in the networked world. Cam-
bridge: The MIT Press.
• Clayton, Marlene (2018). Managing library automation. 2nd ed. London: Routledge.
• Haravu, L. J. (2014). Library automation: Design, principles and practice. Allied Publishers, New Delhi.
Tamil Nadu Open University

• Hennig, Nicole. (2017). Keeping up with emerging technologies: Best practices for information professionals.
Santa Barbara: Libraries Unlimited.
• Joiner, Ida. (2017). Emerging library technologies: It’s not just for geeks. Oxford: Chandos Publishing.
• Leon-Garcia, Alberto & Widjaja, Indra (2006). Communication networks: Fundamental concepts and key
architectures. 2nd ed. New Delhi: McGraw-Hill.
• Marmel, Elaine (2015). Office 2016 Simplified. Hoboken. New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons.
• Mishra, Vinod Kumar (2016). Basics of library automation, Koha library Delhi: Ess
• Ess Publications
• Phadke, D. N. (2017). Library information technology. Pune: Universal Publications.
• Rajaraman, V. & Adabala, Neeharika (2014). Fundamentals of computers. 6th ed. New Delhi: Prentice-Hall of
India.
• Ravichandra Rao, I.K. (1992). Library Automation. New Delhi: Wiley Eastern.
• Satyanarayana, N.R. (1995). A Manual of Computerization in Libraries. New Delhi : Wishwa Prakashan.
• Tanenbaum, Andrew S (1998). Operating Systems. New Delhi: Prentice Hall of India.
• Tanenbaum, Andrew S. & Wetherall, David J. (2013). Computer networks. 5th ed. New Delhi: Prentice Hall

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Chennai – 15

COURSE TITLE : PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION OF LIBRARY MATERIALS

COURSE CODE : BLS - E3
COURSE CREDIT : 3

COURSE OBJECTIVES
While studying the Preservation and Conservation of Library Materials course, the student shall be able to:
»» understand the nature of preservation and conservation management, its components and implications.
»» understand the physical composition of reading material and causes of deterioration.
»» understand preservation and conservation standards.

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»» identify technological options in the preservation.

COURSE OUTCOMES
After completion of the Preservation and Conservation of Library Materials course, the student will be able to:
»» plan the preservation activities and can set up preservation labs for the rehabilitation of the
document in their respective workplaces.

BLOCK 1 BASICS OF PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION

Unit – 1 Preservation and Conservation – Concepts, Needs and Purposes
Unit – II Writing materials – Evolution, Types and Characteristics

BLOCK 2 CAUSES AND CONTROL MEASURES

Unit – I Book and paper deterioration ; Photograph deterioration; AV and electronic media Deterioration
Unit – II Environmental factors
Unit – III Chemical factors
Unit – IV Biological facorts
Unit – V Binding, Repair, Reformatting

BLOCK 3 PRESERVATION PROGRAMMES

Unit – I Collection assesment
Unit – II Preservation Planning
Unit – III Budgeting for Preservation activities

BLOCK 4 DIGITAL PRESERVATION

Unit – I Digital preservation – Concept
Unit – II Strategies of Digital preservation
Unit – III Digital preservation: Issues and challenges

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 References:
• Barateiro, José, GonçaloAntunes, Filipe Freitas, and José Borbinha. Designing digital preservation solutions: A
risk management-based approach. The International Journal of Digital Curation 5.1 (2010). http://www.ijdc.
net/index.php/ijdc/issue/archive
• Bradley, Kevin. Defining digital sustainability. Library Trends 56/1 (2007): 148-63. Posted on the CTools site,
https://ctools.umich.edu/portal
• Calvi, Elise, Yvonne Carignan, Liz Dube, and Whitney Pape. The preservation manager’s guide to cost analysis.
Chicago: ALCTS/PARS American Library Association, 2006. Chapter 3: Identifying and calculating costs, pp.
7-28. Posted on the CTools site, https://ctools.umich.edu/portal
• Courant, Paul N., and Matthew “Buzzy” Nielsen. On the cost of keeping a book. In The idea of order: Trans-
forming research collections for 21st century scholarship, Washington, D.C. Council for Library and Informa-
tion Resources (June 2010): 81- 105. http://www.clir.org/pubs/abstract/pub147abst.html
• Definitions of Digital Preservation. Chicago: American Library Association Preservation and Reformatting
Section, 2007. http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alcts/resources/preserv/defdigpres0408.cfm
• Demas, Sam, and Wendy Lougee. Shaping a national collective collection: Will your campus participate?
Library Issues, 31.6 (July 2011). http://samdemasconsulting.com/wpcontent/uploads/2011/08/LibraryIs-
sues-Article- July-20112.pdf
• Digital Preservation FAQs. National Archives [UK]. http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-manage-
ment/projects-and- work/digitalpreservation-faqs.htm
Tamil Nadu Open University

• Handling Rare Materials. YouTube: Folger Shakespeare Library, 28 June 2011. http://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=5NWyruNYILw
• Kenney, Anne R., Nancy Y. McGovern, et al. Digital Preservation Management: Implementing ShortTerm
Strategies to Long-Term Problems, online tutorial: http://www.icpsr.umich.edu/dpm/
• Lacinak, Chris, Project outsourcing: Navigating the client/vendor relationship to achieve your project goals.
Brooklyn, NY: AudioVisual Preservation Solutions, 2006. http://www.avpreserve.com/avpsresources/pa-
pers-and-presentations/
• Meeting the challenge of media preservation: Strategies and solutions. Indiana University Bloomington Me-
dia Preservation Task Force, Aug 2011. Read chapters 4 and 5. http://www.indiana.edu/~medpres/
• Model Preservation Policies for Ohio’s Cultural Heritage Institutions http://cdm16007.contentdm.oclc.org/
cdm/landingpage/collection/p16007coll7
• Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) Preservation leaflets, http://nedcc.org/resources/leaf-
lets.list.php
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tive Terminology. http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/don/don.html
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University Library]; a pdf copy is posted to the class CTools site, http://ctools.umich.edu

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 Tamil Nadu Open Universit y
School of Librar y and Information Science
Chennai – 15

COURSE TITLE : INFORMATION LITERACY

COURSE CODE : BLS - E4
COURSE CREDIT : 3

COURSE OBJECTIVES
While studying the Information Literacy course, the student shall be able to:
»» acquaint with the concept of Information Literacy, ICT and media literacy, information literatcy
standards and guidelines
»» understand role and impact on modern Libraries and on students information seeking behaviour.

Faculty of Arts - B.Lib.I.Sc.

COURSE OUTCOMES
After completion of Information Literacy course, the student will be able to:
»» Familiar with various literacy skills required for knowledge exploration, retrieval and dissemination.

BLOCK 1 BASIC OF INFORMATION LITERACY

Unit – I Information Literachy – Concept, Need and Objectives
Unit – II Information Society and Information Literacy

BLOCK 2 ICT AND MEDIA LITERACY

Unit – I Computer Literacy and Media Literacy
Unit – II Digital Literacy – Concept, Policies and Practices ; Digital Literacy – Competences and skills

BLOCK 3 INFORMATION LITERACY STANDARDS & MODELS

Unit – I Society of College, National and University Libraries (SCONUL)
Unit – II Information Literacy Framework
Unit – III Information litercy skills and competences

BLOCK 4 INFORMATION LITERACY GUIDELINES

Unit – I Information Literacy – Policies, Guidelines
Unit – II Guidelines - Association of College and Research Libraries; Council of Australian University Librarians

BLOCK 5 INFORMATION LITERACY AND LIBRARIES

Unit – I Public, Academic and Spcial Libraires
Unit – II User orientation and User educationUser training
Unit – III Information Literacy Products

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