ugc net syllabus

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Unit – I

1 Data, Information, Knowledge and Wisdom
2 Information Life Cycle - Generation, Collection, Storage and Dissemination
3 Role of Information in Planning, Management, Socio-economic, Cultural, Educational and Technological Development.
4 Information Science - Relationship with other subjects, Information Society and Knowledge Society.
5 Communication – Concept, Types, Theories, Models, Channels and Barriers; Trends in Scholarly Communication.
6 Information Industry - Generators, Providers and Intermediaries.
7 IPR and Legal Issues - Categories, Conventions, Treaties, Laws.
8 Plagiarism: Concept and Types.
9 Right to Information Act (RTI); Information Technology Act.
10 National Knowledge Commission; National Mission on Libraries.


Unit – II

1    Historical Development of Libraries in India; Committees and Commissions on Libraries in India.
2    Types of Libraries – Academic, Public, Special and National.
3    Library Legislation and Library Acts in Indian States; The Press and Registration of Books Act; The         Delivery of Books and Newspapers (Public Libraries) Act.
4    Laws of Library Science.
5    Library and Information Science Profession - Librarianship as a Profession, Professional Skills and         Competences; Professional Ethics.
6    Professional Associations - National – ILA, IASLIC, IATLIS; International – IFLA, ALA, CILIP, ASLIB, SLA; Role of UGC, RRRLF and UNESCO in Promotion and Development of Libraries.
7     Library and Information Science Education in India.
8     Library Public Relations and Extension Activities.
9     Type of Users - User Studies, User Education
10     Information Literacy - Areas, Standards, Types and Models; Trends in Information Literacy.


Unit – III

1 Information Sources - Nature, Characteristics, Types and Formats.
2 Sources of Information - Primary, Secondary and Tertiary; Documentary and Non-Documentary.
3 Primary Information Sources (Print and Electronic) - Journals, Conference Proceedings, Patents, Standards, Theses & Dissertations, Trade Literature.
4 Secondary Information Sources (Print and Electronic) - Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Bibliographies, Indexing & Abstracting, Statistical sources, Handbooks and Manuals.
5 Tertiary Information Sources (Print and Electronic)- Directories, Year Books, Almanacs.
6 Reference Sources - Bibliographical, Biographical, Educational, Language and Geographical.
7 Electronic Information Resources - Subject Gateways, Web Portals, Bulletin Boards, Discussion Forums /Groups.
8 Databases: Bibliographic, Numeric, Full text, Multimedia; Open Access Databases.
9 Institutional and Human Resources.
10 Evaluation of Reference Sources and Web Resources.

Unit - IV


1. Community Information Services.

2. Reference Service – Concept and Types; Referral Services

3. Alerting Services - CAS, SDI, Inter Library Loan and Document Delivery.

4. Mobile based Library Services and Tools – Mobile OPAC, Mobile Databases, Mobile Library Website, Library Apps, Mobile Library Instructions, Augmented Reality, SMS Alerts, Geo-Location, Reference Enquiry.

5. Web 2.0 and 3.0 - Library 2.0- Concept, Characteristics, Components; Instant Messaging, RSS Feeds, Podcasts, Vodcasts, Ask a Librarian

6. Collaborative Services- Social Networks, Academics Social Networks, Social Tagging, Social Bookmarking.

7. Web – Scale Discovery Services

 8.National Information Systems and Networks: NISCAIR, DESIDOC, SENDOC, ENVIS, INFLIBNET, DELNET, NICNET, ERNET, National Knowledge Network (NKN), Biotechnology Information System Network
9. International Information Systems and Networks: INIS, AGRIS, INSPEC, MEDLARS, BIOSIS, ERIC, Patent Information System (PIS), Biotechnology Information System (BIS).
10. Library Resource Sharing and Library Consortia – National and International.

Unit - V


1. Universe of Knowledge - Nature and Attributes; Modes of Formation of Subjects.

2. Knowledge Organisation - Classification – Theories, Cannons, and Principles; Simple Knowledge Organisation System (SKOS), Taxonomies, Folksonomy, Trends in Classification.

3. Mapping of Subjects in Library Classification Schemes – DDC, UDC and CC.

4. Knowledge Organisation: Cataloguing - Cannons and Principles; Centralized and Co-operative Catalogue; Library Cataloguing Codes: CCC and AACR - II.

5. Standards of Bibliographic Record Formats and Description – ISBD, MARC 21, CCF, RDA, FRBR, Bibframe.

6. Standards for Bibliographic Information Interchange & Communication – ISO 2709, Z39.50, Z39.71.

7. Metadata Standards: Dublin Core; MARC21, METS, MODES, EAD.

8. Indexing Systems and Techniques: Assigned - Pre-coordinate; Post-Coordinate; Derived- Title-based; Vocabulary Control.

9. Abstracting – Types and Guidelines.

10. Information Retrieval System – Features, Components, Models and Evaluation.

Unit - VI

1. Management - Principles, Functions and Schools of thought.

2. Library and Information Centers Management - Book Selection Tools and Principles; Library Acquisition, Technical Processing, Circulation, Serial Control, Maintenance and Stock Verification; Preservation and Conservation; Hazards and Control Measures of Library Materials.

3. Human Resource Management – Planning, Job Analysis, Job Description, Job Evaluation, Selection, Recruitment, Motivation, Training and Development, Performance Appraisal; Staff Manual.

4. Financial Management in Libraries - Sources of Finance, Resource Mobilisation, Budgeting Methods; Cost Effective and Cost Benefit Analysis, Annual Reports & Statistics; Library Authority and Committee.

5. Project Management - SWOT, PEST, PERT / CPM.

6. Total Quality Management (TQM) - Concepts, Principles and Techniques, Six Sigma; Evaluation of Services of Libraries and Information Centers.
7. Library Building, Furniture and Equipments; Green Library
Building; Information Commons; Makers Space; Security and Safety.

8. Management Information System (MIS), MBO, Change Management, Disaster Management, Crisis Management.

9. Knowledge Management – Principles, Tools, Components and Architecture.

10. Marketing of Library Products and Services – Plan, Research, Strategies, Mix, Segmentation, Pricing and Advertising; Management Consultancy.

Unit - VII


1. Computer Technology - Character Representation (ASCII, ISCII, Unicode); Computer Hardware, Software; Storage Devices; Input and Output Devices.

2. Types of Software - System Software, Application Software.

3. Programming Languages – Object Oriented, Procedural, High Level, Scripting; Web Languages.

4. Telecommunication - Transmission Channels, Mode, and Media, ISDN, PSDN, Multiplexing, Modulation, Standards and Protocols.

5. Wireless Communication – Media, Wi-fi, Li-fi, Satellite Communication, Mobile Communication.

6. Computer Networks - Topologies, Types of Networks – LAN, MAN, WAN.

7. Internet - Web browsers, WWW, E-mail; Search Engines, Meta and Entity Search engines.

8. Internet Protocols and Standards – HTTP, SHTTP, FTP, SMTP, TCP/IP, URI, URL.
9. Hypertext, Hypermedia, Multimedia, Video conferencing, Virtual
Reality, Augmented Technologies.

10. Data Security, Network Security, Firewalls, Cryptographic Techniques, Anti-virus software, Anti-spyware, Intrusion Detection System.


Unit – VIII


1. Library Automation – Areas, Planning, Selection of Hardware and Software, Implementation and Evaluation; Standards for Library Automation.

2. Barcode, RFID, QR Code, Biometric, Smartcard: Features and Applications.

3. Digitization – Planning, Selection of Materials, Hardware, Software, Process, Issues.

4. Digital Library: Genesis, Characteristics, Types, Architecture; Standards, Formats and Protocols, DOI.

5. Digital Preservation - Need, Purpose, Standards, Methods, Techniques, Projects (National and International).

6. Digital Library Initiatives – National and International.

7. Institutional Repositories - Need, Purpose, Types and Tools; Institutional Repositories in India; ROAR, DOAR, SHARPA-ROMIO.

8. Content Management Systems – Architecture, Data Integration, CMS Software – Selection, Implementation and Evaluation.

9. Application of Artificial Intelligence, Expert Systems and Robotics in Libraries; Social Mobile Analytics Cloud (SMAC); Cloud Computing.

10. Ontology – Tools (RDF, RDFS, Potege); Semantic Web, Linked Data, Big Data, Data Mining, Data Harvesting.

Unit – IX


1. Research - Concept, Purpose, Functions, Scope and Ethics; Types of Research – Basic and Applied, Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary.

2. Research Methods: Historical, Descriptive, Experimental and Delphi.

3. Research Design - Selection of Research Problem, Review of Literature; Formulation of Research Problem; Hypothesis – Formulation, Types and Testing; Sampling Techniques.

4. Methods of Data Collection: Questionnaire, Interview, Observation, Library Records, Scales and Checklist.

5. Data Analysis and Interpretation - Presentation of Data; Statistical Methods/ Techniques.

6. Statistical Packages – Spreadsheet, SPSS, Bibexcel, ‘R’ Statistics.

7. Research Report Writing and Citation Tools – Structure, Style, Contents, Guidelines; Style Manuals; Online Citation Tools; Reference Style Management Tools; Anti- plagiarism Tools; Evaluation of Research Report.

8. Metric Studies in LIS - Bibliometrics, Scientometric, Webometrics, Altmetrics;

9. Impact Factors – Journal, Institutional and Authors; h-Index, g-Index, i10 Index.

10. Trends in Library and Information Science Research.


Unit –X


1. Academic Library and Information System.

2. Public Library and Information System.

3. Special Library and Information System.

4. Health Science Library and Information System.

5. Corporate Library and Information System.

6. Agricultural Library and Information System.

7. Engineering and Technological Library and Information System.

8. Archive, Museums and Oriental Libraries.

9. Community Information System.

10. Information Services and System for Persons with Disability, Children and Women.

IGNOU MLIS subject

 

MLI-101 INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND SOCIETY

MLI-102 MANAGEMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION CENTRES

MLII-101 INFORMATION SOURCES, SYSTEMS AND SERVICES

MLII-102 INFORMATION PROCESSING AND RETRIEVAL

MLII-103 FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES

MLII-104 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES-APPLICATIONS

MLIP-002 PROJECT WORK/DISSERTATION

Electives

MLIE-101 PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION OF LIBRARY MATERIALS

MLIE-102 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

MLIE-103 ACADEMIC LIBRARY SYSTEM

MLIE-104 TECHNICAL WRITING

MLIE-105 INFORMETRICS AND SCIENTOMETRICS

MLIE-106 PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM AND SERVICES

IGNOU BLIS syllabus

IGNOU BLIS 


BLI 221 : LIBRARY, INFORMATION AND SOCIETY

        Block 1 : Library and Information in Societal Perspective

                            Unit 1 : Libraries, Information and Knowledge based Society

                            Unit 2 : Types of Libraries

                            Unit 3 : Information Institutions

                            Unit 4 : Laws of Library Science

        Block 2 : Library, Information and Related Legislation

                            Unit 5 : Library Legislation and Model Public Library Act/Bill

                            Unit 6 : Library Legislation in Indian States;Their Salient Features

                            Unit 7 : Other Information Related Legislations:RTI, IT Act, IPR, Patent Act and                                                 CyberLaws

        Block 3 : Resource Sharing and Library Networks

Unit 8 : Resource Sharing

Unit 9 : Global Library Networks and Consortia: Role of Technology

Unit 10 : Library Networks and Consortia: Indian

Block 4 : Library and Information Profession and Related Agencies

Unit 11 : Librarianship as a Profession

Unit 12 : Ethical Issues in Librarianship

Unit 13 : Role of Professional Associations

Unit 14 : Organisations and Institutions Involved in Development of Library andInformation Services

BLI 222 : INFORMATION SOURCES AND SERVICES

Block 1 : Documentary Sources

Unit 1 : Categorisation of Sources

Unit 2 : Primary Sources

Unit 3 : Secondary and Tertiary Sources

Unit 4 : Criteria of Evaluation

Block 2 : Non-Documentary Sources

Unit 5 : Humans as Sources of Information

Unit 6 : Institutions as Sources of Information

Unit 7 : Media as Sources of Information

Block 3 : Information Services

Unit 8 : Information Services: An Overview

Unit 9 : Types of Services: Reference, Referral, CAS, etc.

Unit 10 : LiteratureSearch and Databases Services

Block 4 : Information Use and User Studies

Unit 11 : User Education and Information Literacy

Unit 12 : User Studies

Unit 13 : Information Use Studies

Unit 14 : Marketing of Information Services

BLI 223 : ORGANISING AND MANAGING INFORMATION

Block 1 : Classification

Unit 1 : Basic Concepts

Unit 2 : Types of Classification

Unit 3 : Postulational Approach

Unit 4 : Comparative Study of Schemes of Classification

Block 2 : Cataloguing

Unit 5 : Basic Concepts

Unit 6 : Types and Forms of Catalogues

Unit 7 : Formats and Standards

Unit 8 : Cataloguing of Non-Book Material

Block 3 : Indexing

Unit 9 : Basics of Subject Indexing

Unit 10 : Indexing Languages

Unit 11 : Indexing Techniques

Block 4 : Recent Developments

Unit 12 : Conceptual Changes: Impactof Technology

Unit 13 : Online Catalogues (Design and Services)

Unit 14 : Overview of Web Indexing, Metadata, Interoperability and Ontologies

BLI 224 : ICT FUNDAMENTALS

Block 1 : Basics of ICT

Unit 1 : Basics of Computer Technology

Unit 2 : Basics of Communication Technology

Unit 3 : Basics of Network Technology

Unit 4 : Technology Convergence

Block 2 : Middleware Technologies

Unit 5 : Office Tools: Word Processing, Presentation and Spreadsheets

Unit 6 : Database Management Systems

Unit 7 : Specialised Application Packages (DTP, Image, Multimedia)

Block 3 : Network Fundamentals

Unit 8 : Network Topology

Unit 9 : Communication Protocols and Network Addressing

Unit 10 : Protocol Architecture

Unit 11 : Network Applications and Management

Unit 12 : Network Security

Block 4 : Internet Tools and Services

Unit 12 : E-mail and E-Messaging

Unit 13 : World Wide Web (How Web functions, Protocols, General Markup LanguageWeb 2.0)

Unit 14 : Search Engines

Unit 15 : Interactive and Distributive Services

BLI 225 : COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Block 1 : Communication Fundamentals

Unit 1 : The Basics

Unit 2 : Social Skills

Unit 3 : Introducing the Institution

Block 2 : Preparing for the Job Interview

Unit 4 : Your Profile

Unit 5 : Preparing your Portfolio

Unit 6 : Preparing your Curriculum Vitae

Unit 7 : The Job Interview

Block 3 : Workplace Skills

Unit 8 : Presentation Skills

Unit 9 : Telephone Skills

Unit10 : Group Discussions

Unit 11 : Body Language

Block 4 : Writing Skills

Unit 12 : Internal Communication

Unit 13 : Introducing Yourselves

Unit 14 : Communication with Customers

Unit 15 : Communication with Service Providers

Block 5 : Advanced Writing Skills

Unit 16 : Writing Proposals

Unit 17 : Writing Reports

Unit 18 : Design of Survey Questionnaire

BLI 226 : MANAGEMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION CENTRE

Block 1 : Principles and Practices of Management

Unit 1 : Principles and Functions of Management

Unit 2 : Total Quality Management (TQM)

Unit 3 : Change Management

Unit 4 : Application of Principles of Management in Libraries and Information Centres

Block 2 : Library Functions and Operations

Unit 5 : Basic Housekeeping Operations Part-I

Unit 6 : Basic Housekeeping Operations Part-II

Unit 7 : Physical Infrastructure Planning

Unit 8 : Maintenance and Preservation

Unit 9 : Disaster Management

Block 3 : Financial Management

Unit10 : Sources of Finance and Resource Mobilisation

Unit 11 : Budgeting Techniques

Unit 12 : Budget Preparation

Block 4 : Human Resource Management

Unit 13 : Basics of Human Resource Management

Unit 14 : Human Resource Planning

Unit 15 : Human Resource Development

BLIE 227: DOCUMENT PROCESSING: PRACTICE

Block 1 : Classification– Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)

Unit1 : Introduction to DDC 19th Edition

Unit 2 : Use of Tables Part-1

Unit 3 : Use of Tables Part-2

Unit 4 : Number Building in Sciences

Unit 5 : Number Building in Social Sciences

Unit 6 : Number Building in Humanities

Unit 7 : Number Building with Complex and Compound Subjects

Block 2 : Cataloguing – AACR 2R and MARC 21

Unit 8 : AACR-2R: Preliminaries

Unit 9 : Choice and Rendering of Headings and Statement of Responsibility

Unit 10 : Cataloguing Multi-Volumes, Serial Publications and Non- Print Media

Unit11 : MARC-21 Cataloguing

Block 3 : Indexing – Sears List of Subject Headings

Unit 12 : Structure of Sears List of Subject Headings (18th Edition)

Unit 13 : Keyword Indexing

Unit 14 : Chain Indexing (DDC-19th Edition)

BLIE 228: INFORMATION PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Block 1 : Conventional Products and Services

Unit 1 : Literature Search and Bibliographic Services

Unit 2 : CAS (Including SDI and Alerting Services)

Unit 3 : Abstracting, Digest and Newspaper Clipping Services

Unit 4 : Referral Service

Block 2 : Special Products and Services

Unit 5 : Information Analysis

Unit 6 : Information Consolidation and Repackaging

Unit 7 : Information Analysis and Consolidation Products

Block 3 : Document Delivery Service

Unit 8 : Document Delivery Service: An Overview

Unit 9 : Electronic Document Delivery

Unit 9 : Translation Service

Block 4 : Web Products and Services

Unit 11 : Web Sharing

Unit 12 : Collaborative Content Development

Unit 13 : Web Marketing

BLIE 229: ICT IN LIBRARIES

Block 1 : Library Automation

Unit 1 : Library Automation: An Introduction

Unit 2 : Automating Your Library

Unit 3 : Library Automation Process/ Packages

Unit 4 : KOHA and New GenLib

Block 2 : Digitisation and Digital Libraries– D-Space and GSDL

Unit 5 : Introduction to Digital Library

Unit 6 : Digitisation Process

Unit 7 : Creating Digital Libraries Using D-Space

Unit 8 : Creating Digital Libraries Using GSDL