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1 Study & Evaluation Scheme of Master of Library & Information Science (M. Lib. I. Sc.) [Applicable w. e. f. session till revised] TEERTHANKER MAHAVEER UNIVERSITY Delhi Road, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh Website: M.L.I.Sc. Revised Syllabus Applicable w.e.f. Academic Session ( ) Page 1 of 14

2 TEERTHANKER MAHAVEER UNIVERSITY (Established under Govt. of U. P. Act No. 30, 2008) Delhi Road, Moradabad (U.P) Study & Evaluation Scheme of Master of Library & Information Science (M. Lib. I. Sc.) SUMMARY Programme : Master of Library & Information Science Duration : One year full time (Semester System) Medium : English Minimum Required Attendance : 75% Maximum Credits : 49 Minimum credits required for the degree : 49 Assessment : Internal Evaluation (Theory Papers) Class Test I Class Test II Internal External Total Class Test III Assignment(s) Other Activity (including attendance Total Best two out of the three Evaluation of Practical/Dissertation & Project Report Duration of Examination : : Internal External Total External Internal 3 hrs. 1.5 hr. To qualify the course a candidate is required to secure a minimum of 40% marks in aggregate including the semester end examination and teachers continuous examination (i.e., both internal and external). A candidate who secures less than 40% of marks in a course shall be deemed to have failed in that course. The student should have at least 50% marks in aggregate to clear the semester. In case a student has more than 40% in each course but less than 50% aggregate in a semester, he/ shall reappear in courses where the marks are less than 50% to achieve the required aggregate percentage of 50% in the semester. Question paper structure 1. The question paper shall consist of two sections A&B. 2. Section A shall have eight short answer questions covering the entire syllabus and is compulsory. Student shall be required to answer any five questions (weightage 4 marks each). 3. Section B shall have seven questions and student shall be required to attempt any five questions. The weightage of each question shall be 10 marks. 4. There shall be minimum one and maximum two questions from each unit. M.L.I.Sc. Revised Syllabus Applicable w.e.f. Academic Session ( ) Page 2 of 14

3 Study & Evaluation Scheme Programme: Master of Library & Information Science Sl. No. Course Code 1 MLS101 Semester-I Subject Periods Credits Evaluation Scheme L T P Internal External Total Knowledge, Information and Communication MLS102 Information Sources, Systems, Services and Products MLS103 4 MLS151 5 MLS152 Library Automation and Networking Information Technology (Practical) Library Visit : Reports and Seminar Total S. No. Course Code 1 MLS201 2 MLS202 3 MLS203 Semester-II Subject Periods Credits Evaluation Scheme L T P Internal External Total Research Methodology and Statistical Methods Information Processing and Retrieval Management and Information System MLS204 Professional Skills Universal Decimal 5 MLS251 Classification (Practical) MLS252 Dissertation Total Note: L Lecture T- Tutorial P- Practical C-Credits 1L = 1Hr 1T= 1 Hr 1P= 1 Hr 1C = 1Hr of Theory Paper 2 Hrs of Practical/Tutorial M.L.I.Sc. Revised Syllabus Applicable w.e.f. Academic Session ( ) Page 3 of 14

4 Semester I Knowledge, Information and Communication Course Code: MLS101 L T P C Objective: The objective of this paper is to introduce the students with the concept of knowledge, communication and information economics in the context of library science. Information and communication: definition, characteristics, nature and use of information; conceptual difference between data, information and knowledge; communication of information; information generation; communication channels, models and barriers; trends in scientific communication. Information science: definition, scope and objectives; information science as a discipline; information science; its relationship with other disciplines. I Library and information society: genesis, characteristics and implications of information society; information industry - generators, providers and intermediates; international and national programmes and policies, relating to information. V Information economics: needs, salient features, characteristics and components; Information as commodity and resource; Information production and distribution. Unit V Role of library professionals in electronic environment: issues and challenges, Delivery of books act: Press and regulation act of periodicals. Recommended Books: 1. Khanna, J.K.: Knowledge Communication, Star Publishers, Lucknow. 2. PSG Kumar: Knowledge Information and Communication. RBA Publishers, Delhi. 3. Misra, P.N.: Data Storage and Information Science. Alfa Publishers, Delhi. 4. Khanna, J.K.: Universe of Knowledge. Y. K. Publishers, Agra. Note: Latest editions of the above books are recommended. M.L.I.Sc. Revised Syllabus Applicable w.e.f. Academic Session ( ) Page 4 of 14

5 Information Sources, Systems, Services and Products Course Code: MLS102 L T P C Objective: The objective of this paper is to introduce the students with the concept of the information sources, systems and products in the context of the discipline of library science. Information media: physical media, print media, non-print media, microfilm, electronic and optical media, multimedia (hypermedia) and hypertext. Information system and organization: evolution and growth; type and organization of information centers. I Information services and products: information news letter, house bulletin; state of the art report and trend report; literature search services; document delivery services; translation services; technical enquiry services. V National and international information system: NISSAT, NASSDOC, NISCAIR, INIS, AGRIS, and MEDLARS. Unit V Data center and referral centers; information analysis and consolidation center (IA & CC); International Organizations: UNESCO, UNISIST, INIS Recommended Books 1. Shrivastava, A.K.: Suchana Shrote Evam Punarprapti. Universal Publishers, New Delhi. 2. Sharma, C.K.: Suchana Prodyogiki. Atlantic Publishers, New Delhi. 3. Upadhyaya, J.L.: Information Sources in Modern Libraries. Shree Publication House, New Delhi. 4. Sharma, C.K.: Information Science. Shree Publication House, New Delhi. Note: Latest editions of the above books are recommended. M.L.I.Sc. Revised Syllabus Applicable w.e.f. Academic Session ( ) Page 5 of 14

6 Library Automation and Networking Course Code: MLS103 L T P C Objective: The objective of this paper is to familiarise students about the library automation, digitalization, internet, electronic publication and networking techniques. Library automation: definition, purpose, history, needs and advantages; planning and implementation of library automation, areas of automation; in-house operations: OPAC, acquisition, circulation and serial control. Communication technology: fundamentals of telecommunication technology, media, process and components; Network media: UTP, optical fibre, Ethernet, switching system and communication protocol, HTML, TCP/IP, FTP, V-SAT technology and RFID. I Digitalization: concept, definition and challenges; digitalization process; electronic sources and publishing; access to web based digital resources, CD ROM technology, DVD technology and 2.0 technology. V E-library and web based technology; E-journals, E-books, E-contents. E-learning, Library networks: ERNET, SIRNET, NICNET, COSORTIA, INFLIBNET. Unit V INTERNET: Connectivity, components, services, browsing, web browsers, search engine. Recommended Books 1. Singh, P.K.: Library Automation. Shree Publication House, New Delhi. 2. Aggarwal, V.: Information Networking. Rajat Publication, New Delhi. 3. Sharma, C.K.: Information Science. Shree Publication House, New Delhi. 4. Sharma, C.K.: Information Process and Retrieval. Atlantic, New Delhi. 5. Sharma, C.K.: Suchana Evam Sanchar. Atlantic, New Delhi. Note: Latest editions of the above books are recommended. M.L.I.Sc. Revised Syllabus Applicable w.e.f. Academic Session ( ) Page 6 of 14

7 Information Technology (Practical) Course Code: MLS151 L T P C Objective: The objective of this paper is to give hand on training to students on library softwares, web technologies and internet searching. Part I SOFTWARE: SOUL, WINISIS, KOHA, LIBSYS. (Display, Format, Data Entry) (8 Hours) Part II Web formation techniques (html and web page design) (8 Hours) Part III Internet searching. (8 Hours) Assessment criteria I. Internal Assessment: 50 marks Internal assessment by the internal faculty shall be made on the following basis: i) Practical book. (20 marks) ii) Seminars. (20 marks) iii) Attendance. (10 marks) II. External Assessment: 50 marks External examiner appointed by university shall conduct the practical along with the internal faculty. M.L.I.Sc. Revised Syllabus Applicable w.e.f. Academic Session ( ) Page 7 of 14

8 Library Visit: Report and Seminar Course Code: MLS152 L T P C Objective: The objective of the course is to give exposure to the student on the library management practices followed in the libraries. I. Introduction: covering the historical background of the library. II. Organization and management III. Different types of collections IV. No. of sections and type of services offered V. Technical processing VI. Automation technologies used by the library VII. Rules and regulations of the library VIII. Summary and suggestions IX. Bibliography Seminar: Every student shall prepare a project report based on the format mentioned above. There shall be power point presentation by the student under the guidance of a teacher. The evaluation shall be by a panel of two faculty nominated by the HOD. Assessment criteria- 100 marks Internal assessment shall be made on the following basis: i. Project Report based on a visit to library 50 marks ii. Seminar presentation 30 marks iii. Attendance and regularity in interaction with project guide. 20 marks Note: Report submission is with the approval and certificate from the faculty supervisor. M.L.I.Sc. Revised Syllabus Applicable w.e.f. Academic Session ( ) Page 8 of 14

9 Semester II Research Methodology and Statistical Methods Course Code: MLS201 L T P C Objective: The objective is to familiarise the students with statistical techniques and research methods to analyze the research problems and write a good research project. Research and research problems: definition, meaning, importance, characteristics, nature and types, sources and locating the problems; formulation of research problems; literature survey: importance, print & non-print sources, and computerized information retrieval system. Research methodology: definition, sources, advantage, limitations, types and systems; relevance of research methodology to Library Information Science (LIS); research design: characteristics, components and types; research report writing. I Hypothesis formulation and testing: meaning, importance, types, sources and characteristics, formulation, testing; sampling methods: principles, advantages, types and characteristics, sampling techniques. V Bibliometrics: concept and definition; bibliometrics laws - Bredford, Zipf and Lotka; content analysis and citation analysis; Informatrics and Scientometrics / Sociometrics. Unit V Data collection and analysis: definition, methods and types of data; data analysis: interpretation and coding, classification and tabulation; measures of central tendency: mean, median and mode. Recommended Books 1. Negi, M.S.: Research and Statistical Techniques. Shree Publication House, New Delhi. 2. Koli, L.N.: Research Methodology. Y.K. Publishers, Agra. 3. Sharma, S.K.: Special Library and Research Methodology. Universal Publication, New Delhi. Note: Latest editions of the above books are recommended. M.L.I.Sc. Revised Syllabus Applicable w.e.f. Academic Session ( ) Page 9 of 14

10 Information Processing and Retrieval Course Code: MLS202 L T P C Objective: The objective is to familiarise the students with the various methods and processes of information retrieval, indexing and indexing language. Information retrieval: definition, concept, operations and information retrieval tools; information retrieval methods: manual and automated; search process and steps involved in search strategy; Boolean logic. Indexing: definition, concept, principles and advantages, types: pre and post coordinate, indexing systems; computer based indexing system. I Standard for bibliographic description: ISBD MARC, UNIMARC, USMARC, MARC21, CCF, ISO. Metadata: concept, formats, Digital object identifier, ISSN. V Normative principles & canons of cataloguing, subject cataloguing: concept, importance, subject headings, chain procedure, Sear s list of subject headings and rules for filling entries. Unit V Indexing language and vocabulary control; indexing language; types and characteristics, vocabulary control, tools of vocabulary control, structure and construction of an IR thesaurus; trends in automated indexing. Recommended Books 1. Sharma, C.K.: Information Process and Retrieval, Shree Publication House, New Delhi. 2. Gupta, P.K.: Information Retrieval, Shree Publication House, New Delhi. 3. Upadhyaya, J.L.: Information Retrieval and Digital Lab, Shree Publication House, New Delhi. 4. Sharma, C.K.: E-library, Shree Publication House, New Delhi. 5. Sharma, C.K.: Information Technology, Shree Publication House: New Delhi. Note: Latest editions of the above books are recommended. M.L.I.Sc. Revised Syllabus Applicable w.e.f. Academic Session ( ) Page 10 of 14

11 Management and Information System Course Code: MLS203 L T P C Objective: The objective of this paper is to familiarise the students with fundamentals of management and information systems for the efficient use of library resources. Management: managerial functions; management information system; total quality management (TQM); leadership quality of a librarian: concept and necessary requirements. Human resource management: human resource planning (HRP); human resource development (HRD); motivation: Concept and theories. I Financial management: budgeting and their types; budgetary control system; costing techniques; cost analysis; cost effectiveness and cost benefit analysis. V Information system management: analysis and design; monitoring techniques; evaluation techniques. Unit V Marketing of information: concept and needs; information as a marketable commodity; pricing of information products and services; marketing strategies. Recommended Books 1. Dass, S.K.: Internet and Information Technology, Shree Publication House, New Delhi. 2. Ramalingum, M.S.: Library and Information Technology. Kalpaz: Delhi. 3. Singh, U.N.: Information Technology in Libraries. Shree Publication House, New Delhi Note: Latest editions of the above books are recommended. M.L.I.Sc. Revised Syllabus Applicable w.e.f. Academic Session ( ) Page 11 of 14

12 Professional Skills Course Code: MLS204 L T P C Objective: The objective of the paper is to improve the communication skills of the students. Précis and paragraph writing; communication: knowledge & information communication. Letter Writing: ordering of books, checking of bills, price verification, payment of bills and accessioning of books, periodicals and non - book material. I Library terminology, library software terminology, correspondence regarding inter-library-loan, recovery of fine collection, rejection of membership, reservation of books. V Report writing, budget preparation, writing of minutes of library, committee meeting and budget distribution among departmental libraries. Unit V Project writing, preparation of questionnaire, conducting interviews, preparation of synopsis, and bibliography. Recommended Books: 1. Wren & Martin, High School English Grammar & composition, S. Chand & Co. Delhi. 2. Raman Meenakshi & Sharma, Sangita, Technical Communication, Principles & Practice- O.U.P. New Delhi Mohan Krishna & Banerji, Meera, Developing Communication Skills, Macmillan India Ltd., Delhi. 4. Mittal, R. L., Library Administration, Metropolitan Books Co. Delhi, Murray, How to Write Thesis, 2nd ed., Delhi: TMH Publication, Note: Latest editions of the above books are recommended. M.L.I.Sc. Revised Syllabus Applicable w.e.f. Academic Session ( ) Page 12 of 14

13 Universal Decimal Classification (Practical) Course Code: MLS251 L T P C Objective: The objective of this paper is to develop the expertise of the students in classifying the library collections with Universal Decimal Classification (U.D.C). Course contents: Knowledge Organization i) Classification of documents having simple Subject. ii) Classification of documents representing compound Subject. iii) Classification of documents representing Complex Subject Evaluation criteria: I. Internal Assessment: 50 marks Internal assessment of every student shall be on the following basis: i) Practical class work. 20 marks ii) Seminars. 20 marks iii) Class attendance. 10 marks II. External Assessment: 50 marks External examiner appointed by university shall conduct the practical examination along with internal faculty and shall assess out of 50 marks. M.L.I.Sc. Revised Syllabus Applicable w.e.f. Academic Session ( ) Page 13 of 14

14 Dissertation Course Code: MLS 252 L T P C Objective: The objective is to prepare the students to write a research project in standard format on any of the current problems in the area of library and information. There shall be one dissertation on an approved topic with the approval of HOD under the guidance of the teacher. The evaluation shall be done both by the internal supervisor (out of 50 marks) and the external examiner appointed by the university (out of 50 marks). Guidelines for the project 1. General introduction may be related to the need, importance and utility of the proposed research work. 2. Literature review giving brief summary of the important studies on the selected topic. 3. Objectives, scope and limitations. 4. Research methodology adopted for the project work a. Statement of research problems. b. Research design. c. Sources of data collection. d. Data analysis. e. Reference / Bibliography as per AACR-II. Evaluation criteria: I. Internal evaluation : 50 marks a. Quality of project report evaluated by the external examiner : 20 marks b. Presentation before two member committee appointed by HOD : 30 marks II. External evaluation : 50 marks External examiner appointed by the university shall evaluate the dissertation and conduct viva-voce examination. Note: Submission of dissertation shall be with the approval and certificate issued by the faculty supervisor. M.L.I.Sc. Revised Syllabus Applicable w.e.f. Academic Session ( ) Page 14 of 14