MASTER OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE (MLISc) (Two year s Integrated Course)

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1 MASTER OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE (MLISc) (Two year s Integrated Course) June : 2005 onwards (1600 marks) SYLLABUS MLISc First year SemesterI Paper No. Paper Title Marks 01 Evolution of Information Systems Knowledge Organization, Information Processing & Retrieval (Theory) Knowledge Organization, Information Processing & Retrieval (Practical) Electives/ (any one) 100 Information Search Strategies Information Literacy Use of Nonbook Material Total 400 MLISc First year SemesterII Paper No. Paper Title 07 Management of Libraries & Information Centres/ Institutions Marks Information Sources & Services Information Technology Basics Electives/ (any one) 100 Electronic Information Sources Archives Management Electronic Publishing Total 400

2 MLISc Second year SemesterIII Paper No. Paper Title Marks 1 Research Methods & Statistical Techniques Information Technology Applications Information Analysis, Repackaging & Consolidation Electives/ (any one) 100 Documentation Technical Writing Information Reading Skills Total 400 MLISc Second year Semester IV Paper No. Paper Title Marks 19 Information Retrieval Project Work Electives/Core (any one) 100 Marketing of Libraries & Information Centres Rural & Community Information Systems /Services Industrial Information System Electives/ (any one) 100 Web Page Design Intellectual Property Rights Thesaurus Construction Total 400 Grand Total 1600 Following is the list of Papers offered by the Department in each Semester. The Post Graduate students from any faculty can opt for any one paper from Course in each semester.

3 List of Papers Course Code Course Name Core / Lectur es Hours Tutorial / Assignment / Seminar Practic al Total Credit Full Marks Name of the Teacher Evolution of Information Systems Knowledge Organization, Information Processing & Retrieval (Theory) Knowledge Organization, Information Processing & Retrieval (Practical) SEMESTER I Core VSK Core SSS Core SSS ANY ONE Information Search SSS Strategies Information Literacy AAV Use of Nonbook Material Management of Libraries & Information Centres/ Institutions Information Sources & Services SEMESTER II Core VSK VSK Core Guest Faculty Information Core SSS Technology Basics ANY ONE Electronic SSS Information Sources Technical Writing AAV Electronic Publishing VSK

4 Research Methods & Statistical Techniques Information Technology Applications Information Analysis, Repackaging & Consolidation SEMESTER III Core Core Core Guest Faculty SSS AAV ANY ONE Documentation SSS Archives Management AAV Information Reading VSK Skills SEMESTER IV Information Retrieval C Guest Faculty Project Work C All the Teacher s ANY ONE Marketing of C Libraries & SSS Information Centres Rural & Community C Information Systems AAV /Services Industrial C VSK Information System ANY ONE Web Page Design SSS Intellectual Property Rights Thesaurus Construction AAV VSK Teachers: 1. AAV : A. A. Vaishnav 2. VSK : V. S. Khaparde. SSS : S. S. Sonwane

5 Course Code Following is the list of courses offered by the Department in each Semester. The Post Graduate students from any faculty can opt for any one paper in each semester. List of Courses Course Name Information Search Strategies Information Literacy Use of Nonbook Material Electronic Information Sources Hours Lectures Tutorial / Assignment / Seminar SEMESTER I Practical Total Credit Full Marks Name of the Teacher S S Sonwane A A Vaishnav V S Khaparde SEMESTER II S S Sonwane 11 Technical Writing A A Vaishnav 12 Electronic Publishing V S Khaparde SEMESTER III 16 Documentation S S Sonwane 17 Archives A A Vaishnav Management 18 Information Reading Skills V S Khaparde SEMESTER IV 24 Web Page Design S S Sonwane 25 Intellectual A A Vaishnav Property Rights 26 Thesaurus Construction V S Khaparde

6 Scheme of Examination MLISc (First Year) Semester I Course Code Course Name Core / Marks Per Paper Theory Practical Duration in hours 01 Evolution of Information Core 100 Systems 02 Knowledge Organization, Information Processing & Core 100 Retrieval (Theory) 0 Knowledge Organization, Information Processing & Retrieval (Practical) Core I. Document Classification II. Document Cataloguing ANY ONE 04 Information Search Strategies I. Theroy 05 Information Literacy 06 Use of Nonbook Material

7 Scheme of Examination MLISc (First Year) Semester II Course Code Course Name Core / 07 Management of Libraries & Information Centres/ Institutions 08 Information Sources & Services 09 Information Technology Basics Marks Per Paper Theory Practical Duration in hours Core 100 Core Core ANY ONE 10 Electronic Information Sources 11 Technical Writing 12 Electronic Publishing

8 Scheme of Examination MLISc (Second Year) Semester III Course Code Course Name Core / 1 Research Methods & Statistical Techniques 14 Information Technology Applications 15 Information Analysis, Repackaging & Consolidation Marks Per Paper Theory Practical Duration in hours Core 100 Core Core 16 Documentation 17 Archives Management 18 Information Reading Skills ANY ONE

9 Scheme of Examination MLISc (Second Year) Semester IV Course Code Course Name Core / Marks Per Paper Theory Practical Duration in hours 19 Information Retrieval Core 20 Project Work Core Marketing of Libraries & Information Centres 22 Rural & Community Information System 2 Industrial Information System ANY ONE Core Core Core 24 Web Page Design 25 Intellectual Property Rights 26 Thesaurus Construction ANY ONE

10 MLISc (First Year) Semester I (Core subjects) 01 Evolution of Information Systems 08 Unit 1. Information and Communication Information, Characteristics, Nature, Value and Use of Information Conceptual difference between Data, Information and Knowledge Communication of Information: Information generation Trends in Scientific Communication 09 Unit 2. Information Science Definition, Scope and Objectives Information Science as a discipline and its relationship with other subjects 12 Unit. Library, Information and Society Genesis, Characteristics and implications of Information Society Changing role of Library and Information Centres in Society Information Industry Generations, Providers & Intermediaries Intellectual Property Act Right to Information Acts Concept of Freedom, Censorship, Data Security and Fair Use Policies relating to Information, Right to Information including Sciences and Technology, Education. International and National Programmes & Policies ( NAPLIS), IT & Library, UAP, UBC. 08 Unit 4. Library as Social Institution Social and historical foundations of Library Different types of Libraries their distinguishing features and functions Role of Library in formal and informal education 08 Unit 5. Normative Principles of Library & Information Science Five laws of Library Science Implications of Five laws in Library and Information activities 08 Unit 6. Library Development Development of Libraries with special reference to India Resource sharing and Library Networking

11 08 Unit 7. Laws relating to Libraries & Information Library Legislation need and essential features Library Legislation in India Press and Registration Act and Delivery of Books (Public Library) Act Copy Right Act 08 Unit 8. Library & Information Profession Attribution of profession Librarianship as a profession Professional ethics Professional associations and their role National and International Library Associations Professional Education and Research 08 Unit 9. Promoters of Library and Information Services National level promoters RRRLF International level promoters UNESCO 08 Unit 10. Public relations and Extension activities Definition Facets and Programs Publicity and Extension, Out reach activities Library Path Finders (Guides) Consultancy including promotional Web Tools

12 MLISc (First Year) Semester I (Core subjects) 02 Knowledge Organization, Information Processing & Retrieval (Theory) 10 Unit 1. Universe of Knowledge Structure and attributes Modes of formation of subjects Different types of subjects Universe of subjects as mapped in different schemes of classification 5 Unit 2. Methods of Knowledge Organization General theory of Library Classification Normative Principles of Classification and their application Species of Library Classification Standard schemes of Classification and their features, CC, DDC & UDC Design and Development of schemes of Library Classification Trends in Library Classification 5 Unit. Bibliographic Description Catalogue purpose, structure and types Physical forms including OPAC and filling rules Normative Principles of Cataloguing Overview of principles and practice in document description Current trends in standardization, description and exchange Standard codes of cataloguing

13 0 Knowledge Organization, Information Processing & Retrieval (Practical) 5 Unit 1. Classification of Documents (Using CC & DDC latest editions) Classification of documents representing simple subjects Classification of documents having common isolates Classification of documents representing compound subjects Classification of documents representing complex subjects 10 Unit 2. Assignment of Book Number Using at least one standard Book Numbering system 5 Unit. Cataloguing of Documents (Using CCC & AACR latest editions) Cataloguing of simple documents Cataloguing of complex documents Cataloguing of Government publications Cataloguing of Serials / Periodicals

14 MLISc (First Year) Semester I ( subjects Any One) 04 Information Search Strategies 05 Unit 1. Information: Nature, Characteristics & Types 15 Unit 2. Searching Print Resources 10 Unit. CDROM databases and Information Retrieval 05 Unit 4. Online Information Retrieval 20 Unit 5. Searching the Internet 10 Unit 1. Searching Print Resources 05 Unit 2. CDROM databases Searching 15 Unit. Internet Searching 05 Information Literacy 10 Unit 1. Definition, Evolution, Scope, Types 15 Unit 2. Information Literacy Research, Economic Perspectives, Importance of Information Literacy 15 Unit. Education Restructuring & Information Literacy, Information Literacy efforts, Information Literacy in Higher Education 10 Unit 4. Technology & Information Literacy, Information Literacy in Future 05 Unit 1. Library Literacy 05 Unit 2. Visual Literacy 05 Unit. Media Literacy 05 Unit 4. Computer Literacy 05 Unit 5. Digital Literacy 05 Unit 6. Network Literacy 06 Use of NonBook Material 05 Unit 1. Concept, Definition, Scope, Types & Characteristics 05 Unit 2. Development and Role in Education 10 Unit. Organization and Storage 15 Unit 4. Designing NonBook Material Centre: Physical Facilities, Furniture, Fittings 15 Unit 5. Local preparation of materials 0 Unit 1. Searching Print Resources

15 MLISc (First Year) Semester II (Core subjects) 07 Management of Library and Information Centres / Institutions (Theory) 08 Unit 1. Management Concept, definition and scope Management styles and approaches Management schools of thought Functions and principles of Scientific Management 08 Unit 2. Human Resource Management Organization structure Delegation, Communication and participation Job description and Analysis of Job Evaluation Interpersonal relations Recruitment procedures Motivation, Group Dynamics Training and Development Disciplines and Grievances Performance Appraisal 08 Unit. Financial Management Resource mobilization Budgeting techniques and methods PPBS, ZBB etc. Budgetary control Cost effectiveness and Cost benefit analysis Economics of Information Outsourcing 04 Unit 4. Reporting Types of report, Annual report computation, contents and style Library Statistics etc.

16 15 Unit 5. System Analysis and Design Library as a system Project Management, PERT/CPM Decision Tables Performance evaluation standards, MIS Performance measurements, Reengineering, Time & Motion study SWOT (Strength Weakness Opportunity and Threat) DFD (Data Flow Diagram) 04 Unit 6. Total Quality Management (TQM) Definition, Concept and Element Quality Audit, LIS related Standards 15 Unit 7. Library House Keeping Operations Different sections of Library and Information Center and their functions Collection Development and Management Policies, Procedures Book ordering (Acquisition) Technical Processing Serials control, Circulation control, Maintenance etc. Stock verification policies and procedures Evaluation and Weeding Archiving conservation & Preservation Restoration including print, nonprint and electronic materials 05 Unit 8. Planning Concept, Definition, Need, Purpose and types Policies and Procedure, MBO Building and Space Management in Libraries and Information Centers Risk Management, Contingency Management Planning of related Infrastructure, Library standards 08 Unit 9. Management of Change Concept of change Changes in procedures, methods, tools and techniques Problems of Incorporating change Techniques of managing change 05 Unit 10. Knowledge Management Definition Scope, Types and other features

17 08 MLISc (First Year) Semester II (Core subjects) Information Sources and Services 20 Unit 1. Reference and Information Sources Documentary Sources of Information, Print and Nonprint including electronic Nature, Characteristics, Utility and evaluation of different types of Information Sources Nondocumentary Information Sources Human and Institutional, Nature, types, characteristics and Utility Categories: Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Information Sources Internet as a source of Information 05 Unit 2. Reference Service Concept, Definition and trends Reference interview and Search technique 05 Unit. Information Users and their Information Needs Categories of Information Users Information Needs, Definition and Models Information Seeking Behaviour User Studies: Methods, Techniques and evaluation 05 Unit 4. Information Services and Products Information services and products Information services: concepts, definitions, need and trends Need, techniques and evaluation of Alerting services (CAS & SDI) Bibliographic, Referral, Document Delivery & Translation Services 10 Unit 5. Information Systems and their Services Study of National, International and Commercial Information Systems and Services Background, their services and products 05 Unit 6. User Education Goals and objectives, level, techniques and methods Evaluation of users education programmes / user studies 15 Unit 1. Study and evaluation of Information Sources 15 Unit 2. Compilation of Current Awareness List / Bibliography / Content List / Press Clippings 10 Unit. Survey of User groups

18 09 MLISc (First Year) Semester II (Core subjects) Information Technology: Basics 0 Unit 1. Information Technology Definition, Need, Scope and Objectives 05 Unit 2. Computer Basic (Hardware) Historical development of computers Generation of Computers, Classification of Computers 0 Unit. Computer Architecture Organization of Computer Input and Output Devices 08 Unit 4. Software Operating Systems: Single & Multi User Systems, Basic features of MSDOS, MSWindows, Linux, Unix, WindowNT, etc. Programming languages: concept and Tools Algorithm & Flowcharting 0 Unit 5. Word Processor, Spread Sheets etc. 05 Unit 6. DBMS Package DBASE, FOXPRO, CDS/ISIS, SOUL, LIBSYS, MSACCESS (basic features) 10 Unit 7. Library Automation Planning, Implementation and Library Automation Inhouse Operations Acquisition, Cataloguing, Circulation, Serials Control, OPAC, Library Management 05 Unit 8. Multilingual Bibliographic Database Library Automation Software Packages; their study and composition 05 Unit 1. Use of Operating System 05 Unit 2. Word Processors, Spread Sheets 20 Unit. Creation and maintenance of databases by using FOXPRO, CDS/ISIS, SOUL, LIBSYS etc. 10 Unit 4. Database Search and Retrieval

19 MLISc (First Year) Semester II ( subjects any One) 10 Electronic Information Sources 10 Unit 1. Introduction to Electronic Information Sources: Types, Characteristics 15 Unit 2. Databases: Types, Database Vendors DIALOG, PROQUEST, UMI & Silver Platter 05 Unit. Internet as a source of Information: Search Engines 10 Unit 4. Online Information Sources: Electronic Journals Internet Libraries 10 Unit 5. Evaluating INTERNET Based Reference Sources 10 Unit 1. Electronic Sources 05 Unit 2. Search Engines 15 Unit. Evaluation of Internet based Reference sources 11 Technical Writing 05 Unit 1. Definition, Nature, Principles 10 Unit 2. Planning & Organization of Technical / Scientific writing 20 Unit. Presentation of Ideas 05 Unit 4. Publication ethics 10 Unit 5. Publication Process PrePublication Process & Post Publication Process 10 Unit 1. Presentation of Review of Literature 10 Unit 2. Draft of Research Report 10 Unit. Draft of Research article, Business letter 12. Electronic Publishing 05 Unit 1. Concept, Definition, Scope, Types 05 Unit 2. Trends in future of epublications, Problems related to epublications 10 Unit. Technologies: New developments, Media usage, file formats, Software & Hardware technologies 10 Unit 4. Standards in Epublishing 05 Unit 5. ebooks & ejournals applications 05 Unit 6. Users & Usage of ebooks and ejournals 05 Unit 7. Epublishing in India 0 Unit 1. Searching of Epublications

20 1 (Theory) MLISc (Second Year) Semester III (Core subjects) Research Methods and Statistical Techniques 05 Unit 1. Research Concept, Meaning, Need and Purpose of research Types of Research Fundamental and Applied including interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approach Research and Development of Scholarship 15 Unit 2. Research Design Conceptualization and nationalization Types of Research Design Identification and formulation of problem Hypotheses, Nominal and Operational definition Designing Research Proposal Ethical aspects of Research Literature Search Print, Nonprint and electronic sources 10 Unit. Research Methods Scientific Method Historical Method Descriptive Method Survey Method and Case Study Method Experimental Method and Delphi Method 10 Unit 4. Research Techniques and Tools Questionnaire Schedule Interview Observation Proforma Method Scales and Check lists Library Records and Report Analysis Sampling techniques

21 15 Unit 5. Data Analysis and Interpretation Descriptive Statistics, Measures of Central Tendency Mean, Mode and Median Tabulation and Generalization Measures of Dispersion, Variance and Covariance Standard Deviation Graphical presentation of Data Bar, Pie & Line Graphs, Histograms etc. Inferential Statistics Ztest, Ttest, Correlation Regression linear and Nonlinear Chi Square Test Sociometry Statistical packages SPSS Statistical Graphics etc. 15 Unit 6. Bibliometrics, Scientometrics and Informatics Definition and Concept Bibliometric Laws; Bradford, Zip and Lotka Bibliographic coupling Obsolescence Citation Analysis Webometrics Citation studies Informatics Scientometrics 05 Unit 7. Research Reporting Structure, Style and contents Guidelines for Research Reporting Style Manuals Chicago, MLA and APA etc. ECitation and Methods of Research Evaluation 05 Unit 8. Current Trends in Library and Information Science Research

22 14 MLISc (Second Year) Semester III (Core subjects) Information Technology: Applications 15 Unit 1. Communication Technology Fundamentals of Telecommunication Technology, Media, Mode and Components Network Media, UTP, Optical Fiber, Ethernet, Network Interface Card, Hubs, Routers and Modems Network types and Topologies, LAN, WAN & MAN Bus, Star, Ring, Token Ring etc. Local Area Network types and topologies 20 Unit 2. INTERNET: Basic features and tools Network based Information Services Connectivity: Drupe, Leased lines, ISDN, Digital Subscriber lines , SMTP, Wireless, POP. Protocols FTP, HTTP Web Browsers Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer Web Servers, Web tools and Search Engines Internet Security Teleconferencing, Tele facsimile, Teletext and Videotext 10 Unit. Digital Libraries Genesis, Definition, Objectives, Scope of Digital Libraries Image formats, Audio formation Storage media formats ISO9660, DVD Software and Hardware for Digital Libraries, OCR, Image Editing Software Input capture devices, Scanners, Digital Movie Cameras Data Warehousing, Data Mining and Metadata 05 Unit 4. Artificial Intelligence & Expert System (with reference to LIS) 15 Unit 1. CDROM, Online Searching 20 Unit 2. Internet Searching 15 Unit. Library and Information Center Web Page Design and Creation

23 15 MLISc (Second Year) Semester III (Core subjects) Information Analysis, Repackaging and Consolidation 10 Unit 1. Abstracting Abstracting: types and guidelines in preparing abstract 10 Unit 2. Repackaging and Consolidation Content Analysis Repackaging, formatting, consolidation 25 Unit. Information Products Information products: nature, concept, types, design; development and marketing 05 Unit 4. Trends in Information Analysis, Repackaging and Consolidation, including electronic content creation 0 Students will have to prepare a consolidation package on a given topic. 16 MLISc (Second Year) Semester III ( subjects any One) Documentation 05 Unit 1. Information Sources: Definition and Types 10 Unit 2. Information Search Pattern 10 Unit. Information gathering skills, Data collection 10 Unit 4. Data Organization with emphasis on end matter of research report 15 Unit 5. Bibliography / Reference / Citations / Notes practices 15 Unit 1. Bibliography 15 Unit 2. Reference / Citations 17 Archives Management

24 05 Unit 1. Definition, Scope, Nature 05 Unit 2. Evolution of Information materials Clay tablet to Electronic form 15 Unit. Methods of Preservation & Conservation Physical Methods 15 Unit 4. Preservation of NonPrint Material 10 Unit 5. Digital Preservation 15 Unit 1. Preservation of Print Material 15 Unit 2. Digital Preservation 18 Information Reading Skills 05 Unit 1. Definition, How to Read, Kinds of Reading 05 Unit 2. Reading Skills and Techniques 10 Unit. Art of Reading, Selection of Good Books 15 Unit 4. Reading habits & Development of reading interest 15 Unit 5. Individual differences: Difference in mental ability, 6 differences in Reading 0 Unit 1. Reading Programs for developing reading skills

25 MLISc (Second Year) Semester IV (Core subjects) 19 Information Retrival 20 Unit 1. Cataloguing & Subject Indexing: Principles and Practices Principles of Subject Cataloguing: Assigning Subject Headings, Using Library of Congress Subject Headings and Sear s List etc. Models Assigned and Derived Pre & Post Coordinate Indexing System and Citation Indexing 15 Unit 2. Indexing Language & Vocabulary Control Indexing Language: Type and Characteristics Vocabulary Control Tools of Vocabulary Control Structure and Construction of IR Thesaurus Trends in Automatic Indexing 15 Unit. Information Retrieval IR Models, Search Strategies, Manual/Machine, Feedback and Refining Evaluation of Information Retrieval System; Project and Parameters Trends in IR Models 10 Unit 1. Assigned Indexing Practice, Using LCSH & Sear s List 10 Unit 2. Derived Indexing Practice 05 Unit. Design and Development of IR Thesaurus 05 Unit 4. Search Methods and Formulation of Search Strategy 20 Project Work a. Project Work on Approved topic b. Seminar on project work c. Vivavoce on Project Work submitted by the Student

26 21 MLISc (Second Year) Semester IV (Core subjects Any One) Marketing of Libraries & Information Centres 05 Unit 1. Marketing Concept, Definition, Purpose of marketing in LIS, Characteristics of Non Profit Organizations, Marketing problems, benefits, services, etc. 05 Unit 2. Corporate Mission, Meeting Customer needs 05 Unit. Marketing Strategies for LIS 10 Unit 4. Marketing Mix 05 Unit 5. Market Segmentation 05 Unit 6. Marketing in digital age, Electronic content creation 05 Unit 7. Marketing Research & Market Research 05 Unit 8. Corporate Identity & Corporate Image 05 Unit 9. Marketing Plan 06 Unit 1. Product development 06 Unit 2. Promoting Product 06 Unit. Segmenting Market 06 Unit 4. Market Research 06 Unit 5. Web Market Research 22 Rural and Community Information System/ Services 05 Unit 1. Community Information Concept, Definition, Areas, Functions, Need, Architecture 10 Unit 2. Community Education Information Literacy, Indian Intiatives Gyan Vahini, Akshya, Gyandoot, Setu, eseva, Bhoomi, etc. 05 Unit. Information needs of Rural/ Urban community 20 Unit 4. Areas of Community Information Services Health Education Employment Agriculture Village Industries

27 Utilisation of Local Resources Transport Daily necessities Sources of Finance Redressal of grieveances of villagers Govt. Welfare Schemes Consumer Services Housing etc. 10 Unit 5. Role of IT in Providing Community Information 0 Unit 1. Designing Web enhanced Community Information System 2 Industrial Information System 05 Unit 1. Concept, Definition 05 Unit 2. Planning of Information System 10 Unit. International and National Systems. 15 Unit 4. Database Design: Creation & Development 15 Unit 5. Evaluation of Information System 0 Unit 1. Creation and Development of Database

28 MLISc (Second Year) Semester IV ( subjects Any One) 24 Web Page Design 15 Unit 1. Internet concepts Origin, Developments, Features of Internet, Network Protocols, Types of Websites. 05 Unit 2. Discovery phase: Goals, Project Plan, Technical Brief of the Website 05 Unit. Definition of Structure: Content outline & Screen view etc. 15 Unit 4. Prototype: Review of Technical Goals. Templates HTML & Frontpage 15 Unit 5. Building and Hosting the Website 25 Unit 1. Design & creation of Webpages 05 Unit 2. Hosting the Website 25 Intellectual Property Rights 05 Unit 1. Definition, Nature & Scope 20 Unit 2. Patent Information 15 Unit. Right to Information 10 Unit 4. Copyright Act 10 Unit 1. Product Patent 10 Unit 2. Procedure Patent 10 Unit. Maintenance of records as per Right to Information Act 26 Thesaurus Construction 05 Unit 1. Definition, Purpose, History 05 Unit 2. Thesaurus and other Vocabulary Control devices 15 Unit. Thesaurus construction methodologies, Thesaural relationships, Display methods 10 Unit 4. Selection of Subject, Study of Subject 15 Unit 5. Construction of Subject thesaurus, Testing of thesaurus 0 Unit 1. Construction of any Individual subject thesaurus