Syllabus
DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
Ph.D. (Library and Information Science)
DPH-104 : Libraries and User Studies
1st Semester
Maximum Weightage: 100% (End Semester: 70% + Sessional: 30%)
Credit: 04 Teaching Hours: 72 Hours
Course Code : DPH-104 Course Title: Library & User Studies
Type of Paper: Core Credits : 04
Teaching Hours: 72 Hours
Objectives of the Course:
- To develop the knowledge and skills necessary to access library resources;
- To explain the functions and services of the various libraries;
- To information about all formats in order to support the research;
- To identify the user of a library or of any information system or service;
- To explain the need of study and contact with the users;
- To identify suitable methodologies for user studies; and
- To enumerate general variables of users.
Contents
Unit – I
- Origin and growth of Library
- Origin and Growth of Libraries in India
- Collection Development
- Collection development policy
- Trends in Library Services
Unit – II
- User: concepts, definition, characteristics and Scope
- Need for User Studies
- Planning of a User Study
- Methodologies/Techniques for User Studies
- User Studies: Limitations and Criticisms
Unit – III
- Information Use Study: Meaning, scope and need
- Types of Information Use Study
- User-based Information Use Study
- Electronic Source-based Information Use Study
- Conducting Information Use Study
Unit – IV
- User Education: Concepts, definition, objectives and methods
- Components of User Education
- Historical Development of User Education
- Information Technology and User Education
- Evaluation of a User Education Programme
Unit – V
- Case Studies
- Efforts Made in India
- User Studies in the Electronic Environment
Method of Teaching: Lecture, Seminars, Library visits, etc.
Recommended Books:
1. Devarajan, G. (1995). Library Information User and Use Studies. New Delhi: Beacon Books.
2. Guha, B.(1976). Techniques of User Studies. Paper 11.3 in DST Course Material. New Delhi :INSDOC.
3. Kawatra, P.S. (1992). Library User Studies: A Manual for Librarians and Information Scientists. Bombay: Jaico Publishing House. Krishan Kumar (1968).
4. Fjallbrant, Nancy, and Ian Malley. User Education in Libraries. 2nd ed. London: Clive Bingley, 1984.
5. Girja Kumar and Krishan Kumar. Philosophy of User Education. New Delhi: Vikas, 1983. Print.
6. Banwell, Linda, and Graham Coulson. “Users and User Study Methodology :The Jubilee Project”. Information Research 9.2 (2004).
7. Bernal, J.D. Report on Royal Society’s Scientific Conference. London: Royal Society, 1948.
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
Master of Philosophy (M. Phil) in Library and Information Sciences
1st Semester
MPH – 104: Library & User Studies
Maximum Weightage: 100% (End Semester: 70% + Sessional: 30%)
Credit: 04 Teaching Hours: 72 Hours
Course Code: MPH – 104 Course Title: Library & User Studies
Type of Paper: Core Credits: 04 Teaching Hours: 72 Hours
Objectives of the Course:
- To develop the knowledge and skills necessary to access library resources;
- To explain the functions and services of the various libraries;
- To information about all formats in order to support the research;
- To identify the user of a library or of any information system or service;
- To explain the need of study and contact with the users;
- To identify suitable methodologies for user studies; and
- To enumerate general variables of users.
Contents
Unit – I
- Origin and growth of Library
- Origin and Growth of Libraries in India
- Collection Development
- Collection development policy
- Trends in Library Services
Unit – II
- User: concepts, definition, characteristics and Scope
- Need for User Studies
- Planning of a User Study
- Methodologies/Techniques for User Studies
- User Studies: Limitations and Criticisms
Unit – III
- Information Use Study: Meaning, scope and need
- Types of Information Use Study
- User-based Information Use Study
- Electronic Source-based Information Use Study
- Conducting Information Use Study
Unit – IV
- User Education: Concepts, definition, objectives and methods
- Components of User Education
- Historical Development of User Education
- Information Technology and User Education
- Evaluation of a User Education Programme
Unit – V
- Case Studies
- Efforts Made in India
- User Studies in the Electronic Environment
Method of Teaching: Lecture, Seminars, Library visits, etc.
Recommended Books:
8. Devarajan, G. (1995). Library Information User and Use Studies. New Delhi: Beacon Books.
9. Guha, B.(1976). Techniques of User Studies. Paper 11.3 in DST Course Material. New Delhi :INSDOC.
10. Kawatra, P.S. (1992). Library User Studies: A Manual for Librarians and Information Scientists. Bombay: Jaico Publishing House. Krishan Kumar (1968).
11. Fjallbrant, Nancy, and Ian Malley. User Education in Libraries. 2nd ed. London: Clive Bingley, 1984.
12. Girja Kumar and Krishan Kumar. Philosophy of User Education. New Delhi: Vikas, 1983. Print.
13. Banwell, Linda, and Graham Coulson. “Users and User Study Methodology :The Jubilee Project”. Information Research 9.2 (2004).
14. Bernal, J.D. Report on Royal Society’s Scientific Conference. London: Royal Society, 1948.
DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE
Bachelor of Library & Information Sciences (B. Lib. I. Sc.)
(w.e.f. 2019-20)
1st Semester
Course Code: BLIS 101* Course Title: Library Organization and Services
Type of Paper: Open Elective Credits: 04 Teaching Hours: 72 Hours
Objectives of the Course:
· To know the basics of the library and its types.
· To explain the functions and services of the various libraries.
· To identify the differences in school, college and university libraries.
Contents
Unit- 1
· Library: Concept, Definition, Need, Purpose and Functions
· National Library of India
· Public Libraries- Features
· Academic Libraries- Features
· Special Libraries- Features
Unit- 2
· Library Housekeeping Operations
· Acquisition Section
· Technical Section
· Circulation Section
· Periodical Section
· Reference Section and Maintenance Section
Unit- 3
· Reference Services
· Referral Services
· Documentation Services- CAS and SDI
· Indexing and Abstracting Services
· Translation Services
Unit- 4
· Bibliography- INB, BNB
· Encyclopedia- Features of Britannica and Americana
· Directory- Features of Ulrich International Periodical Directory
· Yearbook- India: A Reference Annual
· Biographical Sources: International Who is Who, Who is Who India
· Dictionaries
Unit- 5
· Emerging Trends in Libraries
· E-ShodhSindhu, Shodhganga
· National Knowledge Commission
· User Orientation Programmes
· Information Literacy
Method of Teaching: Lecture, Seminars, Library visits, etc.
Recommended Books:
15. Ranganathan S.R. Reference service. Ed 2. 1989. Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, Bangalore.
16. Krishna Kumar. Reference service. Ed. 3. 1996. Vikas Publishing, New Delhi.
17. Cheney F.N. and Williams W.J. Fundamental reference sources. Ed. 3. 2000. ALA, Chicago.
18. Foskett D.J. Information service in libraries. Ed. 2. 1967. Archon Book Hamden, Connecticut.
19. Katz W.A. Introduction to reference work: reference service and reference process. v.2. Ed. 5. 1987. McGraw-Hill, New York.
20. Crawford John. Evaluation of Library and Information Services. 2000. ASLIB, London.
21. Mittal, R.L. Library Administration: Theory and Practice. 2007.Ess Ess Publication.
DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE
Master of Library & Information Sciences (M. Lib. I. Sc.)
(w.e.f. 2019-20)
1st Semester
Course Code: MLIS 106 Course Title: Information Analysis and Marketing- Practical
Type of Paper: Core Credits:04 Teaching Hours: 48 Hours
Objectives of the Course:
· To explain how the information is packaged.
· To identify the different types of marketing strategies for information products.
· To identify the different types of on-line information products.
Contents:
Methodology and Preparation of:
· House Journals
· Newsletters
· Technical Digests
· Trend Reports
· Reviews and Related Products
· Brochures
· Abstract (Indicative, Informative & Structured)
Method of Teaching: Practical, Group Discussion, Seminars, Library visits, etc.
Recommended Books:
1. Hexagon- Vision of Eveready Industries India Ltd, Published from Kolkata.
2. Energy News by University of Petroleum & Energy Studies and Indian School of Petroleum. Published from New Delhi.
3. NextDraft a daily email written by Dave Pell.
4. http://www.egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/11120/1/Unit-11.pdf