BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY, TIRUCHIRAPPALLI – 620 024.

Bachelor of Library & Information Science - Course Structure

Eligibility : Any UG Degree

Course Duration one year – Non Semester Pattern

Passing Minimum: Internal Assignment and University Examinations – 50

(Applicable to the candidates admitted from the academic year 2011 - 2012 onwards)

Sl. Exam Marks

Title of the paper Total
No. Hrs Int. Extn.
1. Foundations of Library and Information Science 3 25 75 100
2. Knowledge Organization 3 25 75 100
3. Information Resources 3 25 75 100
4. Management of Library and Information Centers 3 25 75 100
5. Information Systems and Service 3 25 75 100
6. Information Technology : Basics 3 25 75 100
7. Knowledge Organization – I Classification Practice 3 25 75 100
8. Knowledge Organization Practice – II Cataloguing 3 25 75 100

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 Course –1 .1 FOUNDATIONS OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE

Objectives:

1. To enable the students to understand the concept of information and its characteristics.
2. To enable the students to understand the Communication Channels and barriers of
communication.
3. To enable the students to understand the concept of information science as a discipline.
4. To enable the students to understand the importance of information in the context of social,
political, cultural, economical and industrial environments.

Unit –I

Information: Definition: data, knowledge and information, characteristics of information;

various patterns & models of information – factors influencing growth of information,
information transfer cycle; Impact of socio-economic changes

Unit –II

Communication: Concept, definition, theories & models, channel of communication: Barriers of

communication.

Unit – III

Library: Types, Five Laws of Library Science and their implications; Professional ethics of
librarian; Role of Professional associations and their roles: National and International
Associations – ILA, IASLIC, IATLIS, IFLA, ALA

Unit -IV

Library movement & Legislation in India- Model Library Bill, Delivery of books and newspaper
act – Intellectual Property Rights – Information policy, Right to Information, Knowledge
Commission.

Unit – V

Promoters of Library and Information Services – UNESCO, RRRLF, – Evolution, growth and
development of LIS Schools in India – Current Trends.

Select Texts & References:

1. Khanna, J.K. Library and Society. Kurushektra: Research Publication, 1987
2. Atherton, .Pauline. Handbook of Information, system and services. Paris: UNESCO, 1977.
3. Benge, R.C. Libraries and cultural change. London: Clive Bingley, 1983.
4. Gravey, William. D. Communication: Essence of Science facilitating information exchange
among libraries, Scientists, Engineers and students. Oxford: Perganton Press, 1979
5. McGarry, Kevin. Communication, Knowledge and Libraries. London: Clive Bingley, 1981.
6. Ranganathan, S.R. Five Laws of library science. London: Vikas, 1957.
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 Course - 1. 2 Knowledge Organization

Objectives :
1. To enable students to understand the concept of knowledge organization.
2. To know the basic concepts of Knowledge Organisation.
3. To understand the importance of various IPR systems and techniques
4. To enable students to asquint with different classification schemes, cataloguing codes and to
know various standard bibliographic formats.

Unit – I

Universe of Subjects and Knowledge Organization; Modes of formation of subjects

Unit – II

Basic principles of classification - idea, verbal & notation planes; Facet analysis. An overview of
Library classification schemes CC, UDC, LC & DDC

Unit –III

Cataloguing: Purpose, structure, Physical and Inner Forms including OPAC –Normative
principles, Canons & Laws; Standard codes of Cataloguing – AACR II.

Unit – IV

Subject cataloguing – subject heading lists; LCSH and sears List thesaurus and vocabulary
control

Unit – V

Bibliographic formats – ISBD ISO 2709, MARC-21, UNIMARC and CCF.

Select Texts & References:

1. Anglo American Cataloguing Rules. 2nd Edition Rev. New Delhi, Oxford, 1988
2. Barbara M Westby, Ed. Sears List of Subject Headings, New York, HW Wilson, 1977.
Berwick Sayers, W.C. Introduction to Library Classification. London, Andra dautch,
3.
1950.
Byrne, Deborah J. MARC Manual: Understanding and Using MARC Record.
4.
Englewood, Libraries Unlimited, 1998.
5. Chernyi, AI. Introduction to Information Retrieval Theory. London, ASLIB, 1973.
Dhyani, Pushpa. Library Classification: Theory and Practice. New Deli: Vishwa
6.
Prakashan, 1998.
Fritz, Deborah A. Cataloguing with AACR2 and US-MARC Records. Chicago, ACA,
7.
1998.
Jennifer, E. Rowledy. Organising Knowledge: An Introduction to Information
8.
Retrieval. Aldershot, Gower, 1987.
9. Krishan Kumar. Theory of Library Classification, ED.2, New Delhi, Vikas, 1980.
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 Maxwell, Robert and Maxwell, Margaret F. Maxwell’s handbook of AACR2R:
10. Explaining and illustrating the Anglo American Cataloguing Rules and the 1993
amendments. Chicago: ACA,1997.
Kumar. PSG. Knowledge Organization, Information Processing and Retrieval Theory,
11.
Delhi: BR, 2003.
Ramalingam, MS. Library Cataloguing and Classification Systems. Delhi: Kalpaz,
12.
2000.
13. Ranganathan, SR. Headings and Canons. Madras, S. Vishwanathan, 1955.
14. Ranganathan, SR. Classified Catalogue Code. Madras, UBSPD, 1988.
Ranganathan, SR. Colon Classification, 6th ed. Banalore: Sarada Ranganathan
15.
Endowment for Library Science, 1960.
Ranganathan, SR. Library Catalogue: Fundamentals and Procedures, Madras, L.A,
16.
1950.
Ranganathan, SR. Prolegomena to Library Classification, Ed2, London, LA, 1957 &
17.
1965.
Ranganathan, SR, The Five Laws of Library Science. Bangalore: Sarada Ranganathan
18.
Endowment for Library Science, 1999.
19. Rijsbergen, CJ Van. Information Retrieval, 2nd ed., London, Butterworths, 1970.
Sinha, Suresh C and Dhiman, Anil K. Prolegomena to Universe of Knowledge. New
20.
Delhi: Ess Ess, 2002.
Srivastava, A P. Theory of Knowledge Classification in Libraries. New Delhi, Sage,
21.
1993.
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 Course – 1. 3 Information Sources

Objectives:

1. To introduce various information sources

2. To enable the students to acquaint themselves with the various sources
3. To enable the students to evaluate and use the resources

Unit-I

Types of Information sources – Documentary – Non documentary – characteristics – Scope and

value. Primary and Secondary; Human sources of Information – Invisible colleges.

Unit –II

Ready Reference Sources –Types and value-Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Annuals, Biographical

sources, Handbooks and Manuals, Geographical sources.

Unit-III

Bibliographical sources – Bibliographies, list of serials; Union Catalogues; – Indexing and

abstracting sources, news summaries.

Unit –IV

Internet as a Source of Information; Web Resources – Subject Gateways

Unit-V

Evaluation of Information sources – Print Reference sources and Web Resources

Select Texts & References:

1. Alan Poulter, Gwyneth Tseng and Goff Sargent : The Library and Information Professional’s
Guide to the World Wide Web. London : Facet Publishing, 1999.
2. Bangalore, 2000.
3. G. G. Chowdhruy and Sudatta Chowdhury : Searching CD-ROM and Online Information
Sources. London : Facet Publishing, 2001.
4. G. G. Chowdhury and Sudatta Chowdhury. Information Sources and Searching on the World
Wide Web. London : Facet Publishing, 2001.
5. Gopinath, M.A : Information Sources and Communication Media. DRTC Annual Seminar,
Bangalore-1984 .
6. Grogan, Dennis: Science & Technology : An Introduction to Literature, London, Clive
Bingley,1982.
7. Higgens, Gavin. Printed Reference Meterials. London: Library Association,1980
8. Katz, W.A : Introduction to Reference Work, ,London, Butterworths,2000, 2V.
9. Krishnakumar : Reference Service, Ed.3, New Delhi, Vikas, 2003 .
10. Kumar (PSG). Ed. Indian Encyclopedia of Library & Information Science. New Delhi: S.
Chand & Co., 2001.
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11. Parker,C.C and Turley.R.V. Information sources in Science and Technology Ed.2 1986
12. Rao, I.K.R : Electronic Sources of Information, DRTC Annual Seminar, 2001
13. Sewasingh: Hand book of International Sources on Reference and Information New Delhi:
Crest Publication, 2001.
14. Sharma,J.S & Grover, D.R : Reference Service and Sources of Information, New Delhi:
EssEss, 1998.
15. Subramanayam, K : Scientific and Technical Information Resources, New Delhi: Anmol,
2001
16. Teague, S John: Microforms, Video and Electronic media Librarianship, London,
Butterwoths, 1985.
17. Walford, A.J: Guide to Reference Materials, London, Library Association, 1990, 3V.
18. www.libraryspot.com
19. www.refdesk.com
20. www.infolibrarian.com
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 Course – 1.4 Management of Library and Information Centers
Objectives:

1. To know the concept of management and its evolution

2. To understand the various managerial operations of LICs
3. To apply the relevant management techniques in modern LICs

Unit - I

Management: Concept, Definition and scope – Schools of Management Thought – types;

Systems Analysis and Design.

Unit- II

Planning and planning strategies: Concept – definition – need and steps in planning – MBO –
Planning techniques – Decision making.

Unit- III

Human Resource Management: job description and job analysis – selection, recruitment, training
and development; Leadership – Team – building – Motivation.

Unit-IV

Financial Management: Planning and Control – Resource generation. Budget and Budgeting –
Budgetary control techniques – Cost Benefit, Cost Effective analysis and accounting.

Unit-V

Materials Management: Collection development and evaluation – Policy, Issues relating to

selection acquisition; Library routines, Circulation, Mountainous Preservation and conservation.

Select Texts & References:

1. Beardwell, Ian and Holden, Len. Ed. Human Resource Management: Contemporary
Perspective. New Delhi: McMillan, 1996.
2. Bratton, John and Gold, Jeffery. Human Resource Management: Theory and Practice.
Basingstoke: Mac Millan, 1994.
3. Brophy, Peter and Courling Kote. Quality Management for Information and Library
Managers. Bombay: Jaico, 1997.
4. Bryson, J.O. Effective Library and Information Management. Bombay: Jaico, 1996.
5. Evans, Edward G. Ed.Management Information Systems. New Delhi: S. Chand & Co. 1986.
6. Katz, W.A. Collection Development Selection of Materials for Libraries. New York: HRW,
1980.
7. Krishna Kumar. Library Administration and Management. Delhi: Viaks, 1987.
8. Kumar P.S.G. Management of Library and Information Centres.Delhi: B. R. Publishing
corporation, 2003.

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9. Martino, R.L. Information Management: Dynamics of Management Information Systems.
New York: McHill, 1969.
10. MerDick, Robert G. et.al. Information Systems for Modern Management. New Delhi:
Prentice Hall, 1992.
11. Mittal, R.L. Library Administration: Theory and Practice. Ed. 4, New Delhi” Metropolitan,
1984.
12. Paliwal, P.K. Compendium of Library Administration. New Delhi: Ess Ess, 2000.
13. Paranjpe, Vivek. Strategic Human Resource Management. New Delhi: Allied, 1997.
14. Parker, Charles and Café, Thomas. Management Information Systems: Strategy and Action.
New York: McGraw Hill, 1993.
15. Pearson, R.J. Ed. Management Process: Selection of Readings for Librarians. Chicago: ALA,
1983.
16. Prasher, R G. Developing library collection.New Delhi: Medallion Press, 1993.
17. Ranganathan, S R. Library manual. 2nd ed. Bangalore : Sharada Ranganathan
Endowment, 1988.
18. Ranganathan, S R. Library administration. Bombay : Asia, 1959.
19. Siwatch, Ajit Singh. Library Management: Leadership style strategies and organizational
climate. New Delhi: Shree, 2004.
20. Stuert, Robert D. and Moran, Barbara B. Library and Information Center Management.
Colorado: Libraries unlimited, 2004.

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 Course – 1.5 Information systems and Services (Theory)

Objectives:
To know the various information systems and their functioning.

To teach and train on the various Library and Information services in different library
environments.

Unit-I

Information systems: Concept, purpose & types. Characteristics and Functions.

Unit –II

Reference and Documentation services; CAS, SDI .Alerting services: Newspaper clipping,
Listserv, Blogs.

Unit-III

Global Information Systems: UNISIST, AGRIS, MEDLARS, VINIT, INIS.

Unit –IV

National Documentation Center and Networking; NISCAIR, NASSDOC, DESIDOC, Library

Networks: INFLIBNET, DELNET.

Unit – V

Library Consortia-India; Current trends in scholarly communication: Open Access Movement

Select Texts & References:

1. Atherton, P. Handbook of Information Systems and Services, 1977.
2. Burch, J.C. and Stretev, F.R. Information Systems: Theory and Practice, 1974.
3. Colin, H. Ed. Management Information Systems in Libraries and Information Services.
London: Tayler Graham, 1989.
4. Guha, B. Information and Documentation. Calcutta: World Press, 1983.
5. Gupta, B.M. et.al. Handbook of Libraries, Archives, Information Centres in India. New
Delhi, Aditya Prakashan, 1991. Related volumes.
6. Kochtanek, Thomas R. and Mathews, Joseph R. Library and Information Systems: From
Library automation to distributed information access solutions. West port: Libraries
unlimited, 2004.
7. Krishna Kumar. Reference Service. New Delhi: Vikas, 1977.
8. Lancaster, F.W. Towards Paperless Information System. New York: Academic Press,
1978.
9. Lucas, Amy, Ed. Encyclopedia of Information Systems and services. Detroit: Gale
Research, 1989.
10. Medow, C.T. Analysis of Information Systems. New York: Wiley, 1967.
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11. Murdick, Rober G. et.al Information systems for modern management. 3rd ed. New
Delhi: Prentice-Hall, 1996.
12. Osborne, Larry N. and Nakamura, Margaret. System analysis for librarians and
information professionals. 2nd ed. Engewook: Libraries unlimited, 2004.
13. Ranganathan, S.R. Reference Service.Bombay: Asia, 1967.
14. Vickery, B. Information Systems. London: Butterworths, 1987.
15. Wiseman, H.M. Information Systems, Services and Centres. New York: Becker and
Hanyes, 1972.
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 Course - 1. 6 Fundamentals of Information Technology

Objectives:
1. To know the basic concepts of Information technology
2. To train the students in applying Information technology in Libraries and information centers.
3. To understand the concepts of networking and web technology.

Unit -I

Information Technology: Concepts and Components of Information Technology – Computer and

Communication Technologies, types of computers – CPU, Storage and I/O Devices, client-server
architecture.

Unit -II

Data representation in Computers: Binary Number System, Character encode standards – ASCII,
ISCII and UNICODE

Unit –III

Computer Software: System Software and Application Software; Programming Concepts: Open
source and Commercial, Operating Systems: Windows & LINUX / UNIX.

Unit –IV

File organization: Types and Characteristics & Database Management.

Unit –V

Office Management: Word processing, Spreadsheet, Presentation Software. Database (MS-

Access)

Practice:

Office Management: Word processing, Spreadsheet, Presentation Software. Database (MS-

Access)

Select Texts & References:

1. Arvind Kumar. Ed. Information Technology For All (2 Vols.) New Delhi, Anmol, 2006.
2. Bansal, S.K. Information Technology and Globalisation, New Delhi: A.P.H. Publishing
corporation, 2005.
3. Basandra, S.K: Computers Today and Globalisation, New Delhi, Golgotia, 2002.
4. Deeson, Eric. Managing with Information Technology, Great Britan, Kogan page Ltd.
2000.
5. Forrester W.H. and Rowlands, J.L. The Online searcher’s companion. London, Library
Association, 2002.
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6. Gupta, Vikas, Rapidix computer course, New Delhi, Pustak Mahal, 2005.
7. Hunter & Shelly: Computers and Common sense, New Delhi, Prentice-Hall, 2002.
8. Kashyap, M.M: Database Systems, New Delhi, Vikas, 2003.
9. Rowely, Jennifer: Information Systems, Ed.2, London, Clive Bingley, 2001.
10. Satyanarayana, R. Information Technology and its facets. Delhi, Manak 2005.
11. Sunders, R: Computers Today Ed.2, John Wiley, 2000.
12. Taxali Ravikant: PC software made easy, New Delhi, 2006.

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 Course - 1.7 Knowledge Organization - I: Classification Practice

Objective:
To make the students familiar in classification of subjects of library documents and assigning
the call number using DDC & CC

Classification of Books and periodicals according to DDC (Available Edition) and CC.

Course – 1.8 Knowledge Organization Practice-II: Cataloguing

Objective:
To make familiar the students on indexing and cataloguing and data entry using CCC & AACR II

Cataloguing of Documents: CCC and AACR-2.

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