LIBRARY AND SOCIETY

Bachelor of Library Science

PAPER – I

- By
Prof. Prasanthi Kumari
Prof. K. Surendra Babu
Dr. Ranganaikulu
Dept. of Library and Information Science
S.V. University
Tirupati - 517502 AP

Centre for Distance and Online Education

Sri Venkateswara University
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Tirupathi, AP -517 502
Year : 2024
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 CONTENTS
UNIT - I

Page No.
1. LIBRARY IN THE MODEREN SOCIETY
1.0 Aims and Objectives 1
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Library in the Moderen Society 2
1.2.1 Library a Public Instution 3
1.3 Role in Education and Research Development 3
1.4 Dissemination of Information 4
1.5 Library Professon 5
1.6 Development of Librarianship in Moderen Society 7
1.6.1 Elements of Librarianship as a Profession 7
1.7 Library Functions in the Modern Society 9
1.8 Role of Library in Educagtion 10
1.8.1 Role of Library in Formal Education 11
1.9 Summary 12
1.10 Review Questions 12
UNIT - II
2. FIVE LAWS OF LIBRARY SCIENCE
2.0 Aims and Objectives 13
2.1 Introduction 13
2.2 First law books are for use 14
2.3 Second law every reader His/His book 16
2.3.1 The Second Law and Its Implementation 17
2.4 Third law every books its readers 20
2.4.1 Arrangement of Documents 21
2.4.2 Catalogue 21
2.5 Fourth law every books its readers 23
2.5.1 Implications of the Law 23
2.6 Fifth law library is a growing organism 25
2.6.1 Implications Book Stock 26
2.6.2 Implications Weeding out of Books 28
2.6.3 A Wider Interpretation of Five Laws 28
2.7 Summary 29
2.8 Review Questions 30

UNIT - III

3. TYPES OF LIBRARIES

3.0 Aims and Objectives 31

3.1 Introduction 31
3.2 Academic library system 32
3.3 Public library system 42
3.4 Special libraries 46
3.5 Growth of special libraries 47
3.6 Kinds of special libraries 48
3.7 Summary 49
3.8 Review Questions 50

UNIT - IV

4. NATIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM

4.0 Aims and Objectives 51

4.1 Introduction 51
4.2 Type of national libraries 53
4.2.1 Functions 53
4.2.2 Bibliography 54
4.2.3 Readers’ Services 55
4.3 Famous national libraries 55
4.3.1 Indian National Library 55
4.3.2 British Library 57
4.3.3 Library of Congress 59
4.4 Summary 60
4.5 Review Questions 60

UNIT - V

5. NATIONALAND INTERNATIONAL LIBRARY ASSOCIATIONS

5.0 Aims and Objectives 61
5.1 Introduction 62
5.2 The Indian library association 62
5.2.1 The Indian Associations of Special Libraries and Information CentresOrigin 63
5.3 American library association 64
5.3.1 The Library Association (United Kingdom) 64
5.4 International and national organizations 65
5.4.1 International Organizations 65
5.4.2 The International Fedaration of Library Associations 67
5.4.3 National Organizations 67
5.5 Summary 69
5.6 Review questions 70

UNIT - VI

6. HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF LIBRARY MOVEMENT IN MODERN INDIA

6.0 Aims and Objectives 71
6.1 Introduction 71
6.2 Public library movement 72
6.3 Factors in library legislations 76
6.4 Madras public libraries Act,1948 79
6.5 Andra pradesh public library Act,1960 81
6.6 Karnataka public libraries Act, 1965 83
6.7 Acts of other Indian states 84
6.8 Library science education in India 87
6.9 Summary 91
6.10 Review questions 91

UNIT - VII

7. HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF LIBERRIES IN USAAND UK

7.0 Aims and Objectives 93
7.1 Introduction 93
7.2 History of libraries in USA 94
7.2.1 Essential Services and Functions 95
7.2.2 Continuing Education 95
7.2.3 Two World Wars and Libraries 95
7.2.4 Library of Congress 96
7.2.5 American Library Association 96
7.3 History of libraries in Britain 96
7.3.1 Emergence of Public Libraries 97
7.3.2 Libraries in Mechanic Institutes 97
7.3.3 First Library Act 97
7.3.4 Professional Organisation 97
7.3.5 Kenyan Report 97
7.3.6 Robert’s Commission 98
7.4 British library 99
7.4.1 Library Association 99
7.5 Summary 100
7.6 Review questions 100

UNIT - VIII

8. LIBRARY RESOURCES SHARING

8.0 Aims and Objectives 101
8.1 Introduction 101
8.2 Definition of resources sharing 101
8.3 Factors of resources sharing 102
8.4 Barriers to resources sharing 102
8.5 Preparing for resources sharing 103
8.6 Two more pre requisites 103
8.7 Library networking 104
8.8 Summary 109
8.9 Review questions 110

UNIT - IX

9. USER AND USER STUDIES

9.0 Aims and Objectives 111
9.1 Introduction 111
9.2 User and user studies 112
9.3 The need for user studies 115
9.4 Methodologies/Techniques for user studies 116
9.5 User studies limitations and critisms 118
9.6 Summary 120
9.7 Review questions 120

UNIT - X

10. PUBLIC RELATIONS AND EXTENSION SERVICES

10.0 Aims and Objectives 121
10.1 Introduction 121
10.2 Definition and Importance of Public Relations Programme 122
10.3 Public Relations and The Governing Body 122
10.4 Libraries and the Book Trade 122
10.5 Librarians and the Eductionalists 123
10.6 P.R. Value of Personal Service 123
10.7 Internal Arrangements 123
10.8 Library Surves 124
10.9 Some General Factors 124
10.10 Extension Work 125
10.11 Summary 126
10.12 Review questions 126

UNIT - XI
11.0 Aims and Objectives 127
11.1 Introduction 128
11.2 Library Movement in India 128
11.3 Professional Associations in India 131
11.3.1 Indian Library Association (ILA) 131
11.3.2 IASLIC 132
11.3.2.1 The Objectives 133
11.3.2.2 Organisation 133
11.3.2.3 Activities 134
11.3.2.4 Professional Development 134
11.3.2.5 Study Circles 134
11.3.2.6 Group Activities 135
11.3.2.7 Co-operation with Other Professional Bodies 135
11.4 National Documentation Centres Insdoc, Nassdoc, Desidoc, Sendoc 135
11.4.1 INSDOC - Its Objectives 135
11.4.2 Functions 136
11.4.3 Bibliographies and Information Service 136
11.4.4 Document Copy Supply Service 136
11.4.5 Reprography Service 136
11.4.6 Information Dissemination & Retrieval of Information 136
11.5 Nassdoc 136
11.6 Summary 137
11.7 Review questions 138
 REFERENCE & INFORMATION
SOURCES AND SERVICES
Bachelor of Library Science
PAPER - II

- By
Prof. Prasanthi Kumari
Prof. K. Surendra Babu
Dept. of Library and Information Science
S.V. University
Tirupati - 517502 AP

Centre for Distance and Online Education

Sri Venkateswara University
www.dudde.org
Tirupathi, AP -517 502
Year : 2024
Edtion : First

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 CONTENTS

UNIT - I
Page No.
1.NEED FOR REFERENCE AND INFORMATION SERVICES
1.0 Aims & Objectives 2
1.1 Introduction 2
1.2 Meaning and Definitions of Information 2
1.2.1 Meaning 2
1.2.2 Definitions 3
1.3 Characteristics of Information 3
1.4 Communication of Information 5
1.5 Information: Need and Purpose 6
1.6 Types of Information 7
1.6.1 Descriptive Information 7
1.6.2 Probabilistic Information 7
1.6.3 Qualitative Information 7
1.7 Information Services- Its Importance 7
1.7.1 Information Demand by Users 7
1.7.2 Increase in the Documents 7
1.7.3 Increase of Readers 8
1.7.4 Impact of Technology 8
1.7.5 Library Techniques 8
1.8 Nature & Purpose of Information Services in different Libraries 8
1.8.1 Academic Libraries 8
1.8.2 Public Libraries 9
1.8.3 Special Libraries 9
1.9 Types of Information Services 9
1.9.1 Reference Service 9
1.9.2 Current Awareness Service (CAS) 10
1.9.3 Selective Dissemination of information (SDI) 10
1.9.4 Translation Service 10
1.9.5 Bibliographic Services 10
1.9.6 Document Delivery Service (DDS) 11
1.10 Summary 11
1.11 Self Check Exercises 11
1.12 Model Questions 12
1.13 Suggested Readings 12
 UNIT - II
2. REFERENCE SERVICES SHORT RANGE AND LONG RANGE
REFERENCE SERVICES
2.0 Aims & Objectives 13
2.1 Introduction 14
2.2 Definition 14
2.3 Theories of reference service 15
2.4 Users Needs 15
2.4.1 Direct Method 15
2.4.1.1 Orientation Lectures 16
2.4.1.2 Library Tour 16
2.4.1.3 Reader Librarian Dialogue 16
2.4.1.4 Informal Meetings 16
2.4.2 Indirect Method 16
2.4.2.1 Library Guides 16
2.4.2.2 Display 16
2.4.2.3 Audio Visual Aids 16
2.5 Functions of Reference Service 16
2.6 Types of Reference Services 17
2.6.1 Short Range Reference Services 17
2.6.2 Long Range Reference Services 17
2.7 Steps involved in long range reference service 18
2.7.1 Preparation 18
2.7.2 Service 18
2.7.3 Assimilation 19
2.8 Difference between Short Range and Long Range Reference Services 19
2.9 Summary 19
2.10 Self Check Exercises 20
2.11 Model Questions 20

UNIT - III
3. METHODS OF DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION CURRENT
AWAR NESS SERVICE & SELECTIVE DISS MINATION OF
INORMATION (SDI)
3.0 Aims & Objectives 22
3.1 Introduction 22
3.2 Definition 23
3.3 Characteristics of Current Awareness Service 23
3.4 Methods of Providing CAS 24
3.5 Current Awareness Bulletins 25
3.5.1 Current Awareness List 25
3.5.2 List of Additions 26
3.5.3 News Paper Clippings 26
3.5.4 Current Content Lists 26
3.5.5 List of forthcoming Meetings 26
3.5.6 Research in Progress List 26
3.6 Other Methods 26
3.6.1 Routing of Periodicals 26
3.6.2 Telephone Calls and Visits 26
3.6.3 Display 26
3.7 Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI) 27
3.7.1 Introduction 27
3.7.2 Definitions 27
3.7.3 Characteristics 27
3.7.4 Components of SDI 28
3.7.4.1 Selection 28
3.7.4.2 Preparation of Profiles 28
3.7.4.3. Matching 28
3.7.4.4 Feed Back 29
3.7.5 Advantages 29
3.8 Other Services 29
3.8.1 Translation Services 29
3.8.2 Reprography and Micrography 32
3.8.3 Document Delivery Service (DDS) 36
3.9 Summary 39
3.10 Self-Check Exercise 39
3.11 Model Questions 39
3.12 Suggested Readings 40

UNIT - IV
4. DEVELOPMENT OF INFORMATION SERVICES IN INDIA
4.0 Aims & Objectives 41
4.1 Introduction 41
4.2 Users Needs 42
4.3 Users Demand for Information Services 42
4.4 Information Services - Its Meaning & Importance 42
4.5 Information Sources, Resources and Services 43
4.6 Functions of Information Services 44
4.7 Significant Information Services 44
4.8 Value of Information services 45
4.9 Information Services in India 46
4.10 Information Services in ICT Age 46
4.11 Information Services- Its Future Plans 46
4.12 Role of the UGC & INFLIBNET – Information Services 47
4.13 Summary 47
4.14 Self Check Exercises 47
4.15 Model Questions 48

UNIT - V
5. REFERENCE AND INFORMATION SOURCES ITS KINDS
5.0 Aims & Objectives 50
5.1 Introduction 50
5.2 Definition 51
5.3 Reference Sources: 51
5.4 Ready Reference Sources 53
5.4.1 Year Books, Almanacs, Directories, Handbooks 53
5.4.2 Evaluations of Reference Sources 53
5.4.3 Guides to Reference Books 53
5.5 Information Source 54
5.5.1 Introduction 54
5.5.2 Meaning and Scope 55
5.6 Characterisation of Information Sources 55
5.7 Need and Purpose 55
5.8 Types of Information Sources 55
5.9 Primary Sources 56
5.9.1 Proceedings of Conferences/Seminars/Symposia 57
5.9.2 Standards and Its Types 58
5.9.3 Patents 59
5.9.4 Reports of Scientific Expeditions 60
5.9.5 Research Reports & Feasibility Report 60
5.9.6 Thesis and Dissertations 60
5.9.7 Case Studies 71
5.9.8 Official Publications 61
5.10 Secondary Sources 61
5.10.1 Secondary Journals 61
5.10.2 Abstracting Journals 61
5.10.2.1 Development of Abstracting 62
5.10.2.2 Evaluation of Abstracting Journals 62
5.10.2.3 Chemical Abstract (CA) 62
 5.10.2.4 Biological Abstracts (BA) 64
5.10.2.5 Library and Information Science Abstract (LISA) 64
5.10.2.6 Indian Science Abstract (ISA) 64
5.10.2.7 International Pharmaceutical Abstract (IPA) 65
5.10.2.8 Indian Dissertation Abstracts (IDA) 65
5.10.2.9 Indexing Journals 66
5.10.2.10 INIS Atom Index 67
5.10.2.11 Agrindex 67
5.10.2.12 Index MEDICUS 68
5.10.2.13 Engineering Index 68
5.10.2.14 Science Citation Index (SCI) 69
5.10.2.15 Humanities Index (HI) 69
5.11 Tertiary sources 70
5.11.1 Bibliographies of Bibliographies 70
5.11.2 Retrospective Bibliographies of Bibliographies 70
5.11.3 Current Bibliographies of Bibliographies 70
5.11.4 Union Lists Of Periodicals 71
5.11.5 Guides to Reference Books 72
5.12 Self check Exercises 73
5.13 Model Questions 73
5.14 Suggested Readings 74

UNIT - VI
6. BIBLIOGRAPHY ITS TYPES
6.0 Aims & Objectives 75
6.1 Introduction 75
6.2 Development of Bibliography 76
6.3 Definitions 77
6.4 Need and Functions 79
6.5 Types of Bibliography 80
6.5.1 Systematic or Enumerative Bibliography 81
6.5.2 Analytical or Critical Bibliography 81
6.5.3 Descriptive Bibliography 82
6.5.4 Textual Bibliography 82
6.5.5 Historical Bibliography 83
6.6 Summary 83
6.7 Self Check Exercises 83
6.8 Model Questions 84
6.9 Suggested Readings 84
 UNIT - VII
7. PREPARATION OF BIBLIOGRAPHIES

7.0 Aims & Objectives 85

7.1 Introduction 86

7.2 Defintiion, Function and Importance of Bibliography 86

7.2.1 Need and Functions 88

7.3 Preparation of Bibliographies 89

7.3.1 By Purpose of Compiler 89

7.3.2 By Language 90

7.3.3 By Mode of Compilation 90

7.4 Primary Bibliographies 90

7.5 Secondary Bibliographies 90

7.5.1 By Space of Geographical Area 90

7.5.2 By Time 91

7.6 General and Special Types of Bibliographies 91

7.6.1 Comprehensive Bibliography 91

7.6.2 Selective Bibliography 92

7.6.3 Brances of Bibliography 92

7.7 Compilation of Bibliography 94

7.7.1 Planning 95

7.7.2 Preparation 96

7.8 Revision and Comulation 97

7.9 Summary 97

7.10 Self Check Exercises 98

7.11 Model Questions 98

7.12 Suggested Reading 98

UNIT - VIII
8. DICTIONARIES & ENCYCLOPEDIAS

8.0 Aims & Objectives 100

8.1 Introduction 100

8.2 Meaning and Definitions 100

8.3 Types of Dictionaries 101

8.3.1 General Dictionaries 102

8.3.2 Un-Abridged Multi-Volumed Dictionary for Adults 103

8.3 3.Oxford English Dictionary 103

8.3.4 Punctuation Dictionaries 104

8.3.5 Spelling Dictionaries 104

8.3.6 Dictionaries of Synonyms and Antonyms 104

8.3.7 Dictionaries Covering Special Type or Class of Words 105

8.3.8 Dictionary of New Words 105

8.3.9 Dictionary of Obsolete Words 105

8.3.10 Dictionaries of Abbreviations and Acronyms 105

8.3.11 Dictionary of Signs and Symbols 105

8.3 .12 Dictionaries of Crossword Puzzles 105

8.3.13 Dictionary of Rhyming Words 105

8.3.14 Dictionarary of Folktales 105

8.3.15 Dictionary of Nursery Rhymes 106

8.3.16 Dictionary of Characters 106

8.3.17 Dictionaries of Quotations 106

8.3.18 Dictionaries of Proverbs 106

8.4 Uses of Dictionaries 106

8.4.1 General Dictionaries 106

8.4.2 Subject Dictionaries 106

8.4.3 Translating Dictionaries 107

8.5 Encyclopedias 107

8.5.1 History of Encyclopedias 107

8.5.2 Meaning 109

8.5.3 Definition 109

8.5.4 Types of Encyclopedias 109

 8.5.6 General Encyclopedias 109

8.5.7 Special or Subject Encyclopedias 111

8.5.8 Uses of Encyclopedias 111

8.6. Summary 111

8.7 Self Checkup Exercises 112

8.8 Model Questions 112

8.9 Suggested Readings 112

UNIT - IX
9. BIBLIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SOURCES

9.0 Aims & Objectives 113

9.1 Introduction 113

9.2 Types of Bibliographies 114

9.2.1 National Bibliographies 115

9.2.2 Subject Bibliographies 116

9.2.3 Trade Bibliographies 116

9.3 Summary 117

9.4 Self Check Exercises 117

9.5 Model Questions 118

9.6 Suggested Readings 118

UNIT - X
10. GEOGRAPHICAL & BIBLIOGRAPHI CAL INFORMATION
SOURCES

10.0 Aims & Objectives 119

10.1 Introduction 119

10.2 Geographical Sources-Its Types 120

10.2.1 Gazetteers 120

10.2.2 Atlases, Maps and Globes 121

10.2.3 Travel Guides 121

10.3 Biographical Sources- Its Types 121

 10.3.1 General or Universal 122

10.3.2 National or Local 122

10.3.3 Specialised or Subject 123

10.4 Summary 123

10.5 Self Check Exercises 123

10.6 Model Questions 123

10.7 Suggested Readv 124

Notes
 LIBRARY CLASSIFICATION THEORY
Bachelor of Library Science
PAPER - III

- By
Dr. B. Veena Kumari
Dr. A Jaya Madhuri
Dr. Ranganaikulu
Dept. of Library and Information Science
S.V. University
Tirupati - 517502 AP

Centre for Distance and Online Education

Sri Venkateswara University
www.dudde.org
Tirupathi, AP -517 502
Year : 2024
Edtion : First

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Tirupathi, AP -517 502
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Cell: +91 877-2289380
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 CONTENTS
UNIT - I
Page No.
1. MEANING AND PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION
1.0 Aims and Objectives 1
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 What of Classification? 2
1.3 Meaning of Classification 2
1.3.1 First Sense 3
1.3.2 Second Senses 3
1.3.3 Third Sense 3
1.3.4 Fourth Sense 3
1.3.5 Fifth Sense 4
1.4 Library Classification 4
1.5 Definitions of Library Classification 4
1.6 Need and Purpose Library Classification 6
1.7 Summary 7
1.8 Key Words 8
1.9 Self Check Exercises 8
1.10 Model Questions 8
UNIT - II
2. TERMINOLOGY
2.0 Aims and Objectives 9
2.1 Introduction 10
2.2 Classification Seheme 11
2.3 Analytic synthetic classification 11
2.3.1 Book classification 11
2.3.2 Depth classification 11
2.3.3Universal Classification 11
2.4 Isolate 12
2.4.1 Compound Isolate 12
2.4.2 Isolate Idea 13
2.4.3 Basic subject idea 13
2.4.4 Speciator Idea 13
2.4.5 Combination of Ideas 13
2.5 Macro Subject 13
2.6 Micro subject 13
2.7 Subjects 18
2.7.1 Specific subject 18
2.7.2 Basic Subject 18
2.7.3 Simple Subject 19
2.7.4 Compound Subject 19
 2.7.5 Complex Subject 20
2.8 Fission 20
2.9 Non-primary basic subjects 21
UNIT - III
3. NORMATIVE PRINCIPLES
3.0 Aims and Objectives 25
3.1 Introduction 25
3.2 Ranganathan's Basic Laws 26
3.2.1 Laws of Interpretation 27
3.2.2 Law of Impartiality 28
3.2.3 Law of Symmetry 28
3.2.4 Law of Parsimony 29
3.2.5 Law of Local Variation 29
3.2.6 Law of Osmosis 31
3.3 Self Check Exercises 32
3.4 Model Questions 32
UNIT - IV
4. STRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT OF SUBJCETS
4.0 Aims and Objectives 34
4 1 Introduction 34
4.2 Formation of Subjects 34
4.2.1 Loose Assemblage 35
4.2.2 Loose Assemblage 1 35
4.2.3 Loose Assemblage 2 36
4.2.4 Loose Assemblage 3 37
4.3 Fission 38
4.3.1 Fission of Basic Subjects 38
4.3.2 Fission of Isolate Ideas 38
4.3.3 Dissection 38
4.3.4 Denudation 38
4.4 Fusion 39
4.5 Distillation 39
4.6 Agglomeration 39
4.7 Cluster 40
4.8 Stages of Development of Interdisciplinary Subjects 40
4.8.1 Structure 41
4.8.2 Dichotomy 41
4.8.3 Living Organisms 41
4.9 Decachotomy 41
4.10 Polychotomy 41
4.11 Proliferation 42
4.12 Summary 43
4.13 Self Check Exercises 43
4.14 Model Questions 43
4.15 Suggested Readings 43
UNIT - V
5. SPECIES OF CLASSIFICATION SCHEMES
5.0 Aims and Objectives 45
5.1 Introduction 45
5.2 Purely Enumerative Classification 46
5.2.1 Library of Congress Classification (LC) 46
5.2.2 Rider’s International Classification (RIC) 46
5.3 Almost Enumerative Classification 46
5.3.1 Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) 47
5.3.2 Subject Classification 47
5.4 Almost Faceted Classification 47
5.4.1 Universal Decimal Classification (UDC) 47
5.4.2 Bibliographic Classification 47
5.5 Rigidly Faceted Classification 48
5.6 Almost Freely Faceted Classification 48
5.7 Freely Faceted Classification 48
5.8 Summary 49
5.9 Self Check Exercises 49
5.10 Model Questions 49
5.11 Suggested Readings 50
UNIT - VI
6. CLASSIFIATION SCHEMES
6.0 Aims and Objectives 51
6.1 Introduction 52
6.2 Dewey Decimal Classification (Edition 19) 52
6.2.1 DDC – Its Editions 53
6.2.2 DDC and Relative Index - 19th Edition 54
6.2.3 Characteristics of 19th edition 54
6.2.4 Structure of DDC (19th Edition) 55
6.2.5 Volume - 1 : Introduction and Tables 55
6.2.6 Volume - 2 Schedules (000 to 999) 58
6.2.7 Volume - 3 : Index 62
6.2.8 DDC – 20 Edition (1989) 62
6.2.9 DDC – 22 Edition (2003) 62
6.3 Universal Decimal Classification (UDC) 63
6.3.1 Principle : The Principle underlying the UDC are 63
6.3.2 Special Auxiliaries 63
6.3.3 Common Auxiliaries 64
 6.3.4 Notation 65
6.3.5 Index 65
6.4 Colon Classification (CC) 65
6.4.1 Basic Principles in Colon Classification 66
6.4.2 Features of Colon Classification 67
6.5 Summary 70
6.6 Self Check Exercises 71
6.7 Model Questions 72
6.8 Suggested Readings 72
UNIT - VII
7. PRINCIPLES OF FACETS SEQUENCES, COMMON ISOLATES
AND PHASE RELATIONS
7.0 Aims and Objectives 73
7.1 Introduction 74
7.2 Postulates for Facet Sequence 74
7.2.1 Postulate of First Facet 74
7.2.2 Postulate of Concreteness 74
7.2.3 Postulate of Face Sequence within a Round 74
7.2.4 Postulate of Facet sequence within the last Round 75
7.3 Postulate of Level Cluster 76
7.4 Principle for Facet Sequence 77
7.4.1 Wall-Picture Principle 77
7.4.2 Whole-Organ Principle 77
7.4.3 Cow-Calf Principle 77
7.4.4 Actand-Action-Actor-Tool Principle 78
7.4.5 Classification is Trnanlation 78
7.5 Common Isolates 91
7.6 Phase Relations 92
7.6.1 General Phase Relations 92
7.6.2 Bias Phase Relations 92
7.6.3 Comparasion Phase Relations 92
7.6.4 Defferentiate Phase Relations 92
7.6.5 Influencing phase Relations 93
7.7 Summary 97
7.8 Self Check Exercises 97
7.9 Model Questions 98
7.10 Suggested Readings 98
UNIT - VIII
8. POSTULATES FUNDAMENTAL CATERGORIES
8.0 Aims and Objectives 99
8.1 Introduction 99
8.2 Postulation Approach to Colon Classification (CC) 100
8.3 Utility of Postulational Aporoach 100
8.4 Facet Analysis 100
8.5 Fundamental Categories 101
8.5.1 Time Category 102
8.5.2 Space Category 102
8.5.3 Matter Category 102
8.5.4 Personality Category 103
8.6 Postulates of Basic Facet 103
8.7 Postulate of Ioslate Facet 104
8.8 Consolidated Postulate about Subject 104
8.9 Self Check Exercises 105
8.10 Model Questions 105
8.11 Suggested Readings 105
UNIT - IX
9. FACET ANALYSIS PHASE ANALYSIS ROUNDS AND LEVELS
9.0 Aims and Objectives 108
9.1 Introduction 108
9.2 States of Facet Analysis 108
9.2.1 Creation of Facets 109
9.2.2 Literature (MC) 109
9.3 Arrangement of Foci 110
9.3.1 Principle of Later-in-time 110
9.3.2 Principle of Later-in-Evolution 110
9.3.3 Principles of Spatial Continuity 110
9.3.4 Principles of Quantitative Measurement 111
9.3.5 Principle of Increasing Complexity 111
9.3.6 Principle of Canonical Sequence 111
9.3.7 Principles of Literary Warrant 111
9.3.8 Principle of Alphabetical Sequence 112
9.4 Advantages of Facet Analysis 112
9.5 Postulate of Rounds and Levels 112
9.6 Postulate of Rounds for Personality and Matter 112
9.7 Postulate of Rounds for Space and Time 113
9.8 Postulates of Levels for Personality and Matter 113
9.9 Postulate of Levels for Space and Time 114
9.10 Postulate of Levels for Energy 114
9.11 Postulates for Facet Sequence 115
9.12 Postulate of Concreteness 115
9.13 Postulate of Facet Sequence with a Round 115
9.14 Postulate of Facet Sequence within the last Round 115
9.15 Postulate of a Level Cluster 116
9.16 Postulate for National Plane 116
9.17 Summary 116
9.18 Self Check Exercises 121
9.19 Model Questions 121
9.20 Suggested Readings 122
UNIT - X
10. DEVICES
10.0 Aims and Objectives 123
10.1 Introduction 123
10.2 Types of Devices 124
10.2.1 Chronological Device (CD) 124
10.2.2 Geographical Device (GD) 126
10.2.3 Subject Device (SD) 126
10.2.4 Alphabetical Device (AD) 128
10.2.5 Mnemonic Device (MD) 129
10.2.6 Facet Device (FD) 130
10.2.7 Super Imposition Device (SID) 130
10.2.8 Classic Device (CD) 132
10.2.9 Gap Device 132
10.2.10 Other Devices 133
10.3 Advantages 137
10.4 Summary 138
10.5 Self Check Exercises 138
10.6 Model Questions 138
10.7 Suggested Readings 138
UNIT - XI
11. CANNON FOR CLASSIFICATION
11.0 Aims and Objectives 139
11.1 Introduction 139
11.2 Idea Plane 140
11.3 Verbal Plane 140
11.4 Notational Plane 141
11.5 Advantages 141
11.6 Chart of Equivalent Terms 142
11.7 Summary 142
11.8 Self Check Exercises 142
11.9 Model Questions 143
11.10 Suggested Readings 143
UNIT - XII
12. NOTATION NEED TYPES AND FUNCTIONS
12.0 Aims and Objectives 145
12.1 Introduction 145
12.2 Definition of Notation 146
12.3 Purpose of Notation in Classification 146
12.4 Advantages of Notation 147
12.5 Functions of Notation 147
12.6 Types of Notation 147
12.7 Quality of Notation 148
12.8 Canons for Notation 149
12.9 Summary 153
12.10 Self Check Exercises 153
12.11 Model Questions 154
12.12 Suggested Readings 154
UNIT - XIII
13. CALL NUMBER CLASS NUMBER BOOK NUMBER
COLLECTION NUMBER
13.0 Aims and Objectives 156
13.1 Introduction 156
13.2 Call Number 156
13.2.1 Definition of Call Number 156
13.2.2 Utility of Call Number 157
13.2.3 Structure of Call Number 157
13.2.4 Writing Call Number 158
13.2.5 Method of writing Call Number 158
13.3 Class Number 158
13.4 Book Number 159
13.4.1 Canon of Book Number 159
13.4.2 Evolution of book number 159
13.4.3 Description of Book Number Facet 165
13.5 Collection Number 172
13.5.1 Need for Collection Number 172
13.5.2 Nature of Documents 172
13.5.3 Structure of Library 172
13.5.4 Special Requirements of Users of Libraries 172
13.5.5 Categorisation of Collections 173
13.5.6 Meaning of Collection Number 173
13.5.7 Canon of Collection Number 173
13.5.8 How of collection Number in CC 173
13.6 Summary 174
13.7 Self Check Exercises 174
13.8 Model Questions 174
13.9 Suggested Readings 174
 Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.L.I.Sc)
PAPER -III: LIBRARY CLASSIFICATION THEORY

1. Meaning and purpose of classification

2. Terminology

3. Normative Principles
4. Structure and development of subjects
5. Spacious of Classification schemes

6. Classification Schemes: Brief study of Major general schemes

7. General theory of classification: Main class, Canonical Class Basic Class,
Isolate. Common Isolate, Special Isolate, Postulates Fundamental categories,

Principles of facts sequences, Helpful sequence, Facet analysis and phase

analysis.
8. Deices to form facet in array of classed: Chronological device (CID)

Geographical Device (GD), Subject device (SD), Alphabetical Device (AD),

Mnemonic Device (MND), Facet Device (FD), super Imposition Device

(SIX), Classic Device (CLD), Telescoping of array and in facet. Sector

device, GAP device, Decimal
9. Cannon for classification (Idea Verbal & & Notational Place )

10. Notation: Types, structure, Quality, Value

11. Call Number: Class No. Book No. and collection No.
 LIBRARY MANAGEMENT
Bachelor of Library Science
PAPER - IV

- By
Prof. K. Surendra Babu
Dr. B. Veena Kumari
Dr. A Jaya Madhuri
Dept. of Library and Information Science
S.V. University
Tirupati - 517502 AP

Centre for Distance and Online Education

Sri Venkateswara University
www.dudde.org
Tirupathi, AP -517 502
Year : 2024
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 CONTENTS

UNIT - I
Page No.
1. INTRODUCTION
1.0 Aims & Objectives 2
1.1 Introduction 2
1.2 Library as an Organization 2
1.3 Concept of Management and Administration 5
1.3.1 Administration 7
1.4 Modern Concept of Library and Importance of
Library Management 8
1.5 Nature of Library Management 9
1.6 Characteristics of Management 9
1.7 Administration Vs. Management 11
1.8 Management Principles & Functions 12
1.8.1 Planning 12
1.8.2 Organization 13
1.8.3 Staffing 13
1.8.4 Controlling 13
1.8.5 Directing 13
1.8.6 Leading 13
1.8.7 Budgeting 14
1.8.8 Motivation 14
1.9 Objectives of Management 14
1.10 School of Management Thought 14
1.11 Principles of Scientific Management 15
1.12 Application of Management Principles to
Library and Information Centres 16
1.13 The Management Process 17
1.14 Application of Management Principles to Libraries 17
1.14.1 Planning 17
1.14.2 Organizing 18
1.14.3 Controlling and Directing 18
1.14.4 Coordination 18
1.14.5 Other Areas of Management Principles 18
1.14.5 Division of Labours 19
1.14.6 Finance and Budget 19
1.15 System Analysis 20
1.16 Applications of Scientific Management Princples to
Libraries 20
1.17 Methodology and Procedure of a Scientific Management Study 20
1.18 Summary 22
1.19 Key words 22
1.20 Self Check Exercises 23
1.21 Model Questions 24
1.22 Suggested Readings 24

UNIT - II
2. LIBRARY PLANNING BUILDING SPACE REQUIREMENT
FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT
2.0 Aims & Objectives 26
2.1 Introduction 26
2.2 Planning 26
2.2.1 Clientele 27
2.2.2 Collection 28
2.3 For Special Libraries the basic Objectives are 29
2.4 Premises and Equipment 30
2.5 Scope of the Services 31
2.6 Objectives of Library Service 31
2.7 Staff 32
2.8 Budget 32
2.9 Component by Library 33
2.10 Organizatinoal Chart of University Libraries 34
2.11 Levels of Management 35
2.12 Advantages of Organization Charts 36
2.13 Library Building 37
2.14 General Principles of Library Planning 37
2.15 Stages of Creation of Library Building 37
2.15.1 Pre-Planning Stage 38
2.15.2 Major areas to be considered while planning 38
2.15.3 The Rough Diagram of a Library Building
should be based on the following points 39
2.15.4 The Planning Stage 39
2.16 The Structural Stage 40
2.16.1 Interior Decoration and Other Aspects 41
2.17 Modular System 41
2.18 Furniture and Equipment 41
 2.18. 1 Control Region Fittings 41
2.18.2 Book Racks 41
2.18.3 Double Faced Unit Rack 41
2.18.4 Catalogue Card Tray 41
2.18.5 Catalogue Card Cabinet 42
2.18.6 Catalogue Card Box 42
2.18.7. Charging Trays 42
2.18.8 Book Trolley 43
2.18.9 Periodical Display Racks 43
2.18.10 Reading Room Table 43
2.18.11 Study Table 43
2.18.12 Research Cubicles 43
2.19 Summary 43
2.20 Key words 43
2.21 Self Check Exercises 43
2.22 Model Questions 44
2.23 Suggested Readings 44

UNIT - III
3. PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT POLICY AND STAFFING JOB
ANALYSIS AND DISTRIBUTION SUPERVISION AND CONTROL
3.0 Aims & Objectives 46
3.1 Introduction 46
3.2 The Importance of Personnel Management in Libraries 46
3.2.1. Optimum Service with Minimum Resources 46
3.2.2. Development of Workers Capacities 46
3.2.3. Development of Team Spirit 47
3.2.4. Continuous Vigilance 47
3.2.5. Energies of the Staff should be Channelised 47
3.3 Qualities of an Efficient Personnel Manager 47
3.4 Levels of Management 47
3.5 Categories of Library Personnel 48
3.5.1. Professionals 48
3.5.2. Semi-Professionals 48
3.5.3. Un-Skilled Workers 49
3.6 Determination of Number of Staff 50
3.7 Staff Formula 50
3.8 Formula Prescribed by the Library Committee of
the UGC in 1957 51
3.9 Latest formula given by Dr. S.R. Ranganathan 51
3.9.1 Recruitment 51
3.9.2 Selection 55
3.9.3 Induction and Orientation 57
3.9.4 Training and Development 57
3.9.5 On the Job training 58
3.9.6 Off the Job Training 58
3.9.7 Performance Appraisal 58
3.9.8 Promotions, Transfers, Demotions and Separations 61
3.10 Summary 61
3.11 Key words 62
3.12 Self Check Exercises 62

UNIT - IV
4. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
4.0 Aims & Objectives 66
4.1 Introduction 66
4.2 Sources of Library Finance 66
4.2.1 Grants 66
4.2.2 Subscription 66
4.2.3 Fees, Fines and Service Charges 67
4.2.4 Gifts and Endowments 67
4.2.5 Rents and Sales 67
4.3 Methods of Financial Estimation 67
4.3.1 Per - Capita Method 67
4.3.2 Proportional Method 67
4.3.3 Method of Detail 67
4.4 Budgeting 68
4.5. Functions of a Budget Estimation 68
4.6 Steps for preparing the Budget 69
4.7 Types of Budget 69
4.7.1 Line Budget (Traditional Budget) 69
4.7.2 Planning Programme Budgeting System (PPBS) 71
4.7.3 Zero Base Budget System (ZBBS) 72
4.8 Accounting - Financial Records: Purpose & Types 72
4.8.1 Factors and Purposes 72
4.8.2 Rhythm of expenditure 72
4.8.3 Accounting Procedures 73
4.8.4 Budgetary Control 74
4.9 Summary 75
4.10 Key words 75
4.11 Self Check Exercises 76
4.12 Model Questions 76
4.13 Suggested Readings 76

UNIT - V
5. LIBRARY AUTHORITIES COMMITTEES AND THEIR ROLE
5.0 Aims & Objectives 77
5.1 Introduction 77
5.2 Library Committee 77
5.3 Functions of a Library Committee 79
5.4 Librarian’s role 79
5.5 Types of Committee 80
5.5.1 Self Perpetuating Committee 80
5.5.2 Nominated or Elected Committee 80
5.5.3 Executive Committee 80
5.5.4 Recommending Committee 80
5.5.5 Reporting Committee 80
5.5.6 Adhoc Committee 80
5.6 Library Committee in Indian Universities 80
5.7 University Librarian Vis-a-Vis Library Committee 81
5.8 Committee in Other types of Libraries 81
5.9 Summary 81
5.10 Key words 82
5.11 Self Check Exercises 82
5.12 Model Questions 83
5.13 Suggested Readings 84

UNIT - VI
6. LIBRARY ROUTINE WORK FLOW IN DIFFERENT SECTIONS
6.0 Aims & Objectives 87
6.1 Introduction 87
6.2 New and Forthcoming Publication 88
6.3 Sources for Selection of Indian Publications 88
6.3.1 National and Trade Bibliographies 89
6.3.2 Book Trade Periodicals 90
6.3.3 Trade Bibliographies 90
6.3.4 Book Reviewing Periodicals 90
6.3.5 Book Reviews 93
 6.3.6 Publishers and Book Sellers Catalogues 94
6.3.7 Government Publications and Other Sources 94
6.4 Book Exhibitions and Book Fairs: 94
6.4.1 Book Exhibitions 94
6.4.2 Book Fairs 95
6.5 Book Selection Principles 95
6.5.1 Dewey’s Motto 96
6.5.2 Mc, Colven Demand Theory 97
6.5.3 Drury’s Principles 98
6.6 Librarian’s Responsibility in Book Selection 98
6.7 Knowledge about a Book Selection Sources 99
6.8 Book Selection on the Basis of Five Laws of
Library Science 99
6.9 Book Selection in Different Types of Libraries 99
6.9.1 Book Selection Policy in a Public Library 99
6.10 Circulation Control - Charging and Discharging Methods 102
6.11 Characteristics of a Circulation System 102
6.12 The Organisation of a Circulation Department 102
6.13 Circulation Routines 103
6.14 Registration of Members 103
6.14.1 Lending of Books 103
6.14.2 Charging of over-dues 103
6.14.3 Reservation of Books 104
6.14.4 Renewal of Books 104
6.15 Charging and Discharging Methods 105
6.16 Need for a Charging System 105
6.16.1 Ledger System 106
6.16.2 Dummy System 107
6.16.3 Temporary Slip System 107
6.16.4 One Card system 107
6.16.5 Two Card system 108
6.16.6 Browne Charging System 108
6.17 Charging and Discharging Work 109
6.18 Newark System 111
6.19 Charging and discharging procedure 112
6.19.1 Charging Procedure 112
6.19.2 Discharging Procedure 112
6.19.3 Advantages 113
6.19.4 Disadvantages 113
6.20 Machine Charging Systems 113
6.21 Computerised Loan Systems 113
6.22 Acquisition of Library Materials 113
6.22.1 General principle and policies 113
6.22.2 Net Book Agreement / Tender System 114
6.22.3 Quotations 114
6.22.4 Appointing Approved Firms 115
6.22.5 Role of Library Committee in Acquisition 115
6.22.6 Book on approval 115
6.22.7 Dealer Library Plan (DLP) 116
6.22.8 Standing Orders 116
6.22.9 Foreign Exchange 117
6.22.10 Acquisitions by Gifts/Donations 117
6.22.11 Duplicates and Exchanges 118
6.22.12 Cooperative Acquisitions 118
6.23 Types of Microform Material 119
6.23.1 Microform 119
6.23.2 Music scores 119
6.23.3 Phonorecords 119
6.23.4 Slides 119
6.23.5 Video Cassettes 119
6.24 Book Processing 119
6.24.1 Receiving Books in the Technical Section 120
6.24.2 Processing of Books 120
6.24.3 Physical Preparation of Book for use 120
6.24.4 Classification & Cataloguing 120
6.24.5 Shelf List 120
6.24.6 Cataloguing Tools 120
6.24.7 Final Processing 122
6.24.8 Filing of Catalogue Cards 122
6.24.9 Preparation of Recent Additional List 122
6.25 Summary 123
6.26 Key words 124
6.27 Self Check Exercises 126
6.28 Model Questions 126
6.29 Suggested Readings 126

UNIT - VII
7. MAINTENANCE CARE PRESERVATION STOCK
VERIFICATION OF MATERIALS
7.0 Aims & Objectives 128
7.1 Introduction 128
7.2 Maintenance Section Work 129
7.3 Stacking methods and materials 129
7.4 Methods of Shelving 130
7.5 Open Access Vs. Closed Access Libraries 131
7.6 Booking Binding 131
7.6.1 Why Binding 132
7.6.2 What is to be bound 132
7.6.3 Criteria for Book Binding 133
7.6.4 Covering Materials 133
7.6.5 Lettering and Tolling Materials 134
7.6.6 Machines and equipments required for book binding 134
7.6.7 Binding of Periodicals and other Reading Materials 134
7.6.8 Binding of other Reading Materials 134
7.7 Kinds of Book Binding 135
7.7.1 Process of Book Binding by Hand 136
7.8 Preservation 138
7.8.1 Physical Constituents of Books 138
7.8.2 Enemies of Book 139
7.8.3 While Shelving a Book 140
7.8.4 Chemical Preservation and Fumigation 141
7.9 Preservation : Non - Book Materials (NBM) 141
7.9.1 Preservation and Cleaning of Manuscripts 142
7.9.2 Preservation of Archives 142
7.10 Stock Verification 143
7.11 Advantages and Disadvantages of Stock Verification 143
7.12 Methods of Stock Verification 145
7.12.1 Accession Number Method 145
7.12.2 Shelf List Method 146
7.12.3 Duplicate set of Charging Card Method 146
7.12.4 Random Sampling Method 146
7.12.5 Audio Method 146
7.12.6 Computer Method 146
7.12.7 Acceptable Limits of Loans 147
7.13 Should the Librarian be held Responsible for Loss 148
7.14 Optimum Periodicity of Stock Verification 148
7.15 Summary 149
7.16 Key words 149
7.17 Self Check Exercises 150
7.18 Model Questions 151
7.19 Suggested Readings 151

UNIT - VIII
8. LIBRARY RULES & REGULATIONS
8.0 Aims & Objectives 153
8.1 Introduction 153
8.2 Responsibility of the Librarian in Framing the Rules 154
8.3 Characteristics of Rules 154
8.4 Model Rules 154
8.5 Model Rules Draft 155
8.6 Membership 155
8.7 Library material to be issued 155
8.8 Issue System 155
8.9 Rules regarding admission to the library 156
8.10 Rules for Borrowing Books 156
8.11 Summary 156
8.12 Key words 157
8.13 Self Check Exercises 157
8.14 Model Questions 158
8.15 Suggested Readings 158

UNIT - IX
9. LIBRARY STASTICS ANNUAL REPORTS RECORDS
9.0 Aims & Objectives 160
9.1 Introduction 160
9.2 Sources of Library Statistics 161
9.3 Analysis of Library Statistics 161
9.4 Kinds of Statistics 161
9.5 Purpose of Library Statistics 161
9.6 Acquisition Section 161
9.7 Periodicals Section 163
9.8 Technical Section 163
9.9 Statistics of Library Members 164
9.10 Issue Statistics 164
9.11 Method of Presentation 168
9.12 Utility of Library Statistics 170
9.13 Annual Reports 171
9.13.1 Purpose 172
9.13.2 Features 172
9.13.3 Technical Service 172
 9.13.4 Public Services 172
9.13.5 Finance 172
9.14 Compilation of Annual Report 172
9.15 Reference Section 173
9.16 Indexing, Abstracting and Documentation 173
9.17 Mobile Library Services 173
9.18 Records 173
9.19 Kinds of Records 174
9.19.1 Records of Books 174
9.19.2 Records of Non Book Materials 175
9.19.3 Cost Records 176
9.19.4 Service Records 176
9.19.5 Administrative Records 178
9.19.6 Maintenance of a Records Section 179
9.19.7 Preparation of the Records 179
9.19.8 Arrangement and Maintenance of the Record 180
9.19.9 Issue of the Record 180
9.19.10 Destruction of the Records 180
9.20 Summary 181
9.21 Key words 181
9.22 Self Check Exercises 182
9.23 Model Questions 182

UNIT - X
10. PUBLICITY AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
10.0 Aims & Objectives 183
10.1 Introduction 184
10.2 Objectives of Public Relations 184
10.3 Role of the Librarian 184
10.3.1 Library Committee 184
10.3.2 Alumni 185
10.3.3 Professional Associations 185
10.3.4 Academic Libraries 185
10.3.5 Public Relations Media 185
10.3.6 Annual Reports 185
10.3.7 Library Survey 186
10.3.8 Handbooks 186
10.3.9 Library Bulletin 186
10.3.10 Newspapers 186
10.3.11 Radio /TV 187
 10.3.12 Library Weeks 187
10.3.13 Personal Talk 187
10.4 Key words 187
10.5 Self Check Exercises 188
10.6 Model Questions 188
UNIT - XI
11. LIBRARY PROFESSION
11.0 Aims & Objectives 189
11.1 Introduction 190
11.2 The New Library Professional 190
11.3 Soft Skills for Librarians 191
11.4 Self-Motivation for Librarians 192
11.5 Importance Of Enhancing Competencies For Librarians 193
11.6 Librarian’s Job 193
11.7 Changing Job For Librarians 193
11.7.1 Defining the Library Profession 194
11.8 Expanding and developing the corpus of knowledge 195
11.9 Upgrading Library Education and Training 196
11.10 Review the Service Principle 196
11.11 Enforcing the Code of Ethics 196
11.12 Setting and Maintaining Standards 197
11.13 Professionalizing the Professional Association 197
11.14 Attaining Legal and Social Recognition of Professional Status 197
11.15 The Library Profession in the Virtual Library Environment 198
11.16 Function of the Section 198
11.17 Areas of Work 198
11.18 Contact and Research 199
11.19 Summary 199
11.20 Key Words 199
11.21 Self Check Exercises 200
11.22 Model Questions 200
UNIT - XII
12. LIBRARY AUTOMATION
12.0 Aims & Objectives 202
12.1 Introduction 202
12.2 History of Library Automation 202
12.3 Why Library Automation? 203
12.4 Automation in Libraries 204
12.5 Need for Library Automation 206
12.6 Objectives of Library Automation 206
12.7 Basic Requirement of Library Automation 207
12.8 Types of Library Data 208
12.8.1 Current Data 208
12.8.2 Retrospective data 208
12.9 Information Sources for Database Creation 209
12.9.1 Documents 209
12.9.2 Bibliographical Records 209
12.9.3 Online Databases 209
12.10 Features of Automation 210
12.11 Components of Library Automation 210
12.12 Management of Automated Library 211
12.12.1 Administrative and General Work 211
12.12.2 House Keeping and Routine Work 211
12.13 Online Catalogue Searching 213
12.14 Reporting and Management System 213
12.15 Resource Sharing and Networking 213
12.16 Library Management 214
12.17 Reference Service 214
12.18 Information Service 214
12.19 Functions of Library Management System 214
12.20 Ordering and Accessioning 215
12.21 Cataloguing System 215
12.22 Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) 215
12.23 Methods of Information Search 215
12.24 Summary 216
12.25 Key Words 217
12.26 Self Check Exercises 217
12.27 Model Questions 218
12.28 Suggested Readings 218
 LIBRARY CLASSIFICATION
PRACTICE
Bachelor of Library Science
PAPER - V

- By
Prof. Prasanthi Kumari
Prof. K. Surendra Babu
Dr. Ranganaikulu
Dept. of Library and Information Science
S.V. University
Tirupati - 517502 AP

Centre for Distance and Online Education

Sri Venkateswara University
www.dudde.org
Tirupathi, AP -517 502
Year : 2024
Edtion : First

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 CONTENTS

UNIT - I
Page No.
1. INTRODUCTION TO DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION
1.0 Aims and Objectives 4
1.1 Introduction 4
1.2 Melvil Dewey (1851 -1931) 4
1.3 Editions of DDC 5
1.4 Features of DDC 6
1.4.1 Characteristics of DDC 6
1.4.2 Minute division 7
1.4.3 Decimal Notations 7
1.4.4 Integrity of members 7
1.4.5 Mnemonics 7
1.4.6 Relative Location 8
1.5 Process of Division 8
1.5.1 Main Classes 8
1.5.2 Divisions 8
1.5.3 Sections 9
1.6 Auxiliary Tables 9
1.6.1 Table 1- Standard Sub-Divisions 11
1.6.2 Table 2 - Geographic Areas 11
1.6.3 Table 3 - Sub -divisions for individuals literatures 12
1.6.4 Table 4 - Sub -divisions for individuals languages 12
1.6.5 Table 5 - Racial, Ethnic, National groups (r.e.n.) 12
1.6.6 Table 6 - languages 13
1.6.7 Table 7 - Groups of Person 13
1.7 Summary 14
1.8 Key Words 14
1.9 Self Check Exercises 15
1.10 Model Questions 15
1.11 Suggested Readings 15

UNIT - II
2. SAILENT FEATURES OF DDC - 20
2.0 Aims and Objectives 20
2.1 Introduction 20
2.2 Objectives of DDC-200 20
2.3 Physical Format 20
2.3.1 Volume-1 20
2.3.2 Volumes 2 and 3 21
2.3.3 Volume 4 21
2.4 Important Features 21
2.4.1 Manual 21
2.4.2 General Format 21
2.4.3 Revised Schedules 22
2.4.4 Relative Index 22
2.4.5 Featurs of the Schedules and Tables 22
2.4.6 Summaries 22
2.5 Summaries of the Schedules 22
2.5.1 Single level Summaries 22
2.5.2 Multi level Summaries 23
2.6 Notes 23
2.6.1 Including notes 23
2.6.2 Contains notes 23
2.6.3 Common name notes 24
2.7 Revision Notes 25
2.7.1 Class Elsewhere Notes 25
2.7.2 Discontinued Notes 25
2.7.3 Relocation Notes 25
2.7.4 OptionNotes 25
2.8 Structure of an Entry 25
2.9 Summary 26
2.10 Key words 26
2.11 Self Check Exercises 27
2.12 Model Questions 27
2.13 Suggested Readings 27

UNIT - III
3. NUMBER BUILDING
3.0 Aims and Objectives 31
3.1 Introduction 31
3.2 Adding from Table-1 32
3.3 Adding fromTables 2 - 7 32
3.4 Citation Order 36
3.5 Precedence Order 36
3.6 Relative Index (Volume - 4) 37
3.7 Arrangement 37
3.8 Terms included 38
3.9 Options 38
3.10 Alphabetical and Chronological Arrangements 38
3.11 Summary 38
3.12 Key words 38
3.13 Self Check Exercises 39
3.14 Model Questions 39
3.15 Suggested Readings 39

UNIT - IV
4. UNIVERSE OF KNOWLEDGE
4.0 Aims and Objectives 43
4.1 Introduction 43
4.2 First Summary 43
4.3 Secondary Summary 44
4.4 Third Summary 46
4.5 Summary 69
4.6 Self Check Exercises 70
4.7 Model Questions 70
4.8 Suggested Readings 70

UNIT - V
5. SUBJECT FORMULATION
5.0 Aims and Objectives 73
5.1 Introduction 73
5.2 Title of the Book 73
5.3 Fly Leaves of the Book Jacket 74
5.4 Assigning Class Number 74
5.5 Summary 74
5.6 Self Check Exercises 75
5.7 Model Questions 75
5.8 Suggested Readings 75

UNIT - VI
6. USE OF SCHEDULES INDEX AND TABLES
6.0 Aims and Objectives 79
6.1 Introduction 79
6.2 Self Check Exercises 81
6.3 Model Questions 81
6.4 Suggested Readings 81

UNIT - VII
7. AUXILIARY TABLE STANDARD SUB DIVISION
7.0 Aims and objectives 85
7.1 Introduction 85
7.2 Table 1 Standard Sub Division 85
7.3 Model Questions 87
7.4 Suggested Readings 87

UNIT - VIII
8. AUXILIARY TABLE GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS
8.0 Aims and objectives 91
8.1 Introduction 91
8.2 Model Questions 93

UNIT - IX
9. AUXILIARY TABLE SUB DIVISIONS OF INDIVIDUAL LANGUES &
LANGUAGES
9.0 Aims and objectives 97
9.1 Introduction 97
9.2 Model Questions 99

UNIT - X
10. AUXILIARY TABLE SUB DIVISIONS OF RACIAL, NATIONAL
ETHNICAL GROUPS & GROUP OF PERSONS
10.0 Aims and objectives 103
10.1 Introduction 103
10.2 Model Questions 106

UNIT - XI
11. ASSIGNED NUMBER BUILDING
11.0 Aims and objectives 109
11.1 Introduction 109

UNIT - XII
12. COLON CLASSIFICATION
12.0 Aims and Objectives 125
12.1 Introduction 125
12.2 Ranganathan's Works 126
12.3 Division of Universe of Knowledge 126
12.4 Main classes 127
12.5 Facet Analysis and Fundamental Categories 127
12.6 Fundamental Categories 128
12.6.1 Time 128
12.6.2 Space 129
12.6.3 Energy 129
12.6.4 Matter 130
12.6.5. Personality 130
12.7 Rounds and Levels in colon classification 131
12.8 Postulates Of Rounds For Energy 131
12.9 Rounds for personality and Matter 131
12.10 Rounds for space and Time 132
12.11 Levels 132
12.12 Levels of Personality 133
12.13 Summary 135
12.14 Suggested Readings 135

UNIT - XIII
13. COMMON, SPACE AND TIME ISOLATES
13.0 Aims and Objectives 139
13.1 Introduction 139
13.2 Anterioring Common Isolates (ACI) 140
13.3 Posteriorising Common Isolates (PCI) 143
13.4 Summary 144
13.5 Self Check Exercises 145
13.6 Model Questions 145
13.7 Suggested Readings 145

UNIT - XIV
14. DEVICES
14.0 Aims and Objectives 149
14.1 Introduction 149
14.2 Types of Device 149
14.2.1 Chronological Device (CD) 150
14.2.2 Geographical Device (GD) 150
14.2.3 Subject Device (SD) 151
14.2.4 Mnemonic Device (MD) 152
14.2.5 Alphabetical Device (AD) 152
14.2.6 Super Imposition Device (SID) 153
14.3 Summary 153
14.4 Self Check Exercises 153
14.5 Model Questions 153
14.6 Suggested Readings 154

UNIT - XV
15. PHASE RELATIONS
15.0 Aims and Objectives 157
15.1 Introduction 158
15.2 Types of Phase Relations 158
15.2.1 Phase Relation (Inter-Subject Phase Relation) 159
15.2.2 Bias Phase Relation 159
15.2.3 Comparison Phase Relation 159
15.2.4 Difference Phase Relation 160
15.2.5 Influence Phase Relation 160
15.3 Intra Facet Phase Relation 160
15.3.1 General 160
15.3.2 Bias Relation 160
15.3.3 Comparison Relation 161
15.3.4 Difference Relation 161
15.3.5 Influence Relation 161
15.4 Intra- Array Phase Relation 162
15.4.1 General 162
15.4.2 Bias Relation 162
15.4.3 Comparison Relation 162
15.4.4 Difference Relation 162
15.4.5 Influencing Relation 163
15.5 Summary 163
15.6 Self Check Exercises 163
15.7 Model Questions 163

UNIT - XVI
16. SYSTEMS AND SPECIALS
16.0 Aims and Objectives 167
16.1 Introduction 167
16.2 Systems 167
16.3 Specials 167
16.4 Summary 172
16.5 Suggested Readings 172
 UNIT - XVII
17. ASSIGNED NUMBER BUILDING
17.0 Aims and objectives 175
17.1 Number Building In Generalia 175
17.2 Number Building in Library Science 177
17.3 Number Building in Mathamatics 178
17.4 Number Building in Physics 179
17.5 Number Building in Engineering 180
17.6 Number Building in Chemistry 181
17.7 Number building in Technology 182
17.8 Number building in Biology 184
17.9 Number building in Geology 185
17.10 New Numbers assigned by S.R. Ranganathan 186
17.11 Number building in Hydrology 187
17.12 Number building in Botany 188
17.13 Number building in Socialogy 189
17.14 Number building in Law 190

UNIT - XVIII
18. DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION 195

UNIT - XIX
19. COLON CLASSIFICATION 207
 Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.L.I.Sc)
PAPER -V: LIBRARY CLASSIFICATION PRACTICE

1. Basic and Compound subjects, Antoriorising & Postoriorising common

Isolates and Auxiliary Schedules (DC)
2. Compound Classes, complex classes
3. Different devices, Phase, Intra – facet and Intra-array relations.
 LIBRARY CATALOGUING
(THEORY &PRACTICE)
Bachelor of Library Science
PAPER - VI & VII

- By
Prof. Prasanthi Kumari
Prof. K. Surendra Babu
Dr. Ranganaikulu
Dept. of Library and Information Science
S.V. University
Tirupati - 517 502 AP

Centre for Distance and Online Education

Sri Venkateswara University
www.dudde.org
Tirupathi, AP -517 502
Year : 2024
Edtion : First

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 CONTENTS
UNIT - I
PART-I Page No.

1. Library Catalogue Nature Purpose and Functions

1.0 Introduction 1
1.1 Definitions 2
1.1.1 Harrods Librarians Glossary and Reference Book 2
1.2 Objectives of Library Catalogue 3
1.3 Functions of Library Catalogue 3
1.4 Adjunct to the Library Catalogue 4
1.5 Purpose and Functions 5
1.6 Author Approach 5
1.7 Title Approach 6
1.8 Subject Approach 6
UNIT - II
2.Forms of Catalogues Physical Forms of Catalogue
2.0 Introduction 7
2.1 The various Physical Forms of Library Catalogue 7
2.1.1 Criteria of a good catalogue 11
2.2 Inner form of Catalogue 12
2.3 Outer Forms of Catalogue or Physical form 19
2.4 Features for the best physical form of library catalogue 24
2.5 References 24
UNIT - III
3. Different Types of Catalogue Entries and Their Functions
3.0 Introduction 25
3.1 Need for Catalogue Entries 25
3.2 Format of Entry 26
3.2.1 Kinds of Entries: in Dictionary and Classified Catalogues 26
3.3 Shelf List versus Classified Catalogue 42
3.4 References 43
 UNIT - IV
4. Normative Principles and Canon of Cataloguing

4.0 Introduction 45

4.1 Normative Principles 46

4.2 Other Normative Principles 49

4.3 Systematization of the Rules 50

4.4 References 50

UNIT - V
5. Subject Cataloguing & Subject Heading

5.0 Introduction 51

5.1 General Principles of Subject Cataloguing 52

5.1.1 Types of Subject Catalogues 52

5.2 Evolution of Subject Cataloguing 53

5.2.1 Need and purpose of Subject Cataloguing 54

5.2.2 Problems of Determining Subject Headings 54

5.2.3 Types of Subject Headings 54

5.3 Methods of Deriving Subject Headings 57

5.4 Precis 74

5.4.1 Precis Role Operators 79

5.5 References 82

UNIT - VI
6. Pre-natal Co-operative and Centralized Cataloguing

6.0 Prenatal Cataloguing 83

6.1 Cooperative Catalouging 84

6.1.1 Areas of Cooperative Cataloguing 84

6.1.2 Aims and objectives of Cooperative Cataloguing 85

6.1.3 Aspects of Cooperative Cataloguing 85

6.1.4 Forms of Cooperative Cataloguing at International Level 85

6.1.5 Advantages & Disadvantages of Co-operative Cataloguing 86

6.2 Centralized Cataloguing 86

 6.2.1 Objectives of Centralized Cataloguing 86

6.2.2 Advantages of Centralized Cataloguing 87

6.2.3 Forms of Centralization 87

6.3 Difference between Co-operative and Centrallized Cataloguing 90

6.4 Selective and Simplified Cataloguing 90

6.4.1 Simplified Cataloguing 91

6.4.2 Selective Cataloguing 92

6.4.3 Influence of Published Abstracting and Indexing Services 93

6.5 References 94

UNIT - VII
7. Union Catalogue

7.0 Introduction 95

7.1 Historical Background, Defintions and Functions of Union

Catalogues 96

7.2 Union Catalogue 96

7.3 Functions of Union Catalogue 97

7.4 Uses of Union Catalogue 97

7.5 Pre- Requisites for a Union Catalogue 98

7.6 Criteria for Compilation of Union Catalogue 99

7.7 References 100

UNIT - VIII
8. Limited Cataloguing

8.0 Introduction 101

8.1 Types of Limited Cataloguing 101

8.2 Factors 103

8.3 References 104

UNIT - IX
9. Standardization of Cataloguing Practices

9.0 Introduction 105

9.1 Machine Readable Cataloguing(MARC) 106

 9.1.1 Marc Formats 106

9.1.2 MARC 21 106

9.1.3 Uses of MARC 107

9.2 International Standard Bibliographic Description (ISBD) 108

9.2.1 Structure of an ISBD record 108

9.2.2 Meaning of common English-language physical description

abbreviations 109

9.2.3 Punctuation of ISBD 109

9.3 Angelo American Cataloguing Rules 2 (AACR2) 110

9.3.1 Levels of Description 111

9.3.2 Positions of Different Elements in the Entry 112

9.3.3 Punctuation 112

9.4 Common Communication Format (CCF) 114

9.4.1 Scope and Use 114

9.4.2 Structure 114

9.4.3 Magnetic Medium Structure 116

9.5 International Standard Book Number (ISBN) & ISSN 117

9.5.1 Organisation for Implementation of the International Standard

Book Number System 118

9.6 International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 118

9.6.1 Scope and Field of Application 119

9.6.2 Construction of ISSN 119

9.7 References 120

UNIT - X
10. Choice and Rendeering of Headings of Name of Personal

Heading and Indic Names

10.0 Introduction 121

10.1 Author Catalogue 122

10.2 Choice of Heading 122

10.3 Rules for Choice of Heading in AACR-II and CCC 122

10.4 Classified Catalogue Code 123

 10.4.1 Hindu Names 123

10.4.2 Bengali Names 125

10.4.2.1 Evolution of Bengali Surnames 125

10.4.2.2 Categorization of Bengali Surnames 126

10.4.3 Punjabi Names 128

10.4.3.1 Complimentary Words in Punjabi Names 130

10.4.3.2 Family Name (Last Word) 130

10.4.3.3 Honorofic Word(s) 130

10.5 South India Names 132

10.6 Western Indian Names 133

10.7 Marathi and Gujarati Names 133

10.8 U.P. Names 133

10.9 Sikh Names 134

10.10 References 134

UNIT - XI
11. Management of Cataloguing Department

11.0 Introduction 135

11.1 Organization 135

11.2 Plannung of Catalogue 136

11.3 References 138

UNIT - XII
12. Filing of Catalogue Cards

12.0 Introduction 139

12.1 Principal of Arrangement and Filing Systems 139

12.2 Alphabetic Arrangement 141

12.3 Orders of Arrangement 144

12.4 Chinese Names 145

12.4.1 Hindu names 145

12.5 Arrangement of Guide Cards 145

12.6 Rules for Filing in CCC and AACR 145

12.7 References 148

 PART-II

UNIT - I
1. Anglo - American Cataloging Rules

1.0 Introduction 149

1.1 Main Entries 149

1.1.1 Elements 152

1.1.2 Unit Card 152

1.2 Added Entries 153

1.3 References 154

1.3.1 Indentions and Spacing 155

1.4 Punctuation Marks 157

1.5 Classified Catalogue Code VS AACR 158

UNIT - II
2. Single Personal Author

2.0 Introduction 161

2.1 Title -1 161

2.1.1 Title - 2 163

2.1.2 Title - 3 163

2.2 Two personal Authors 164

2.2.1 Title - 4 164

2.2.2 Title - 5 165

2.3 Three personal Authors 167

2.3.1 Title - 6 167

2.3.2 Title - 7 169

2.4 Four personal Authors 170

2.4.1 Title - 8 171

2.4.2 Title - 9 171

UNIT - III
3. Personal Author (s) with added Collaborators

3.0 Introduction 175

3.1 Title-10 175
 UNIT - IV
4. Subject Headings

4.1 Introduction 177

4.2 Subject Headings 178

4.2.1 Need for Subject Headings 178

4.2.2 Basic Principles 178

4.3 How to Derive Subject Headings? 181

4.3.1 Grammar of Subject Headings 181

4.3.2 Compound Headings 182

4.3.3 Sub-division by Physical Form 182

4.3.4 Sub-division by Place 182

4.3.5 Names of Places Sub-divided by Subject 183

4.4 Worked out Examples 183

4.5 Conclusion 185

4.6 Further Readings 186

UNIT - V
5. Corporate Bodies Government Structure

5.1 Introduction 187

5.2 Types of Corporate Bodies 187

5.2.1 Government as Corporate Body 187

5.2.2 Government Officials 188

5.2.3 Government Agencies 188

5.3 Examples under Government 189

5.3.1 Example - Government Official 189

5.3.2 Examples under Subordinate Bodies 195

5.3.3 Example under Legislative Body 197

UNIT - VI
6. Committees and Commissions

6.1 Introduction 201

6.2 Examples 201

 UNIT - VII
7. Institutions, Associations & Societies

7.1 Introduction 211

7.2 Examples 211

UNIT - VIII
8. Catalogue Card

8.0 Introduction 221

8.1 Structure 221

8.2 Lines in card 221

8.3 Section of entry 222

8.3.1 Style of writing 222

UNIT - IX
9. Single Volumed Books

9.1 Main entry and added entries 223

9.1.1 Number Entry 223

9.1.2 Word Entry 223

9.2 Sections of the main entry 224

9.3 Classification of the added entries 224

9.4 Arrangement of the entries 225

9.5 Editor of the series entry 230

9.6 Cross reference index entry: Structure and types 235

9.6.1 Leading Section 235

9.6.1.1 Referred from Heading 235

9.6.1.2 Referred to Heading 235

9.6.1.3 Deviation From Canon of as Certainability 236

9.6.2 Type of Cross Reference Index Entry 236

UNIT - X
10. Multi - Volumed Books

10.0 Intorduction 247

10.1 Multi volumed Book having no Special title 247

10.2 Volume number in cross reference entry 248

 UNIT - XI
11. Periodicals
11.1 Simple peroidicals 253
UNIT - XII
12. Composite Books
12.1 Introduction 259
12.2 Difference between multipart items and other documents 259
UNIT - XIII
13. Choice and Rendering in Respect of Personal Authors
13.0 Introduction 265
13.1 Author catalogue 265
13.2 Choice of heading 265
13.3 Classified catalogue code 266
UNIT - XIV
14. Corporate Authors
14.1 Generic name entry 293
Notes
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
Bachelor of Library Science
PAPER - VIII

- By
Prof. K. Surendra Babu
Dr. B. Veena Kumari
Dr. A Jaya Madhuri
Dr. Ranganaikulu
Dept. of Library and Information Science
S.V. University

Tirupati - 517502 AP

Centre for Distance and Online Education

Sri Venkateswara University
Tirupathi, APwww.dudde.org
-517 502
Year : 2024
Edtion : First

All rights reserved (SVU CDOE). No part of this publication which is material protected by this copyright
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 CONTENTS
UNIT - I
Page No.
1. Introduction to Information Technology
1.0 Aims and objectives 1
1.1 Introduction to information technology 1
1.2 Historical development of computers 27
1.2.1 Applications of computers 34
1.3 Summary 36
1.4 Answer to check your progress 37
1.5 Review questions 39
1.5.1 Long answer type questions 39

1.5.2 Short answer type questions 39

UNIT - II
2. Computer Systems
2.0 Aims and objectives 41
2.1 Computer systems 41
2.1.1 Hardware Input Output process 48
2.1.2 Stage without Internal and External device 49
2.1.3 Systems software 55
2.1.4 Application software 56
2.1.5 Operating systems MSDOS 57
2.2 Summary 68
2.3 Answer to check your progress 68
2.4 Review questions 70
2.4.1 Long answer type questions 70

2.4.2 Short answer type questions 70

UNIT - III
3. Data Processing Basic Processes

3.0 Aims and Objectives 71

3.1 Data processing basic processes 71

3.2 Summary 80
3.3 Answer to check your progress 81
3.4 Review questions 82
3.4.1 Long answer type questions 82

3.4.2 Short answer type questions 82

UNIT - IV
4. Programming Introduction Programming
4.0 Aims and Objectives 83
4.1 Introduction to programming 83
4.2 Elements of systems analysis 85
4.3 Flow charting 87
4.4 Summary 118
4.5 Answer to check your progress 119
4.6 Review questions 120
4.6.1 Long answer type questions 120

4.6.2 Short answer type questions 120

UNIT - V
5. Library Automating-I
5.0 Aims and Objectives 121
5.1 Library automating 121
5.1.1 Circulating control 130
5.1.2 Acquisition 139
5.1.3 Periodical control and organizating 140
5.2 Summary 142
5.3 Answer to check your progress 142
5.4 Review questions 143
5.4.1 Long answer type questions 143

5.4.2 Short answer type questions 143

UNIT - VI
6. Library Automating -II
6.0 Aims and Objectives 145
6.1 Introduction to computer packages 145
6.2 Use of CDS/ISIS in Library 155
6.3 Summary 161
6.4 Answer to check your progress 161
6.5 Review questions 162
6.5.1 Long answer type questions 162
6.5.2 Short answer type questions 162
Notes