Libraries: An Introduction (Theory)

Paper Code: 
25CLIS 131
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to-

  1. Classify libraries on the basis of their purpose and functions
  2. Identify the role of libraries in the development of various aspects of society
Course Outcomes: 

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25CLIS 131

 

Libraries: An Introduction (Theory)

 

 

 

 

 

The student will be able to-

CO1: Classify libraries on the basis of their purpose and functions

CO2: Develop a comprehensive understanding of the functions and elements of management

CO3: Examine and analyse the schemes of classification and cataloguing

CO4: Acquire skills to do subject analysis with cataloging and classification principles, encompassing the understanding of normative principles, notation systems, and cataloging codes, enabling effective organization

CO5: Equip individuals with essential skills, knowledge, and professional ethics required for effective library management

CO6: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration, Team teaching

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignment, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

 

 

6.00
Unit I: 
Understanding Libraries

Meaning of Library, Need and Purpose, Value and Importance, Definition

Functional Role of Libraries in a Society, Historical Development of Libraries, Types of Libraries, Academic Libraries, Public Libraries, Special Libraries, Government Libraries, National Libraries, Other types of Libraries

Types of Library Models, Physical Library, Electronic Library, Digital Library, Virtual Library, Hybrid Library Functions of Different Types of Libraries, Types of Libraries in India,

Five Laws of Library Science, Library Legislation: Need, Purpose, Objectives

6.00
Unit II: 
Organizational Structure and Management

Creating Structural Units of an Organisation, Functional Elements of Management, Organising as an Element of Management, Characteristics in Use for Division of Activities, Principles of Organising a Structural Pattern of Staff

Functional Units of a Library, Collection Building, Technical Processing, Stock Maintenance, Reader Services, Office Management, Organizational Charts

6.00
Unit III: 
Classification and Cataloguing

Elements of Library Classification, Need, Purpose and Importance, Species of Classification Schemes. Fundamental Concepts and Historical Developments, Outline and Salient Features of Colon Classification and Dewey Decimal Classification

Library Catalogue: Definition, Objectives, Purposes and Functions, Physical Forms of Catalogues, Types of Catalogues. Difference between a Library Catalogue and Bibliography, Types of Catalogue Entries: Kinds of Entries Data Elements in Different Types of Entries, Filing of Entries in Classified and Alphabetical Catalogues.

 

8.00
Unit IV: 
Classification Number and Cataloguing Standards

Normative Principles, Notation and Construction of Classification Number, Notation: Need, Purpose, Types and Qualities, Call Number: Class Number, Book Number and Collection Number

Cataloguing codes Anglo- American Cataloguing Rules- 2nd ed and CCC

Choice and Rendering of Headings Personal Authors: Western and Indic Names Corporate Authors,

Subject Cataloguing: Concept, Purpose and Problems Chain Indexing Subject Headings Lists : SLSH. Centralized and Cooperative Cataloguing, Bibliographic Standards: ISBD, ISBN and ISSN.

 

4.00
Unit V: 
Library Staff and Professionalism

Library Staff, Staffing Pattern of Libraries, Library Professionals: Their Roles and Responsibilities

Basic Skills and Knowledge Needed, Professional Skills and Competencies, Professional Ethics

 

Essential Readings: 
  1. Davies, D. L. (2013). Library and information science. New Delhi: Random Exports.
  2. Isaac, K. A. (2004). Library legislation in India: A critical and comparative study of state library Acts. New Delhi: EssEss Publications.
  3. Mangla, P.B. (1981) (Ed). Library and information science education in India. New Delhi: Macmillan.
  4. Ranganathan, S. R. (1957). The five laws of library science. Bombay: Asia Publishing House.
  5. Krishan Kumar (1993). Theory of classification. New Delhi: Vikas Publishing  House. 
  6. Girja Kumar &Krishan Kumar (2011). Theory of cataloguing. 5th ed. Delhi: Vikas  Publishing House
  7. Mittal, R. (2007). Library administration: Theory and practice. New Delhi: EssEss  Publications. 
  8. Narayana, G J. (1991). Library and information management. New Delhi: Prentice  Hall of India. 

 

Academic Year: 
2025-26
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