Paper Code: B.Lib.(CC)-01
Paper Title: FOUNDATIONS OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
Instructions for the Paper-Setters / Examiners
The Paper carries 80 marks. Duration of the paper is 3 hours. There should be 9 questions in
all, out of which the candidate be asked to attempt 5 questions, selecting one question from each
unit. The first question shall be short answer type, containing 15 short questions spread over the
whole syllabus, to be answered in about 25-30 words each. The candidate is required to attempt
any 10 short answer type questions. It shall carry 20 marks @ 2 marks for each short question
and shall be compulsory question. Rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. Each unit shall have 2
questions and the candidates shall be given internal choice i.e. the candidate shall attempt one
question from each unit. The questions should be evenly distributed within the units. In no case
a question should be asked from outside the syllabus. The question paper should be strictly
according to the instructions mentioned above.
Objectives:
To study library in the social context and to acquaint the students with basic
philosophy of Library & Information Science.
UNIT – I
Library as a Social Institution and Normative Principles:
Social and historical foundations of library.
Different types of libraries: Their distinguishing features and functions.
Role of library in formal and informal education.
Library Philosophy: with special reference to Five Laws of Lib Sc & their implications.
UNIT – II
Library Development & Library Legislation:
Development of libraries with special reference to India.
Library legislation: Need and essential features.
Library legislation in India with special reference to features of all the Acts (Descriptive study to
be excluded).
Press and Registration Act.
Delivery of Books (Public Libraries) Act.
Copyright Act.
UNIT – III
Resource Sharing, Library & information science Profession:
Resource sharing and library networking.
Attribution of profession. Librarianship as a profession.
Professional ethics. Professional associations and their role.
National and International library associations (ILA, IASLIC, IATLIS and IFLA).
Professional education and research.
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UNIT – IV
Library Promoters, Public Relations and Extension Activities:
National level promoters – RRRLF.
International level promoters – UNESCO.
Public Relations: Definition, Facets and Programmes.
Publicity, extension and outreach activities. Library Guides.
Consultancy including promotional Web tools.
Essential Readings:
Chopra, Hans Raj. Librarianship as a Profession in India. Jodhpur : Jain Brothers, 1989. 284p.
(ISBN : 81-85287-02-3).
Kumar, P.S.G. : Fundamentals of Information Science. New Delhi : S.Chand, 1998.
Prasher, R.G.Information and Communication. New Delhi : Medallion Press, 1991.
Ranganathan, S.R. Five Laws of Library Science. Bombay : Asia Publishing House, 1957.
Rout, R.K., ed. Library legislation in India. New Delhi : Reliance Publishing House, 1986.
Venkatappaiah, V. Indian Library Legislation. 2V. Delhi : Daya Publishing House, 1990.
Further Readings:
Ekbote, Gopal Rao. Public Library System. Hyderabad : Exbote Brothers, 1987.
Hill, Michael W. The Impact of Information on Society.: Bowker-Saur, 1998.
Kaula, P.N. Higher Education and Libraries. The Indian Scene. Herald of Library Science ,
25(1-2) Jan.-Ap. 1986 : 46-57.
Kent, Allen. Resource Sharing in Libraries : Why, How, When Next Action Step. New York :
Marshal Dekker, 1974.
Krishan Kumar. Development of University Libraries during 1980s. University News 30(35), Aug.
1992 : 53-56.
Mangla, P.B., ed. Library and Information Science Education in India. New Delhi : Macmillan,
1981.
Rathnaswamy, P. Communication Management : Theory and Practice. New Delhi : Deep &
Deep, 1995.
Smith, Marth M. Information Ethics.: Bowker-Saur, 1999.
UNESCO. National Libraries : Problems and Prospects. Paris : Unesco, 1980.
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Paper Code : B.Lib.(CC)-02
Paper Title: KNOWLEDGE ORGANISATION: CLASSIFICATION THEORY
Instructions for the Paper-Setters / Examiners
The Paper carries 80 marks. Duration of the paper is 3 hours. There should be 9 questions in
all, out of which the candidate be asked to attempt 5 questions, selecting one question from each
unit. The first question shall be short answer type, containing 15 short questions spread over the
whole syllabus, to be answered in about 25-30 words each. The candidate is required to attempt
any 10 short answer type questions. It shall carry 20 marks @ 2 marks for each short question
and shall be compulsory question. Rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. Each unit shall have 2
questions and the candidates shall be given internal choice i.e. the candidate shall attempt one
question from each unit. The questions should be evenly distributed within the units. In no case
a question should be asked from outside the syllabus. The question paper should be strictly
according to the instructions mentioned above.
Objectives:
To study library classification as a base for knowledge organisation.
UNIT – I
Concept of Classification:
Knowledge Organisation. Classification as a base of organization of knowledge and information
retrieval in libraries.
General theory of library classification (Bliss, Sayers and Ranganathan).
Development of schemes of library classification.
Normative Principles of Classification and their application.
UNIT – II
Universe of Knowledge :
Development of Subjects: Structure and Attributes.
Modes of formation of subjects.
Methodology of Designing a Classification scheme.
Standard schemes of classification and their features: CC, DDC, UDC.
UNIT – III
Methods of Knowledge Organisation:
Species of Library Classification.
Notation : Need, Purpose and Qualities.
Postulates, Fundamental Categories and Facet Analysis, Common Isolates, Devices.
Concept of Call Number : Class Number, Book Number and Collection Number.
UNIT - IV
Role of Major Organizations:
Documentation Training & Research Centre (DRTC),
Classification Research Group (CRG),
International Society for Knowledge Organisation (ISKO).
Trends in library classification: Role of computers.
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Essential Readings:
Batty, C.D. An introduction to the Twentieth Edition of the Dewey Decimal Classification.
London : LA, 1992.
Broughton Vanda. Essential Classification. London : Facet Pub., 2004.
Foskett, A.C. Subject approach to information. 5th ed. London : Library Association,1996.
Gilchrist, Alan and Strachan, David.The UDC :Essays for a New Decade.London : Aslib,1990.
Krishan Kumar. Theory of Classification. 4th Rev. ed., New Delhi : Vikas Pub. House, 1992.
Ranganathan, S.R. Colon Classification, 7th ed. VI Revised and Edited by M.A. Gopinath.
Bangalore : Sharda Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, 1989.
Ranganathan, S.R. Prolegomena to Library Classification. 3rd ed. Bombay: Asia, 1967.
Sayers, W.C.B. Manual of Classification for Librarians. Rev. ed. by Arthur Maltby. London,
Andre Duetsch, 1975.
Universal Decimal Classification : International Medium Edition English Text. FID Pub. No. 571.
London : BSI, 1985.
Further Readings:
Chan, Lois Mai and Others. Dewey Decimal Classification : A Practical Guide. New York :
Forest Press, 1996.
Marcella, Rita and Newton, Robert. A New Manual of Classification. Mumbai: Jaico, 1997.
Raju, A.A.N. Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC 20): Theory and Practice: A Practical Self
Instructional Manual. Madras : T.R.Pub., 1995.
Raju, A.A.N. Universal Decimal Classification (IME, 1985) : a Practical and Self Instructional
Manual. Madras : T.R. Pub., 1999.
Rowley, Jennifer E. Organising Knowledge: An Introduction to Information Retrieval. Aldershot:
Gower, 1987.
Satija, M.P. Colon Classification, 7th ed.: Some Perspectives. New Delhi: Sterling, 1993.
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Paper Code : B.Lib.(CC) - 03
Paper Title: KNOWLEDGE ORGANISATION: CATALOGUING THEORY
Instructions for the Paper-Setters / Examiners
The Paper carries 80 marks. Duration of the paper is 3 hours. There should be 9 questions in
all, out of which the candidate be asked to attempt 5 questions, selecting one question from each
unit. The first question shall be short answer type, containing 15 short questions spread over the
whole syllabus, to be answered in about 25-30 words each. The candidate is required to attempt
any 10 short answer type questions. It shall carry 20 marks @ 2 marks for each short question
and shall be compulsory question. Rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. Each unit shall have 2
questions and the candidates shall be given internal choice i.e. the candidate shall attempt one
question from each unit. The questions should be evenly distributed within the units. In no case
a question should be asked from outside the syllabus. The question paper should be strictly
according to the instructions mentioned above.
Objectives :
To study the principles and theories of library cataloguing.
UNIT – I
Library Catalogue :
Library Catalogue : Concept, objectives, purpose and functions.
Union Catalogue : Concept, purpose, Union Catalogue of INFLIBNET and DELNET.
Selective & Simplified Cataloguing.
Authority File, Shelf List, ISBN, ISSN.
UNIT – II
Forms of Library Catalogue :
Physical Forms of Library Catalogue : Conventional and Non-conventional (Card, Printed Book
Form, Kardex, Microforms, OPAC, WebOPAC).
Types of Catalogue : Dictionary Catalogue, Classified Catalogue, Alphabetico Classed
Catalogue, Alphabetico Subject Catalogue.
UNIT – III
Catalogue Entries, Filing and Subject Cataloguing :
Catalogue Entries : Main entry and Added entries (According to CCC, 5th ed. and AACR-2) .
Filing of Entries.
Subject Cataloguing : Meaning, purpose, objectives, approaches (Chain Procedure and Sear's
List of Subject Headings).
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UNIT – IV
Normative Principles of Cataloguing and Current Trends in Cataloguing :
Canons and Principles of Cataloguing : their application to CCC and AACR -2.
Current Trends : ISBD, ISO 2709, MARC-21, UNIMARC and CCF.
Essential Readings:
Anglo American Cataloguing Rules/edited by Michael Gorman and Paul Winkler. 2nd rev. ed.
Ottawa, Canadian Library Association, 1998.
Girja Kumar and Krishan Kumar. Theory of Cataloguing. 5th ed. New Delhi : Vikas, 1986.
Krishan Kumar. An Introduction to AACR-2. New Delhi : Vikas, 1992.
Ranganathan, S.R. Classified Catalogue Code. 5th ed. Bombay : Asia, 1964.
Sears, Minnie Earl. Sears List of Subject Headings. 18th ed., New York : H.W. Wilson, 2004.
Further Readings:
Foskett, A.C. Subject Approach to Information. 5th ed. London : Clive Bingley, 1990.
Gradley, Ellen and Hopkin, Alan. Exchanging Bibliographical Data :MARC and Other
International Formats. Ottawa : Canadian Lib. Assoc., 1990.
Hunter, E.J. and Bakewell, K.G.B. Advanced Cataloguing. London : Clive Bingley, 1989.
Khan, M.A. Cataloguing in Library Services. New Delhi : Sarup Pub., 1997.
Kochar, R.S. Principles and Practices of Cataloguing. Delhi : Rajat Pub., 1998.
Krishan Gopal. Library Online Cataloguing in Digital Way. Delhi : Authors Press, 2000.
Wyner, Bohdan S. Introduction to Cataloguing and Classification. 7th ed. Littleton : Libraries
Unlimited, 1985.
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Paper Code : B.Lib.(CC)-04
Paper Title: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: BASICS
Instructions for the Paper-Setters / Examiners
The Paper carries 80 marks. Duration of the paper is 3 hours. There should be 9 questions in
all, out of which the candidate be asked to attempt 5 questions, selecting one question from each
unit. The first question shall be short answer type, containing 15 short questions spread over the
whole syllabus, to be answered in about 25-30 words each. The candidate is required to attempt
any 10 short answer type questions. It shall carry 20 marks @ 2 marks for each short question
and shall be compulsory question. Rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. Each unit shall have 2
questions and the candidates shall be given internal choice i.e. the candidate shall attempt one
question from each unit. The questions should be evenly distributed within the units. In no case
a question should be asked from outside the syllabus. The question paper should be strictly
according to the instructions mentioned above.
Objectives :
To provide students the basic knowledge of Computer and its applications in library and
information activities.
UNIT – I
Fundamentals of Information Technology:
Concept, need, scope & objectives.
Computer Generations.
Classification of computers.
Computer memory and their types.
Computer Architecture. Hardware and Software. Input and Output devices.
UNIT – II
Programming Languages & Operating systems:
Programming Languages: Concepts and tools.
Algorithm & flowcharting.
Operating Systems: Concept & basic features of MS-DOS & Windows.
UNIT – III
Common Application Software (Office Productivity tools)
Word Processors, Spread Sheets, Presentation software.
Basic features of MS-Word, MS-Excel & Power point.
DBMS Packages: Basic features of WINISIS & MS Access.
UNIT – IV
The Internet:
Concept, History & Common Services: E-mail & www.
Computer Networks: Concept and uses.
Network Types: LAN, MAN & WAN.
Network Connectivity: Dialup, Leased Lines, DSL, Cable, Broadband, wireless, ISDN.
Telex & Videotext.
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Essential Readings:
Amba, Sanjeevi and Raghvan K.S. CDS/ISIS: A Primer. Delhi: Ess Ess, 1999.
Basandra, S.K. Computer Systems Today. Delhi : Wheeler, 1999.
Bharihoke, Deepak. Fundamentals of IT. 2nd ed. New Delhi : Excel Books, 2002.
Crawford, Sharon. Windows 98. New Delhi : BPB Pub., 1998.
Norton, Peter. Introduction to Computers. 2nd ed. New Delhi : Tata McGraw-Hill, 1998.
Sanders, Donald H. Computers Today. 3rd ed. New York : McGraw-Hill, 1998.
Sinha, P.K. Computers Fundamentals: Concepts, Systems and Applications. 2nd ed. New Delhi:
BPB pub., 1992.
Further Readings:
Diwan, Parag, Suri, R.K. and Kaushik, Sanjay, Eds. IT Encyclopedia.Com. 3rd ed. 12v New
Delhi: Pentagon Press, 2002.
Jain, V.K. Information Technology and Computer Programming. 3rd ed. Delhi : S.K. Kataria and
Sons, 2000.
Khurana, Rohit, ed. Encyclopedia of Computer Science. New Delhi: Allied, 2002.
Norton, Peter. DOS Guide : Updated to Cover 6.2. New Delhi : Prentice-Hall, 1999.
Russel, Charlie and Crawford, Sharon. Upgrading to Windows 98. New Delhi: BPB pub., 1998.
Sandler, Corey, Badgett, Tom and Weingarton, J. Office 97 for Windows.New Delhi : BPB pub.,
1997.
Taxali, R.K. PC Software for Windows 98. Delhi : Tata McGraw-Hill, 2001.
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Paper Code: B.Lib.(CC)-05
Paper Title: MANAGEMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION CENTRES
Instructions for the Paper-Setters / Examiners
The Paper carries 80 marks. Duration of the paper is 3 hours. There should be 9 questions in
all, out of which the candidate be asked to attempt 5 questions, selecting one question
from each unit. The first question shall be short answer type, containing 15 short questions
spread over the whole syllabus, to be answered in about 25-30 words each. The candidate is
required to attempt any 10 short answer type questions. It shall carry 20 marks @ 2 marks for
each short question and shall be compulsory question. Rest of the paper shall contain 4 units.
Each unit shall have 2 questions and the candidates shall be given internal choice i.e. the
candidate shall attempt one question from each unit. The questions should be evenly distributed
within the units. In no case a question should be asked from outside the syllabus. The question
paper should be strictly according to the instructions mentioned above.
Objectives:
The aim of this paper is to give students an idea of the principles of management and to
acquaint them with the management techniques, functions, activities and routines of various
sections & departments in a library / information centre.
UNIT – I
Principles of Library Management:
Functions of Management.
Principles of scientific management and their application to Libraries and Information Centers.
Management by Objectives, Library Authority, Library Committee, Delegation of Authority.
Library Organizational Structure.
Management Information System (MIS).
UNIT – II
Library House Keeping Operations:
Activities of different sections of library and information centre and their functions: Acquisition
Section, Technical Section, Circulation Section, Maintenance Section, Periodical Section and
Reference Section.
Stock Verification & Rectification: Policies and procedures.
UNIT – III
Human Resource Management:
Policy & Staffing; Recruitment & Training,
Job Description.
Motivation (Definition, Nature, Importance and Theories of McGregor and Maslow).
TQM.
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UNIT – IV
Library Planning, Financial Management & Reporting:
Library Building, Furniture & Equipment.
Resource mobilization. Budgeting techniques.
Cost effectiveness and Cost benefit analysis.
Library Statistics and Annual Report.
Library Rules & Regulations.
Essential Readings:
Bryson, Jo. Effective Library and Information Centre Management. Hants: Gower, 1990.
Faruqi, Khalid, K., ed. Planning Budget in Libraries. New Delhi : Anmol Pub., 1997.
Faruqi, Khalid, K. Planning Library Buildings. New Delhi : Anmol Pubs.,1998.
Gupta, S.R. Stock Verification in Libraries: Problems and Solutions. Delhi : Ken Publications,
1990.
Iyer, V.K. Library Management of Staff Training and Development. Delhi : Rajat, 1999.
Mittal, R.L. Library Administration : Theory and Practice. 4th ed. Delhi: Metropolitan, 1984.
Narayana, G.J. Library and Information Management. New Delhi: Prentice-Hall, 1991.
Further Readings:
Dhawan, K.S. Multimedia Library. New Delhi : Commonwealth Publishers, 1997.
Makay, Duncan. Effective Financial Planning for Library and Information Services. London :
Aslib, 1999.
Morgan, Steve. Performance Assessment in Academic Libraries. New York : Mansell, 1995.
Murthy, M.R.S. Cost Analysis for Management Decision. New Delhi: Tata Mc Graw Hill, 1990.
Nair, R. Raman. Computer Application to Library and Information Services. New Delhi : Ess
Ess, 1992.
Raina, Roshan. TQM in Library and Information Services. New Delhi: Infuse, 1999.
Sharma, H.D. Library Building and Furniture : A Handbook for Librarians.Varanasi : Indian
Bibliographic Centre, 1996.
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Paper Code : B.Lib.(CC)-06
Paper Title: KNOWLEDGE ORGANISATION: CLASSIFICATION PRACTICE
Instructions for the Paper-Setters / Examiners
The Paper carries 80 marks. Duration of the paper is 3 hours. There shall be 32 titles in all in 2
parts, out of which Part- I shall contain 8 titles (Basic class + one component), to be classified
either by DDC or CC and shall be compulsory. It shall carry 20 marks.
Part - II shall contain 4 units. Each unit shall have 6 titles, out of which the candidates shall be
required to attempt 3 titles (according to DDC in Unit-I and Unit-II, and according to CC in Unit-III
and Unit-IV). In no case a title should be asked from outside the syllabus. The question paper
should be strictly according to the instructions mentioned above.
Objectives:
To give practice and train students in the techniques of classifying titles of documents
according to Colon Classification. (Rev. Ed. 6) and Dewey Decimal Classification, 19th Ed.
UNIT - I
Classification of Documents according to DDC (19th ed.)
Classification of Documents representing simple subjects.
Classification of Documents using tables.
UNIT - II
Classification of Documents according to DDC (19th ed.)
Classification of documents representing compound subject.
Classification of documents representing complex subject
UNIT - III
Classification of documents according to CC (6th rev. ed.).
Classification of Documents representing simple subjects.
Classification of Documents having Common Isolates.
UNIT - IV
Classification of documents according to CC (6th rev. ed.).
Classification of documents representing compound subject.
Classification of documents representing complex subject.
Essential Readings:
Dewey, Melvil. Dewey Decimal Classification and Relative Index .19th ed. New York : Forest
Press, 1978. 3v.
Ranganathan, S.R. Colon Classification. 6th rev. ed. Bangalore: Sarda Ranganathan
Endowment for Library Science, 1960 (Reprint 1989).
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Further Readings:
Batty, C.D. An Introduction to the Twentieth Edition of the Dewey Decimal Classification.
London : LA, 1992.
Cham, Lois Mai and others. Dewey Decimal Classification : A Practical Guide. New York :
Forest Press, 1996.
Raju, A.A.N. Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC 20) : Theory and Practice: A Practical Self
Instructional Manual. Madras : T.R.Pub., 1995.
Satija, M.P. Colon Classification, 7th ed.: Some perspectives. New Delhi: Sterling, 1993.
Paper Code: B.Lib. (CC)-07
Paper Title: KNOWLEDGE ORGANISATION: CATALOGUING PRACTICE
Instructions for the Paper-Setters / Examiners
The Paper carries 80 marks. Duration of the paper is 3 hours. There should be 9 questions in
all, out of which the candidate be asked to attempt 5 questions in all, selecting one question from
each unit. The first question shall be of serial / periodical publication. One Title shall be given
and the candidates shall be asked to catalogue the same according to either AACR-2 or CCC-5.
It shall carry 20 marks and shall be compulsory question. Rest of the paper shall contain 4 units.
Each unit shall have 2 questions and the candidates shall be given internal choice i.e. the
candidate shall attempt one question from each unit. The questions should be evenly distributed
within the units. In no case a question should be asked from outside the syllabus. The question
paper should be strictly according to the instructions mentioned above.
Objectives:
To acquaint the Student with cataloguing of documents according to AACR-2 and CCC-5.
UNIT – I
Anglo American Cataloguing Rules, 2nd Ed.:
Single authorship. Shared authorship.
Collections and works produced under editorial direction.
Work of mixed responsibility (Collaborators).
Revisions of works. Biographical works.
Pseudonyms and Multi-volume documents.
Note: Sears List of Subject Headings will be followed for subject cataloguing.
UNIT – II
Anglo American Cataloguing Rules, 2nd Ed.:
Corporate authorship (Government bodies: Executive, Legislative, Judiciary; Institutions,
Associations, Conferences, proceedings).
Composite books (With and without collective title page, Bound with).
Microforms. Serials (to be set in Question No. 1 only)
Note: Sears List of Subject Headings will be followed for subject cataloguing.
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UNIT – III
Classified Catalogue Code, 5th ed. by Dr. S.R. Ranganathan:
Single authorship. Shared authorship. Work of mixed responsibility (Collaborators) and
Pseudonyms.
Note: Chain Procedure will be followed for subject cataloguing.
UNIT - IV
Classified Catalogue Code, 5th ed. by Dr. S.R. Ranganathan:
Multi-volume documents.
Corporate authorship (Government bodies: Executive, Legislative, Judiciary; Institutions,
Associations, Conference, proceedings).
Composite books (ordinary and artificial).
Festschrift volumes. Serials (to be set in Question No. 1 only)
Note: Chain Procedure will be followed for subject cataloguing.
Essential Readings:
Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules/edited by Michael Gorman and Paul Winkler. 2nd ed.
Ottawa: Canadian Library Association, 1988 revision.
Ranganathan, S.R. Classified Catalogue Code with Additional Rules for Dictionary Catalogue
Code. 5th ed. Bombay : Asia Pub. House, 1964.\
Ranganathan, S.R. Cataloguing Practice. 2nd ed. (Reprint). Bangalore : Sarada Ranganathan
Endowment for Library Science, 1989.
Sear's List of subject Headings. 12th/17th ed. New York : H.W. Wilson, 1982/2000.
Further Readings:
Girja Kumar and Krishan Kumar. Theory of Cataloguing. 5th ed. New Delhi : Vikas, 1986.
Khan, M.A. Cataloguing in Library Services. New Delhi : Sarup pub., 1997.
Kochar, R.S. Principles and Practices of Cataloguing. Delhi : Rajat pub., 1998.
Krishan Kumar. An Introduction to AACR-2. New Delhi : Vikas, 1992.
Ranganathan, S.R. Classified Catalogue Code. 5th ed. Bombay : Asia, 1964.
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Paper Code : B.Lib.(CC)-08
Paper Title: INFORMATION SOURCES AND SERVICES
Instructions for the Paper-Setters / Examiners:
The Paper carries 80 marks. Duration of the paper is 3 hours. There should be 9 questions in
all, out of which the candidate be asked to attempt 5 questions, selecting one question
from each unit. The first question shall be short answer type, containing 15 short questions
spread over the whole syllabus, to be answered in about 25-30 words each. The candidate is
required to attempt any 10 short answer type questions. It shall carry 20 marks @ 2 marks for
each short question and shall be compulsory question. Rest of the paper shall contain 4 units.
Each unit shall have 2 questions and the candidates shall be given internal choice i.e. the
candidate shall attempt one question from each unit. The questions should be evenly distributed
within the units. In no case a question should be asked from outside the syllabus. The question
paper should be strictly according to the instructions mentioned above.
Objectives:
To impart knowledge regarding reference and information sources, services and systems
to the students and to give them practice in the use of these in answering queries of the users.
UNIT - I
Reference Service & Sources:
Reference Service: Concept, definition, types, theories.
Reference Sources: Primary, Secondary, tertiary (Document & Non-Documentary).
Changing nature of reference sources: e-documents; On-line reference service; databases;
bibliographic, numeric and full text (evaluation in general)
UNIT - II
Information Services :
Bibliographies. Indexing & Abstracting. CAS & SDI. Trend Reports.
UNIT - III
Reference & Information Sources:
Encyclopaedias, dictionaries, geographical sources, biographical sources, year books,
directories and handbooks, statistical sources (salient features and evaluation of enlisted
reference sources only).
A List of important reference works
Dictionaries : Oxford English Dictionary. Webster's New International. Dictionary. Peter
Roget's International Thesaurus. Encyclopaedias : New Encyclopaedia Britannica.
Encyclopaedia Americana. International Encyclopaedia of Social Sciences. McGraw-Hill
Encylopaedia of Science and Technology. Encylopaedia of Library and Information Science
(Marcel Dekker). Biographical Dictionaries : India Who's Who. International Who's Who
(Europa). Dictionary of National Biography (UK and India). Gazetteers/Geographical
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Dictionaries : Columbia Gazetteer of the World. Gazetteer of India (New volumes after
Independence). Fodor's India.
Year Books : Europa Yearbook. India : A Reference Annual. World Fact Book. Bowker Library
& Book Trade Almanac. Whitaker's Almanac. Stateman’s Year Book. World of Learning.
Universities Handbook : India. Statistical Sources : Census of India. UNO Statistical
Abstracts.
UNIT - IV
Reference & Information Sources :
Bibliographies, Union Catalogues, Indexing and Abstracting Sources (salient features and
evaluation of enlisted reference sources only)
A List of important reference works
Bibliographies: British National Bibliography. Indian National Bibliography.
Whitaker's Books in Print. Cumulative Book Index (Wilson). Books in Print (Bowker). Indian
Books in Print . American Book Publishing Record (Bowker). Ulrich's International Periodicals
Directory (Bowker) .
Union Catalogue : National Union Catalogues of Scientific Periodicals in India (INSDOC,
NISCAIR). Union Catalogues of Social Science NASSDOC). Union Catalogues of CD-ROM
Databases (NASSDOC). Indexes : Guide to Indian Periodical Literature (Gurgaon). Library
Literature (Wilson). Readers Guide to Periodical Literature. Abstracts : Library & Information
Science Abstracts. Keesings Record of World Events. Asian News Digest.
Instructions for the Paper-Setters / Examiners
The Paper carries 80 marks. Duration of the paper is 3 hours. There should be 9 questions in
all, out of which the candidate be asked to attempt 5 questions, selecting one question from each
unit. The first question shall be short answer type, containing 15 short questions spread over the
whole syllabus, to be answered in about 25-30 words each. The candidate is required to attempt
any 10 short answer type questions. It shall carry 20 marks @ 2 marks for each short question
and shall be compulsory question. Rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. Each unit shall have 2
questions and the candidates shall be given internal choice i.e. the candidate shall attempt one
question from each unit. The questions should be evenly distributed within the units. In no case
a question should be asked from outside the syllabus. The question paper should be strictly
according to the instructions mentioned above.
Objectives:
To study library in the social context and to acquaint the students with basic
philosophy of Library & Information Science.
UNIT – I
Library as a Social Institution and Normative Principles:
Social and historical foundations of library.
Different types of libraries: Their distinguishing features and functions.
Role of library in formal and informal education.
Library Philosophy: with special reference to Five Laws of Lib Sc & their implications.
UNIT – II
Library Development & Library Legislation:
Development of libraries with special reference to India.
Library legislation: Need and essential features.
Library legislation in India with special reference to features of all the Acts (Descriptive study to
be excluded).
Press and Registration Act.
Delivery of Books (Public Libraries) Act.
Copyright Act.
UNIT – III
Resource Sharing, Library & information science Profession:
Resource sharing and library networking.
Attribution of profession. Librarianship as a profession.
Professional ethics. Professional associations and their role.
National and International library associations (ILA, IASLIC, IATLIS and IFLA).
Professional education and research.
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UNIT – IV
Library Promoters, Public Relations and Extension Activities:
National level promoters – RRRLF.
International level promoters – UNESCO.
Public Relations: Definition, Facets and Programmes.
Publicity, extension and outreach activities. Library Guides.
Consultancy including promotional Web tools.
Essential Readings:
Chopra, Hans Raj. Librarianship as a Profession in India. Jodhpur : Jain Brothers, 1989. 284p.
(ISBN : 81-85287-02-3).
Kumar, P.S.G. : Fundamentals of Information Science. New Delhi : S.Chand, 1998.
Prasher, R.G.Information and Communication. New Delhi : Medallion Press, 1991.
Ranganathan, S.R. Five Laws of Library Science. Bombay : Asia Publishing House, 1957.
Rout, R.K., ed. Library legislation in India. New Delhi : Reliance Publishing House, 1986.
Venkatappaiah, V. Indian Library Legislation. 2V. Delhi : Daya Publishing House, 1990.
Further Readings:
Ekbote, Gopal Rao. Public Library System. Hyderabad : Exbote Brothers, 1987.
Hill, Michael W. The Impact of Information on Society.: Bowker-Saur, 1998.
Kaula, P.N. Higher Education and Libraries. The Indian Scene. Herald of Library Science ,
25(1-2) Jan.-Ap. 1986 : 46-57.
Kent, Allen. Resource Sharing in Libraries : Why, How, When Next Action Step. New York :
Marshal Dekker, 1974.
Krishan Kumar. Development of University Libraries during 1980s. University News 30(35), Aug.
1992 : 53-56.
Mangla, P.B., ed. Library and Information Science Education in India. New Delhi : Macmillan,
1981.
Rathnaswamy, P. Communication Management : Theory and Practice. New Delhi : Deep &
Deep, 1995.
Smith, Marth M. Information Ethics.: Bowker-Saur, 1999.
UNESCO. National Libraries : Problems and Prospects. Paris : Unesco, 1980.
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Paper Code : B.Lib.(CC)-02
Paper Title: KNOWLEDGE ORGANISATION: CLASSIFICATION THEORY
Instructions for the Paper-Setters / Examiners
The Paper carries 80 marks. Duration of the paper is 3 hours. There should be 9 questions in
all, out of which the candidate be asked to attempt 5 questions, selecting one question from each
unit. The first question shall be short answer type, containing 15 short questions spread over the
whole syllabus, to be answered in about 25-30 words each. The candidate is required to attempt
any 10 short answer type questions. It shall carry 20 marks @ 2 marks for each short question
and shall be compulsory question. Rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. Each unit shall have 2
questions and the candidates shall be given internal choice i.e. the candidate shall attempt one
question from each unit. The questions should be evenly distributed within the units. In no case
a question should be asked from outside the syllabus. The question paper should be strictly
according to the instructions mentioned above.
Objectives:
To study library classification as a base for knowledge organisation.
UNIT – I
Concept of Classification:
Knowledge Organisation. Classification as a base of organization of knowledge and information
retrieval in libraries.
General theory of library classification (Bliss, Sayers and Ranganathan).
Development of schemes of library classification.
Normative Principles of Classification and their application.
UNIT – II
Universe of Knowledge :
Development of Subjects: Structure and Attributes.
Modes of formation of subjects.
Methodology of Designing a Classification scheme.
Standard schemes of classification and their features: CC, DDC, UDC.
UNIT – III
Methods of Knowledge Organisation:
Species of Library Classification.
Notation : Need, Purpose and Qualities.
Postulates, Fundamental Categories and Facet Analysis, Common Isolates, Devices.
Concept of Call Number : Class Number, Book Number and Collection Number.
UNIT - IV
Role of Major Organizations:
Documentation Training & Research Centre (DRTC),
Classification Research Group (CRG),
International Society for Knowledge Organisation (ISKO).
Trends in library classification: Role of computers.
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Essential Readings:
Batty, C.D. An introduction to the Twentieth Edition of the Dewey Decimal Classification.
London : LA, 1992.
Broughton Vanda. Essential Classification. London : Facet Pub., 2004.
Foskett, A.C. Subject approach to information. 5th ed. London : Library Association,1996.
Gilchrist, Alan and Strachan, David.The UDC :Essays for a New Decade.London : Aslib,1990.
Krishan Kumar. Theory of Classification. 4th Rev. ed., New Delhi : Vikas Pub. House, 1992.
Ranganathan, S.R. Colon Classification, 7th ed. VI Revised and Edited by M.A. Gopinath.
Bangalore : Sharda Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, 1989.
Ranganathan, S.R. Prolegomena to Library Classification. 3rd ed. Bombay: Asia, 1967.
Sayers, W.C.B. Manual of Classification for Librarians. Rev. ed. by Arthur Maltby. London,
Andre Duetsch, 1975.
Universal Decimal Classification : International Medium Edition English Text. FID Pub. No. 571.
London : BSI, 1985.
Further Readings:
Chan, Lois Mai and Others. Dewey Decimal Classification : A Practical Guide. New York :
Forest Press, 1996.
Marcella, Rita and Newton, Robert. A New Manual of Classification. Mumbai: Jaico, 1997.
Raju, A.A.N. Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC 20): Theory and Practice: A Practical Self
Instructional Manual. Madras : T.R.Pub., 1995.
Raju, A.A.N. Universal Decimal Classification (IME, 1985) : a Practical and Self Instructional
Manual. Madras : T.R. Pub., 1999.
Rowley, Jennifer E. Organising Knowledge: An Introduction to Information Retrieval. Aldershot:
Gower, 1987.
Satija, M.P. Colon Classification, 7th ed.: Some Perspectives. New Delhi: Sterling, 1993.
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Paper Code : B.Lib.(CC) - 03
Paper Title: KNOWLEDGE ORGANISATION: CATALOGUING THEORY
Instructions for the Paper-Setters / Examiners
The Paper carries 80 marks. Duration of the paper is 3 hours. There should be 9 questions in
all, out of which the candidate be asked to attempt 5 questions, selecting one question from each
unit. The first question shall be short answer type, containing 15 short questions spread over the
whole syllabus, to be answered in about 25-30 words each. The candidate is required to attempt
any 10 short answer type questions. It shall carry 20 marks @ 2 marks for each short question
and shall be compulsory question. Rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. Each unit shall have 2
questions and the candidates shall be given internal choice i.e. the candidate shall attempt one
question from each unit. The questions should be evenly distributed within the units. In no case
a question should be asked from outside the syllabus. The question paper should be strictly
according to the instructions mentioned above.
Objectives :
To study the principles and theories of library cataloguing.
UNIT – I
Library Catalogue :
Library Catalogue : Concept, objectives, purpose and functions.
Union Catalogue : Concept, purpose, Union Catalogue of INFLIBNET and DELNET.
Selective & Simplified Cataloguing.
Authority File, Shelf List, ISBN, ISSN.
UNIT – II
Forms of Library Catalogue :
Physical Forms of Library Catalogue : Conventional and Non-conventional (Card, Printed Book
Form, Kardex, Microforms, OPAC, WebOPAC).
Types of Catalogue : Dictionary Catalogue, Classified Catalogue, Alphabetico Classed
Catalogue, Alphabetico Subject Catalogue.
UNIT – III
Catalogue Entries, Filing and Subject Cataloguing :
Catalogue Entries : Main entry and Added entries (According to CCC, 5th ed. and AACR-2) .
Filing of Entries.
Subject Cataloguing : Meaning, purpose, objectives, approaches (Chain Procedure and Sear's
List of Subject Headings).
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UNIT – IV
Normative Principles of Cataloguing and Current Trends in Cataloguing :
Canons and Principles of Cataloguing : their application to CCC and AACR -2.
Current Trends : ISBD, ISO 2709, MARC-21, UNIMARC and CCF.
Essential Readings:
Anglo American Cataloguing Rules/edited by Michael Gorman and Paul Winkler. 2nd rev. ed.
Ottawa, Canadian Library Association, 1998.
Girja Kumar and Krishan Kumar. Theory of Cataloguing. 5th ed. New Delhi : Vikas, 1986.
Krishan Kumar. An Introduction to AACR-2. New Delhi : Vikas, 1992.
Ranganathan, S.R. Classified Catalogue Code. 5th ed. Bombay : Asia, 1964.
Sears, Minnie Earl. Sears List of Subject Headings. 18th ed., New York : H.W. Wilson, 2004.
Further Readings:
Foskett, A.C. Subject Approach to Information. 5th ed. London : Clive Bingley, 1990.
Gradley, Ellen and Hopkin, Alan. Exchanging Bibliographical Data :MARC and Other
International Formats. Ottawa : Canadian Lib. Assoc., 1990.
Hunter, E.J. and Bakewell, K.G.B. Advanced Cataloguing. London : Clive Bingley, 1989.
Khan, M.A. Cataloguing in Library Services. New Delhi : Sarup Pub., 1997.
Kochar, R.S. Principles and Practices of Cataloguing. Delhi : Rajat Pub., 1998.
Krishan Gopal. Library Online Cataloguing in Digital Way. Delhi : Authors Press, 2000.
Wyner, Bohdan S. Introduction to Cataloguing and Classification. 7th ed. Littleton : Libraries
Unlimited, 1985.
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Paper Code : B.Lib.(CC)-04
Paper Title: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: BASICS
Instructions for the Paper-Setters / Examiners
The Paper carries 80 marks. Duration of the paper is 3 hours. There should be 9 questions in
all, out of which the candidate be asked to attempt 5 questions, selecting one question from each
unit. The first question shall be short answer type, containing 15 short questions spread over the
whole syllabus, to be answered in about 25-30 words each. The candidate is required to attempt
any 10 short answer type questions. It shall carry 20 marks @ 2 marks for each short question
and shall be compulsory question. Rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. Each unit shall have 2
questions and the candidates shall be given internal choice i.e. the candidate shall attempt one
question from each unit. The questions should be evenly distributed within the units. In no case
a question should be asked from outside the syllabus. The question paper should be strictly
according to the instructions mentioned above.
Objectives :
To provide students the basic knowledge of Computer and its applications in library and
information activities.
UNIT – I
Fundamentals of Information Technology:
Concept, need, scope & objectives.
Computer Generations.
Classification of computers.
Computer memory and their types.
Computer Architecture. Hardware and Software. Input and Output devices.
UNIT – II
Programming Languages & Operating systems:
Programming Languages: Concepts and tools.
Algorithm & flowcharting.
Operating Systems: Concept & basic features of MS-DOS & Windows.
UNIT – III
Common Application Software (Office Productivity tools)
Word Processors, Spread Sheets, Presentation software.
Basic features of MS-Word, MS-Excel & Power point.
DBMS Packages: Basic features of WINISIS & MS Access.
UNIT – IV
The Internet:
Concept, History & Common Services: E-mail & www.
Computer Networks: Concept and uses.
Network Types: LAN, MAN & WAN.
Network Connectivity: Dialup, Leased Lines, DSL, Cable, Broadband, wireless, ISDN.
Telex & Videotext.
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Essential Readings:
Amba, Sanjeevi and Raghvan K.S. CDS/ISIS: A Primer. Delhi: Ess Ess, 1999.
Basandra, S.K. Computer Systems Today. Delhi : Wheeler, 1999.
Bharihoke, Deepak. Fundamentals of IT. 2nd ed. New Delhi : Excel Books, 2002.
Crawford, Sharon. Windows 98. New Delhi : BPB Pub., 1998.
Norton, Peter. Introduction to Computers. 2nd ed. New Delhi : Tata McGraw-Hill, 1998.
Sanders, Donald H. Computers Today. 3rd ed. New York : McGraw-Hill, 1998.
Sinha, P.K. Computers Fundamentals: Concepts, Systems and Applications. 2nd ed. New Delhi:
BPB pub., 1992.
Further Readings:
Diwan, Parag, Suri, R.K. and Kaushik, Sanjay, Eds. IT Encyclopedia.Com. 3rd ed. 12v New
Delhi: Pentagon Press, 2002.
Jain, V.K. Information Technology and Computer Programming. 3rd ed. Delhi : S.K. Kataria and
Sons, 2000.
Khurana, Rohit, ed. Encyclopedia of Computer Science. New Delhi: Allied, 2002.
Norton, Peter. DOS Guide : Updated to Cover 6.2. New Delhi : Prentice-Hall, 1999.
Russel, Charlie and Crawford, Sharon. Upgrading to Windows 98. New Delhi: BPB pub., 1998.
Sandler, Corey, Badgett, Tom and Weingarton, J. Office 97 for Windows.New Delhi : BPB pub.,
1997.
Taxali, R.K. PC Software for Windows 98. Delhi : Tata McGraw-Hill, 2001.
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Paper Code: B.Lib.(CC)-05
Paper Title: MANAGEMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION CENTRES
Instructions for the Paper-Setters / Examiners
The Paper carries 80 marks. Duration of the paper is 3 hours. There should be 9 questions in
all, out of which the candidate be asked to attempt 5 questions, selecting one question
from each unit. The first question shall be short answer type, containing 15 short questions
spread over the whole syllabus, to be answered in about 25-30 words each. The candidate is
required to attempt any 10 short answer type questions. It shall carry 20 marks @ 2 marks for
each short question and shall be compulsory question. Rest of the paper shall contain 4 units.
Each unit shall have 2 questions and the candidates shall be given internal choice i.e. the
candidate shall attempt one question from each unit. The questions should be evenly distributed
within the units. In no case a question should be asked from outside the syllabus. The question
paper should be strictly according to the instructions mentioned above.
Objectives:
The aim of this paper is to give students an idea of the principles of management and to
acquaint them with the management techniques, functions, activities and routines of various
sections & departments in a library / information centre.
UNIT – I
Principles of Library Management:
Functions of Management.
Principles of scientific management and their application to Libraries and Information Centers.
Management by Objectives, Library Authority, Library Committee, Delegation of Authority.
Library Organizational Structure.
Management Information System (MIS).
UNIT – II
Library House Keeping Operations:
Activities of different sections of library and information centre and their functions: Acquisition
Section, Technical Section, Circulation Section, Maintenance Section, Periodical Section and
Reference Section.
Stock Verification & Rectification: Policies and procedures.
UNIT – III
Human Resource Management:
Policy & Staffing; Recruitment & Training,
Job Description.
Motivation (Definition, Nature, Importance and Theories of McGregor and Maslow).
TQM.
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UNIT – IV
Library Planning, Financial Management & Reporting:
Library Building, Furniture & Equipment.
Resource mobilization. Budgeting techniques.
Cost effectiveness and Cost benefit analysis.
Library Statistics and Annual Report.
Library Rules & Regulations.
Essential Readings:
Bryson, Jo. Effective Library and Information Centre Management. Hants: Gower, 1990.
Faruqi, Khalid, K., ed. Planning Budget in Libraries. New Delhi : Anmol Pub., 1997.
Faruqi, Khalid, K. Planning Library Buildings. New Delhi : Anmol Pubs.,1998.
Gupta, S.R. Stock Verification in Libraries: Problems and Solutions. Delhi : Ken Publications,
1990.
Iyer, V.K. Library Management of Staff Training and Development. Delhi : Rajat, 1999.
Mittal, R.L. Library Administration : Theory and Practice. 4th ed. Delhi: Metropolitan, 1984.
Narayana, G.J. Library and Information Management. New Delhi: Prentice-Hall, 1991.
Further Readings:
Dhawan, K.S. Multimedia Library. New Delhi : Commonwealth Publishers, 1997.
Makay, Duncan. Effective Financial Planning for Library and Information Services. London :
Aslib, 1999.
Morgan, Steve. Performance Assessment in Academic Libraries. New York : Mansell, 1995.
Murthy, M.R.S. Cost Analysis for Management Decision. New Delhi: Tata Mc Graw Hill, 1990.
Nair, R. Raman. Computer Application to Library and Information Services. New Delhi : Ess
Ess, 1992.
Raina, Roshan. TQM in Library and Information Services. New Delhi: Infuse, 1999.
Sharma, H.D. Library Building and Furniture : A Handbook for Librarians.Varanasi : Indian
Bibliographic Centre, 1996.
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Paper Code : B.Lib.(CC)-06
Paper Title: KNOWLEDGE ORGANISATION: CLASSIFICATION PRACTICE
Instructions for the Paper-Setters / Examiners
The Paper carries 80 marks. Duration of the paper is 3 hours. There shall be 32 titles in all in 2
parts, out of which Part- I shall contain 8 titles (Basic class + one component), to be classified
either by DDC or CC and shall be compulsory. It shall carry 20 marks.
Part - II shall contain 4 units. Each unit shall have 6 titles, out of which the candidates shall be
required to attempt 3 titles (according to DDC in Unit-I and Unit-II, and according to CC in Unit-III
and Unit-IV). In no case a title should be asked from outside the syllabus. The question paper
should be strictly according to the instructions mentioned above.
Objectives:
To give practice and train students in the techniques of classifying titles of documents
according to Colon Classification. (Rev. Ed. 6) and Dewey Decimal Classification, 19th Ed.
UNIT - I
Classification of Documents according to DDC (19th ed.)
Classification of Documents representing simple subjects.
Classification of Documents using tables.
UNIT - II
Classification of Documents according to DDC (19th ed.)
Classification of documents representing compound subject.
Classification of documents representing complex subject
UNIT - III
Classification of documents according to CC (6th rev. ed.).
Classification of Documents representing simple subjects.
Classification of Documents having Common Isolates.
UNIT - IV
Classification of documents according to CC (6th rev. ed.).
Classification of documents representing compound subject.
Classification of documents representing complex subject.
Essential Readings:
Dewey, Melvil. Dewey Decimal Classification and Relative Index .19th ed. New York : Forest
Press, 1978. 3v.
Ranganathan, S.R. Colon Classification. 6th rev. ed. Bangalore: Sarda Ranganathan
Endowment for Library Science, 1960 (Reprint 1989).
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Further Readings:
Batty, C.D. An Introduction to the Twentieth Edition of the Dewey Decimal Classification.
London : LA, 1992.
Cham, Lois Mai and others. Dewey Decimal Classification : A Practical Guide. New York :
Forest Press, 1996.
Raju, A.A.N. Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC 20) : Theory and Practice: A Practical Self
Instructional Manual. Madras : T.R.Pub., 1995.
Satija, M.P. Colon Classification, 7th ed.: Some perspectives. New Delhi: Sterling, 1993.
Paper Code: B.Lib. (CC)-07
Paper Title: KNOWLEDGE ORGANISATION: CATALOGUING PRACTICE
Instructions for the Paper-Setters / Examiners
The Paper carries 80 marks. Duration of the paper is 3 hours. There should be 9 questions in
all, out of which the candidate be asked to attempt 5 questions in all, selecting one question from
each unit. The first question shall be of serial / periodical publication. One Title shall be given
and the candidates shall be asked to catalogue the same according to either AACR-2 or CCC-5.
It shall carry 20 marks and shall be compulsory question. Rest of the paper shall contain 4 units.
Each unit shall have 2 questions and the candidates shall be given internal choice i.e. the
candidate shall attempt one question from each unit. The questions should be evenly distributed
within the units. In no case a question should be asked from outside the syllabus. The question
paper should be strictly according to the instructions mentioned above.
Objectives:
To acquaint the Student with cataloguing of documents according to AACR-2 and CCC-5.
UNIT – I
Anglo American Cataloguing Rules, 2nd Ed.:
Single authorship. Shared authorship.
Collections and works produced under editorial direction.
Work of mixed responsibility (Collaborators).
Revisions of works. Biographical works.
Pseudonyms and Multi-volume documents.
Note: Sears List of Subject Headings will be followed for subject cataloguing.
UNIT – II
Anglo American Cataloguing Rules, 2nd Ed.:
Corporate authorship (Government bodies: Executive, Legislative, Judiciary; Institutions,
Associations, Conferences, proceedings).
Composite books (With and without collective title page, Bound with).
Microforms. Serials (to be set in Question No. 1 only)
Note: Sears List of Subject Headings will be followed for subject cataloguing.
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UNIT – III
Classified Catalogue Code, 5th ed. by Dr. S.R. Ranganathan:
Single authorship. Shared authorship. Work of mixed responsibility (Collaborators) and
Pseudonyms.
Note: Chain Procedure will be followed for subject cataloguing.
UNIT - IV
Classified Catalogue Code, 5th ed. by Dr. S.R. Ranganathan:
Multi-volume documents.
Corporate authorship (Government bodies: Executive, Legislative, Judiciary; Institutions,
Associations, Conference, proceedings).
Composite books (ordinary and artificial).
Festschrift volumes. Serials (to be set in Question No. 1 only)
Note: Chain Procedure will be followed for subject cataloguing.
Essential Readings:
Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules/edited by Michael Gorman and Paul Winkler. 2nd ed.
Ottawa: Canadian Library Association, 1988 revision.
Ranganathan, S.R. Classified Catalogue Code with Additional Rules for Dictionary Catalogue
Code. 5th ed. Bombay : Asia Pub. House, 1964.\
Ranganathan, S.R. Cataloguing Practice. 2nd ed. (Reprint). Bangalore : Sarada Ranganathan
Endowment for Library Science, 1989.
Sear's List of subject Headings. 12th/17th ed. New York : H.W. Wilson, 1982/2000.
Further Readings:
Girja Kumar and Krishan Kumar. Theory of Cataloguing. 5th ed. New Delhi : Vikas, 1986.
Khan, M.A. Cataloguing in Library Services. New Delhi : Sarup pub., 1997.
Kochar, R.S. Principles and Practices of Cataloguing. Delhi : Rajat pub., 1998.
Krishan Kumar. An Introduction to AACR-2. New Delhi : Vikas, 1992.
Ranganathan, S.R. Classified Catalogue Code. 5th ed. Bombay : Asia, 1964.
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Paper Code : B.Lib.(CC)-08
Paper Title: INFORMATION SOURCES AND SERVICES
Instructions for the Paper-Setters / Examiners:
The Paper carries 80 marks. Duration of the paper is 3 hours. There should be 9 questions in
all, out of which the candidate be asked to attempt 5 questions, selecting one question
from each unit. The first question shall be short answer type, containing 15 short questions
spread over the whole syllabus, to be answered in about 25-30 words each. The candidate is
required to attempt any 10 short answer type questions. It shall carry 20 marks @ 2 marks for
each short question and shall be compulsory question. Rest of the paper shall contain 4 units.
Each unit shall have 2 questions and the candidates shall be given internal choice i.e. the
candidate shall attempt one question from each unit. The questions should be evenly distributed
within the units. In no case a question should be asked from outside the syllabus. The question
paper should be strictly according to the instructions mentioned above.
Objectives:
To impart knowledge regarding reference and information sources, services and systems
to the students and to give them practice in the use of these in answering queries of the users.
UNIT - I
Reference Service & Sources:
Reference Service: Concept, definition, types, theories.
Reference Sources: Primary, Secondary, tertiary (Document & Non-Documentary).
Changing nature of reference sources: e-documents; On-line reference service; databases;
bibliographic, numeric and full text (evaluation in general)
UNIT - II
Information Services :
Bibliographies. Indexing & Abstracting. CAS & SDI. Trend Reports.
UNIT - III
Reference & Information Sources:
Encyclopaedias, dictionaries, geographical sources, biographical sources, year books,
directories and handbooks, statistical sources (salient features and evaluation of enlisted
reference sources only).
A List of important reference works
Dictionaries : Oxford English Dictionary. Webster's New International. Dictionary. Peter
Roget's International Thesaurus. Encyclopaedias : New Encyclopaedia Britannica.
Encyclopaedia Americana. International Encyclopaedia of Social Sciences. McGraw-Hill
Encylopaedia of Science and Technology. Encylopaedia of Library and Information Science
(Marcel Dekker). Biographical Dictionaries : India Who's Who. International Who's Who
(Europa). Dictionary of National Biography (UK and India). Gazetteers/Geographical
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Dictionaries : Columbia Gazetteer of the World. Gazetteer of India (New volumes after
Independence). Fodor's India.
Year Books : Europa Yearbook. India : A Reference Annual. World Fact Book. Bowker Library
& Book Trade Almanac. Whitaker's Almanac. Stateman’s Year Book. World of Learning.
Universities Handbook : India. Statistical Sources : Census of India. UNO Statistical
Abstracts.
UNIT - IV
Reference & Information Sources :
Bibliographies, Union Catalogues, Indexing and Abstracting Sources (salient features and
evaluation of enlisted reference sources only)
A List of important reference works
Bibliographies: British National Bibliography. Indian National Bibliography.
Whitaker's Books in Print. Cumulative Book Index (Wilson). Books in Print (Bowker). Indian
Books in Print . American Book Publishing Record (Bowker). Ulrich's International Periodicals
Directory (Bowker) .
Union Catalogue : National Union Catalogues of Scientific Periodicals in India (INSDOC,
NISCAIR). Union Catalogues of Social Science NASSDOC). Union Catalogues of CD-ROM
Databases (NASSDOC). Indexes : Guide to Indian Periodical Literature (Gurgaon). Library
Literature (Wilson). Readers Guide to Periodical Literature. Abstracts : Library & Information
Science Abstracts. Keesings Record of World Events. Asian News Digest.
