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1 February 2014

KVS Librarian Syllabus

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan

KVS Librarian Syllabus

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Librarian Syllabus for written examination for Librarian


 Part 1: Foundation of Library & Information Science.

 Unit.1.  Library as an Social Institution  Social & Historical foundations of Library.  Different types of libraries- Academic, Public, Special –their distinguishing features and functions.  Role of U.G.C. for development of Academic libraries.  Role in Library of formal and informal education. Shivaji University, Kolhapur

 Unit.2  Normative Principles of Lib. & Inf. Science  Five Laws of Library Science.  Implications of five laws in Lib. & Inf. Science  Development of Libraries with special reference to India, Baroda Public Library system  Library Co-operation Resource Sharing and Library Networking.

 Unit 3.  Laws relating to Libraries & Inforamion.  Library legislation need and essential features.  Library legislation in India.  Maharashtra Public Library Act.  Press and registration act & Delivery of Books act (Public Library).  Copyright act, Intellectual Property rights.

 Unit.4  Library and information Profession  Attribution of profession.  Librarianship as a profession.  Professional ethics.  Professional associations & their role.  National & International Library Associations- FID, IFLA, LA,ILA, ALA, IASLIC etc.  Professional education & research.

 Unit.5  Promoters of Library & Information services  National level promoters- RRRLF.  International level promoters- UNESCO

 Unit 6.  Public relations & Extension activities  Definition  facets and programs.  publicity & extension, Out reach activities.  Library path finders (Guides)  Factors affecting Library development, Literacy, publishing, Book Trade.

 Part II : Knowledge Organization, Information Processing & Retrieval.

 Unit. 1.  Universe of Knowledge  Structure and attributes.  Modes of formation of subjects.  Different types of subjects.  Universe of subjects as mapped in different schemes of classification.

 Unit. 2  Bibliographic description  Catalogue purpose, Structure and types physical forms including OPAC filling rules.  Normative Principles of cataloguing.  Overview of principles and practice in document description.  Current trends in Standardization, description and exchange.  Standard codes of cataloguing. Unit. 3  Methods of Knowledge Organization  General theory of Library Classification.  Normative principles of classification and their application.  Species of Library Classification.  Standard Schemes of Classifications and their features, CC, DDC, UDC.  Notation: Need, Functions, Characteristics  Design and development of schemes of Library Classification, Standard sub-division Index.  Trends in Library Classification. Unit.4  Subject Classification  Principles of Subject Classification.  Subject heading lists and their feature.

 Part III: Information Technology: Basic

 Unit.1 Information Technology, Definition, Need, Scope and Objectives. Unit. 2  Computer Basic (Hardware)  Introduction to Computers  Overview of Historical Development of Computers.  Generations of Computers, Classification of Computers.  Essential Components of Computer system. Unit.3 Computer Architecture-Organization of Computer Input and Output devices- Keyboard, Scanner, OCR, Printers, Monitor Unit. 4 Software Operating systems: Single & Multi User Systems, Basic features of MS-DOS, MS Windows, Linux, UNIX, Windows NT etc. Programming Languages: Concepts and Tools Algorithm & Flowcharting. Unit. 5 Word Processors, Spread Sheet etc. Unit. 6 DBMS Package Familiarity with DBASE, FOXPRO, CDS/ISIS, SOUL, MS Access (Basic features) Unit 7. Computer application to library & Information work - House keeping operations Unit 8. Communication Technology - Communication Technology Basic Concepts - Networking: Basic Concepts. - Internet

 Part IV: Management of Libraries & Information Centres/Institutions
Unit.1 Management  Concepts, definition and scope.  Management styles and approaches.  Management schools of thought.  Functions and principles of Scientific Management. Unit.2 Human Resource Management  Organizational structure.  Delegation, Communication and Participation.  Job Description and Analysis, Job evaluation.  Inter-personal relation.  Recruitment procedures.  Motivation, group Dynamics.  Training and Development.  Disciplines and Grievances.  Performance Appraisal. Unit.3. Financial Management  Resources Mobilization  Budgeting Techniques and Methods PPBS, Zero Based Budgeting etc.  Budgetary Control.  Cost effectiveness and Cost Benefit analysis.  Outsourcing. Unit. 4 Reporting  Types of reports, Annual report-compilation, Contents and style.  Library Statistics etc. Unit 5 System Analysis and Design  Library as a system  Project Management PERT/COM  Decision Tables.  Performance evaluation standards, MIS.  Performance Measurement, reengineering, Time and Motion Study  SWOT ( Strength Weakness Opportunities Threat)  DFD (Data Flow Diagram) Unit 6. Total Quality Management (TQM)  Definition, Concept, Element  Quality Audit, LIS related standards.  Technology Management. Unit. 7 Library House Keeping Operations.  Different sections of Library & Information Center and their functions.  Collection Development and Management Policies Procedures.  Book Ordering (Acquisition)  Technical Processing.  Serials Control, Circulation Control, Maintenance etc.  Stock Verification- Policies and Procedures.  Evaluation and Weeding.  Archiving-conservation-Preservation.  Restoration including Print, Non-Print and Electronic Materials. Unit.8 Planning  Concept, Definition, Need and Purpose, Types.  Policies and Procedures, MBO  Building and Space management in Libraries and Information Centers.  Library Building, Interior & Exterior, Furniture, Equipment’s, Standards & Types.  Risk Management, Contingency Management.  Planning of related Infrastructure, Library Standards. Unit 9. Management of change.  Concept of change.  Changes in Procedures, Methods, Tools and Techniques.  Problems of Incorporating Change.  Techniques of Managing Change.

 Part V: Information Sources & Services
Unit 1. Reference and information sources. - Documentary Sources of Information, Print, Non-Print including Electronic: Special features, Scope, types - Nature, Characteristic, Utility and evaluation of different types of Information sources: Physical formats, Authority, Content, Utility. - Non-Documentary Information Sources. - Reference Sources Categories, Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Information Sources.(Encyclopedia, Dictionary, Periodical, Thesis, Books, Year book, Patents, Trade literature, standards, Monographs, Reference Books, Year Books, Almanac, Atlas, Abstracting & Indexing periodicals, Bibliographies, Handbooks etc.) - Internet as a Source of Information. Unit.2. Reference Service. - Concept, Definition, Need, Scope and trends. - Reference Interview and Search Techniques. Unit 3. Information Services and Products - Information services and Products. - Information services concepts, Definition, Need and trends. - Need, Techniques and Evaluation of Alerting services (CAS &SDI) - Bibliographic, Referral, Document Delivery and Translation Services. Unit.4. Information System and their Services. - Study of National, International and Commercial Information Systems and Services- Background, their Services and Products.

 Part VI: Library Users
 Unit 1. Techniques of Library and Information Centres Survey. - Proforma method. - Interview method. - Records analysis method. Unit.2. Information users and their information Needs - Categories of Information users. - Information needs definition and models. - Information seeking behaviour. Unit.3 User Education - Goals and Objectives level, Techniques and Methods, Evaluation of Users Education Programmes. Unit. 4. User Studies. - Methods and techniques of User studies. - Evaluation of User studies. Unit 5. User Orientation Programmes: - Conventional and modern Techniques: Study tour, Newsletters, Handbooks, Leaflets, PowerPoint Presentation, Websites etc [=================================]















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