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The Department of Library and Information Science has been imparting higher education in Library and Information Science field on the basis of self-finance programs. The Department offers courses in Bachelor of Library and Information Science since 1986-87 and Master of Library and Information Science (Part-Time since 1994-95 and now Regular base 2012-13).

The Department has made an arrangement to impart education on the basis of experienced and skilled guest faculty members. Extensively, the multimedia system is being used during the lectures to make students understand the subject. After completing the course, the students are placed as librarians in various public, private, special, educational and industrial libraries. Apart from this, many other avenues are available also to them. An association of the students of this Department "LISA" (Library and Information Science Student Association) is also functioning. The association renders its services with the help of internet to its members about the vacant positions in the field as well as information related to competitive examinations like NET and SET. The university has provided facilities to the Department for the promotion of higher education; hence M. Phil and Ph.D. programmes are being introduced from the academic year 2013-14.

Programs

Bachelor of Library and Information Science
Master of Library and Information Science
M.Phil.
Ph.D.

Research and Extension

It is to be mentioned that a total of 21 research scholars’ have procured their Ph.D. degree and 11 students have procured their research degrees in M.Phil. Currently 10 research scholars’ are effective for their Ph.D. program.

Infrastructure and Research Facilities

To provide excellent knowledge in Information Technology, the department has well equipped computer laboratory consisting of eight computers. The computer laboratory is also in tie up with Central Library as an additional source for enhancing knowledge. The Department has purchased 318 books so far from the self-financed funds. Besides the facilities of the University Library, a numerous other facilities are also available to the students for accessing a different books and journals for their reading as well as practical purposes.

Placement Details

Though there is no separate placement officer in this Department.

Vision

To provide leadership in Library and Information Science education by imparting quality and innovative teaching through research, academics and the ideal youth to society.

Mission

To impart quality and skill-based Library and Information Science education for improving leadership quality

To furnish ingenious teaching and learning methods

To Impart skill-based training with aptitudes for meeting the needs of Global Information Society

 To Cooperate with sister departments and achieve a center with potential for excellence in Library and Information Science

Course Coordinator:
Dr. Yogesh N. Vansiya,
I/c. Co-ordinator,
Department of LIbrary and Infromation Science
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat.

Contact Details
Phone: 0261-2203162
Coordinator: ynvansiya@vnsgu.ac.in
Department: office.dls@vnsgu.ac.in

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BLISC

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Objectives of Program

(a) To educate the students to respond to the changing information needs of society. (b) To give the students an understanding of the basic principles and theories of Library and Information Science. (c) To develop proficiencies and abilities of students essential for management of libraries and information systems. (d) To enable the students to understand the role of libraries and information centres in socio-economic development of the society. (e) To acquaint the students with information and communication technology and its applications in libraries and information centres.

Program Outcome

BLISc will prepare the students to obtain positions as Information scientist, Librarian, academicians in any Library related Field.

Intake

Number of Admission : 50 Seats

Program Duration

(a) The program shall be full time regular program.(b) The duration of program shall be of one year (Two Semesters)

Pattern

Pattern of Examination will be Semester System.

Attendance:

(a) Minimum attendance for keeping a semester is 75 % of the total number of theory and practical periods in each semester.

Blisc Semester - I ▾
Course Code Course Title Outcome Credit
101 Foundation of Library and Information Science

CO1: To introduce students to Different types of Libraries.
CO2: To make students familiar with various Acts and library commission.
CO3: To develop students critical comprehension of any kind of library work.

 4
102 Knowledge Organization Management (Classification Theory)

CO1: To make students understand the theoretical idea for the practical of classification.
CO2: To familiarise students with the various classification.
CO3: To understand knowledge classification

 4
103 Knowledge Organization Management (Classification Practical) (DDC 19th Edition)

CO1: To make students understand the idea for the practical of classification.
CO2: To familiarise students with the DDC.
CO3: To develop students for subject headings and indexing.

 4
104 Information Technology (Practical)

CO1: To acquaint students with knowledge of IT.
CO2: To make students understand how to use information and technology in various services of library.

 4
105 Communication and Technical Writing Skill

CO1: To develop and refine the student’s communication skills in English.
CO2: To acquaint students with skills and aids for their better professional life.

 4
106 Information Sources & Services (Theory)

CO1: To familiarise students with use of information sources and services and marketing of information.
CO2: To make students understand how to provide information and Services with its use.
CO3: To acquaint students with Knowledge of information sources and Services.

 4
Blisc Semester - II ▾
Course Code Course Title Outcome Credit
201 Library And Users

CO1: To acquaint students with the interrelations between users of library and society and how they complement each other.
CO2: Introduce students to with the reading material through prescribed Gujarati, Hindi and English text.
CO3: To enable students to relate e-text contains produced by the various publisher.

 4
202 Library Management & Information Centre

CO1: To familiarise students with the various genres for the management of libraries.
CO2: To make students understand the theories of management and information Centre.
CO3: To develop students’ critical comprehension of library and information Centre for its genre.

 4
203 Knowledge Organization Management (Classification Practical)(CC 6th Edition)

CO1:To make students understand the practical of classification.
CO2:To familiarise students with the colon classification system.
CO3: To develop skills of subject analysis and representation

 4
204 Information Processing (Cataloguing Theory)

CO1: To make students understand the theoretical an idea for the classification and cataloguing
CO2: To familiarise students with the various classification and cataloguing systems.
CO3: To develop students for subject headings and indexing.

 4
205 Information Processing (Cataloguing Practical)

CO1: To make students understand the practical idea for the cataloguing and classification of all kind of library materials.
CO2: To familiarise students with the DDC and CC classification systems.
CO3: To develop the skill in students for classification of all kind of library materials.

 3
206 Human Resources Development in Library Science

CO1: know about HRD : value and important management techniques of Human Resources Development (HRD) and TQM
CO2: understand the meaning and concept Management Information System.
CO3: obtain a proper considerate of personnel planning;
CO4: students are known about standards and specifications necessary for Physical planning of a library.

 3
207 Classification (Practical): Colon Classification 6th edition.

CO1: Classification of documents representing simple subject
CO2: Classification of documents having common sub-divisions.
CO3: Classification of documents representing compound-subject
CO4: Classification of documents representing complex subject
CO5: Assigning Book Number

 8
208 Cataloguing (Practical): Classified Catalogue Code 8

Eligibility Criteria

A graduate degree in any faculty are eligible to P.G Diploma in computer Application course

Admission Details

An application in the prescribed form along with necessary testimonials for admission to the B.Lib.& I.Sc. Course must be accompanied with prescribed fees. The last date of application for the admission for B.Lib.& I.Sc. Course shall be notified by the University in the newspapers and on the university website.

Refund of Money:

(a) Library Deposit shall be refunded only at the end of the course after making such deductions as may be required. A student shall withdraw his/her amount of deposit within six months after the declaration of results. If not withdrawn within the prescribed time, it may be forfeited.
(b) No other fees are refundable.

Fee Structure *

Self Finance (SFI)
Self Finance (SFI)
  1st Semester 2nd Semester
BLISC Rs. 12,060/- * Rs. 11,490/- *

*Subject to Revision Periodically

MLISC

Master of Library & Information Science (MLISC program is especially designed for the graduate students who have their bacholer degree from the frield of Library science, The curriculum of this program match the need of the Library software and Library knowledge.

Syllabus Download




Objectives of Program

(a) To educate the students to respond to the changing information needs of society.
(b) To give the students an understanding of the basic principles and theories of Library and Information Science.
(c) To develop proficiencies and abilities of students essential for management of libraries and information systems.
(d) To enable the students to understand the role of libraries and information centres in socio-economic development of the society.
(e) To acquaint the students with information and communication technology and its applications in libraries and information centres.

Program Outcome

MLISc will prepare the students to obtain positions as Information scientist, Librarian, academicians in any Library related Field.

Intake

Number of Admission : 44 Seats

Program Duration

(a) The program shall be full time regular program.(b) The duration of program shall be of one year (Two Semesters)

Pattern:

Pattern of Examination will be Semester System.

Attendance:

(a) Minimum attendance for keeping a semester is 75 % of the total number of theory and practical periods in each semester.

MLISC Semester - I ▾
Course Code Course Title Outcome Credit
2301002201010001 Information and Communication

CO1: To introduce students to information and communication
CO2: To make students familiar with the information and communication.
CO3: To develop students' critical comprehension of any kind of information. As well as communication work.

 4
2301002201020001 Research Methodology

CO1: To familiarise students with use of research methods and statistical techniques.
CO2: To make students understand how to provide research information.
CO3: To acquaint students with Knowledge research work.

 4
2301002201030002 Information Analysis and Repackaging

CO1: To make students understand the theoretical an idea for the information analysis, repackaging and consolidation and retrieval
CO2: To familiarise students with the information retrieval
CO3: To develop students for analysis, repackaging, consolidation and retrieval of information

 4
2301002201040002 Information Technology: Application & Theory

CO1: To understand the issues and technology involved in Library automation.
CO2: To plan and design automated Library systems.
CO3: To Plan and implement Online and CD-ROM based library services.
CO4: : This course helps in understanding the various working and functions of computer systems at an advanced level along with the required tools necessary for library.
CO5: automation and dealing with various multimedia data that are commonly used.
CO6: The hands-on approach so that students do not face any issues in Library automation.

 4
2301002201050002 Applied Statistics for Library and Information Science

CO1: To familiarise students with use of research methods and statistical techniques.
CO2: To make students understand how to provide research information.
CO3: To acquaint students with Knowledge research work.

 4
2301002201060001 Information Technology Application – Practical

CO1: To understand the issues and technology involved in Library Automation.
CO2: To plan and design automated Library systems.
CO3: To Plan and implement Online software based library services.

 4
MLISC Semester - II ▾
Course Code Course Title Outcome Credit
401 Statistics analyses for Library and Information Science using software

CO1: To familiarise students with use of various statistical analyses software.
CO2: To make students understand how to use various statistical techniques in research through Excel, SPSS etc.

 4
402 Academic Library System

CO1: To familiarise students with the various genres for the management of libraries
CO2: To make students understand the theories of management and information centre.
CO3: To develop students critical comprehension of library and information centre for its category

 4
403 Professional Ethics and Legal Issues

CO1: To recognize the utility of ethical decision-making models and codes of conduct
CO2: To develop the basic skills needed to create and apply ethical decision-making models and professional codes to real-world issues facing librarians and information professionals.
CO3: To describe the relevance of ethics to issues of diversity and inclusion and examine how ethical issues impact individuals and groups.

 4
404 Resource Consortia

CO1:Develop skills to provide consortia based services.
CO2: Familiarise yourself with the consortia available in other countries also
CO3: To make students understand the factors that led to the development of library consortia; and functions and services of select library consortia.
CO4: Introduce the functions and services of select library and information networks s

 4
405 Information Storage & Retrieval

CO1:Library Professionals will be able to tap the information sources while answering a query and develop confidence and expertise in handling information sources.
CO2: : Library Professionals explain the need and importance of Document Delivery Service and identify different types of systems through which DDS can be offered.

 4
406 Dissertation 4

Eligibility Criteria

Admission Details

Merit Based

Reservation Policy

As per Government Rules

Fee Structure *

 
Self Finance (SFI)
Self Finance (SFI)
  1st Semester 2nd Semester
MLISC Rs. 17,310/- * Rs. 16,740/- *

*Subject to Revision Periodically

Ph.D.

Department of Library and Information Science offers doctoral programme.The Ph.D. Program help students to explore the various areas like library management in different institute,use of information technology in library, comparative study of various library software, studies of various libraries and its management system, knowledge organization, information processing and retrieval.The department provides many facilities for Ph. D. scholars like - SOUL software, Open access in University library, research centre to review the previous Ph. D. thesis.

Syllabus Download




Objectives of Program

1) Familiarity with various methods of conducting empirical research.
2) Familiarity with importance research and concepts.
3) Ability to assess the benefits of research applied to social sciences.

Program Outcome

1) To aware students with various libraries, its services and rules of various libraries.
2) To develops critical thinking, problem-solving, evaluative learning of various techniques in libraries, and understanding the essence of the problem.
3) To allow students to dive into the deep and vast ocean of rich Library Literature. It will enhance their understanding of the development of library literary traditions and values.
4) To help students to have a better understanding of the ideas trending in World Library literature. Students can learn about various customs and traditions of different cultures of the World Library through the library Literature.
5) To improve students' knowledge and will equip them with the necessary practical work of classification, cataloguing and computers.

Program Duration

3 years minimally in accordance with the UGC norms

Ph.D. Coursework ▾
Course Code Course Title Outcome Credit
Course: 01 Research Methodology

CO1: To,explain students about basis Research definitions, types of research Identification and formulation , Hypothesis, Review of literature and its preparation , Research ethics
CO2:to familiarize the students with various Research Methods like Historical, Descriptive, Experimental , Delphi Method, Brainstorming, Case study, Scientific Research and its components, etc
CO3: Data collection Methods Tools: Sampling and types of samples, Questionnaire, Interview, Observation, Secondary data analysis, Primary data analysis, Content analysis, Citation analysis, Scientometrics , Webometrics, Qualitative techniques, Statistical Analysis and presentation of data, Data analysis,etc
CO4: various reporting writing techniques Current trends in LIS research, Structure and components of scientific reports, Layout , structure, presentation of tables, figures and illustration, Bibliography, referencing and footnotes. Style manuals-APA,MLA and Chicago,etc.

 4
Course: 02 Information Technology Application (Theory and Practical)

CO1: To, explain students about Basics of Computer, Historical Development of Computer, Types of Computer Generations, Operating System-DOS, Windows-Unix - Input /Output Devices, System Hardware and Software, System Software and Application Software
CO2: Information Technology : IT meaning, definitions importance and Computer Technology, Communication Technology, and Types of Communication Technology, Telecommunication Technology, Computer Network and Types of Network, etc
CO3: Library Automation and Library Networks: Planning of Implementation of library Automation, Library Automation (Needs, Requirements, Features and Objectives), Automation Necessary Hardware and Software, Computer Application in Library Function and Services, Management of Computerized Information and Services, Database (Meaning, Definition, Features, Database Architecture and DBMS, Library Networks and Resource Sharing in India, Important International Library Network, OPAC, Library Management ,SOUL, Library Management,etc.
CO4: Internet History, Process of work of Internet, Internet Software and Hardware, Search on Internet, Search Engines Planning of Implementation of Library Automation, Internet Tools and Services, Internet Service Provider, Internet Online Service ,Video Technology and etc.

 4
Course: 03A CURRENT TRENDS IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE

CO1: Information Literacy: Concepts and meaning, Library orientation, Information Literacy Models and Standards, Technology Literacy etc.
CO2: Intellectual Property Rights : Copyright, patents, Trademarks, Industrial Designs, Geographical Indications, Trade Secrets, IPR Acts and Regulations in India, Plagiarism, softwares etc.
CO3: Review of Research Oriented Databases: Goole Scholar,SCOPUS,SCIRUS, Web of Knowledge, SCIV erse , SCIMago, UGC Infonet, Vidyanidhi, LISA, LISTA, DOAJ etc
CO4: Digital Libraries and Digitization : Introduction to digital Libraries, Historical Development of Digital Library, Need, Purpose, Use, Advantage and Disadvantage, Component of Digital Library. Hardware Components required for Digitization, Software components required for digitization, Digital E-Library Resources, Electronic Publishing Digital Library Services, Internet and Digital Library Services, Digitization of Library Resources undertaking requirement for digitization, Human Resources Development required for digitization process of digitization, Major Problems, issues and challenge in Building Digital Library, Storage Media of Digitization and preservation, Standards, Protocols and Formats for Digital Library etc
CO5: Resource Sharing and Consortia : Resource Sharing ,Historical Development Need for Resource Sharing ,Tools for Resource Sharing, Barriers Library Consortium Concepts Need-Types of Consortium, Consortium Initiatives in India, INDEST Consortium and UGC- Infonet Consortium etc.

 4
Course: 03B English Language Teaching

CO1: To acquaint the students with the conceptual frame work of English language teaching.
CO2: To familiarize the students with English language teaching in Indian Context in terms of its methodology, items and skills.
CO3: To initiate the students into the research in various aspects of English Language teaching.
CO4: To familiarize the students with the use of ICT in ELT research

 4

Eligibility Criteria

Ph.D. Enterance Test / [ NET / SLET / M.Phil.]

Admission Details

Merit Based

Reservation Policy

As per Government Rules

Fee Structure *

*Subject to Revision Periodically

Research

Research and Extension

It is to be mentioned that a total of 21 research scholars’ have procured their Ph.D. degree and 11 students have procured their research degrees in M.Phil. Currently 10 research scholars’ are effective for their Ph.D. program.

Infrastructure and Research Facilities

To provide excellent knowledge in Information Technology, the department has well equipped computer laboratory consisting of eight computers. The computer laboratory is also in tie up with Central Library as an additional source for enhancing knowledge. The Department has purchased 318 books so far from the self-financed funds. Besides the facilities of the University Library, a numerous other facilities are also available to the students for accessing a different books and journals for their reading as well as practical purposes.







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Phone

0261-2203162

Address

Department of Library & Information Science,
Social Science Building,
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University,
Udhana Magdalla Road, Surat - 395 007
Gujarat- India

E-Mail

office.dls@vnsgu.ac.in

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BLISC

Syllabus Download




Objectives of Program

(a) To educate the students to respond to the changing information needs of society. (b) To give the students an understanding of the basic principles and theories of Library and Information Science. (c) To develop proficiencies and abilities of students essential for management of libraries and information systems. (d) To enable the students to understand the role of libraries and information centres in socio-economic development of the society. (e) To acquaint the students with information and communication technology and its applications in libraries and information centres.

Program Outcome

BLISc will prepare the students to obtain positions as Information scientist, Librarian, academicians in any Library related Field.

Intake

Number of Admission : 50 Seats

Program Duration

(a) The program shall be full time regular program.(b) The duration of program shall be of one year (Two Semesters)

Pattern

Pattern of Examination will be Semester System.

Attendance:

(a) Minimum attendance for keeping a semester is 75 % of the total number of theory and practical periods in each semester.

Blisc Semester - I ▾
Course Code Course Title Outcome Credit
101 Foundation of Library and Information Science

CO1: To introduce students to Different types of Libraries.
CO2: To make students familiar with various Acts and library commission.
CO3: To develop students critical comprehension of any kind of library work.

 4
102 Knowledge Organization Management (Classification Theory)

CO1: To make students understand the theoretical idea for the practical of classification.
CO2: To familiarise students with the various classification.
CO3: To understand knowledge classification

 4
103 Knowledge Organization Management (Classification Practical) (DDC 19th Edition)

CO1: To make students understand the idea for the practical of classification.
CO2: To familiarise students with the DDC.
CO3: To develop students for subject headings and indexing.

 4
104 Information Technology (Practical)

CO1: To acquaint students with knowledge of IT.
CO2: To make students understand how to use information and technology in various services of library.

 4
105 Communication and Technical Writing Skill

CO1: To develop and refine the student’s communication skills in English.
CO2: To acquaint students with skills and aids for their better professional life.

 4
106 Information Sources & Services (Theory)

CO1: To familiarise students with use of information sources and services and marketing of information.
CO2: To make students understand how to provide information and Services with its use.
CO3: To acquaint students with Knowledge of information sources and Services.

 4
Blisc Semester - II ▾
Course Code Course Title Outcome Credit
201 Library And Users

CO1: To acquaint students with the interrelations between users of library and society and how they complement each other.
CO2: Introduce students to with the reading material through prescribed Gujarati, Hindi and English text.
CO3: To enable students to relate e-text contains produced by the various publisher.

 4
202 Library Management & Information Centre

CO1: To familiarise students with the various genres for the management of libraries.
CO2: To make students understand the theories of management and information Centre.
CO3: To develop students’ critical comprehension of library and information Centre for its genre.

 4
203 Knowledge Organization Management (Classification Practical)(CC 6th Edition)

CO1:To make students understand the practical of classification.
CO2:To familiarise students with the colon classification system.
CO3: To develop skills of subject analysis and representation

 4
204 Information Processing (Cataloguing Theory)

CO1: To make students understand the theoretical an idea for the classification and cataloguing
CO2: To familiarise students with the various classification and cataloguing systems.
CO3: To develop students for subject headings and indexing.

 4
205 Information Processing (Cataloguing Practical)

CO1: To make students understand the practical idea for the cataloguing and classification of all kind of library materials.
CO2: To familiarise students with the DDC and CC classification systems.
CO3: To develop the skill in students for classification of all kind of library materials.

 3
206 Human Resources Development in Library Science

CO1: know about HRD : value and important management techniques of Human Resources Development (HRD) and TQM
CO2: understand the meaning and concept Management Information System.
CO3: obtain a proper considerate of personnel planning;
CO4: students are known about standards and specifications necessary for Physical planning of a library.

 3
207 Classification (Practical): Colon Classification 6th edition.

CO1: Classification of documents representing simple subject
CO2: Classification of documents having common sub-divisions.
CO3: Classification of documents representing compound-subject
CO4: Classification of documents representing complex subject
CO5: Assigning Book Number

 8
208 Cataloguing (Practical): Classified Catalogue Code 8

Eligibility Criteria

A graduate degree in any faculty are eligible to P.G Diploma in computer Application course

Admission Details

An application in the prescribed form along with necessary testimonials for admission to the B.Lib.& I.Sc. Course must be accompanied with prescribed fees. The last date of application for the admission for B.Lib.& I.Sc. Course shall be notified by the University in the newspapers and on the university website.

Refund of Money:

(a) Library Deposit shall be refunded only at the end of the course after making such deductions as may be required. A student shall withdraw his/her amount of deposit within six months after the declaration of results. If not withdrawn within the prescribed time, it may be forfeited.
(b) No other fees are refundable.

Fee Structure *

Self Finance (SFI)
Self Finance (SFI)
  1st Semester 2nd Semester
BLISC Rs. 12,060/- * Rs. 11,490/- *

*Subject to Revision Periodically

MLISC

Master of Library & Information Science (MLISC program is especially designed for the graduate students who have their bacholer degree from the frield of Library science, The curriculum of this program match the need of the Library software and Library knowledge.

Syllabus Download




Objectives of Program

(a) To educate the students to respond to the changing information needs of society.
(b) To give the students an understanding of the basic principles and theories of Library and Information Science.
(c) To develop proficiencies and abilities of students essential for management of libraries and information systems.
(d) To enable the students to understand the role of libraries and information centres in socio-economic development of the society.
(e) To acquaint the students with information and communication technology and its applications in libraries and information centres.

Program Outcome

MLISc will prepare the students to obtain positions as Information scientist, Librarian, academicians in any Library related Field.

Intake

Number of Admission : 44 Seats

Program Duration

(a) The program shall be full time regular program.(b) The duration of program shall be of one year (Two Semesters)

Pattern:

Pattern of Examination will be Semester System.

Attendance:

(a) Minimum attendance for keeping a semester is 75 % of the total number of theory and practical periods in each semester.

MLISC Semester - I ▾
Course Code Course Title Outcome Credit
2301002201010001 Information and Communication

CO1: To introduce students to information and communication
CO2: To make students familiar with the information and communication.
CO3: To develop students' critical comprehension of any kind of information. As well as communication work.

 4
2301002201020001 Research Methodology

CO1: To familiarise students with use of research methods and statistical techniques.
CO2: To make students understand how to provide research information.
CO3: To acquaint students with Knowledge research work.

 4
2301002201030002 Information Analysis and Repackaging

CO1: To make students understand the theoretical an idea for the information analysis, repackaging and consolidation and retrieval
CO2: To familiarise students with the information retrieval
CO3: To develop students for analysis, repackaging, consolidation and retrieval of information

 4
2301002201040002 Information Technology: Application & Theory

CO1: To understand the issues and technology involved in Library automation.
CO2: To plan and design automated Library systems.
CO3: To Plan and implement Online and CD-ROM based library services.
CO4: : This course helps in understanding the various working and functions of computer systems at an advanced level along with the required tools necessary for library.
CO5: automation and dealing with various multimedia data that are commonly used.
CO6: The hands-on approach so that students do not face any issues in Library automation.

 4
2301002201050002 Applied Statistics for Library and Information Science

CO1: To familiarise students with use of research methods and statistical techniques.
CO2: To make students understand how to provide research information.
CO3: To acquaint students with Knowledge research work.

 4
2301002201060001 Information Technology Application – Practical

CO1: To understand the issues and technology involved in Library Automation.
CO2: To plan and design automated Library systems.
CO3: To Plan and implement Online software based library services.

 4
MLISC Semester - II ▾
Course Code Course Title Outcome Credit
401 Statistics analyses for Library and Information Science using software

CO1: To familiarise students with use of various statistical analyses software.
CO2: To make students understand how to use various statistical techniques in research through Excel, SPSS etc.

 4
402 Academic Library System

CO1: To familiarise students with the various genres for the management of libraries
CO2: To make students understand the theories of management and information centre.
CO3: To develop students critical comprehension of library and information centre for its category

 4
403 Professional Ethics and Legal Issues

CO1: To recognize the utility of ethical decision-making models and codes of conduct
CO2: To develop the basic skills needed to create and apply ethical decision-making models and professional codes to real-world issues facing librarians and information professionals.
CO3: To describe the relevance of ethics to issues of diversity and inclusion and examine how ethical issues impact individuals and groups.

 4
404 Resource Consortia

CO1:Develop skills to provide consortia based services.
CO2: Familiarise yourself with the consortia available in other countries also
CO3: To make students understand the factors that led to the development of library consortia; and functions and services of select library consortia.
CO4: Introduce the functions and services of select library and information networks s

 4
405 Information Storage & Retrieval

CO1:Library Professionals will be able to tap the information sources while answering a query and develop confidence and expertise in handling information sources.
CO2: : Library Professionals explain the need and importance of Document Delivery Service and identify different types of systems through which DDS can be offered.

 4
406 Dissertation 4

Eligibility Criteria

Admission Details

Merit Based

Reservation Policy

As per Government Rules

Fee Structure *

 
Self Finance (SFI)
Self Finance (SFI)
  1st Semester 2nd Semester
MLISC Rs. 17,310/- * Rs. 16,740/- *

*Subject to Revision Periodically

Ph.D.

Department of Library and Information Science offers doctoral programme.The Ph.D. Program help students to explore the various areas like library management in different institute,use of information technology in library, comparative study of various library software, studies of various libraries and its management system, knowledge organization, information processing and retrieval.The department provides many facilities for Ph. D. scholars like - SOUL software, Open access in University library, research centre to review the previous Ph. D. thesis.

Syllabus Download




Objectives of Program

1) Familiarity with various methods of conducting empirical research.
2) Familiarity with importance research and concepts.
3) Ability to assess the benefits of research applied to social sciences.

Program Outcome

1) To aware students with various libraries, its services and rules of various libraries.
2) To develops critical thinking, problem-solving, evaluative learning of various techniques in libraries, and understanding the essence of the problem.
3) To allow students to dive into the deep and vast ocean of rich Library Literature. It will enhance their understanding of the development of library literary traditions and values.
4) To help students to have a better understanding of the ideas trending in World Library literature. Students can learn about various customs and traditions of different cultures of the World Library through the library Literature.
5) To improve students' knowledge and will equip them with the necessary practical work of classification, cataloguing and computers.

Program Duration

3 years minimally in accordance with the UGC norms

Ph.D. Coursework ▾
Course Code Course Title Outcome Credit
Course: 01 Research Methodology

CO1: To,explain students about basis Research definitions, types of research Identification and formulation , Hypothesis, Review of literature and its preparation , Research ethics
CO2:to familiarize the students with various Research Methods like Historical, Descriptive, Experimental , Delphi Method, Brainstorming, Case study, Scientific Research and its components, etc
CO3: Data collection Methods Tools: Sampling and types of samples, Questionnaire, Interview, Observation, Secondary data analysis, Primary data analysis, Content analysis, Citation analysis, Scientometrics , Webometrics, Qualitative techniques, Statistical Analysis and presentation of data, Data analysis,etc
CO4: various reporting writing techniques Current trends in LIS research, Structure and components of scientific reports, Layout , structure, presentation of tables, figures and illustration, Bibliography, referencing and footnotes. Style manuals-APA,MLA and Chicago,etc.

 4
Course: 02 Information Technology Application (Theory and Practical)

CO1: To, explain students about Basics of Computer, Historical Development of Computer, Types of Computer Generations, Operating System-DOS, Windows-Unix - Input /Output Devices, System Hardware and Software, System Software and Application Software
CO2: Information Technology : IT meaning, definitions importance and Computer Technology, Communication Technology, and Types of Communication Technology, Telecommunication Technology, Computer Network and Types of Network, etc
CO3: Library Automation and Library Networks: Planning of Implementation of library Automation, Library Automation (Needs, Requirements, Features and Objectives), Automation Necessary Hardware and Software, Computer Application in Library Function and Services, Management of Computerized Information and Services, Database (Meaning, Definition, Features, Database Architecture and DBMS, Library Networks and Resource Sharing in India, Important International Library Network, OPAC, Library Management ,SOUL, Library Management,etc.
CO4: Internet History, Process of work of Internet, Internet Software and Hardware, Search on Internet, Search Engines Planning of Implementation of Library Automation, Internet Tools and Services, Internet Service Provider, Internet Online Service ,Video Technology and etc.

 4
Course: 03A CURRENT TRENDS IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE

CO1: Information Literacy: Concepts and meaning, Library orientation, Information Literacy Models and Standards, Technology Literacy etc.
CO2: Intellectual Property Rights : Copyright, patents, Trademarks, Industrial Designs, Geographical Indications, Trade Secrets, IPR Acts and Regulations in India, Plagiarism, softwares etc.
CO3: Review of Research Oriented Databases: Goole Scholar,SCOPUS,SCIRUS, Web of Knowledge, SCIV erse , SCIMago, UGC Infonet, Vidyanidhi, LISA, LISTA, DOAJ etc
CO4: Digital Libraries and Digitization : Introduction to digital Libraries, Historical Development of Digital Library, Need, Purpose, Use, Advantage and Disadvantage, Component of Digital Library. Hardware Components required for Digitization, Software components required for digitization, Digital E-Library Resources, Electronic Publishing Digital Library Services, Internet and Digital Library Services, Digitization of Library Resources undertaking requirement for digitization, Human Resources Development required for digitization process of digitization, Major Problems, issues and challenge in Building Digital Library, Storage Media of Digitization and preservation, Standards, Protocols and Formats for Digital Library etc
CO5: Resource Sharing and Consortia : Resource Sharing ,Historical Development Need for Resource Sharing ,Tools for Resource Sharing, Barriers Library Consortium Concepts Need-Types of Consortium, Consortium Initiatives in India, INDEST Consortium and UGC- Infonet Consortium etc.

 4
Course: 03B English Language Teaching

CO1: To acquaint the students with the conceptual frame work of English language teaching.
CO2: To familiarize the students with English language teaching in Indian Context in terms of its methodology, items and skills.
CO3: To initiate the students into the research in various aspects of English Language teaching.
CO4: To familiarize the students with the use of ICT in ELT research

 4

Eligibility Criteria

Ph.D. Enterance Test / [ NET / SLET / M.Phil.]

Admission Details

Merit Based

Reservation Policy

As per Government Rules

Fee Structure *

*Subject to Revision Periodically

BLISC

Syllabus Download




Objectives of Program

(a) To educate the students to respond to the changing information needs of society. (b) To give the students an understanding of the basic principles and theories of Library and Information Science. (c) To develop proficiencies and abilities of students essential for management of libraries and information systems. (d) To enable the students to understand the role of libraries and information centres in socio-economic development of the society. (e) To acquaint the students with information and communication technology and its applications in libraries and information centres.

Program Outcome

BLISc will prepare the students to obtain positions as Information scientist, Librarian, academicians in any Library related Field.

Intake

Number of Admission : 50 Seats

Program Duration

(a) The program shall be full time regular program.(b) The duration of program shall be of one year (Two Semesters)

Pattern

Pattern of Examination will be Semester System.

Attendance:

(a) Minimum attendance for keeping a semester is 75 % of the total number of theory and practical periods in each semester.

Blisc Semester - I ▾
Course Code Course Title Outcome Credit
101 Foundation of Library and Information Science

CO1: To introduce students to Different types of Libraries.
CO2: To make students familiar with various Acts and library commission.
CO3: To develop students critical comprehension of any kind of library work.

 4
102 Knowledge Organization Management (Classification Theory)

CO1: To make students understand the theoretical idea for the practical of classification.
CO2: To familiarise students with the various classification.
CO3: To understand knowledge classification

 4
103 Knowledge Organization Management (Classification Practical) (DDC 19th Edition)

CO1: To make students understand the idea for the practical of classification.
CO2: To familiarise students with the DDC.
CO3: To develop students for subject headings and indexing.

 4
104 Information Technology (Practical)

CO1: To acquaint students with knowledge of IT.
CO2: To make students understand how to use information and technology in various services of library.

 4
105 Communication and Technical Writing Skill

CO1: To develop and refine the student’s communication skills in English.
CO2: To acquaint students with skills and aids for their better professional life.

 4
106 Information Sources & Services (Theory)

CO1: To familiarise students with use of information sources and services and marketing of information.
CO2: To make students understand how to provide information and Services with its use.
CO3: To acquaint students with Knowledge of information sources and Services.

 4
Blisc Semester - II ▾
Course Code Course Title Outcome Credit
201 Library And Users

CO1: To acquaint students with the interrelations between users of library and society and how they complement each other.
CO2: Introduce students to with the reading material through prescribed Gujarati, Hindi and English text.
CO3: To enable students to relate e-text contains produced by the various publisher.

 4
202 Library Management & Information Centre

CO1: To familiarise students with the various genres for the management of libraries.
CO2: To make students understand the theories of management and information Centre.
CO3: To develop students’ critical comprehension of library and information Centre for its genre.

 4
203 Knowledge Organization Management (Classification Practical)(CC 6th Edition)

CO1:To make students understand the practical of classification.
CO2:To familiarise students with the colon classification system.
CO3: To develop skills of subject analysis and representation

 4
204 Information Processing (Cataloguing Theory)

CO1: To make students understand the theoretical an idea for the classification and cataloguing
CO2: To familiarise students with the various classification and cataloguing systems.
CO3: To develop students for subject headings and indexing.

 4
205 Information Processing (Cataloguing Practical)

CO1: To make students understand the practical idea for the cataloguing and classification of all kind of library materials.
CO2: To familiarise students with the DDC and CC classification systems.
CO3: To develop the skill in students for classification of all kind of library materials.

 3
206 Human Resources Development in Library Science

CO1: know about HRD : value and important management techniques of Human Resources Development (HRD) and TQM
CO2: understand the meaning and concept Management Information System.
CO3: obtain a proper considerate of personnel planning;
CO4: students are known about standards and specifications necessary for Physical planning of a library.

 3
207 Classification (Practical): Colon Classification 6th edition.

CO1: Classification of documents representing simple subject
CO2: Classification of documents having common sub-divisions.
CO3: Classification of documents representing compound-subject
CO4: Classification of documents representing complex subject
CO5: Assigning Book Number

 8
208 Cataloguing (Practical): Classified Catalogue Code 8

Eligibility Criteria

A graduate degree in any faculty are eligible to P.G Diploma in computer Application course

Admission Details

An application in the prescribed form along with necessary testimonials for admission to the B.Lib.& I.Sc. Course must be accompanied with prescribed fees. The last date of application for the admission for B.Lib.& I.Sc. Course shall be notified by the University in the newspapers and on the university website.

Refund of Money:

(a) Library Deposit shall be refunded only at the end of the course after making such deductions as may be required. A student shall withdraw his/her amount of deposit within six months after the declaration of results. If not withdrawn within the prescribed time, it may be forfeited.
(b) No other fees are refundable.

Fee Structure *

Self Finance (SFI)
Self Finance (SFI)
  1st Semester 2nd Semester
BLISC Rs. 12,060/- * Rs. 11,490/- *

*Subject to Revision Periodically

MLISC

Master of Library & Information Science (MLISC program is especially designed for the graduate students who have their bacholer degree from the frield of Library science, The curriculum of this program match the need of the Library software and Library knowledge.

Syllabus Download




Objectives of Program

(a) To educate the students to respond to the changing information needs of society.
(b) To give the students an understanding of the basic principles and theories of Library and Information Science.
(c) To develop proficiencies and abilities of students essential for management of libraries and information systems.
(d) To enable the students to understand the role of libraries and information centres in socio-economic development of the society.
(e) To acquaint the students with information and communication technology and its applications in libraries and information centres.

Program Outcome

MLISc will prepare the students to obtain positions as Information scientist, Librarian, academicians in any Library related Field.

Intake

Number of Admission : 44 Seats

Program Duration

(a) The program shall be full time regular program.(b) The duration of program shall be of one year (Two Semesters)

Pattern:

Pattern of Examination will be Semester System.

Attendance:

(a) Minimum attendance for keeping a semester is 75 % of the total number of theory and practical periods in each semester.

MLISC Semester - I ▾
Course Code Course Title Outcome Credit
2301002201010001 Information and Communication

CO1: To introduce students to information and communication
CO2: To make students familiar with the information and communication.
CO3: To develop students' critical comprehension of any kind of information. As well as communication work.

 4
2301002201020001 Research Methodology

CO1: To familiarise students with use of research methods and statistical techniques.
CO2: To make students understand how to provide research information.
CO3: To acquaint students with Knowledge research work.

 4
2301002201030002 Information Analysis and Repackaging

CO1: To make students understand the theoretical an idea for the information analysis, repackaging and consolidation and retrieval
CO2: To familiarise students with the information retrieval
CO3: To develop students for analysis, repackaging, consolidation and retrieval of information

 4
2301002201040002 Information Technology: Application & Theory

CO1: To understand the issues and technology involved in Library automation.
CO2: To plan and design automated Library systems.
CO3: To Plan and implement Online and CD-ROM based library services.
CO4: : This course helps in understanding the various working and functions of computer systems at an advanced level along with the required tools necessary for library.
CO5: automation and dealing with various multimedia data that are commonly used.
CO6: The hands-on approach so that students do not face any issues in Library automation.

 4
2301002201050002 Applied Statistics for Library and Information Science

CO1: To familiarise students with use of research methods and statistical techniques.
CO2: To make students understand how to provide research information.
CO3: To acquaint students with Knowledge research work.

 4
2301002201060001 Information Technology Application – Practical

CO1: To understand the issues and technology involved in Library Automation.
CO2: To plan and design automated Library systems.
CO3: To Plan and implement Online software based library services.

 4
MLISC Semester - II ▾
Course Code Course Title Outcome Credit
401 Statistics analyses for Library and Information Science using software

CO1: To familiarise students with use of various statistical analyses software.
CO2: To make students understand how to use various statistical techniques in research through Excel, SPSS etc.

 4
402 Academic Library System

CO1: To familiarise students with the various genres for the management of libraries
CO2: To make students understand the theories of management and information centre.
CO3: To develop students critical comprehension of library and information centre for its category

 4
403 Professional Ethics and Legal Issues

CO1: To recognize the utility of ethical decision-making models and codes of conduct
CO2: To develop the basic skills needed to create and apply ethical decision-making models and professional codes to real-world issues facing librarians and information professionals.
CO3: To describe the relevance of ethics to issues of diversity and inclusion and examine how ethical issues impact individuals and groups.

 4
404 Resource Consortia

CO1:Develop skills to provide consortia based services.
CO2: Familiarise yourself with the consortia available in other countries also
CO3: To make students understand the factors that led to the development of library consortia; and functions and services of select library consortia.
CO4: Introduce the functions and services of select library and information networks s

 4
405 Information Storage & Retrieval

CO1:Library Professionals will be able to tap the information sources while answering a query and develop confidence and expertise in handling information sources.
CO2: : Library Professionals explain the need and importance of Document Delivery Service and identify different types of systems through which DDS can be offered.

 4
406 Dissertation 4

Eligibility Criteria

Admission Details

Merit Based

Reservation Policy

As per Government Rules

Fee Structure *

 
Self Finance (SFI)
Self Finance (SFI)
  1st Semester 2nd Semester
MLISC Rs. 17,310/- * Rs. 16,740/- *

*Subject to Revision Periodically

Ph.D.

Department of Library and Information Science offers doctoral programme.The Ph.D. Program help students to explore the various areas like library management in different institute,use of information technology in library, comparative study of various library software, studies of various libraries and its management system, knowledge organization, information processing and retrieval.The department provides many facilities for Ph. D. scholars like - SOUL software, Open access in University library, research centre to review the previous Ph. D. thesis.

Syllabus Download




Objectives of Program

1) Familiarity with various methods of conducting empirical research.
2) Familiarity with importance research and concepts.
3) Ability to assess the benefits of research applied to social sciences.

Program Outcome

1) To aware students with various libraries, its services and rules of various libraries.
2) To develops critical thinking, problem-solving, evaluative learning of various techniques in libraries, and understanding the essence of the problem.
3) To allow students to dive into the deep and vast ocean of rich Library Literature. It will enhance their understanding of the development of library literary traditions and values.
4) To help students to have a better understanding of the ideas trending in World Library literature. Students can learn about various customs and traditions of different cultures of the World Library through the library Literature.
5) To improve students' knowledge and will equip them with the necessary practical work of classification, cataloguing and computers.

Program Duration

3 years minimally in accordance with the UGC norms

Ph.D. Coursework ▾
Course Code Course Title Outcome Credit
Course: 01 Research Methodology

CO1: To,explain students about basis Research definitions, types of research Identification and formulation , Hypothesis, Review of literature and its preparation , Research ethics
CO2:to familiarize the students with various Research Methods like Historical, Descriptive, Experimental , Delphi Method, Brainstorming, Case study, Scientific Research and its components, etc
CO3: Data collection Methods Tools: Sampling and types of samples, Questionnaire, Interview, Observation, Secondary data analysis, Primary data analysis, Content analysis, Citation analysis, Scientometrics , Webometrics, Qualitative techniques, Statistical Analysis and presentation of data, Data analysis,etc
CO4: various reporting writing techniques Current trends in LIS research, Structure and components of scientific reports, Layout , structure, presentation of tables, figures and illustration, Bibliography, referencing and footnotes. Style manuals-APA,MLA and Chicago,etc.

 4
Course: 02 Information Technology Application (Theory and Practical)

CO1: To, explain students about Basics of Computer, Historical Development of Computer, Types of Computer Generations, Operating System-DOS, Windows-Unix - Input /Output Devices, System Hardware and Software, System Software and Application Software
CO2: Information Technology : IT meaning, definitions importance and Computer Technology, Communication Technology, and Types of Communication Technology, Telecommunication Technology, Computer Network and Types of Network, etc
CO3: Library Automation and Library Networks: Planning of Implementation of library Automation, Library Automation (Needs, Requirements, Features and Objectives), Automation Necessary Hardware and Software, Computer Application in Library Function and Services, Management of Computerized Information and Services, Database (Meaning, Definition, Features, Database Architecture and DBMS, Library Networks and Resource Sharing in India, Important International Library Network, OPAC, Library Management ,SOUL, Library Management,etc.
CO4: Internet History, Process of work of Internet, Internet Software and Hardware, Search on Internet, Search Engines Planning of Implementation of Library Automation, Internet Tools and Services, Internet Service Provider, Internet Online Service ,Video Technology and etc.

 4
Course: 03A CURRENT TRENDS IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE

CO1: Information Literacy: Concepts and meaning, Library orientation, Information Literacy Models and Standards, Technology Literacy etc.
CO2: Intellectual Property Rights : Copyright, patents, Trademarks, Industrial Designs, Geographical Indications, Trade Secrets, IPR Acts and Regulations in India, Plagiarism, softwares etc.
CO3: Review of Research Oriented Databases: Goole Scholar,SCOPUS,SCIRUS, Web of Knowledge, SCIV erse , SCIMago, UGC Infonet, Vidyanidhi, LISA, LISTA, DOAJ etc
CO4: Digital Libraries and Digitization : Introduction to digital Libraries, Historical Development of Digital Library, Need, Purpose, Use, Advantage and Disadvantage, Component of Digital Library. Hardware Components required for Digitization, Software components required for digitization, Digital E-Library Resources, Electronic Publishing Digital Library Services, Internet and Digital Library Services, Digitization of Library Resources undertaking requirement for digitization, Human Resources Development required for digitization process of digitization, Major Problems, issues and challenge in Building Digital Library, Storage Media of Digitization and preservation, Standards, Protocols and Formats for Digital Library etc
CO5: Resource Sharing and Consortia : Resource Sharing ,Historical Development Need for Resource Sharing ,Tools for Resource Sharing, Barriers Library Consortium Concepts Need-Types of Consortium, Consortium Initiatives in India, INDEST Consortium and UGC- Infonet Consortium etc.

 4
Course: 03B English Language Teaching

CO1: To acquaint the students with the conceptual frame work of English language teaching.
CO2: To familiarize the students with English language teaching in Indian Context in terms of its methodology, items and skills.
CO3: To initiate the students into the research in various aspects of English Language teaching.
CO4: To familiarize the students with the use of ICT in ELT research

 4

Eligibility Criteria

Ph.D. Enterance Test / [ NET / SLET / M.Phil.]

Admission Details

Merit Based

Reservation Policy

As per Government Rules

Fee Structure *

*Subject to Revision Periodically

BLISC

Syllabus Download




Objectives of Program

(a) To educate the students to respond to the changing information needs of society. (b) To give the students an understanding of the basic principles and theories of Library and Information Science. (c) To develop proficiencies and abilities of students essential for management of libraries and information systems. (d) To enable the students to understand the role of libraries and information centres in socio-economic development of the society. (e) To acquaint the students with information and communication technology and its applications in libraries and information centres.

Program Outcome

BLISc will prepare the students to obtain positions as Information scientist, Librarian, academicians in any Library related Field.

Intake

Number of Admission : 50 Seats

Program Duration

(a) The program shall be full time regular program.(b) The duration of program shall be of one year (Two Semesters)

Pattern

Pattern of Examination will be Semester System.

Attendance:

(a) Minimum attendance for keeping a semester is 75 % of the total number of theory and practical periods in each semester.

Blisc Semester - I ▾
Course Code Course Title Outcome Credit
101 Foundation of Library and Information Science

CO1: To introduce students to Different types of Libraries.
CO2: To make students familiar with various Acts and library commission.
CO3: To develop students critical comprehension of any kind of library work.

 4
102 Knowledge Organization Management (Classification Theory)

CO1: To make students understand the theoretical idea for the practical of classification.
CO2: To familiarise students with the various classification.
CO3: To understand knowledge classification

 4
103 Knowledge Organization Management (Classification Practical) (DDC 19th Edition)

CO1: To make students understand the idea for the practical of classification.
CO2: To familiarise students with the DDC.
CO3: To develop students for subject headings and indexing.

 4
104 Information Technology (Practical)

CO1: To acquaint students with knowledge of IT.
CO2: To make students understand how to use information and technology in various services of library.

 4
105 Communication and Technical Writing Skill

CO1: To develop and refine the student’s communication skills in English.
CO2: To acquaint students with skills and aids for their better professional life.

 4
106 Information Sources & Services (Theory)

CO1: To familiarise students with use of information sources and services and marketing of information.
CO2: To make students understand how to provide information and Services with its use.
CO3: To acquaint students with Knowledge of information sources and Services.

 4
Blisc Semester - II ▾
Course Code Course Title Outcome Credit
201 Library And Users

CO1: To acquaint students with the interrelations between users of library and society and how they complement each other.
CO2: Introduce students to with the reading material through prescribed Gujarati, Hindi and English text.
CO3: To enable students to relate e-text contains produced by the various publisher.

 4
202 Library Management & Information Centre

CO1: To familiarise students with the various genres for the management of libraries.
CO2: To make students understand the theories of management and information Centre.
CO3: To develop students’ critical comprehension of library and information Centre for its genre.

 4
203 Knowledge Organization Management (Classification Practical)(CC 6th Edition)

CO1:To make students understand the practical of classification.
CO2:To familiarise students with the colon classification system.
CO3: To develop skills of subject analysis and representation

 4
204 Information Processing (Cataloguing Theory)

CO1: To make students understand the theoretical an idea for the classification and cataloguing
CO2: To familiarise students with the various classification and cataloguing systems.
CO3: To develop students for subject headings and indexing.

 4
205 Information Processing (Cataloguing Practical)

CO1: To make students understand the practical idea for the cataloguing and classification of all kind of library materials.
CO2: To familiarise students with the DDC and CC classification systems.
CO3: To develop the skill in students for classification of all kind of library materials.

 3
206 Human Resources Development in Library Science

CO1: know about HRD : value and important management techniques of Human Resources Development (HRD) and TQM
CO2: understand the meaning and concept Management Information System.
CO3: obtain a proper considerate of personnel planning;
CO4: students are known about standards and specifications necessary for Physical planning of a library.

 3
207 Classification (Practical): Colon Classification 6th edition.

CO1: Classification of documents representing simple subject
CO2: Classification of documents having common sub-divisions.
CO3: Classification of documents representing compound-subject
CO4: Classification of documents representing complex subject
CO5: Assigning Book Number

 8
208 Cataloguing (Practical): Classified Catalogue Code 8

Eligibility Criteria

A graduate degree in any faculty are eligible to P.G Diploma in computer Application course

Admission Details

An application in the prescribed form along with necessary testimonials for admission to the B.Lib.& I.Sc. Course must be accompanied with prescribed fees. The last date of application for the admission for B.Lib.& I.Sc. Course shall be notified by the University in the newspapers and on the university website.

Refund of Money:

(a) Library Deposit shall be refunded only at the end of the course after making such deductions as may be required. A student shall withdraw his/her amount of deposit within six months after the declaration of results. If not withdrawn within the prescribed time, it may be forfeited.
(b) No other fees are refundable.

Fee Structure *

Self Finance (SFI)
Self Finance (SFI)
  1st Semester 2nd Semester
BLISC Rs. 12,060/- * Rs. 11,490/- *

*Subject to Revision Periodically

MLISC

Master of Library & Information Science (MLISC program is especially designed for the graduate students who have their bacholer degree from the frield of Library science, The curriculum of this program match the need of the Library software and Library knowledge.

Syllabus Download




Objectives of Program

(a) To educate the students to respond to the changing information needs of society.
(b) To give the students an understanding of the basic principles and theories of Library and Information Science.
(c) To develop proficiencies and abilities of students essential for management of libraries and information systems.
(d) To enable the students to understand the role of libraries and information centres in socio-economic development of the society.
(e) To acquaint the students with information and communication technology and its applications in libraries and information centres.

Program Outcome

MLISc will prepare the students to obtain positions as Information scientist, Librarian, academicians in any Library related Field.

Intake

Number of Admission : 44 Seats

Program Duration

(a) The program shall be full time regular program.(b) The duration of program shall be of one year (Two Semesters)

Pattern:

Pattern of Examination will be Semester System.

Attendance:

(a) Minimum attendance for keeping a semester is 75 % of the total number of theory and practical periods in each semester.

MLISC Semester - I ▾
Course Code Course Title Outcome Credit
2301002201010001 Information and Communication

CO1: To introduce students to information and communication
CO2: To make students familiar with the information and communication.
CO3: To develop students' critical comprehension of any kind of information. As well as communication work.

 4
2301002201020001 Research Methodology

CO1: To familiarise students with use of research methods and statistical techniques.
CO2: To make students understand how to provide research information.
CO3: To acquaint students with Knowledge research work.

 4
2301002201030002 Information Analysis and Repackaging

CO1: To make students understand the theoretical an idea for the information analysis, repackaging and consolidation and retrieval
CO2: To familiarise students with the information retrieval
CO3: To develop students for analysis, repackaging, consolidation and retrieval of information

 4
2301002201040002 Information Technology: Application & Theory

CO1: To understand the issues and technology involved in Library automation.
CO2: To plan and design automated Library systems.
CO3: To Plan and implement Online and CD-ROM based library services.
CO4: : This course helps in understanding the various working and functions of computer systems at an advanced level along with the required tools necessary for library.
CO5: automation and dealing with various multimedia data that are commonly used.
CO6: The hands-on approach so that students do not face any issues in Library automation.

 4
2301002201050002 Applied Statistics for Library and Information Science

CO1: To familiarise students with use of research methods and statistical techniques.
CO2: To make students understand how to provide research information.
CO3: To acquaint students with Knowledge research work.

 4
2301002201060001 Information Technology Application – Practical

CO1: To understand the issues and technology involved in Library Automation.
CO2: To plan and design automated Library systems.
CO3: To Plan and implement Online software based library services.

 4
MLISC Semester - II ▾
Course Code Course Title Outcome Credit
401 Statistics analyses for Library and Information Science using software

CO1: To familiarise students with use of various statistical analyses software.
CO2: To make students understand how to use various statistical techniques in research through Excel, SPSS etc.

 4
402 Academic Library System

CO1: To familiarise students with the various genres for the management of libraries
CO2: To make students understand the theories of management and information centre.
CO3: To develop students critical comprehension of library and information centre for its category

 4
403 Professional Ethics and Legal Issues

CO1: To recognize the utility of ethical decision-making models and codes of conduct
CO2: To develop the basic skills needed to create and apply ethical decision-making models and professional codes to real-world issues facing librarians and information professionals.
CO3: To describe the relevance of ethics to issues of diversity and inclusion and examine how ethical issues impact individuals and groups.

 4
404 Resource Consortia

CO1:Develop skills to provide consortia based services.
CO2: Familiarise yourself with the consortia available in other countries also
CO3: To make students understand the factors that led to the development of library consortia; and functions and services of select library consortia.
CO4: Introduce the functions and services of select library and information networks s

 4
405 Information Storage & Retrieval

CO1:Library Professionals will be able to tap the information sources while answering a query and develop confidence and expertise in handling information sources.
CO2: : Library Professionals explain the need and importance of Document Delivery Service and identify different types of systems through which DDS can be offered.

 4
406 Dissertation 4

Eligibility Criteria

Admission Details

Merit Based

Reservation Policy

As per Government Rules

Fee Structure *

 
Self Finance (SFI)
Self Finance (SFI)
  1st Semester 2nd Semester
MLISC Rs. 17,310/- * Rs. 16,740/- *

*Subject to Revision Periodically

Ph.D.

Department of Library and Information Science offers doctoral programme.The Ph.D. Program help students to explore the various areas like library management in different institute,use of information technology in library, comparative study of various library software, studies of various libraries and its management system, knowledge organization, information processing and retrieval.The department provides many facilities for Ph. D. scholars like - SOUL software, Open access in University library, research centre to review the previous Ph. D. thesis.

Syllabus Download




Objectives of Program

1) Familiarity with various methods of conducting empirical research.
2) Familiarity with importance research and concepts.
3) Ability to assess the benefits of research applied to social sciences.

Program Outcome

1) To aware students with various libraries, its services and rules of various libraries.
2) To develops critical thinking, problem-solving, evaluative learning of various techniques in libraries, and understanding the essence of the problem.
3) To allow students to dive into the deep and vast ocean of rich Library Literature. It will enhance their understanding of the development of library literary traditions and values.
4) To help students to have a better understanding of the ideas trending in World Library literature. Students can learn about various customs and traditions of different cultures of the World Library through the library Literature.
5) To improve students' knowledge and will equip them with the necessary practical work of classification, cataloguing and computers.

Program Duration

3 years minimally in accordance with the UGC norms

Ph.D. Coursework ▾
Course Code Course Title Outcome Credit
Course: 01 Research Methodology

CO1: To,explain students about basis Research definitions, types of research Identification and formulation , Hypothesis, Review of literature and its preparation , Research ethics
CO2:to familiarize the students with various Research Methods like Historical, Descriptive, Experimental , Delphi Method, Brainstorming, Case study, Scientific Research and its components, etc
CO3: Data collection Methods Tools: Sampling and types of samples, Questionnaire, Interview, Observation, Secondary data analysis, Primary data analysis, Content analysis, Citation analysis, Scientometrics , Webometrics, Qualitative techniques, Statistical Analysis and presentation of data, Data analysis,etc
CO4: various reporting writing techniques Current trends in LIS research, Structure and components of scientific reports, Layout , structure, presentation of tables, figures and illustration, Bibliography, referencing and footnotes. Style manuals-APA,MLA and Chicago,etc.

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Course: 02 Information Technology Application (Theory and Practical)

CO1: To, explain students about Basics of Computer, Historical Development of Computer, Types of Computer Generations, Operating System-DOS, Windows-Unix - Input /Output Devices, System Hardware and Software, System Software and Application Software
CO2: Information Technology : IT meaning, definitions importance and Computer Technology, Communication Technology, and Types of Communication Technology, Telecommunication Technology, Computer Network and Types of Network, etc
CO3: Library Automation and Library Networks: Planning of Implementation of library Automation, Library Automation (Needs, Requirements, Features and Objectives), Automation Necessary Hardware and Software, Computer Application in Library Function and Services, Management of Computerized Information and Services, Database (Meaning, Definition, Features, Database Architecture and DBMS, Library Networks and Resource Sharing in India, Important International Library Network, OPAC, Library Management ,SOUL, Library Management,etc.
CO4: Internet History, Process of work of Internet, Internet Software and Hardware, Search on Internet, Search Engines Planning of Implementation of Library Automation, Internet Tools and Services, Internet Service Provider, Internet Online Service ,Video Technology and etc.

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Course: 03A CURRENT TRENDS IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE

CO1: Information Literacy: Concepts and meaning, Library orientation, Information Literacy Models and Standards, Technology Literacy etc.
CO2: Intellectual Property Rights : Copyright, patents, Trademarks, Industrial Designs, Geographical Indications, Trade Secrets, IPR Acts and Regulations in India, Plagiarism, softwares etc.
CO3: Review of Research Oriented Databases: Goole Scholar,SCOPUS,SCIRUS, Web of Knowledge, SCIV erse , SCIMago, UGC Infonet, Vidyanidhi, LISA, LISTA, DOAJ etc
CO4: Digital Libraries and Digitization : Introduction to digital Libraries, Historical Development of Digital Library, Need, Purpose, Use, Advantage and Disadvantage, Component of Digital Library. Hardware Components required for Digitization, Software components required for digitization, Digital E-Library Resources, Electronic Publishing Digital Library Services, Internet and Digital Library Services, Digitization of Library Resources undertaking requirement for digitization, Human Resources Development required for digitization process of digitization, Major Problems, issues and challenge in Building Digital Library, Storage Media of Digitization and preservation, Standards, Protocols and Formats for Digital Library etc
CO5: Resource Sharing and Consortia : Resource Sharing ,Historical Development Need for Resource Sharing ,Tools for Resource Sharing, Barriers Library Consortium Concepts Need-Types of Consortium, Consortium Initiatives in India, INDEST Consortium and UGC- Infonet Consortium etc.

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Course: 03B English Language Teaching

CO1: To acquaint the students with the conceptual frame work of English language teaching.
CO2: To familiarize the students with English language teaching in Indian Context in terms of its methodology, items and skills.
CO3: To initiate the students into the research in various aspects of English Language teaching.
CO4: To familiarize the students with the use of ICT in ELT research

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Eligibility Criteria

Ph.D. Enterance Test / [ NET / SLET / M.Phil.]

Admission Details

Merit Based

Reservation Policy

As per Government Rules

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*Subject to Revision Periodically
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