OURSE 1: Foundations of Library & Information Science

Credits: 8

Units:

1. Library ka Arth, Uddeshya aur Karya
2. Library & Information Science ka Vikas
3. Prakar ki Libraries

• Academic Library
• Public Library
• School Library
• Special Library

1. Library Laws (Ranganathan’s Five Laws)
2. Role of Librarian & Library Staff
3. Library as Information Centre

COURSE 2: Library Classification

Credits: 8

Units:

1. Classification ka Arth aur Purpose
2. Knowledge Organization ka Concept
3. Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) – Basic
4. Main Classes & Divisions of DDC
5. Notation System
6. Book Number & Call Number
7. Practical Classification of Books

COURSE 3: Library Cataloguing

Credits: 8

Units:

1. Cataloguing ka Arth aur Types
2. Need & Objectives of Cataloguing
3. Types of Catalogue

• Author Catalogue
• Title Catalogue
• Subject Catalogue

1. AACR-2 ke Basic Rules
2. Bibliographic Description
3. Entries: Main Entry & Added Entry
4. Practical Cataloguing Work

COURSE 4: Library Management & Services

Credits: 4

Units:

1. Library Administration & Management
2. Acquisition of Books
3. Circulation System
4. Reference Service
5. Periodicals & Newspapers Management
6. Stock Verification & Weeding
7. Library Budget & Records

COURSE 5: Information Sources & Digital Library

Credits: 2

Units:

1. Types of Information Sources

• Primary
• Secondary
• Tertiary

1. Reference Books (Dictionary, Encyclopedia, Yearbook)
2. Introduction to Digital Library
3. OPAC & Library Automation
4. Basics of Computer in Library

COURSE 6: Practical / Internship

Credits: 2

Practical Work Includes:

• Library Visit & Observation
• Book Classification (DDC)
• Cataloguing Practice
• Accession Register Filling
• Issue-Return System
• Internship / Field Work (2–4 Weeks)
• Practical Record File

📝 ASSESSMENT PATTERN

• Assignments: 30%
• Theory Exam: 50%
• Practical: 20%