Revised Syllabus (w. e. f. 2008-09)
Semester- I
Theory:
Paper No. Title of the Paper Ext. Int. Total
ML-101 Information, Communication & Society 40 +10 = 50
ML-102 Introduction to Research Methodology 40 +10 = 50
ML-103 Information Retrieval 40 +10 = 50
ML-104 Management of Libraries &
Information Centres-A 40 +10 = 50
ML-105 Information Technology: A (Theory) 40 +10 = 50
ML-106 Library and Users 40 +10 = 50
Total 300
Semester- II
Theory:
Paper No. Title of the Paper Ext. Int. Total
ML-201 Library & Information Science Education 40 +10 = 50
ML-202 Statistical Techniques of Research & Bibliometrics 40 +10 = 50
ML-203 Bibliographic Control & Information Systems 40 +10 = 50
ML-204 Management of Libraries & Information Centres-B 40 +10 = 50
ML-205 Information Technology: B (Theory) 40+10 = 50
Practical*:
ML-301 Information Technology Applications: Practical 80+20=100
ML-302 Project 100
ML-303 Library Fieldwork 25
ML-304 User Survey 25
Total 500
*Practicals for ML-301, ML-302, ML-303, BL-304 will be
conducted in both semesters and examination will be conducted in
Second Semester only.
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SEMESTER –I
Theory
ML-101 Information, Communication & Society 50
The intention of this paper is to provide knowledge about information
communication and professionalism
Objectives:
1. To introduce students with the concept of information and
communication and resource sharing
2. To familiarize the students with National Library systems.
(No. of lectures)
Unit 1. Resource sharing 08
- concept, history, barriers, requirements, efforts,
examples, national, international
Unit 2 National library system 08
– definition, functions, UK, USA, India
Unit 3. Information and communication 10
- information – characteristics, value, use
- difference between data, information and knowledge
- trends in scientific communication
Unit 4. Library and knowledge society 14
- genesis, characteristics, implications of knowledge
society
- changing role of LIC’s in society
- information industry-generators, providers and
intermediaries
- Policies relating to information
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ML-102 Introduction to Research Methodology 50
The aim of this paper is to develop research skills in students and
enable them to carry out research in Library & Information Science
Objectives:
1. To give an advanced exposure to the students about the research
and development.
2. To familiarize the students with various research methods.
Unit 1. Research 12
- concept and process of research
- types of research – fundamental and applied
including interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approach
- ethical aspects of research
Unit 2. Research design 12
- Conceptualization and operationalisation
- identification and formulation of research problem
literature search- print, non-print and electronic
- hypothesis: nominal and operational definition
- designing research proposal
Unit 3. Research methods 12
- historical method
- descriptive method
- survey method and case study method
- experimental method
- future research – Delphi
Unit 4. Library and information science research 04
- History
- Current trends
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ML-103 Information Retrieval 50
The aim of the paper is to introduce concepts in information storage
and retrieval.
Objectives:
1. To introduce the concept of ISR including indexing
languages, vocabulary control, search strategies etc.
Unit 1. Information storage and retrieval 12
- concept, components
- indexing languages- types and characteristics
- vocabulary control
- tools of vocabulary control
- structure and construction of and IR thesaurus
- trends in automatic indexing
Unit 2. Information retrieval 12
- IR models, search strategies – manual / machine,
feedback and refining
- Use of Boolean logic and Venn diagram
- Evaluation of information retrieval systems –
projects and parameters
- Current Trends in IR
Unit 3. Information analysis, repackaging and consolidation 08
Unit 4. Information products 08
- concept, types
- design, development and marketing
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ML-104 Management of Libraries & Information Centres-A 50
The intention of this paper is to inculcate managerial skills in the
students
Objectives:
1. To introduce students with the concept, history, styles and
schools of management thoughts
2. To familiarize students with the concept HRD, planning and systems
of financial management and control.
Unit 1. Management 10
- History, concept, and scope
- styles, approaches
- schools of thoughts
- Qualities of a good manager
- Functions
- Principles of Urquhart
Unit 2. Planning 12
- concept, need, types, principles, steps
- policies and procedures, MBO
- Building and space management in libraries and
information centers
- Risk management, contingency management
- Planning related infrastructure, library standards
Unit 3. Human resource management 12
- Organisational structure
- Delegation, communication and participation
- Job description and analysis – job evaluation
- Inter-personal relations
- Recruitment procedures
- Motivation – group dynamics
- Training and development
- Disciplines and grievances
- Performance appraisal
Unit 4. Financial management 06
- Budgeting techniques and methods – PPBS, ZBB
- Budgetary control
- Cost effectiveness and cost-benefit analysis
- Outsourcing
- UGC’ (India) contribution
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ML-105 Information Technology: Basics Theory 50
The purpose of this paper is provide knowledge about the ICT and its
applicability in library and information centers
Objectives:
1. To introduce concepts such as ICT, networks, their types
and uses in libraries.
Unit 1. Telecommunication technology 10
- components
- Transmission media- bounded /unbounded
- Transmission mode- simplex, half-duplex
Unit 2. Networks 12
- media- optical fiber, Ethernet
- network interface card, hubs, routers
- types - LAN, WAN, MAN
- topologies - Bus, star, ring
- OSI model
Unit 3. Internet 12
- Concept, components
- Connectivity- dial up, leased lines, ISDN,
- Protocols, FTP, HTTP
- Browsers, search engines
- network based information services
- Internet security
Unit 4. Current trends in IT 06
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ML-106 Library and Users 50
The purpose of this paper is to educate the students about techniques of
user survey and provide them knowledge about information literacy.
Objectives:
1. To develop skills in user survey.
2. To familiarize students with the types of users, their information
needs and ISB
3. To make them understand the concept and need of user
study, information literacy
Unit 1. Techniques of library and information centers survey 10
- proforma methods
- interview method
- records analysis method
Unit 2. Information users and their information needs 10
- categories of information users
- information needs- definition and models
- information seeking behaviour
Unit 3 User studies 10
- methods, techniques of user studies
- evaluation of user studies
Unit 4 Information literacy 10
- concept, need, methods
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SEMESTER-II
ML-201 Library & Information Science Education 50
The intention of this paper is to provide knowledge about information
communication and professionalism
Objectives:
1. To introduce students with the concept of information and
communication, information economics, information management,
knowledge management and resource sharing.
2. To familiarize the students with the professionalism, LIS
education and National Library systems.
(No. of lectures)
Unit 1. Economics of information, Information management, 12
Knowledge management
Unit 2. Intellectual Property Rights and Right to Information Act 08
Unit 3. Professionalism 10
- Attributes of a profession
- Librarianship as a profession
- Professional ethics
Unit 4. Library and information science education 10
- History, levels, curriculum, teaching methods,
evaluation and current trends, accreditation
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ML-202 Statistical Techniques of Research & Bibliometrics 50
The aim of this paper is to develop research skills in students and
enable them to carry out research in Library & Information Science
Objectives:
1. To develop acquaintance with intensive techniques and skills of
research process.
2.To introduce the concept of bibliometrics.
3. To familiarize the art and style of writing a research report.
Unit 1. Research techniques and tools 12
- Questionnaire, Schedule
- Interview
- Observation
- Scales and check lists
- Library records and reports
- Sampling techniques
Unit 2. Data analysis and interpretation 10
- descriptive statistics – measure of central tendency
: mean, mode and median
- tabulation and generalization
- measure of dispersion, variance and covariance
- standard deviation
- graphical presentation of data- bar chart, pie chart,
histograms
- inferential statistics, Z-T test – correlation
- Regression – linear and non-linear
- Chi Square test, Statistical packages – SPSS
Unit 3. Bibliometrics, scientometrics,and informetrics 12
- bibliometrics laws – Bradford, Zipf, Lotka
- bibliographic coupling and obsolescence
- citation analysis,impact factor
- webometrics
- infometrics, content analysis
- scientometrics – concept, Sociometry- concept
Unit 4. Research reporting 06
- Structure, style and contents
- style manuals – Chicago, MLA, APA
- e-citation
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ML-203 Bibliographic Control & Information Systems 50
The aim of the paper is to introduce concepts in information storage
and retrieval
Objectives:
1. To familiarize students with the meaning and tools for
bibliographic control
2. To provide knowledge about the international information
systems and to make them understand the rational behind
the internationalization of information system
Unit 1. Bibliographic control 12
- concept, need, historical development
- UBC, UAP
Unit 2. Bibliographic organisation in India 10
- National government efforts
- NISCAIR, NASSDOC and other agencies
- Commercial sectors
Unit 3. UNISIST - rational, objectives, achievements, India’s 06
Participation
Unit 4. International information systems 12
- MEDLARS, CAS, BIOSIS, INSPEC, etc.
- effects of internationalization
- National policy on Library and Inf. Systems
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ML-204 Management Applications to Libraries & Information
Centres-B 50
The intention of this paper is to inculcate managerial skills in the
students
Objectives:
1. To familiarize students with the concept of system analysis and
design, TQM , management of change and marketing of library and
information services.
Unit 1. System analysis and design 12
- library as a system
- project management – PERT/CPM
- design tables
- performance evaluation standards, MIS
- performance measurement, reengineering, time
and motion study
- SWOT analysis
Unit 2. Total Quality Management 10
- definition, elements
- quality audit, LIS related standards
- technology management
Unit 3. Management of change 12
- concept of change
- changes in procedures, methods, tools and techniques
- problems in incorporating change
- techniques of managing change
Unit 4. Marketing of library and information services 06
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ML-205 Information Technology: Applications Theory 50
The purpose of this paper is provide knowledge about the ICT and its
applicability in library and information centers
Objectives:
1. To introduce concepts such as digital library, forms of electronic
document
2. To develop skills to plan and implement library automation
3. To familiarize students with library softwares and their
evaluation skills
Unit 1. Library networks 10
- Concept, purpose
- Examples - DELNET, INFLIBNET – services
Unit 2. Digital libraries 10
- genesis, definition, objectives, scope, softwares for
digital library
- digitization – devices (scanners, cameras)software, process
- data warehousing, data mining
- Metadata- history, nature, standards
- Virtual library
Unit 3. Electronic documents 10
- Multimedia
- e-journals – nature, acquisition, evaluation
- databases – types (bibliographic, full-text) –nature,
evaluation
Unit 4. Library automation and Library Software 10
- planning and implementation of library automation
- types, structure
- evaluation
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Practicals
ML-301 Information Technology: Applications 100
Unit 1. Using library software
SOUL or any other locally available library software
Creation and maintenance of bibliographic database of
minimum 100 documents using SOUL or any other locally
available library software
Unit 2. CD search
study of minimum 5 CDs
Installing CD and searching 2 items of information
(5 marks each)
Unit 3. Web search
Searching information on two subjects using search strategy
(5 marks each search)
Unit 4. Web page designing
ML-302 Project 100
Guided Project
(80 marks for project and 20 marks for viva)
(Internal and external examiners shall each assign marks out
of 40 for project and 10 for viva which shall then be
cumulated together)
ML-303 Library Fieldwork 25
(Visiting, collecting data and presenting analyzed report)
ML-30 4 User Survey (Practical) 25
(Conducting user survey of minimum 50 users
and presenting analyzed report)
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Important Notes:
1. Practicals for ML-301, ML-302, ML-303, BL-304 will be
conducted in both semesters and examination will be conducted in
Second Semester only.
Guidelines:
Out of 50 marks of theory paper, 10 marks are for internal
assessment. These 10 marks are for –
(a) Assignment 04 marks
(b) Seminars 03 marks
(c) Tutorials 03 marks
Practicals
Paper No. ML-301 IT Practicals : 100 marks
These 100 marks are divided as :
(i) Internal examination 20 Marks
(ii) End examination 80 Marks
(i) Internal examination
Creation and maintenance of bibliographic database of minimum 100
documents using SOUL or any other locally available library software
20 marks
(ii) End examination
(a) Using SOUL or any other locally available library software : 30 marks
(b) CD search (Searching 2 items, 5 marks each) 10 marks
(c) Internet search (Searching 2 web sites 5 marks each) 20 marks
(d) Web page designing 20 marks
Standard of passing:
1. For passing the M.Lib.I.Sc. examination a candidate shall have to
secure:
(a) minimum 40% marks in each theory paper and
(b) minimum 50% marks each in practicals, field work and project
2. Reappearing candidate shall be awarded the actual class based total
marks obtained by him.
Completion of Project work will be a pre-condition for the grant of
term.
Award of Class
1st Class with Distinction … 70% & above
1st Class … 60% to 69 %
Higher Second class … 55% to 59 %
Second Class … 50 % to 54 %
Pass class … 40% to 49%
Those of the successful candidates who pass the whole examination in
one and same attempt, shall be eligible for University award
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Pattern for University Theory Examination
Time: One & Half hours Total marks 40
Q.1. Answer in 50 words 15
- Answer any 3 questions out of 6 questions.
- Total Marks (15) Marks 5 X 3 questions
- In this questions short and precise answers are expected
Q.2. Answer in detail with 100 words 10
- Answer 1 questions out of 3 questions
- Total Marks (10) Marks 10 X 1 questions
- In this question medium size answers, point-wise and precisely
should be written
Q.3. Long Essay questions with 300 words 15
- Answer 1 question out of 3 questions.
- Total Marks (15) Marks 15 X 1 questions
- For judging creativity and analytical ability.
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Number of lectures per paper per week
M. Lib. I. Sc. Semester pattern
1. Theory
Four lectures per paper per week of 60 minutes each
i.e. 6 papers X 4 lectures = 24 lectures
2.Practical
Four lectures per paper per week of 60 minutes each,
each batch*
i.e. 1 paper X 4 lectures X 2 batches = 8 lectures
3.Project work and seminars
Four lectures each i.e. project and seminars per week
i.e. 2 X 4 = 8 lectures
4.Library fieldwork and User Survey
Two lectures per week
i.e.1x2 = 2 lectures
Total work load 24 + 18 = 42 lectures
per week
* A batch shall consist of 12 students
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M.Lib.
References for
ML-101 & ML-201
1. Shera (JiI): The Foundations of education of
Librarianship Bombay : Asia, 1970.
2. Laxman Rao (N), Vishwa Mohan (V) and Sudarshan Rao (S) Ed. Changing Dimensions
of LIS Education Hyderabad : JATIIS, 2008
3. Kumar (PSG) A Student’s Manual of Library &
Information Science Delhi : BR Publishing House,
2002
4. Kumar P.S.G. : Fundamentals of Information Science, New Delhi, S. Chand & Co. Ltd.,
1998.
5. Prasher, R.G. Information and its communication New Delhi : Medallion Press. 1991
6. Mc Garry, K.J The changing contest of information an introductory analysis London:
Bingley. 1981.
7. Machlup F & Manstield, Uma eds. The study of information interdisciplinary messages.
New York :Wiley 1983.
8. Meadows, A. J. Communication in science. London Butterworths
9. Galatin, Malcolm & Laiter, Robert D eds. Economics of Information London : Nijhoff
1981.
10. Roberts, Stephen A Ed. Costing and the economics of library and information services
London Aslib, 1984
11. Chorafas D. N. Knowledge Pevolation 1968.
12. Nacgkyo J. Knowledge its creation distribution and economic significance V1 1980, V2
1982, V3 1984.
13. Masuda Y. The Information society 1980.
14. Rozsa G. scientific information and society 1973.
15. Wolpert S.A. Wolpert, J. Y. Economics of information 1986
16. Crawford, Marshali Jean Information broking a new career in information work,
London : L. A. 1988
17. Gurnsey, John and White martin. Information
consultancy London Clive Binglev 1989.
18. W. R. Bikowrtx : Knowledge Management Delhi
PHI. 2000
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References for
ML-102 & ML-202
1. Charles H. Busha & Stephen P. Harter, Research
Methods in Librarianship Techniques and
Imerpretation New York : Academic press 1980.
2. Marurice B. Line Library survervs an introduction to the use planning procedure and
presentation of survevs 2nd London Bingley, 1982.
3. Goode (William J) and Hatt (Paul K Mehtods in Social Research New York : McGraw-
Hill Book Company INC 1952
4. Gopal (M.H.) An Introduction to Research Procedure in Social Science New Delhi,
Vikas Pub. House 1992.
5. Simpson J. L. Basic Research methods in Social Sciences The Art of empirical
investigation 1969
6. Stevens Rolland E. Research Methods in Librarianship London, Bingley 1971.
7. Powell, Ronand R Basic research methods for librarians Norwood : Ablex. 1985
8. Krishnaswami O.R. Methodology of Research in Social Sciences Bombay Himalaya
1993,
9. Ravichander Rao, I. K. Ountitative Methods for Library and Information Science New
Delhi Wiley Eastern 1983
References for
ML -103 & ML-203
1. Choudhary : GG Information retrieval systems Calcutta : IASLIC1995
2. Davinson, Donald, Bibliographic Control London : Clive Bingley 1975
3. Shera JH and Egan, Me Bibliographic organization, Chicago
4. Unesco CCF, Paris : Unesco 1988.
5. Jean Atchison Et. al. & Alan Gilchrist. Thesaurus construction : a practical Manual
London : Aslib 2000
6. A.C. Foskett. The subject approach to information 4th ed. London Bingley, 1982.
7. F. Wiltrid Laneaster. Information retrieval systems : Characteristics testing and
evaluation 2nd ed. New York : Wiley, 1970.
8. F. W. Lancaster & L.C. Smith. Compatibility issues affecting information systems and
services. Paris : Unesco 1987.
9. Jennifer E. Rowley. Organising knowledge: an introduction to information retrieval
Aldorshot Gower 1987.
10. P. Simmons & A. Hopkins CCF : The Common communication format Parts : Unesco
1984.
11. C. J. Van Rijsbergen Information retrieval 2nd ed.
London : Butterworhts 1970.
12. B.C. Vickery. Techniques of information retrieval.
London : Butterworths 1970.
13. Atchison J. Gilechrist A : Thesaurus construction a
practical manual 1972.
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14. Austin D. Precis A manual of concept analysis and
subject indesting 2nd ed. 1984.
15. Chernyi A. I. Introduction to information retrieval
theory 973.
16. Lancaster F. W. information retrieval systems
characteristics testing and evaluation 1968.
17. Lancaster F. W. Indexing and Abstracting in Theory
and Practice London : Facet Publishing 2003.
18. G. G. Chowdluruy Introduction to Modern Information Retrieval 2nd edn. London.
Facet Publishing 2003.
19. Alex Berson. Stephen Smith & Kurt Thearling Building data mining applications for
CRM New Delhi TMH 2000
20. G. E. Gorman, (Ed.) Metadata applications for
Management London : Facet Publishing 2003.
21. Mary a Burke. Organization of multi media Resources : Principles and Practices of
Information Retrieval Alder Shot : Gower 1999.
References for
ML-104 & ML-204
1. Evans. G. Edward : Management Techniques for
Librarians edition New York, Academic Press, 1983.
2. Katz W. A. : Collection Development the selection of materials for libraries, New York
Holt,Rinehart & Winston, 1980.
3. Narayana G. J. Library and Information Management New Delhi PHI 1991.
4. Seetharama S. Guidelines for planning of libraries and Information centers Calcutta :
IASLIC, 1990.
5. Cronin, Blaise ed. The marketing of library and information services. (Aslib Reader,
Vol.4). London : Aslib,1981.
6. Angela abell and Nigel Oxbrow, Competing with knowledge : The informaation
professional in the knowledge management age. London : Facet Publishing 2001.
7. Eileen Ellion de Saez Marketing concepts for libraries and information services. 2nd
Edn.London:Facet Publishing 2002.
8. G. G. Chwdhury Introduction to Digital Libraries. London : Facet Publishing 2003.
9. Eileen Ellion De Saez. Marketing Concepts for libraries and information Services.
London : Facet Publishing 2002.
10. John Cowley Personnel Management in liberaries, London : Bingley, 1982.
11. Blaise cronin. ed. Information management from strategies to action. London Aslib.
1985.
12. Noragh jones & Peter Jordan Staff Management in library and information work
Aldershot : Gower 1982.
13. Chapman Edward A. Pierre, Paul L. St. and Lubans John, Jr. Library Systems Analysis
guidelines New York : Wiley-Inter-Science, 1970.
14. Bryson Jo. Effective library and information center management Aldershot : Gower,
1990.
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15. Roberts, Stephen A, Ed. Costing and the economic of Library and Information Services.
London ASLIB, 1988.
16. Rizzo J. R. Management for librations : Fundamentals and issues West Port : Green
Wood Press, 1980.
17. Lancaster F. W. The measurement and evaluation of library services. Washington :
Information Resources Press, 1977.
18. Lancaster F. W. If you want to evaluate library, London : LA 1988.
19. Ellis, Debbie and Norton, Bob. Implementing BS5750 ISO9000 in Libraries London :
Aslib, 1993.
20. Underwood, Peter G. Managing change in libraries and information services : a systems
approach London : Clive Bingley, 1990.
21. Maclachalan Liz. Making project management work for you London : I. A. 1996.
22. Roshan Raina TOM in Library & Information Services. New Delhi : Infuse 1999.
23. V. Rama Rama Analysis and Design of Information Systems New Delhi : PHI. 1991.
24. Elias M. Awad Systems Analysis and Design New Delhi : Galgotia, 1995.
References for
ML-105 & ML-205
1. G.G. Chowdhray and Sudatta Chowdhury : Searching CD-ROM and Online Information
Sources London : Facet Publishing, 2001.
2. Rowley, J. E. : The Electronic Library 4th Edn. of Computers for Libraries. London :
Facet Publishing 1998.
3. James Dearnley and John feather : The Wired World An introduction to the theory and
practice of the information Society. London : Facet Publishing 2001.
4. Barbara Allan E-Learning and Teaching in library and Information Services. London :
Facet Publishing, 2002.
5. Malwad, NM and others, Digital Libraries : Dynamic store house of digitized
information New Delhi New Age 1996.
6. Leona Carpenter, Simon Shaw & Andrew Prescott.
Towards the Digital Library London : LA, 1998.
7. Peter Brophy The Library in the 21st Century : New Services for Information Age
London : LA, 2001.
8. Kaul, H. K. Information Networks : An Indian experience. New Delhi : Virgo 1992.
9. Chadha R. K. and Gupta S. R. Eds. Information Technology. New Delhi : Sarita, 1995.
10. Black U. Emerging Communication Technologies. New Delhi : PHI.1994.
11. Bandhyopadhyay, S Information Technology for growth and prosperity. New Delhi :
1994.
12. Vishwanathan I communication Technology New Delhi THM1995.
13. Smart D. Lee. Digital imaging A practical handbook London : Facet Publishing, 2000.
14. Williams, Briank : Sawyer Stacet and Lutchinson, Sarah E. Using Information
Technology A practical Introduction to computers and Communication New Delhi :
TMH. (latest edition)
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15. Curtin. Dennis P. & others. Information Technology : The breaking wave. New Delhi :
TMH. Latest Edition.
16. Leon Alexis & Leon. Mathews Fundamentals of Information Technology Chennai :
Leon Tech World, Latest Edition.
17. Digital Library Technology Trends. Santa Clara : SunMicro Systems, 2002.
18. Alison Cooke, A Guide to finding Ouality Information in the Internet 2nd Ed. London :
Facet 2001.
19. Marlyn Deegan & Simon Tanner. Digital Futures Strategies for the Information Age.
London : Facet,2001.
References for
ML-106
1. Prasad H. N. Information needs and users Varanasi : Indian Bibliographic Centre, 1992.
2. Line M. B. : Library Survey London Clive Bingley, 1967.
3. Rowley J. E. & Turner (CMD) : Dissemination of Information. London.
4. Kumar, P.S.G: Library & User. B.R.Publications
5. Kumar,Girija: User education. Vikas Publications.
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Semester- I
Theory:
Paper No. Title of the Paper Ext. Int. Total
ML-101 Information, Communication & Society 40 +10 = 50
ML-102 Introduction to Research Methodology 40 +10 = 50
ML-103 Information Retrieval 40 +10 = 50
ML-104 Management of Libraries &
Information Centres-A 40 +10 = 50
ML-105 Information Technology: A (Theory) 40 +10 = 50
ML-106 Library and Users 40 +10 = 50
Total 300
Semester- II
Theory:
Paper No. Title of the Paper Ext. Int. Total
ML-201 Library & Information Science Education 40 +10 = 50
ML-202 Statistical Techniques of Research & Bibliometrics 40 +10 = 50
ML-203 Bibliographic Control & Information Systems 40 +10 = 50
ML-204 Management of Libraries & Information Centres-B 40 +10 = 50
ML-205 Information Technology: B (Theory) 40+10 = 50
Practical*:
ML-301 Information Technology Applications: Practical 80+20=100
ML-302 Project 100
ML-303 Library Fieldwork 25
ML-304 User Survey 25
Total 500
*Practicals for ML-301, ML-302, ML-303, BL-304 will be
conducted in both semesters and examination will be conducted in
Second Semester only.
2
SEMESTER –I
Theory
ML-101 Information, Communication & Society 50
The intention of this paper is to provide knowledge about information
communication and professionalism
Objectives:
1. To introduce students with the concept of information and
communication and resource sharing
2. To familiarize the students with National Library systems.
(No. of lectures)
Unit 1. Resource sharing 08
- concept, history, barriers, requirements, efforts,
examples, national, international
Unit 2 National library system 08
– definition, functions, UK, USA, India
Unit 3. Information and communication 10
- information – characteristics, value, use
- difference between data, information and knowledge
- trends in scientific communication
Unit 4. Library and knowledge society 14
- genesis, characteristics, implications of knowledge
society
- changing role of LIC’s in society
- information industry-generators, providers and
intermediaries
- Policies relating to information
3
ML-102 Introduction to Research Methodology 50
The aim of this paper is to develop research skills in students and
enable them to carry out research in Library & Information Science
Objectives:
1. To give an advanced exposure to the students about the research
and development.
2. To familiarize the students with various research methods.
Unit 1. Research 12
- concept and process of research
- types of research – fundamental and applied
including interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approach
- ethical aspects of research
Unit 2. Research design 12
- Conceptualization and operationalisation
- identification and formulation of research problem
literature search- print, non-print and electronic
- hypothesis: nominal and operational definition
- designing research proposal
Unit 3. Research methods 12
- historical method
- descriptive method
- survey method and case study method
- experimental method
- future research – Delphi
Unit 4. Library and information science research 04
- History
- Current trends
4
ML-103 Information Retrieval 50
The aim of the paper is to introduce concepts in information storage
and retrieval.
Objectives:
1. To introduce the concept of ISR including indexing
languages, vocabulary control, search strategies etc.
Unit 1. Information storage and retrieval 12
- concept, components
- indexing languages- types and characteristics
- vocabulary control
- tools of vocabulary control
- structure and construction of and IR thesaurus
- trends in automatic indexing
Unit 2. Information retrieval 12
- IR models, search strategies – manual / machine,
feedback and refining
- Use of Boolean logic and Venn diagram
- Evaluation of information retrieval systems –
projects and parameters
- Current Trends in IR
Unit 3. Information analysis, repackaging and consolidation 08
Unit 4. Information products 08
- concept, types
- design, development and marketing
5
ML-104 Management of Libraries & Information Centres-A 50
The intention of this paper is to inculcate managerial skills in the
students
Objectives:
1. To introduce students with the concept, history, styles and
schools of management thoughts
2. To familiarize students with the concept HRD, planning and systems
of financial management and control.
Unit 1. Management 10
- History, concept, and scope
- styles, approaches
- schools of thoughts
- Qualities of a good manager
- Functions
- Principles of Urquhart
Unit 2. Planning 12
- concept, need, types, principles, steps
- policies and procedures, MBO
- Building and space management in libraries and
information centers
- Risk management, contingency management
- Planning related infrastructure, library standards
Unit 3. Human resource management 12
- Organisational structure
- Delegation, communication and participation
- Job description and analysis – job evaluation
- Inter-personal relations
- Recruitment procedures
- Motivation – group dynamics
- Training and development
- Disciplines and grievances
- Performance appraisal
Unit 4. Financial management 06
- Budgeting techniques and methods – PPBS, ZBB
- Budgetary control
- Cost effectiveness and cost-benefit analysis
- Outsourcing
- UGC’ (India) contribution
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ML-105 Information Technology: Basics Theory 50
The purpose of this paper is provide knowledge about the ICT and its
applicability in library and information centers
Objectives:
1. To introduce concepts such as ICT, networks, their types
and uses in libraries.
Unit 1. Telecommunication technology 10
- components
- Transmission media- bounded /unbounded
- Transmission mode- simplex, half-duplex
Unit 2. Networks 12
- media- optical fiber, Ethernet
- network interface card, hubs, routers
- types - LAN, WAN, MAN
- topologies - Bus, star, ring
- OSI model
Unit 3. Internet 12
- Concept, components
- Connectivity- dial up, leased lines, ISDN,
- Protocols, FTP, HTTP
- Browsers, search engines
- network based information services
- Internet security
Unit 4. Current trends in IT 06
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ML-106 Library and Users 50
The purpose of this paper is to educate the students about techniques of
user survey and provide them knowledge about information literacy.
Objectives:
1. To develop skills in user survey.
2. To familiarize students with the types of users, their information
needs and ISB
3. To make them understand the concept and need of user
study, information literacy
Unit 1. Techniques of library and information centers survey 10
- proforma methods
- interview method
- records analysis method
Unit 2. Information users and their information needs 10
- categories of information users
- information needs- definition and models
- information seeking behaviour
Unit 3 User studies 10
- methods, techniques of user studies
- evaluation of user studies
Unit 4 Information literacy 10
- concept, need, methods
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SEMESTER-II
ML-201 Library & Information Science Education 50
The intention of this paper is to provide knowledge about information
communication and professionalism
Objectives:
1. To introduce students with the concept of information and
communication, information economics, information management,
knowledge management and resource sharing.
2. To familiarize the students with the professionalism, LIS
education and National Library systems.
(No. of lectures)
Unit 1. Economics of information, Information management, 12
Knowledge management
Unit 2. Intellectual Property Rights and Right to Information Act 08
Unit 3. Professionalism 10
- Attributes of a profession
- Librarianship as a profession
- Professional ethics
Unit 4. Library and information science education 10
- History, levels, curriculum, teaching methods,
evaluation and current trends, accreditation
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ML-202 Statistical Techniques of Research & Bibliometrics 50
The aim of this paper is to develop research skills in students and
enable them to carry out research in Library & Information Science
Objectives:
1. To develop acquaintance with intensive techniques and skills of
research process.
2.To introduce the concept of bibliometrics.
3. To familiarize the art and style of writing a research report.
Unit 1. Research techniques and tools 12
- Questionnaire, Schedule
- Interview
- Observation
- Scales and check lists
- Library records and reports
- Sampling techniques
Unit 2. Data analysis and interpretation 10
- descriptive statistics – measure of central tendency
: mean, mode and median
- tabulation and generalization
- measure of dispersion, variance and covariance
- standard deviation
- graphical presentation of data- bar chart, pie chart,
histograms
- inferential statistics, Z-T test – correlation
- Regression – linear and non-linear
- Chi Square test, Statistical packages – SPSS
Unit 3. Bibliometrics, scientometrics,and informetrics 12
- bibliometrics laws – Bradford, Zipf, Lotka
- bibliographic coupling and obsolescence
- citation analysis,impact factor
- webometrics
- infometrics, content analysis
- scientometrics – concept, Sociometry- concept
Unit 4. Research reporting 06
- Structure, style and contents
- style manuals – Chicago, MLA, APA
- e-citation
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ML-203 Bibliographic Control & Information Systems 50
The aim of the paper is to introduce concepts in information storage
and retrieval
Objectives:
1. To familiarize students with the meaning and tools for
bibliographic control
2. To provide knowledge about the international information
systems and to make them understand the rational behind
the internationalization of information system
Unit 1. Bibliographic control 12
- concept, need, historical development
- UBC, UAP
Unit 2. Bibliographic organisation in India 10
- National government efforts
- NISCAIR, NASSDOC and other agencies
- Commercial sectors
Unit 3. UNISIST - rational, objectives, achievements, India’s 06
Participation
Unit 4. International information systems 12
- MEDLARS, CAS, BIOSIS, INSPEC, etc.
- effects of internationalization
- National policy on Library and Inf. Systems
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ML-204 Management Applications to Libraries & Information
Centres-B 50
The intention of this paper is to inculcate managerial skills in the
students
Objectives:
1. To familiarize students with the concept of system analysis and
design, TQM , management of change and marketing of library and
information services.
Unit 1. System analysis and design 12
- library as a system
- project management – PERT/CPM
- design tables
- performance evaluation standards, MIS
- performance measurement, reengineering, time
and motion study
- SWOT analysis
Unit 2. Total Quality Management 10
- definition, elements
- quality audit, LIS related standards
- technology management
Unit 3. Management of change 12
- concept of change
- changes in procedures, methods, tools and techniques
- problems in incorporating change
- techniques of managing change
Unit 4. Marketing of library and information services 06
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ML-205 Information Technology: Applications Theory 50
The purpose of this paper is provide knowledge about the ICT and its
applicability in library and information centers
Objectives:
1. To introduce concepts such as digital library, forms of electronic
document
2. To develop skills to plan and implement library automation
3. To familiarize students with library softwares and their
evaluation skills
Unit 1. Library networks 10
- Concept, purpose
- Examples - DELNET, INFLIBNET – services
Unit 2. Digital libraries 10
- genesis, definition, objectives, scope, softwares for
digital library
- digitization – devices (scanners, cameras)software, process
- data warehousing, data mining
- Metadata- history, nature, standards
- Virtual library
Unit 3. Electronic documents 10
- Multimedia
- e-journals – nature, acquisition, evaluation
- databases – types (bibliographic, full-text) –nature,
evaluation
Unit 4. Library automation and Library Software 10
- planning and implementation of library automation
- types, structure
- evaluation
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Practicals
ML-301 Information Technology: Applications 100
Unit 1. Using library software
SOUL or any other locally available library software
Creation and maintenance of bibliographic database of
minimum 100 documents using SOUL or any other locally
available library software
Unit 2. CD search
study of minimum 5 CDs
Installing CD and searching 2 items of information
(5 marks each)
Unit 3. Web search
Searching information on two subjects using search strategy
(5 marks each search)
Unit 4. Web page designing
ML-302 Project 100
Guided Project
(80 marks for project and 20 marks for viva)
(Internal and external examiners shall each assign marks out
of 40 for project and 10 for viva which shall then be
cumulated together)
ML-303 Library Fieldwork 25
(Visiting, collecting data and presenting analyzed report)
ML-30 4 User Survey (Practical) 25
(Conducting user survey of minimum 50 users
and presenting analyzed report)
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Important Notes:
1. Practicals for ML-301, ML-302, ML-303, BL-304 will be
conducted in both semesters and examination will be conducted in
Second Semester only.
Guidelines:
Out of 50 marks of theory paper, 10 marks are for internal
assessment. These 10 marks are for –
(a) Assignment 04 marks
(b) Seminars 03 marks
(c) Tutorials 03 marks
Practicals
Paper No. ML-301 IT Practicals : 100 marks
These 100 marks are divided as :
(i) Internal examination 20 Marks
(ii) End examination 80 Marks
(i) Internal examination
Creation and maintenance of bibliographic database of minimum 100
documents using SOUL or any other locally available library software
20 marks
(ii) End examination
(a) Using SOUL or any other locally available library software : 30 marks
(b) CD search (Searching 2 items, 5 marks each) 10 marks
(c) Internet search (Searching 2 web sites 5 marks each) 20 marks
(d) Web page designing 20 marks
Standard of passing:
1. For passing the M.Lib.I.Sc. examination a candidate shall have to
secure:
(a) minimum 40% marks in each theory paper and
(b) minimum 50% marks each in practicals, field work and project
2. Reappearing candidate shall be awarded the actual class based total
marks obtained by him.
Completion of Project work will be a pre-condition for the grant of
term.
Award of Class
1st Class with Distinction … 70% & above
1st Class … 60% to 69 %
Higher Second class … 55% to 59 %
Second Class … 50 % to 54 %
Pass class … 40% to 49%
Those of the successful candidates who pass the whole examination in
one and same attempt, shall be eligible for University award
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Pattern for University Theory Examination
Time: One & Half hours Total marks 40
Q.1. Answer in 50 words 15
- Answer any 3 questions out of 6 questions.
- Total Marks (15) Marks 5 X 3 questions
- In this questions short and precise answers are expected
Q.2. Answer in detail with 100 words 10
- Answer 1 questions out of 3 questions
- Total Marks (10) Marks 10 X 1 questions
- In this question medium size answers, point-wise and precisely
should be written
Q.3. Long Essay questions with 300 words 15
- Answer 1 question out of 3 questions.
- Total Marks (15) Marks 15 X 1 questions
- For judging creativity and analytical ability.
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Number of lectures per paper per week
M. Lib. I. Sc. Semester pattern
1. Theory
Four lectures per paper per week of 60 minutes each
i.e. 6 papers X 4 lectures = 24 lectures
2.Practical
Four lectures per paper per week of 60 minutes each,
each batch*
i.e. 1 paper X 4 lectures X 2 batches = 8 lectures
3.Project work and seminars
Four lectures each i.e. project and seminars per week
i.e. 2 X 4 = 8 lectures
4.Library fieldwork and User Survey
Two lectures per week
i.e.1x2 = 2 lectures
Total work load 24 + 18 = 42 lectures
per week
* A batch shall consist of 12 students
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M.Lib.
References for
ML-101 & ML-201
1. Shera (JiI): The Foundations of education of
Librarianship Bombay : Asia, 1970.
2. Laxman Rao (N), Vishwa Mohan (V) and Sudarshan Rao (S) Ed. Changing Dimensions
of LIS Education Hyderabad : JATIIS, 2008
3. Kumar (PSG) A Student’s Manual of Library &
Information Science Delhi : BR Publishing House,
2002
4. Kumar P.S.G. : Fundamentals of Information Science, New Delhi, S. Chand & Co. Ltd.,
1998.
5. Prasher, R.G. Information and its communication New Delhi : Medallion Press. 1991
6. Mc Garry, K.J The changing contest of information an introductory analysis London:
Bingley. 1981.
7. Machlup F & Manstield, Uma eds. The study of information interdisciplinary messages.
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8. Meadows, A. J. Communication in science. London Butterworths
9. Galatin, Malcolm & Laiter, Robert D eds. Economics of Information London : Nijhoff
1981.
10. Roberts, Stephen A Ed. Costing and the economics of library and information services
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11. Chorafas D. N. Knowledge Pevolation 1968.
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13. Masuda Y. The Information society 1980.
14. Rozsa G. scientific information and society 1973.
15. Wolpert S.A. Wolpert, J. Y. Economics of information 1986
16. Crawford, Marshali Jean Information broking a new career in information work,
London : L. A. 1988
17. Gurnsey, John and White martin. Information
consultancy London Clive Binglev 1989.
18. W. R. Bikowrtx : Knowledge Management Delhi
PHI. 2000
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References for
ML-102 & ML-202
1. Charles H. Busha & Stephen P. Harter, Research
Methods in Librarianship Techniques and
Imerpretation New York : Academic press 1980.
2. Marurice B. Line Library survervs an introduction to the use planning procedure and
presentation of survevs 2nd London Bingley, 1982.
3. Goode (William J) and Hatt (Paul K Mehtods in Social Research New York : McGraw-
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4. Gopal (M.H.) An Introduction to Research Procedure in Social Science New Delhi,
Vikas Pub. House 1992.
5. Simpson J. L. Basic Research methods in Social Sciences The Art of empirical
investigation 1969
6. Stevens Rolland E. Research Methods in Librarianship London, Bingley 1971.
7. Powell, Ronand R Basic research methods for librarians Norwood : Ablex. 1985
8. Krishnaswami O.R. Methodology of Research in Social Sciences Bombay Himalaya
1993,
9. Ravichander Rao, I. K. Ountitative Methods for Library and Information Science New
Delhi Wiley Eastern 1983
References for
ML -103 & ML-203
1. Choudhary : GG Information retrieval systems Calcutta : IASLIC1995
2. Davinson, Donald, Bibliographic Control London : Clive Bingley 1975
3. Shera JH and Egan, Me Bibliographic organization, Chicago
4. Unesco CCF, Paris : Unesco 1988.
5. Jean Atchison Et. al. & Alan Gilchrist. Thesaurus construction : a practical Manual
London : Aslib 2000
6. A.C. Foskett. The subject approach to information 4th ed. London Bingley, 1982.
7. F. Wiltrid Laneaster. Information retrieval systems : Characteristics testing and
evaluation 2nd ed. New York : Wiley, 1970.
8. F. W. Lancaster & L.C. Smith. Compatibility issues affecting information systems and
services. Paris : Unesco 1987.
9. Jennifer E. Rowley. Organising knowledge: an introduction to information retrieval
Aldorshot Gower 1987.
10. P. Simmons & A. Hopkins CCF : The Common communication format Parts : Unesco
1984.
11. C. J. Van Rijsbergen Information retrieval 2nd ed.
London : Butterworhts 1970.
12. B.C. Vickery. Techniques of information retrieval.
London : Butterworths 1970.
13. Atchison J. Gilechrist A : Thesaurus construction a
practical manual 1972.
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14. Austin D. Precis A manual of concept analysis and
subject indesting 2nd ed. 1984.
15. Chernyi A. I. Introduction to information retrieval
theory 973.
16. Lancaster F. W. information retrieval systems
characteristics testing and evaluation 1968.
17. Lancaster F. W. Indexing and Abstracting in Theory
and Practice London : Facet Publishing 2003.
18. G. G. Chowdluruy Introduction to Modern Information Retrieval 2nd edn. London.
Facet Publishing 2003.
19. Alex Berson. Stephen Smith & Kurt Thearling Building data mining applications for
CRM New Delhi TMH 2000
20. G. E. Gorman, (Ed.) Metadata applications for
Management London : Facet Publishing 2003.
21. Mary a Burke. Organization of multi media Resources : Principles and Practices of
Information Retrieval Alder Shot : Gower 1999.
References for
ML-104 & ML-204
1. Evans. G. Edward : Management Techniques for
Librarians edition New York, Academic Press, 1983.
2. Katz W. A. : Collection Development the selection of materials for libraries, New York
Holt,Rinehart & Winston, 1980.
3. Narayana G. J. Library and Information Management New Delhi PHI 1991.
4. Seetharama S. Guidelines for planning of libraries and Information centers Calcutta :
IASLIC, 1990.
5. Cronin, Blaise ed. The marketing of library and information services. (Aslib Reader,
Vol.4). London : Aslib,1981.
6. Angela abell and Nigel Oxbrow, Competing with knowledge : The informaation
professional in the knowledge management age. London : Facet Publishing 2001.
7. Eileen Ellion de Saez Marketing concepts for libraries and information services. 2nd
Edn.London:Facet Publishing 2002.
8. G. G. Chwdhury Introduction to Digital Libraries. London : Facet Publishing 2003.
9. Eileen Ellion De Saez. Marketing Concepts for libraries and information Services.
London : Facet Publishing 2002.
10. John Cowley Personnel Management in liberaries, London : Bingley, 1982.
11. Blaise cronin. ed. Information management from strategies to action. London Aslib.
1985.
12. Noragh jones & Peter Jordan Staff Management in library and information work
Aldershot : Gower 1982.
13. Chapman Edward A. Pierre, Paul L. St. and Lubans John, Jr. Library Systems Analysis
guidelines New York : Wiley-Inter-Science, 1970.
14. Bryson Jo. Effective library and information center management Aldershot : Gower,
1990.
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15. Roberts, Stephen A, Ed. Costing and the economic of Library and Information Services.
London ASLIB, 1988.
16. Rizzo J. R. Management for librations : Fundamentals and issues West Port : Green
Wood Press, 1980.
17. Lancaster F. W. The measurement and evaluation of library services. Washington :
Information Resources Press, 1977.
18. Lancaster F. W. If you want to evaluate library, London : LA 1988.
19. Ellis, Debbie and Norton, Bob. Implementing BS5750 ISO9000 in Libraries London :
Aslib, 1993.
20. Underwood, Peter G. Managing change in libraries and information services : a systems
approach London : Clive Bingley, 1990.
21. Maclachalan Liz. Making project management work for you London : I. A. 1996.
22. Roshan Raina TOM in Library & Information Services. New Delhi : Infuse 1999.
23. V. Rama Rama Analysis and Design of Information Systems New Delhi : PHI. 1991.
24. Elias M. Awad Systems Analysis and Design New Delhi : Galgotia, 1995.
References for
ML-105 & ML-205
1. G.G. Chowdhray and Sudatta Chowdhury : Searching CD-ROM and Online Information
Sources London : Facet Publishing, 2001.
2. Rowley, J. E. : The Electronic Library 4th Edn. of Computers for Libraries. London :
Facet Publishing 1998.
3. James Dearnley and John feather : The Wired World An introduction to the theory and
practice of the information Society. London : Facet Publishing 2001.
4. Barbara Allan E-Learning and Teaching in library and Information Services. London :
Facet Publishing, 2002.
5. Malwad, NM and others, Digital Libraries : Dynamic store house of digitized
information New Delhi New Age 1996.
6. Leona Carpenter, Simon Shaw & Andrew Prescott.
Towards the Digital Library London : LA, 1998.
7. Peter Brophy The Library in the 21st Century : New Services for Information Age
London : LA, 2001.
8. Kaul, H. K. Information Networks : An Indian experience. New Delhi : Virgo 1992.
9. Chadha R. K. and Gupta S. R. Eds. Information Technology. New Delhi : Sarita, 1995.
10. Black U. Emerging Communication Technologies. New Delhi : PHI.1994.
11. Bandhyopadhyay, S Information Technology for growth and prosperity. New Delhi :
1994.
12. Vishwanathan I communication Technology New Delhi THM1995.
13. Smart D. Lee. Digital imaging A practical handbook London : Facet Publishing, 2000.
14. Williams, Briank : Sawyer Stacet and Lutchinson, Sarah E. Using Information
Technology A practical Introduction to computers and Communication New Delhi :
TMH. (latest edition)
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15. Curtin. Dennis P. & others. Information Technology : The breaking wave. New Delhi :
TMH. Latest Edition.
16. Leon Alexis & Leon. Mathews Fundamentals of Information Technology Chennai :
Leon Tech World, Latest Edition.
17. Digital Library Technology Trends. Santa Clara : SunMicro Systems, 2002.
18. Alison Cooke, A Guide to finding Ouality Information in the Internet 2nd Ed. London :
Facet 2001.
19. Marlyn Deegan & Simon Tanner. Digital Futures Strategies for the Information Age.
London : Facet,2001.
References for
ML-106
1. Prasad H. N. Information needs and users Varanasi : Indian Bibliographic Centre, 1992.
2. Line M. B. : Library Survey London Clive Bingley, 1967.
3. Rowley J. E. & Turner (CMD) : Dissemination of Information. London.
4. Kumar, P.S.G: Library & User. B.R.Publications
5. Kumar,Girija: User education. Vikas Publications.
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