Paper I: Research Methodology
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 develop acquaintance with intensive techniques and skills of
research process.
3. To familiarize the art and style of writing a research report.
1. Research: General
Meaning, need, process
Spiral scientific method
Types of Research: Pure, Applied and Action Research
Kinds of Research: Diagnostic, Descriptive, Exploratory, Explanatory
Research Ethics
2. Typology for Literature search.
Typology for Literature search
Scientific methods: Components of scientific methods.
Formulation of research problems
3. Research Design
Types of research design: Historical design, Descriptive design, Formation of
Hypothesis; Synopsis Writing
4. Research Methods
Brief review of general research methods
Research methods in LIS
Use and user study
Content analysis
Field study
Future research: Delphi Techniques
5. Data Collection Techniques
5.1 Sampling
2
5.2 Interview
5.3 Observation
5.4 Questionnaire
5.5 Bibliometrics
5.6 Webometrics
6. Data Analysis & Interpretation
Geographical & Graphical presentation of Data
Statistical analysis (measures of central tendency, measure of dispersion regression
and correlation, chi-square test)
Statistical package
Tools of argument (definition, analysis, synthesis, interpretation, inference)
7. Research Reporting
Structure, style and contents
Style manuals (Chicago, APA, MLA)
Citation styles: Footnotes, references
Evaluation of research
Current trends in LIS research (Advanced countries, Less-Advanced countries and
Global)
Recommended Books:
1. Busha, Charles, H. and Harter, Stephen, S. Research Methods in
Librarianship. Techniques and Interpretation. Orlando, Academic press,
1980
2. Charles, H. et.al. Research Methods in Librarianship: Techniques and
Interpretations, New Delhi, Sage, 1993
3. Fowler, F.J. Survey Research Methods. New Delhi, Sage, 1993
4. Goode, W.J and Hatt, P.K. Methods in Social Science Research. New
Delhi, McGraw Hill, 1986
5. Leddy, Paul. D Practical Research: Planning Design. London, Clive
Bingley. 1980
6. Line, M.B. Library Surveys, London Clive Bingley, 1967
7. Nicholas, D and Ritchil, M Literature and Bibliometrics. London Clive
Bingley, 1979
8. Ravichandra Rao. I.K Quantitative methods for Library and Information
Science, New Delhi, Wiley Eastern, 1985
9. Slater, M. Research Methods in Library and Information Studies. London,
L.A, 1990
10. Stevens, R.E. Ed. Research Methods in Librarianship. London, Clive
Bingley, 1971
3
Paper II: Advances in Library Management
The intention of this paper is to inculcate managerial skills in the students.
Objectives:
1. To train the students to become effective Information managers.
2. Acquainting the students with emerging management skills and
techniques.
1. Schools of Management
Principles of Scientific Management
Comparative analysis of Recent managerial, philosophies and practices
2. Human Resource Management
Personnel Management
Human Relations
Communication & Managerial Skills
Crisis & Time Management
3. Financial Management
Space Planning, Strategies & approaches
Planning & Methods
Planning & Budgeting
Methods of Budgeting
Cost effective & Cost benefit analysis
4. Performance evaluation and measurement
Techniques & Methods
Evaluation of Library Services & Products
SWOT Analysis
Re-Engineering of Library Services
5. Knowledge Management
Technology Management
Marketing Skill & Techniques
Collection development policies & procedures (By taking individual libraries i.e.
needs based collection development)
Total Quality Management i.e. TQM.
6. Recent Management Techniques
Out sourcing
Six Sigma
Brain Storming
4
Mind Mapping & Other recent techniques
Recommended Books:
1. Brophy, Peter and Courling Kote, Quality Management for Information
and Library Managers. Bombay: Jaico, 1997
2. Bryson, J.O. Effective Library and Information. Bombay: Jaico, 1996
3. Evans, Edward g. Ed. Management Information Systems. New Delhi S.
Chand & Co. 1986
4. Katz, W.A Collection Development Selection of Materials for Libraries.
New York; HRW. 1980
5. Martino, R.L. Information Management: Dynamics of Management
Information Systems. New York. McHill, 1969
6. MeDick, Robert G. Et.al. Information Systems for Modern Management.
New Delhi: Prentice Hall, 1992
7. Paliwal, P.K Compendium of Library Administration. New Delhi: Ess
Ess, 2000
8. Parker, Charles and Café. Thomas. Management Information Systems:
Strategy and Action. New York: McGraw Hill, 1993
9. Pearson, R.J Ed. Management Process: Selection of Reading for
Librarians. Chicago: ALA, 1983
10. Stuert, Robert. D and Moran, Barbara B. Library and Information Centres
Management. Colorado: Libraries unlimited, 2004
11. Narayana, G.J. Library and Information Management. New Delhi: PHI,
1991
Paper III: Current Trends in Library & Information Science
The aim of the paper is to introduce current trends in Library & Information
Science
Objectives:
1. To create understanding among the students about the emerging
role of ICT.
2. To give an extensive exposure to the application of ICT in LISC.
3. To create friendly acquaintance with the converging technologies.
1. Information and Communication Technology
Origin and Growth
Role of ICT in the development of LIS Centres
5
1.3 Librarianship 2.0
2. Digital Libraries
Concept, need, characteristics
Infrastructural facilities & digitization software (DSpace, Greenstone etc.)
Planning of Digitization
Content creation for DL
Intellectual Property Right Issues (IPR)
Digital Collection (e-books, e-journals)
Collection development
Organization and preservation
3. Services of Digital Libraries
Consortia (J-gate, Infonet, Indest, Jstor)
Portals, Vortals and Gateways
Digital libraries in the world
4. Relational Database Management System (RDBMS)
Introduction and concept of RDBMS
DBMS vs. RDBMS
RDBMS software: Proprietary and Open source
Interfaces for RDBMS using SQL
Development of database using MySQL
5. Networks and Security measures
Network components: UTP. Optical Fibers, Ethernet, Network Interface Card, Hub,
Routers, Modems and requirement of Wi-Fi
Planning of computer networks in Library and Information Centres
Network security measures.
Internet security
6. Information Literacy
Concept, need
Methods of imparting information literacy programmes
Contents of information literacy programmes
ACRL standards for information literacy
7. Library Science Education
7.1 Curriculum Design (role of UGC in curriculum development)
7.2 Accreditation of LIS courses
7.3 Continuing education for Library & Information personnel
8. Partnership with Different Agencies
Concept, need
Agencies (teaching departments, government bodies at national and international
level)
6
Recommended Books:
1. Carter, Roger: The Information Technology Hand Book, London, and
Henemann, 1987.
2. Jeanne, F. M. A Librarian’s Guide to the Internet: A Guide to searching
and evaluating information, Oxford: Chandos publishing, 2006
3. Lancaster, F.W. Electronic publishing and their implications for libraries
and beyond, London, Clive bingley, 1990
4. Lucy, A. Tedd. An Introduction to computer based library system. Ed.3
Chinchester, Wiley, 2005
5. Richard Jones. The Institutional Repository. Oxford, Chandos publishing,
2006
6. Vishwanathan. T. Communication Technology. New Delhi, T.M.H. 1995
7. Zorkoczy, Peter: Information Technology: An introduction, London,
Otiman, 2005
8. Gorman, G.E. Digital factor in Library and Information Services. London:
Facet publishing, 2002.
9. Haynes, David. Metadata for Librarianship in India. London: Greenwood
Press, 2004
10. Patel, Jashu. Libraries and Librarianship in India. London, Greenwood
Press, 2001
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 develop acquaintance with intensive techniques and skills of
research process.
3. To familiarize the art and style of writing a research report.
1. Research: General
Meaning, need, process
Spiral scientific method
Types of Research: Pure, Applied and Action Research
Kinds of Research: Diagnostic, Descriptive, Exploratory, Explanatory
Research Ethics
2. Typology for Literature search.
Typology for Literature search
Scientific methods: Components of scientific methods.
Formulation of research problems
3. Research Design
Types of research design: Historical design, Descriptive design, Formation of
Hypothesis; Synopsis Writing
4. Research Methods
Brief review of general research methods
Research methods in LIS
Use and user study
Content analysis
Field study
Future research: Delphi Techniques
5. Data Collection Techniques
5.1 Sampling
2
5.2 Interview
5.3 Observation
5.4 Questionnaire
5.5 Bibliometrics
5.6 Webometrics
6. Data Analysis & Interpretation
Geographical & Graphical presentation of Data
Statistical analysis (measures of central tendency, measure of dispersion regression
and correlation, chi-square test)
Statistical package
Tools of argument (definition, analysis, synthesis, interpretation, inference)
7. Research Reporting
Structure, style and contents
Style manuals (Chicago, APA, MLA)
Citation styles: Footnotes, references
Evaluation of research
Current trends in LIS research (Advanced countries, Less-Advanced countries and
Global)
Recommended Books:
1. Busha, Charles, H. and Harter, Stephen, S. Research Methods in
Librarianship. Techniques and Interpretation. Orlando, Academic press,
1980
2. Charles, H. et.al. Research Methods in Librarianship: Techniques and
Interpretations, New Delhi, Sage, 1993
3. Fowler, F.J. Survey Research Methods. New Delhi, Sage, 1993
4. Goode, W.J and Hatt, P.K. Methods in Social Science Research. New
Delhi, McGraw Hill, 1986
5. Leddy, Paul. D Practical Research: Planning Design. London, Clive
Bingley. 1980
6. Line, M.B. Library Surveys, London Clive Bingley, 1967
7. Nicholas, D and Ritchil, M Literature and Bibliometrics. London Clive
Bingley, 1979
8. Ravichandra Rao. I.K Quantitative methods for Library and Information
Science, New Delhi, Wiley Eastern, 1985
9. Slater, M. Research Methods in Library and Information Studies. London,
L.A, 1990
10. Stevens, R.E. Ed. Research Methods in Librarianship. London, Clive
Bingley, 1971
3
Paper II: Advances in Library Management
The intention of this paper is to inculcate managerial skills in the students.
Objectives:
1. To train the students to become effective Information managers.
2. Acquainting the students with emerging management skills and
techniques.
1. Schools of Management
Principles of Scientific Management
Comparative analysis of Recent managerial, philosophies and practices
2. Human Resource Management
Personnel Management
Human Relations
Communication & Managerial Skills
Crisis & Time Management
3. Financial Management
Space Planning, Strategies & approaches
Planning & Methods
Planning & Budgeting
Methods of Budgeting
Cost effective & Cost benefit analysis
4. Performance evaluation and measurement
Techniques & Methods
Evaluation of Library Services & Products
SWOT Analysis
Re-Engineering of Library Services
5. Knowledge Management
Technology Management
Marketing Skill & Techniques
Collection development policies & procedures (By taking individual libraries i.e.
needs based collection development)
Total Quality Management i.e. TQM.
6. Recent Management Techniques
Out sourcing
Six Sigma
Brain Storming
4
Mind Mapping & Other recent techniques
Recommended Books:
1. Brophy, Peter and Courling Kote, Quality Management for Information
and Library Managers. Bombay: Jaico, 1997
2. Bryson, J.O. Effective Library and Information. Bombay: Jaico, 1996
3. Evans, Edward g. Ed. Management Information Systems. New Delhi S.
Chand & Co. 1986
4. Katz, W.A Collection Development Selection of Materials for Libraries.
New York; HRW. 1980
5. Martino, R.L. Information Management: Dynamics of Management
Information Systems. New York. McHill, 1969
6. MeDick, Robert G. Et.al. Information Systems for Modern Management.
New Delhi: Prentice Hall, 1992
7. Paliwal, P.K Compendium of Library Administration. New Delhi: Ess
Ess, 2000
8. Parker, Charles and Café. Thomas. Management Information Systems:
Strategy and Action. New York: McGraw Hill, 1993
9. Pearson, R.J Ed. Management Process: Selection of Reading for
Librarians. Chicago: ALA, 1983
10. Stuert, Robert. D and Moran, Barbara B. Library and Information Centres
Management. Colorado: Libraries unlimited, 2004
11. Narayana, G.J. Library and Information Management. New Delhi: PHI,
1991
Paper III: Current Trends in Library & Information Science
The aim of the paper is to introduce current trends in Library & Information
Science
Objectives:
1. To create understanding among the students about the emerging
role of ICT.
2. To give an extensive exposure to the application of ICT in LISC.
3. To create friendly acquaintance with the converging technologies.
1. Information and Communication Technology
Origin and Growth
Role of ICT in the development of LIS Centres
5
1.3 Librarianship 2.0
2. Digital Libraries
Concept, need, characteristics
Infrastructural facilities & digitization software (DSpace, Greenstone etc.)
Planning of Digitization
Content creation for DL
Intellectual Property Right Issues (IPR)
Digital Collection (e-books, e-journals)
Collection development
Organization and preservation
3. Services of Digital Libraries
Consortia (J-gate, Infonet, Indest, Jstor)
Portals, Vortals and Gateways
Digital libraries in the world
4. Relational Database Management System (RDBMS)
Introduction and concept of RDBMS
DBMS vs. RDBMS
RDBMS software: Proprietary and Open source
Interfaces for RDBMS using SQL
Development of database using MySQL
5. Networks and Security measures
Network components: UTP. Optical Fibers, Ethernet, Network Interface Card, Hub,
Routers, Modems and requirement of Wi-Fi
Planning of computer networks in Library and Information Centres
Network security measures.
Internet security
6. Information Literacy
Concept, need
Methods of imparting information literacy programmes
Contents of information literacy programmes
ACRL standards for information literacy
7. Library Science Education
7.1 Curriculum Design (role of UGC in curriculum development)
7.2 Accreditation of LIS courses
7.3 Continuing education for Library & Information personnel
8. Partnership with Different Agencies
Concept, need
Agencies (teaching departments, government bodies at national and international
level)
6
Recommended Books:
1. Carter, Roger: The Information Technology Hand Book, London, and
Henemann, 1987.
2. Jeanne, F. M. A Librarian’s Guide to the Internet: A Guide to searching
and evaluating information, Oxford: Chandos publishing, 2006
3. Lancaster, F.W. Electronic publishing and their implications for libraries
and beyond, London, Clive bingley, 1990
4. Lucy, A. Tedd. An Introduction to computer based library system. Ed.3
Chinchester, Wiley, 2005
5. Richard Jones. The Institutional Repository. Oxford, Chandos publishing,
2006
6. Vishwanathan. T. Communication Technology. New Delhi, T.M.H. 1995
7. Zorkoczy, Peter: Information Technology: An introduction, London,
Otiman, 2005
8. Gorman, G.E. Digital factor in Library and Information Services. London:
Facet publishing, 2002.
9. Haynes, David. Metadata for Librarianship in India. London: Greenwood
Press, 2004
10. Patel, Jashu. Libraries and Librarianship in India. London, Greenwood
Press, 2001
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