BLI- 011: Libraries: An introduction
Overview
This is the introductory course which provides insight into the concept of Libraries and Society . It also discusses the role of Libraries in the Society. The basic objective of this course is to provide Information about the types of libraries and functions of each type. The course also discusses the basic operations of the libraries.
Course Credit: 4
Syllabus
COURSE LAYOUT
Week No.
Topic
Type of Content
Week 1
Unit 1: Role of Libraries in Society
Libraries: Need, Purpose and Importance
Role of Libraries in Society
Modern Society
Text
Video
Video
Video
Week 2
Unit 2: Types of Libraries and their Functions
Type of Libraries
Public Libraries
Quiz
Text
Video
Video
Week 3
National Libraries
Academic Libraries
Special Libraries
Virtual Libraries
Quiz
Video
Video
Video
Video
Week 4
Digital Libraries
Library Consortia
Unit 3: Functional Units and Operational Aspects
Functional Units of Libraries
Quiz
Video
Video
Text
Video
Week 5
Elements of Management
Technical Section
Periodical Section
Office Management in Libraries
Quiz
Video
Video
Video
Video
Week 6
Organising as an element of Management
Unit 4: Library Staff: Role and Responsibilities
Library Staff: Role and Responsibilities
Staffing Pattern in Libraries
Video
Text
Video
Video
Week 7
Library Staff Competencies
Changing role of staff in Libraries
Unit 5: Document Selection and Acquisition
Document selection tools and techniques
Document selection principles
Video
Video
Text
Video
Video
Week 8
Accessioning work in Libraries
Acquisition Section
Acquisition of Serials
Acquisition Process in Libraries
Quiz
Video
Video
Video
Video
Week 9
Unit 6: Physical Processing
Physical Processing in Libraries
Quiz
Text
Video
Week 10
Unit 7: Library Records
Library Records
Quiz
Text
Video
Week 11
Unit 8: Library Maintenance
Library Maintenance
Stock Verification
Weeding of Library material
Quiz
Text
Video
Video
Video
Week 12
Future of Libraries
Reader Services in Libraries
Quiz
Quiz
Video
Video
Taught by
Dr. Archna Shukla & Dr. Z. Yanthan,
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