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Tel. No. 2419677/2419361 e-mail : [email protected] Fax: 0821-2419363/2419301 www.uni-mysore.ac.in UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE Estd. 1916 Vishwavidyanilaya Karyasoudha Crawford Hall, Mysuru- 570 005 No.AC.2(S)/31/18-19 Dated: 24.07.2018 NOTIFICATION Sub: Revision of syllabus, exit option & credit of Hardcore for M.L.I.Sc. (CBCS Scheme) from the Academic year 2018-19. Ref: 1. Decision of Board of Studies in Library and Information Science (CB) meeting held on 19.12.2017. 2. Decision of the Faculty of Science & Technology Meeting held on 21.04.2018. 3. Decision of the Academic council meeting held on 19.06.2018. ***** The Board of Studies in Library and Information Science (CB) which met on 19.12.2017 has recommended to revise the syllabus, exit option & Hardcore credits of M.L.I.Sc. course from the academic year 2018-19. The Faculty of Science and Technology and the Academic council meetings held on 21.04.2018 and 19.06.2018 respectively have approved the above said proposal and the same is hereby notified. The revised syllabus of M.L.I.Sc. course is annexed. The contents may be downloaded from the University Website i.e., www.uni-mysore.ac.in. Draft approved by the Registrar Sd/- Deputy Registrar(Academic) To: 1. The Registrar (Evaluation), University of Mysore, Mysore. 2. The Dean, Faculty of Science & Technology, DOS in Physics, Manasagangotri, Mysore. 3. The Chairperson, BOS in Library and Information Science, DOS in Library and Information Science, Manasagangotri, Mysore. 4. The Chairperson, Department of Studies in Library and Information Science, Manasagangotri, Mysore. 5. The Director, College Development Council, Moulya Bhavan, Manasagangotri, Mysore. 6. The Deputy/Assistant Registrar/Superintendent, AB and EB, UOM, Mysore. 7. The P.A. to the Vice-Chancellor/Registrar/Registrar (Evaluation), UOM, Mysore. 8. Office file. UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE Department of Studies in Library and Information Science Manasagangotri, Mysuru-570006 Regulations and syllabus MasteR of libRaRy and information science (M.l.i.sc.) (Two-year semester scheme) Under Choice Based Credit System (CBSC) From 2018-19 and onwards UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE GUIDELINES AND REGULATIONS LEADING TO MASTER OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE (TWO YEARS- SEMESTER SCHEME UNDER CBCS) Course Details: Name of the Department : Department of Studies in Library and Information Science Subject : Library and Information Science Faculty : Science and Technology Name of the Course : Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc) Duration of the Course : 2 years- divided into 4 semesters Objectives: a) To enable the students to understand the libraries and their role in contemporary society. b) To provide instructions in the use of information sources and services – both online and print. c) To enable the students to comprehend general principles of organization and administration of libraries. d) To equip the students with the necessary skills and knowledge in the use of ICT in libraries and information centers. e) To develop in students potential for critical thinking particularly concerting goals of Library and Information centers. f) To train students for a professional career in Library and Information Services. Intake: The intake for admission shall not exceed the intake sanctioned by the University Medium of Instruction: English Attendance: The students shall be considered to have completed the course if he/she has attended not less than 75% of the total number of working periods (Lectures, seminars, practical, and dissertation taken together) during each semester. Examination Marks As per CBSC, the total marks for each paper will be 100. Out of that, 70 marks for main examination and 30 marks for continuous assessments. Continuous Evaluation: The continuous evaluation marks awarded to a student shall be based on the evaluation of the performance of the student in respect of the following; attendance, performance in tests, assignments, seminars, practical records, minor projects etc, The class test, assignment, seminar shall be conducted in respect of each theory and practical paper (wherever applicable) for the purpose of awarding continuous evaluation marks. Details of Course Patterns for MLISc. Degree Course (CBSC) 2018-19 Onwards First Semester Sl. Code Title of the Paper Credit pattern in Credit Teaching No. value hours/week L T P Hard Core 1 Foundations of Library and Information Science 3 1 0 4 5 2 Information Sources 3 1 0 4 5 3 Information Processing: Cataloguing I (Theory) 3 1 0 4 5 4 Knowledge Organisation : Classification-I 3 1 0 4 5 (Theory) Soft Core 1 Information Processing : Cataloguing - II 0 1 3 4 8 (Practice) 2 Knowledge Organisation : Classification - II 0 1 3 4 8 (Practice) 3 Personality Development & Communication 3 1 0 4 5 Skills Second Semester Hard Core 1 Management of Libraries and Information 3 1 0 4 5 Centers 2 Information and Communication Technology 3 1 0 4 5 3 Information Processing : Cataloguing - III 0 1 3 4 8 (Practice) 4 Knowledge Organisation : Classification - III 0 1 3 4 8 (Practice) Soft Core 1 Public Libraries and Information Centers 3 1 0 4 5 2 Academic Libraries and Information Centers 3 1 0 4 5 3 Industrial Libraries and Information Centers 3 1 0 4 5 4 Bio-Medical Libraries and Information 3 1 0 4 5 Centers 5 Corporate Libraries and Information Centers 3 1 0 4 5 Open Elective 1 E- Publishing 3 1 0 4 5 2 Digital Information Management 3 1 0 4 5 Third Semester Hard Core 1 Information Retrieval Systems 3 1 0 4 5 2 Library Automation and Networks 3 1 0 4 5 3 Library Automation Software ( Practice) 0 1 3 4 8 Soft Core 1 Marketing of Information Products and 3 1 0 4 5 Services 2 Conservation and Preservation of Information 3 1 0 4 5 Resources 3 Users and User Studies 3 1 0 4 5 Open Elective 1 Internet and Search Engines 3 1 0 4 5 2 Electronic Information Sources and Services 3 1 0 4 5 Fourth Semester Hard Core 1 Information Systems and Services 3 1 0 4 5 2 Research Methodology 3 1 0 4 5 Soft Core 1 Digital Libraries and E-Publishing 3 1 0 4 5 2 Digital Library Software (Practice) 0 1 3 4 8 3 Webometrics, Informetrics and Scientometrics 3 1 0 4 5 4 Project Work/ Dissertation 0 1 3 4 8 Open Elective 1 Scholarly Communication 3 1 0 4 5 2 Information Literacy 3 1 0 4 5 3 Content Management Systems 3 1 0 4 5 Note: Seminars, Case Study, Discussion and Round Tables etc., are all part of Tutorials. University of Mysore Department Studies in Library and Information Science M.L.I.Sc. Revised Syllabus for Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) (w.e.f. 2018-19) FIRST SEMESTER Hard Core FOUNDATIONS OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE Unit-1 Libraries in social context, Social and historical foundations of library, Role libraries in formal and information education, Different types of libraries: functions, objectives and activities, Five laws of library science and their implications. [ Library development, History of library movement, Growth and development of libraries in India. Unit-2 Information and Communication, Information- Characteristics, nature and use, Conceptual differences between Data, Information and Knowledge, Information transfer cycle: Generation, collection, storage and retrieval, Information communication: channels, models and barriers. Information science - Evolution, definitions, scope and current status. Information science as a discipline. Unit-3 Library Legislation – Need and importance, Library legislation in India. Study of Model Public Library Bill of S. R. Ranganathan, Karnataka Public Library Act, 1965, Intellectual Property Rights: Copyright Act, Delivery of Books and Newspapers (Public libraries) Act, Right to Information Act. Unit-4 Library profession and professional associations, Attributes of profession: Librarianship as a profession, professional ethics in Librarianship, LIS education and research in India, Professional Associations: Regional level -KALA, National level–ILA, IATLIS, IASLIC, International level -IFLA, ALA, CILIP and SLA. Promoters of Library and Information services: RRRLF and UNESCO. Public relations and extension activities. Selected Readings: Burahohan, A. (2000). Various aspects of librarianship and information science. New Delhi: Ess Ess. Chapman, E.A. & Lynden, F.C. (2000). Advances in librarianship. 24th Vol. San Diego: Academic Press. Isaac, K.A. (2004). Library legislation in India: A critical and comparative study of state library acts book description. New Delhi: Ess Ess. Kumar, P.S.G. (1997). Fundamentals of information Science. Delhi: S. Chand. Kumar, P.S.G.(2003) Foundations of library and information science. Paper I of UGC Model Curriculum. New Delhi: Manohar. Ranganathan, S.R. (1999). The five laws of library science. 2nd ed. Bangalore: Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science. Rout, R.K. Ed. (1999) Library legislation in India. New Delhi: Reliance. Sen B.K. (2002). Five laws of library science. IASLIC Bulletin, 47(3), 121-140. Sharma, P. S.K. ( 1992). Library and society. 2nd ed. Delhi: Ess Ess. Surendra S. & Sonal Singh (Eds,), (2002). Library, information and science and society. New Delhi: Ess Ess. INFORMATION SOURCES Unit-1 Information sources: Meaning, Definition, Nature, Evolution, Characteristics, Functions, Importance, and Criteria for evaluation. Types of sources - Primary, Secondary & Tertiary (print and electronic), Human and Institutional sources. Primary sources- Structures and components - Journals; Patents; Technical reports, Standards and Specifications; Conference proceedings; Trade literature; Theses and Dissertations. Unit-2 Secondary sources- Dictionaries,