Part II : Knowledge Organization, Information Processing & Retrieval
| Unit. 1. Universe of Knowledge |
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| Structure and attributes |
| Modes of formation of subjects |
| Different types of subjects |
| Universe of subjects as mapped in different schemes of classification |
| Unit. 2. Bibliographic description |
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| Catalogue purpose, Structure and types physical forms including OPAC filling rules. |
| Normative Principles of cataloguing. |
| Overview of principles and practice in document description. |
| Current trends in Standardization, description and exchange |
| Standard codes of cataloguing. |
| Unit. 3. Methods of Knowledge Organization |
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| General theory of Library Classification. |
| Normative principles of classification and their application. |
| Species of Library Classification. |
| Standard Schemes of Classifications and their features, CC, DDC, UDC. |
| Notation: Need, Functions, Characteristics |
| Design and development of schemes of Library Classification, Standard sub-division Index. |
| Trends in Library Classification. |
| Unit. 4. Subject Classification |
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| Principles of Subject Classification. |
| Subject heading lists and their feature. |
Part III : Information Technology: Basic
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Unit. 1. Information Technology |
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| Definition, Need, Scope and Objectives |
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Unit. 3. Computer Architecture-Organization of Computer |
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| Input and Output devices- Keyboard, Scanner, OCR, Printers, Monitor |
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Unit. 4. Software |
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| Operating systems: Single & Multi User Systems, Basic features of MS-DOS, MS Windows, Linux, UNIX, Windows NT etc |
| Programming Languages: Concepts and Tools |
| Algorithm & Flowcharting |
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Unit. 5. |
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| Word Processors, Spread Sheet etc |
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Unit. 6.DBMS Package |
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| Familiarity with DBASE, FOXPRO, CDS/ISIS, SOUL, MS Access (Basic features) |
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Unit. 7.Computer application to library & Information work |
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| House keeping operations |
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Unit. 8. Communication Technology |
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| Communication Technology Basic Concepts |
| Networking: Basic Concepts |
| Internet |
Part III : Management of Libraries & Information Centres/Institutions
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Unit. 1. Management |
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| Concepts, definition and scope |
| Management styles and approaches |
| Management schools of thought |
| Functions and principles of Scientific Management |