IIM Tiruchirappalli
Post Senior Library & Information Assistant
SYLLABUS - SKILL TEST (Qualifying in Nature) (50 MARKS)
| Topics |
|---|
| 1. Knowledge of library management software. |
| 2. Digital library software, tools, electronic library services, etc. |
| 3. Knowledge of content management systems, Website designing, Web 3.0, RFID, AI/ML, AR, VR, etc. |
| 4. Working knowledge of Koha/DSpace and other library management and digital library software. |
| 5. Database search and Literature search. |
| 6. Oral Speaking/Conversation Test in English on Various Topics of General Interest (OnSpot). |
| 7. Computer Proficiency Test for the test of working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Internet, and E-mail Communication. |
| 8. Test on Noting and Drafting. |
| 9. Google Tools (Google Meet, Form, Sheet, Calendar, Meet, etc.). |
| 10. COUNTER metrics. |
SYLLABUS - MAIN TEST (100 MARKS)
| Part | Description |
|---|---|
| Part – A (10 Marks) | 1. Knowledge of IIMs and their Regulations, Act, and Rules, etc. |
| 2. Broad idea about admission and registration procedures and academic programmes offered by the Institute. | |
| Part – B (40 Marks) | 1. English Language and Comprehension - Paragraph Summary, Letter Writing, Reading Comprehension & Inferences, Essay Writing, Paragraph Writing on Various Topics of General Interest, Critical Reasoning, Email Drafting, Situational Questions, etc. |
| 2. Initiating of Proposals related to Library Work. | |
| 3. Office Noting and Drafting. | |
| Part – C (50 Marks) | Library Procedures and Practices, Library information and society, Information processing and organization, Management of library information centres, Application of IoT, Information sources and services, Information retrieval system, Information Communication Technology (ICT) and its applications in library and information services, Library automation and digital libraries, IPR and legal issues - categories, conventions, treaties, laws, etc., Research methodology, Open access and scholarly communications, Emerging trends in library and information services, Procurement/Subscription of Books/ eBooks/E-Journals/Archives/E-Resources, ERM, library analytics etc. Budgeting methods, Knowledge Organisation, Metrics and other related subjects to LIS. |
Post Junior Library & Information Assistant
SYLLABUS - SKILL TEST (Qualifying in Nature) (50 MARKS)
| Topics |
|---|
| 1. Knowledge of library management software. |
| 2. Digital library software, tools, electronic library services, etc. |
| 3. Knowledge of content management systems, Website designing, Web 3.0, RFID, AI/ML, AR, VR, etc. |
| 4. Working knowledge of Koha/DSpace and other library management and digital library software. |
| 5. Database search and Literature search. |
| 6. Oral Speaking/Conversation Test in English on Various Topics of General Interest (OnSpot). |
| 7. Computer Proficiency Test for the test of working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Internet, and E-mail Communication. |
| 8. Test on Noting and Drafting. |
| 9. Google Tools (Google Meet, Form, Sheet, Calendar, Meet, etc.). |
| 10. COUNTER metrics. |
SYLLABUS - MAIN TEST (100 MARKS)
| Part | Description |
|---|---|
| Part – A (10 Marks) | 1. Knowledge of IIMs and their Regulations, Act, and Rules, etc. |
| 2. Broad idea about admission and registration procedures and academic programmes offered by the Institute. | |
| Part – B (40 Marks) | 1. English Language and Comprehension - Paragraph Summary, Letter Writing, Reading Comprehension & Inferences, Essay Writing, Paragraph Writing on Various Topics of General Interest, Critical Reasoning, Email Drafting, Situational Questions, etc. |
| 2. Initiating of Proposals related to Office Work. | |
| 3. Office Noting and Drafting. | |
| Part – C (50 Marks) | Library related Legislations and Acts, Information and Society, Reference & Information Sources and Services, Information and Communication Technology in Libraries, Classification and Cataloguing, Library Management and Electronic Resource Management, Library Automation, Digital Library and Library Resources, Library Procedures and Practices, Library information and society, Information processing and organization, Information sources and services, Information retrieval system, Information Communication Technology (ICT) and its applications in library and information services, Emerging trends in library and information services, Procurement/Subscription of Books/ eBooks/E-Journals/ Archives/ E-Resources, etc. Resource sharing, Library Consortium, and other related disciplines to LIS. |