BLI- 011: Libraries: An introduction

By Dr. Archna Shukla | Indira Gandhi National Open University

Learners enrolled: 1023

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.

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Summary

Course Status :	Completed
Course Type :	Core
Duration :	12 weeks
Category :	Library and Information Sciences
Credit Points :	4
Level :	Diploma
Start Date :	15 Feb 2021
End Date :
Enrollment Ends :	30 Jun 2021
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Week No.	Topics
Week-1	Unit 1: Role of Libraries in Society Libraries: Need, Purpose and Importance Role of Libraries in Society Modern Society
Week-2	Unit 2: Types of Libraries and their functions Type of Libraries Public Libraries
Week-3	National Libraries Academic Libraries Special Libraries Virtual Libraries
Week-4	Digital Libraries Library Consortia Uni 3: Functional Units and Operational Aspects Functional Units of Libraries
Week-5	Elements of Management Technical Section Periodical Section Office Management in Libraries
Week-6	Organising as an element of Management Unit 4: Library Staff: Role and Responsibilities Library Staff: Role and Responsibilities Staffing Pattern in Libraries
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
Week-8	Accessioning work in Libraries Acquisition Section Acquisition of Serials Acquisition Process in Libraries
Week-9	Unit 6: Physical Processing Physical Processing in Libraries
Week-10	Unit 7: Library Records Library Records
Week-11	Unit 8: Library Maintenance Library Maintenance Stock Verification Weeding of Library material
Week-12	Future of Libraries Reader Services in Libraries

Instructor bio

Dr. Archna Shukla

Indira Gandhi National Open University

Dr. Archana Shukla is a Reader in the Faculty of Library and Information Science. She has M.A. (English), Master’s and Ph.D. in Library and Information Science from Bundelkhand University, Jhansi. Her areas of interest include Management of Library and Information Centres, Information Consolidation and Repacking, Academic Library System, Classification and Cataloguing. She has many research papers and articles to her credit. She has eleven years of teaching experience and two years of administrative experience in library, as Assistant Librarian.

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