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BLI-011: Libraries: An introduction

By Prof. Zuchamo Yanthan   |   Indira Gandhi National Open University
Learners enrolled: 302

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

Summary
Course Status : Completed
Course Type : Core
Language for course content : English
Duration : 12 weeks
Category :
  • Library and Information Sciences
Credit Points : 4
Level : Diploma
Start Date : 01 Jan 2024
End Date : 30 Apr 2024
Enrollment Ends : 29 Feb 2024
Exam Date : 19 May 2024 IST
Exam Shift :

Shift-II

Note: This exam date is subject to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.

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Course layout


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

Prof. Zuchamo Yanthan

Indira Gandhi National Open University
Prof. Zuchamo Yanthan is a Faculty of Library and Information Science. He did his Master’s from NEHU, M.Phil and PhD from University of Delhi. He was a Doctoral Fellow at the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) and has a doctoral degree in the area of ‘Development of Information Village Model in North East India’.
His areas of interest are: Research Methodology, Public Information Systems and Services, Communication Skills, Social Media for teaching learning and issues relating to environment and climate change. He has published several research papers and has co-edited two books titled: Response to Climate Change and Nagas Today: Indigenous Discourse. Under his supervision three PhD scholars have been awarded their degrees. He has organized several national and international seminars, talks, workshops, colloquiums and conferences. Presently he is the PhD Research Programme Coordinator of the discipline and also the convener of Academic Committee, School of Social Sciences.


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