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BLI-221: Library Information and Society

By Prof. Kunwar Singh   |   Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi
Learners enrolled: 683
Library, Information and Society is the first course in the BLIS programme. It sets the context for other courses providing the base to understand and develop competence in the other courses. It introduces you to the role and importance of library and other information institutions in the society. Library and information related legislation is discussed in detail which is an important component in providing service according to norms. Library networks and consortia that form the basis of resource sharing are also the part of the course. Library needs support from organisations for its development and functioning. Hence, such bodies at different levels have been discussed in the course. By doing this course.

Course credits-4

Summary
Course Status : Ongoing
Course Type : Core
Language for course content : English
Duration : 12 weeks
Category :
  • Library and Information Sciences
Credit Points : 4
Level : Postgraduate
Start Date : 15 Jul 2024
End Date : 30 Nov 2024
Enrollment Ends : 31 Aug 2024
Exam Date : 07 Dec 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 

Topics 

Week-1

Unit 1: Libraries, Information and Knowledge based Society

Week-2

Unit 2: Types of Libraries

Unit 3: Information Institutions

Week-3

Unit 4: Laws of Library Science

Week-4

Unit 5: Library Legislation and Model Public Library Act/Bill

Week-5

Unit 6: Library Legislation in Indian States: Their Salient Features

Week-6

Unit 7: Other Information Related Legislations: RTI, IT Act, IPR, Patent Act and Cyber Laws

Week-7

Unit 8: Resource Sharing

Unit 9: Library and Information Networks and Consortia

Week-8

Unit 10: Library and Information Networks and Consortia: National and International

Week-9 

Unit 11: Librarianship as a Profession

Week-10 

Unit 12: Ethical Issues in Librarianship

Week-11

Unit 13: Role of Professional Associations

Week-12 

Unit 14: Organisations and Institutions Involved in Development of Library and Information Services

Instructor bio

Prof. Kunwar Singh

Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi

Dr. Kunwar Singh is a Professor in the Faculty of Library and Information Science, School of Social Sciences, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi, India. He has 15 years of teaching and non-teaching experience. He received a bachelor's degree in arts from HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar, Uttarakhand, a bachelor's degree in library and information science from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, a master's degree from the University of Delhi, and a doctorate degree from Utkal University, Bhubaneswar.

 

Prior to joining IGNOU, Dr. Singh worked in various capacities at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, and Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai. In addition to teaching and research he has taken administrative responsibilities in Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi and Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

 

 

In terms of publication, he has written one book (solo), one book with co-authors, two edited books as co-editors, thirty book chapters, and approximately 60 articles in national and international journals. He has life memberships of various academic and professional bodies.  In addition, he has been serving as a reviewer and editor of some national and international journals.




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