BACHELOR OF LIBRARY &

INFORMATION SCIENCE (LIBRARY AND

INFORMATION SCIENCE ) -ODL
PROGRAMME PROJECT REPORT (PPR)

School of Professional Studies

PPR of Bachelor of Library and Information Science approved by 39th Academic Council (vide memo
no.: Reg/0322 dated 14.03.2023) for delivery of programme through Open Distance Learning mode.
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i. Programme’s mission and objectives:
 Acquainted with the essential character of the field of library and information studies and its
processes associated with knowledge creation, communication, identification, selection,
navigation, acquisition, organization and description, storage and retrieval, preservation &
conservation, analysis, interpretation, evaluation, and dissemination of information. The mission
of the Library and Information Science Department is to provide an equitable quality educational
experience that meets current and emerging library, information and technology needs, in order
to create a knowledge society for productive roles in the age of information explosion. The
department also provides basic skills on Library Automation Network and Library Information
technology for students who wish to have further ICT oriented knowledge communication
relating to free and Open Source based software on Library & Information Science. This is the
subject domain through which user’s requirement relating to information needs, their
information seeking behaviour and use of these information in society to develop, manage and
effective use may possible.
 Appreciate the value of teaching and service to the advancement of the field.
 Understand the importance of research to the advancement of the field’s knowledge base and
be able to interpret and apply research results in practice.
 Implementation and application of subject matter in all relevant types of operational contexts
the philosophy, principles, ethics, policies and information-related laws underlying the provision
of information.
 Make understandable about the inter-relationship and importance of contributions of library and
information studies to other fields of knowledge by recognizing the role of library and information
services in a diverse global society.
 Understand the role of library and information services in a technology-driven society.
ii. Relevance of the program with HEI’s Mission and Goals:
The mission of the Library and Information Science is to provide a meaningful educational experience
that achieves quality education in flexible mode all over the State and to provide access to skill-based
job orientation through the educational platform. Given that platform BLIS program also aims to
collaborate with other Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to reach academic and research goals.
Emerging and technology-driven libraries & information science syllabi also encourage lifelong
learning to achieve sustainable goals. In addition to this, the BLIS program also prepares students for
future days to cater to their expertise and sensitize the learners towards a humanistic and democratic
ecosystem

iii. Nature of prospective target group of learners:

Budding Professionals after having their degrees from this university may join as
 Library Professionals like library assistant, library trainee in University/Colleges, Information
Centres, Industrial organisation, Research Library, Special Library, Public Library.
 School Librarian
 Even students can do freelancing with the appropriate skill to contribute to store, retrieve, and
use that information through professional service, and assist in the transfer of the knowledge/
information for their research and day-to-day.

iv. Appropriateness of programme to be conducted in Open and Distance Learning and/or Online
mode to acquire specific skills and competence:
LIS study generates skilled professionals. Either they are engaged in professional careers or they are
supposed to join their professional life. So in this scenario to opt a degree for career development
Open and Distance Education is the right choice to carry on. Where students or professional can
simultaneously run their career and education for further career development.

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v. Instructional Design:
Introduction: Libraries are social institution that collects, preserve, organise and navigate available
knowledge to the society. The discipline of Library & Information Science aims to educate and
train learners to create and manage libraries in an effective manner. It also supports to develop service
attitude and ethical values in the aspirants of Library and Information professionals. The entire sector
of Libraries, Information Centers, Documentation centres are established and maintained to fulfill the
reading and information needs of various categories of library users. The Bachelor of Library &
Information Science (BLIS) degree program imparts education and training so as to develop skilled
manpower, who are able to manage aforesaid centers effectively and efficiently with professional
attitude and values. The Learning Outcome-based Curriculum for the BLIS degree aims to provide
sustainable framework to impart qualitative and equitable education to the learners. The framework
is to develop an evolving nature of the Library and Information Science as a discipline. This framework
was adopted after several review with the eminent subject experts in programme and course level.
Emergence of Information and Communication Technologies and digital convergence, online
databases, e-resources like e-books and e-journals, introduction of different Software for smooth
running of library, Barcode and RFID, Library Networks and Consortia, development of new Standards
and Protocols for creation and exchange of bibliographic information, introduction of different of
metrics, digital libraries and institutional repositories embedded with web 2.0 technologies has
broadened the spectrum of Library and Information Science. With the motto of generate skilled library
professionals, Netaji Subhas Open University has introduced BLIS course on 2005.

a. Course Structure: (Please see the detailed table below):

CODE Course Name Credit TE Full Assig. Total

Marks Full Marks
Marks
Paper - I Library and Society 8 80 20 100
Paper-II Library Management 8 80 20 100
Paper-III Library Classification Theory 8 80 20 100
Paper-IV Library Cataloguing 8 80 20 100
1st Year

Paper-V Reference and Information Services 8 80 20 100

Paper-VI Classification Practice 8 80 20 100
Paper-VII Cataloguing Practice 8 80 20 100
Paper-VIII Computer Basics and Applications 8 80 20 100

b. Detailed Syllabus: (Learners are advised to check the relevant Self Learning Materials (SLM’s) for
actual distribution of Modules and Units. All courses have been designed in keeping with UGC (Open
and Distance Learning and Online Programmes) Regulations, 2020 regarding the minimum number of
Units)

Paper- I : Library and Society

Module-1 : Development of Libraries and Their Role in Society
Unit-1 : Role of Library in Modern Society
Unit-2 : Laws of Library Science
Unit-3 : Library Development in UK and USA
Unit-4 : Library Development in India–Plans and Programmes.
Module-2 : National Libraries of UK, USA, France, India

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Unit-5 : National Libraries : A Descriptive Account of National Libraries: National Libraries of
UK, USA, France, India.
Unit-6 : Academic Libraries : University, College and School Libraries.
Unit-7 : Public Libraries : Role and Functions
Unit-8 : Special Libraries and Information Centres.
Module-3 : Library Movement in India
Unit-9 : Library Legislation and Model Public Library Act.
Unit-10 : Library Legislation in Indian States.
Module-4 : User Study
Unit-11 : User Community ; their characteristics, User Study
Unit-12 : Library and Education : Formal, non-formal and distance education.
Unit-13 : Community information centres and services
Unit-14 : Library Extension Services
Module-5 : Library Associations, Systems and Programmes
Unit-15 : Criteria of the Profession, Ethics and Duties
Unit-16 : Organizations involved in the Development of Library and Information Services
Unit-17 : Resource Sharing : Concept, need and Activities
Unit-18 : Resource Sharing ; Programmes.

Paper - II : Library Management

Module-1 : Principles of Library Management
Unit-1 : General Principles of Management and their application to Library Management.
Unit-2 : Library Organizational Structure
Unit-3 : Physical Planning of Libraries – standards.
Module-2 : Library Operations and Services
Unit-4 : Collection Development
Unit-5 : Circulation Activities
Unit-6 : Collection Maintenance, Shelving and stock verification
Unit-7 : Preservation of library materials
Module-3 : Personnel Management
Unit-8 : Library staff-job analysis, In-service Training, Staff Manual, Library Committees
Unit-9 : Library Rules and Regulations
Unit-10 : Office Management
Module-4 : Financial Management
Unit-11 : Library Finance
Unit-12 : Budgeting and Accounting

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Unit-13 : Library Statistics
Unit-14 : Annual Report

Paper - III: Library Classification Theory

Module-1 : Classification in General
Unit-1 : Basic Concepts and Terminology
Unit-2 : Classification of knowledge
Unit-3 : Library classification : Need and Purpose.
Module-2 : General Theory of Library Classification
Unit-4 : Basic Laws, Canons, Postulates and Principles
Unit-5 : Facet Analysis and Facet Sequence
Unit-6 : Phase Relations
Unit-7 : Common Isolates
Module-3 :
Unit-8 : Modes of formation of Subjects
Unit-9 : Steps in construction of classification schemes–Enumerative and Faceted
Module-4 : Notation - Need, Functions
Unit-10 : Notation : Need, Functions and Types
Unit-11 : Qualities of Notation
Unit-12 : Hospitality in Array and Chain Unit-13 : Devices
Unit-14 : Call number and its structure
Module-5 : Study of selected Schemes of Classification
Unit-15 : Dewey Decimal Classification
Unit-16 : Universal Decimal Classification
Unit-17 : Colon Classification
Unit-18 : Modern Trends, BSO, Role of CRG.

Paper-IV : Library Cataloguing Theory

Module-1 : Basic Concept
Unit-1 : Library Catalogue : Definition, Objectives, Purpose and functions
Unit-2 : Physical Forms of Catalogue
Unit-3 : Types of Catalogue
Module-2 : Format of Catalogue Entries
Unit-4 : Kinds of entries
Unit-5 : Data Elements in different types of Entries

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Unit-6 : Filing of Entries : Classified and Alphabetic
Unit-7 : Centralized Cataloguing, Cataloguing-in-Publication
Module-3 : Choice and Rendering of Headings
Unit-8 : Western Names and Indic Names
Unit-9 : Corporate Authors
Unit-10 : Pseudonyms, Anonymous works and Uniform Titles
Unit-11 : Catalogue code
Module-4 : Subject Cataloguing Concept, Purpose, General Principle
Unit-12 : Subject Cataloguing
Unit-13 : List of Subject Headings
Unit-14 : Other methods of deriving subject headings

Paper-V : Reference and Information Services

Module-1 :
Unit-1 : Concept of Reference and Information Services
Unit-2 : Varieties of Reference Services
Unit-3 : Functions of the Reference Department
Unit-4 : The Reference Process
Module-2 : Study of Bibliographical Tools
Unit-5 : Bibliographies Need and Types, Bibliographical control
Unit-6 : Subject Bibliography
Unit-7 : National Bibliography (BNB & INB)
Unit-8 : Trade Bibliography
Unit-9 : Study of Abstracting and Indexing Tools
Module-3 : Reference Sources Part-I :
Unit-10 : Dictionaries
Unit-11 : Encyclopedia
Unit-12 : Ready Reference Sources
Unit-13 : Geographical Sources
Unit-14 : Biographical Sources
Unit-15 : Reference Sources for Current Events
Unit-16 : Evaluation Reference Sources
Module-4 : Information Services
Unit-17 : Concept and Need for Information
Unit-18 : Types of Documents : Primary, Secondary and Tertiary

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Unit-19 : Organization of Information services
Unit-20 : Information Services and Techniques.
Paper-VI : Classification Practice
Unit-1 : Construction of class members of documents according to the 19th ed. Dewey’s Decimal
Classification, 1979.
Unit-2 : Construction of Class numbers of documents according to the Colon Classification, 6th.
ed. 1960.
Unit-3 : Construction of Book number as formulated by S. R. Ranganathan.

Paper - VII : Cataloguing Practice

Module-1 : AACR-2R- an introduction; Subject Headings-introduction; general rules for
description; single personal author; Tracings. List of Subject Headings.
Module-2 : Editorial work ; shared responsibility ; Multi-volumes ; Corporate Bodies ; Choice
among different names ; References.
Module-3 : Serials ; Analysis ; Uniform Titles ; Cataloguing of Bengali documents.
Module-4 : Classified Catalogue Code-introduction Tracing ; Class index entry ; Personal author ;
corporate body ; series ; Periodicals.

Paper VIII: Computer Basics and Applications [Theory ]

Module-1 : Introduction to Computer Applications
Unit-1: Introduction to Computer – Functional parts of Computer : Hardware, Software, Operating
System (MS-DOS/Unix).
Unit-2: Computer Language- High level language; Software package, Software System Application
software, Flowcharting, Boolean logic and operators.
Unit-3 : Library Automation-Areas in library automation (House Keeping) - Library automation-
Indian scenario-Computer Based Information Service (CAS & SDI).
c. Duration of the programme:
The minimum duration of the Programme is 1 (One) year from the date of registration. The registration
is valid for a period of maximum 3 (three) years.

d. Faculty & Support Staff requirement:

Sl. Work at
Faculty Name of the Faculty Number
No. (HQ/RC)
1Professor TRIDIB TRIPATHI RC - 1 1
2Professor ARUN KUMAR CHAKRABORTY HQ - 1 1
3Assistant Professor ANAMIKA DAS HQ - 1 1
4 Assistant Professor BARNALI ROYCHOUDHARY RC - 1 1
5 Deputy Librarian MADHUSRI GHOSH UPADHYAY RC - 1 1
e. Support Staff:

Sl. Work at
Office Staff (Designation) Number
No. (HQ/RC)
1 Junior Assistant RC - 1 1

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2 Junior Assistant Cum Typist HQ - 0 0
f. Instructional Delivery Mechanisms:
Mode of
Delivery Provided Detailed Information (Please Mention the
Delivery/
Mechanisms (Yes/No) Activity Hour)
Types
Provided at LSC. For 6 Credits Theory Courses 9
counselling sessions of 2 hours each (Total 18
PCP Yes
hrs); for Practice papers 18 hours each (Total 36
hrs)
Face to Face Provided online by NSOU faculty @ 6 hrs for each
Tutorials/ Special
Mode 6 Credits Course; Offline remedial classes once
Classes/ Remedial Yes
every semester at RC’s (6 hrs for each 6 Credits
Classes/ ECP
Course)
Seminar/ Research
Yes Given as and when required.
Colloquium
All Courses are designed within the range of Units
SLMs Yes specified by relevant regulations. 20 hours of
self- study time is envisaged for each SLM
Self-
All Units have suggested reading lists.
Learning
Additionally, faculty at LSC (during PCP) & NSOU
Reference Books Yes
faculty (at online sessions) guide learners
regarding Reference Books
Online (Web Learners have access to institutional Learning
Yes
ICT/ Digital driven/Mobile App ) Management System (LMS)
Wellness of Offline DVD/SD Class Notes in word/PPT format are given for
Yes
students Card/USB Drive prompt grasp.
Telecommunications Yes As and when is required.
Arrangements are available both at RC’s and at
Smart Classrooms Yes
LSC’s
Blended Will come into effect in a phased manner from
Flipped Learning Yes the upcoming session with the development of
NSOU MOOC

vi. Procedure for admissions, curriculum transaction and evaluation:

University frames its policy related to admission entry criteria, method of admission, conduction of
admission through the Admission Committee (statutory body) following the guideline of the UGC
(Open and Distance Learning and Online Programmes) Regulations, 2020 and Department of Higher
Education, Govt. of West Bengal. Admissions are conducted entirely through Online mode centrally
by the University.
Information Circulation Policy:
All information related to the programme like admission policy, eligibility, fee structure, course
curriculum, medium of instruction, method of instruction, evaluation method, SLMs etc. are
transacted through prospectus, brochure, official notification etc.

Learner Support Services:

Learner support services are provided by the University at three level of functioning of the Open
University architecture i.e. Learner Support Centre (LSC), Regional Centre and Head Quarter.

Following the UGC (Open and Distance Learning and Online Programmes) Regulations, 2020 LSCs are
provide various learner support services in order to facilitate the acquisition of teaching-learning

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experience for its enrolled learners throughout at various phases of learners’ study life cycle. LSC also
main contact points for access by the learners, responsive and facilitating information centres,
arranging contact sessions and other operations like processing of assignments etc.

University has constituted Learner's Facilitation Centre (LFC) at each Regional Centres to provide
various support services. Beside that University has also provided learners support services through
web based platform/ telephone/ email/ instant messaging services.

Transaction of Curriculum and Academic Planner:

Department of Library and Information Science also held regular Personal Contact Programme (PCP),
organise occasional additional lectures and special lectures to substantiate the study materials with
further mechanisms of direct teaching in the mode of discussions and presentations of oratory. In
doing so, the department takes every care to provide the students ample opportunities to intimate
their difficulties, if any, personally in their PCP or through email to their faculties. This support the
student who usually coming from a conventional background with the comfort of not being alienated
with the system yet motivates them, who gradually learn to develop the capabilities in carrying out
the academic task individually the process of the evaluation and curriculum transaction criteria are
decided in the BOS. Along with the Personal Contact Programme, the Department has also developed
Audio-Video Lectures (AVL) for the learners.

Curriculum transaction is through Online and or Offline modes as detailed above and all academic
activities are conducted following the programme is following the below mentioned activity planner
during the academic session:

Tentative months schedule (specify months) during Year

Name of the Activity
From (Month) To (Month)
Admission Nov Jan
Distribution of SLM Jan Mar
Contact Programmes (counselling,
Apr Nov
practical, etc.)
Assignment Submission Oct Nov
Evaluation of Assignment Nov Dec
Examination Dec Jan
Declaration of Result Mar Apr
Renewal/ Re–registration Jan Feb
Evaluation:
Evaluation is on a 2-tier basis, divided into Assignment submission (online mode) and Term End
Examinations (Offline mode). The weightage is as follows:
Assignment – 20 marks
Term End Examination – 80 marks
Total marks for each course – 100
Assignment / Internal Assessment/ Continuous Assessment / Formative Assessment: Assignment
submission is the first interaction between the learner and the teacher. It has a very important role to
play in the teaching-learning process in distance education. So, submission of Assignment is
mandatory for all learners. The assignment responses reflect what the learners have understood and
learnt. The assignment answer scripts are returned to the learners so that the assignment answers
serve the purpose of providing feedback to the learners and inform them their strengths and
weaknesses. Learners will be required to submit assignment for each course and the marks obtained
on evaluation of those assignment courses will be entered into his/her individual record of
performance. This will constitute 30% (maximum) of the Full marks in the course as per University

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Grants Commission (Open and Distance Learning Programmes and Online Programmes) regulations,
2020. All the Marks secured by the learners will be progressively entered into the result card. Every
learner is required to submit the assignment courses before each Term-End Examination. In practical
course of Science stream, there is no assignment.
Term-End Examinations: Minimum 80% of the total credit points of the course (except practical
course where it is 100%) would be reserved for Term-End Examination as per University Grants
Commission (Open and Distance Learning Programmes and Online Programmes) Regulations, 2020.
Minimum qualifying marks in each course is 20% (Term End Examination Marks + Assignment Marks).
Waive of Programme Fee:
University waive of full course fee for transgender learners.
vii. Requirement of the laboratory support and Library Resources:
As mentioned that specific objective of such course of Library and Information Science, is to prepare
budding Library professionals, so this subject demands a Library as a whole as a practical workshop
along with advanced feature base computer lab with Free and Open Source supported mechanisms
(In LAMP architecture) cause being digital library software, library management software is available
freely in terms of economic, social and technical means.
Besides, Library facility is one of important services in any higher educational institution. In addition
to the Self Learning Materials (SLMs) and other learning resources the University provides library
facility to all of its registered learners. The Library Department, Netaji Subhas Open University is
located at Kalyani Campus.
Further, to cater to the needs of huge number of registered students, the University needs unlimited
libraries to provide educational support to everyone. To cope with the situation, the University has
initiated the process of setting up a strategic partnership with the existing network of Public Libraries
that are available in the State of West Bengal to offer educational support to our learners all over the
State. This initiative taken by NSOU is the first of its kind in the country.
viii. Cost estimate of the programme and the provisions:
Total course fee is Rs. 5,000/- (Excluding Examination and Studentship Renewal Fees). An approximate
distribution of expenditure is given below to get prior view:

Assigned Head Sub Head % of Expenditure

Development SLM Preparation and Development Cost 7
SLM Printing 44
Maintenance & Programme Maintenances Grant 10
Delivery Counselling/ PCP/ Lab Counselling 20
Delivery Charges 4
Other Overhead Expenses 8
ICT Support Admission Processing 1
ICT Support Services 5
Computer Training 1

ix. Quality assurance mechanism and expected programme outcomes:

Quality assurance mechanisms have a set of processes and practices that help ensure that the program
is of high quality and meets the needs of Learners and stakeholders. Some common quality assurance
mechanisms include:

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 Curriculum review and development: Faculty members are continuously engaged in developing
quality Self Learning Materials (SLMs) in print. The curriculum is reviewed regularly to ensure that
it is up-to-date and relevant to the needs of learners.
 Learners assessment and evaluation: Learners performance is assessed and evaluated through a
variety of methods, including exams, assignments. This helps to ensure that Learners are meeting
the learning outcomes of the course and provides feedback on their progress.
 Faculty Development programme: Faculty members take part in faculty development programme
in a regular basis to ensure that they are meeting the standards of the program and are providing
high-quality instruction to Learners.
 Stakeholder feedback: Input from stakeholders, such as Learners, alumni, employers, and
community members, is gathered through surveys, focus groups, and other methods to ensure
that the program is meeting the needs of the community and to identify areas for improvement.
 Centre for Internal Quality Assurance: Centre for Internal Quality Assurance (CIQA) as per UGC
(Open and Distance Learning and Online Programmes) Regulations, 2020 to ensure the delivery
of high quality programmes to its learners.
Board of Studies (BOS): Board of Studies ensure quality of the Curriculum of Bachelor of Library and
Information Science as per University norms. BOS plays a vital role as the following
 Curriculum review and development of quality Self Learning Materials (SLMs) in print. The
curriculum is reviewed regularly to ensure that it is up-to-date and relevant to the needs of
learners.
 Learner’s assessment and evaluation process through a variety of methods, including exams,
assignments. This helps to ensure that Learners are meeting the learning outcomes of the
Programme.
Expected Programme outcomes:
 To create a professionally learned society;
 To create a bunch of skilled professionals who are responsible to manage, organize and navigate
the whole educational system by facilitating right information to the right people at any time to
any people.
 To dedicate their professional career to the development of the subject domain by catering
services in different academic libraries. Special libraries, public libraries, research centres,
government departments, non-government organisations.
 A learned society who are able to pull-up a good number of upcoming generation for sustainable
subject development.

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