Application Form

Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Affix Stamp

Horticulture and Forestry, Solan -173230 (HP) size photo
Application Form for B.Lib. and I.Sc.
Academic Session 2025-26

1. Name of the Candidate _____________________________________________

2. Father’s Name Shri__________________________________________
3. Nationality ___________________ 4. Gender Male/ Female
5. Date of Birth __________________________________________
6. Whatsapp Mobile No. __________________________________________
7. E-mail ID __________________________________________
8. Permanent Address 9. Address for Correspondence
__________________________________ ___________________________________
__________________________________ ____________________________________
__________________________________ ____________________________________
Pin Code_____________________ Pin Code____________________
Write carefully “Yes” or “No” in the appropriate boxes and attach relevant certificate
10. Are you domicile of Himachal Pradesh?
11. Do you belong to Scheduled Caste (SC)?
12. Do you belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST)?
13. Are you a ward of a serving/ex-defense personnel?
14. Are you a ward of a serving/ retired CAPFs personnel?
15. Are you a single girl child?
16. Are you a person with disability (PwD)?
17. Education from 10th Class onwards (Attach self-attested copies of the certificates)
Exam. Name of Board Yr. of Marks Subjects
Passed passing Max. Marks
Marks Obtained
10th

12th

Graduation

Declaration: I solemnly declare that the statements made by me in the form are complete and
true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I accept liability for action under the rules and
regulations of the University for any mis-statement or concealment of facts.

Signature of Applicant
Note: Candidates must provide the official conversion formula used by their university
for converting OGPA/OCPA/CGPA into percentage, duly certified and attached with the
application form.
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 Table of Contents

System of Education................................................................................................................................ 4

Satyanand Stokes Library ........................................................................................................................ 6

About Programme ................................................................................................................................. 10

How to Apply? ...................................................................................................................................... 11

Application Form................................................................................................................................... 12

Academic Details of The Course ........................................................................................................... 13

Fee structure .......................................................................................................................................... 15

Syllabus And Scheme of Examination During The Programme ........................................................... 16

Syllabus During The Programme.................................................................................................... 17

Academic Calendar ............................................................................................................................... 29

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 About University
Dr Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan, was established on 1st
December, 1985 with the objective to promote education, research and extension education
in the fields of horticulture, forestry and allied disciplines. Late Dr. Yashwant Singh
Parmar, the first Chief Minister and the architect of Himachal Pradesh perceived the
importance of horticulture and forestry to develop and improve the state economy which led
to the establishment of this University. Its history lies in erstwhile Himachal Agricultural
College, Solan, established in 1962 and affiliated to the Panjab University. It became one of
the campuses of agriculture complex of Himachal Pradesh University on its formation in
1970. Consequent upon the establishment of Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishva Vidyalaya in
1978, this campus became its horticulture complex and finally in 1985, assumed the status
of a state university, being the only university in the country engaged exclusively in
teaching, research and extension in horticulture and forestry.

The University is located at Nauni in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh, 13 km from

Solan on Solan-Rajgarh road, at an elevation of 1300 meters above mean sea level. Solan
town is situated on national highway (NH-22) and is well connected by train and bus
services.

The university has four constituent colleges, out of which, two are located at the main
campus Nauni, one for Horticulture and the other for Forestry, having 9 and 7 departments,
respectively. The third college i.e., College of Horticulture &Forestry is located at Neri in
Hamirpur district on Nadaun-Hamirpur state highway, about 6 km from Hamirpur town and
is well connected with bus service. The college offers three undergraduate degree
programmes i.e. BSc (Hons.) Horticulture, BSc (Hons.) Forestry and B. Tech.
Biotechnology and MSc degree programme in a few subjects. The fourth college i.e.
College of Horticulture and Forestry, Thunag (Mandi) is located at Thunag district Mandi.
This college offer BSc (hons.) Horticulture and BSc (hons.) Forestry degree programme. In
addition, there are five regional research stations, 12 satellite stations and five Krishi
Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) situated in different zones of the state.

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 System of Education
This is a residential university and all the students are required to reside in the hostels,
unless otherwise permitted. The university follows the semester system of education which
requires continuous hard work and regularity on the part of the students in the classes
throughout the semester.

Under the new system of examination for undergraduate students, evaluation is

partially external and partially internal. The education aims at an all-round development of
the personality of the student and the university provides necessary facilities to achieve this
objective. Emphasis is laid on the high academic standards and discipline. The university
also provides facilities for different games and sports, NCC/NSS and other co-curricular
activities (literary, cultural, hobby development, etc.). These activities are looked after by
the Student’s Welfare Organization.

MANDATE

• Providing education in horticulture, forestry and allied branches of learning and

scholarship
• Advancement of basic and applied research pertaining to horticulture, forestry and
other allied sciences
• Extension and dissemination of scientific information among rural masses of the state
• Developing linkages with the state/central/international institutions, NGOs,
orchardists, farmers and industrialists for ensuring economic and ecological security
in the state
• Pursuit of other objectives that the university may determine from time to time.

MISSION

• Strategic, need based and farmer-oriented development of horticulture and forestry in

Himachal Pradesh through excellence in education and research for food and
ecological security, improved livelihood opportunities and economic prosperity of
farming communities.
GOALS
• Human resource development through excellence in education and skill upgradation
with intensive practical trainings.
• Creation of sound scientific base for research and extension education in horticulture,
forestry and allied sectors.
• Dissemination of generated technologies to farming community through region
specific
• transfer of technology modules.
• Effective management of financial, structural and administrative resources of the
university for competitive result-oriented initiatives.
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 OBJECTIVES

• Human resource development in horticulture, forestry and allied sciences.

• Advancement of basic and applied research pertaining to horticulture, forestry and
allied sciences.
• Extension and dissemination of scientific information among the rural masses of the
state.
• Development of linkages with state, central, international institutions, NGOs,
orchardists, farmers and industrialists for ensuring nutritional, economic and
ecological security in the state.

The university has a faculty of 237 teachers/scientists out of which 169 teachers/
scientists are posted at the main campus catering to the needs of teaching, research and
extension education activities at the main campus. The colleges have well equipped
laboratories and class rooms with state of art instruments and teaching aids. Separate
laboratories for conducting undergraduate practical are available besides postgraduate
laboratories catering to latest research. Being farm university, it has a vast experimental area
of about 550 hectares at main campus and 202 ha with regional horticultural research &
training stations and Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), provided with modern facilities like
poly-houses, glass houses, mist chambers, sprinklers/drip irrigation system, precision
farming etc. Besides, herbal garden and demonstration area serve as effective live tools for
easy learning.

The students' welfare organization of the university attends to the residential

requirements, sports, cultural/co-curricular activities, NCC/NSS and medical care of the
students. The university has a placement cell for career counseling. The university has eight
hostels, four for boy students and four for girl students. Each hostel has a common room
equipped with tv and facilities for indoor games and a badminton court. Besides, there is
one international hostel for foreign national students. Important newspapers and magazines
are also subscribed for general reading of the students in the hostel. The university has a big
playground where facilities for all outdoor games and sports exist. In order to cater to the
need of indoor games, a national level indoor gymnasium is nearing completion. The
students are encouraged to participate in district, state and inter-university competitions.
The campus has facilities of student centre, shopping centre, banks, post and telegraph
office. NCC, NSS, sports and games are compulsory for all undergraduate students.
However, the girls, foreign nationals and in-service candidates are exempted from NCC.
Physical education is compulsory except for in-service candidates. The university has a
health centre with the staff strength of a senior medical officer, lady doctor, two
pharmacists, lab technician and staff nurse. The medical facilities including ambulance
services are available to all the students and residents round the clock.

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 Satyanand Stokes Library
Readers’ Paradise: Connecting People to Learning

Satyanand Stokes Library of the University is named after Mr.Satyanand Stokes

(initially Samuel Nickoles Stokes) a resident of Philadelphia, the USA who was a pioneer in
introducing delicious varieties of apple and heralding the economic revolution in Himachal
Pradesh. This beautiful building was inaugurated by Sh. R. Venkataraman, former Hon’ble
President of India on December 7, 1988. The library specializes in horticulture and forestry
information services. It serves its users through computerized in house, national and
international databases e.g. Books, e-books, theses, e-thesis, journals, e-journals, and CD-
ROM databases. Housed in a beautiful modular building, the library offers an excellent
study environment. With a plinth area of 3975 sq. Mts. And a reading space of 665.60 sq.
Mts., it provides seating for more than 400 users in common reading area and dedicated
cubicles for research scholars. As an open access library, it offers various services including
a book bank, interlibrary loan, document delivery services, and reprographic services.
Additionally, the library has acquired essential databases in horticulture, forestry, and
related disciplines.

It has a rich collection of latest books and journals on horticulture, forestry, allied
subjects, and business management. The Satyanand Stokes Library has been trying to cope
up with new emerging technologies and adopt the same in the library to upgrade its
functioning. The feedback reports received from its patrons and visitors have also been quite
useful and it enabled us to achieve our target. The library not only proactively works on its
collection, building, and infrastructural augmentation, but also puts a lot of emphasis on
creating facilities for its users.

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 With the implementation of RFID, the issue/return processes become more
convenient to the users. It saves the time of the member and the staff of the library, now
staff can devote more time to satisfy the need of the users. The library has adopted KOHA,
library management software (open source) with cloud server and OPAC (online public
access catalogue) operational for the easy and fast delivery of bibliographic information of
documents available in the library with its transactional history through e-mail to the user.
OPAC can be accessed on the web from any corner of the world.

Satyanand Stokes Library of the university is pioneer in Automated Library Services

with the provisions of in-house databases along with other important national and
international databases. There is diversified library collection ranging from subject matter
texts to the varied themes of religion, spirituality, philosophy, literature, art and culture,
Braille texts and competitive examinations. The library has access to e-Resources including
CeRA, e-books (perpetual) and different Open Access Databases. The SNS library is also
recipient of Best Usage Award of J -Gate@ CeRA through J-Gate Discovery Platform for
two consecutive years 2022 to 2023 AD. The SNS Library is registered as an Institutional
Member of NDLI (National Digital Library of India) and is consistently encouraging the use
of NDLI resources.
The library has also signed multiple MoUs with INFLIBNET(UGC Regulatory Body)
to improve academic research integrity. All the theses of the university are uploaded on the
ICAR database Krishikosh and INFLIBNET database Shodhganga for promoting university
Research at global level. The library provides Plagiarism Detection Services to its faculty
and users in the university and the consequent colleges of the university. The library
provides services of Document Delivery Request, Inter-library Loan, Reference Services,
News Clippings and Reprographic Services. A Reserved Reading Area for faculty and
scholars is also provided. Awareness sessions and trainings for the students and the faculty
are regularly organized for better understanding of the resources and services provided by
the library. The SNS Library is offering one Course on Library and Information Service
(PGS-501) to the post graduate students. The SNS Library also introduced a Bachelor
Degree Programme in Library and Information Science from the academic session 2024-25.
The vision of the library is to emerge as a digital platform compatible with the
contemporary state of the art technologies including use of artificial intelligence for the
library services. A hybrid mode of physical collections and digital resources will be the hall
mark of SNS Library.

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 LIBRARY SERVICES
Multimedia services

• The library provides access to bibliographic databases subscribed on cd rom. The

following databases are available on CD-ROM in the multimedia center of the
library AGRIS, HORT-CD, CAB-CD, AGRICOLA, TREE-CD. The multimedia
center provides access to a number of IP-Based /Subscribed databases to the
students

Inter-library loan & document procurement service

• The library offers inter-library loan service to its users for the books and periodicals
not available in the library by procuring them from other neighboring universities /
institutes. This library, in turn also lends its resources to the libraries of other
government and academic institutions. However, photocopies of articles are sent to
the libraries situated anywhere in the country on demand.
• The library users are given assistance in locating misplaced books. The users may fill-
in the location books, available at the circulation counter and in the serials division,
for books / journals not found by them. The library staff makes a thorough search for
the books / journals reported in the location books. The users are informed
accordingly in due course of time.

Text book and book bank services

The library maintains a separate collection of textbooks in the text book section,
which can be consulted within the library premises. Text books can also be issued for
one/two days. A database of books available in text-book section and book bank collection
is available for consultation at the text book section.

The library has a Book Bank section. The collection consists of prescribed text-books
in paperback editions costing not less than Rs.20.00 and not more than Rs.800.00. The text-
books to be included in this collection are recommended by the heads of the department.
Students whose parent's income does not exceed Rs 2500.00 per month are given preference
over others in grant of books from the book bank. The borrowers have to pay 10 per cent of
the cost of books as rental charges per semester. The scheduled caste and scheduled tribes’
students are given this facility free of charge. The book bank scheme is basically for
undergraduates only.

Training programs

The library also conducts computer training programs for the students and faculty
members of the university from time to time for enabling its users to get familiar with new
technologies and new resources provided by the library. The library has conducted so far
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 thirteen training programs in collaboration with NISSAT, Raja Ram Mohan Rai Library
Foundation, Calcutta, Department of Higher Education to The H.P. Government, National
Digital Library of India and INFLIBNET.

Xeroxing facility

The Xeroxing facility in the library is extended through a private firm who is allowed
to operate from within the library premises.

Bindery services

The library has a bindery section which looks after the maintenance of library
documents. Most of the binding jobs for the library are done in the library bindery section.
The library bindery also does the lamination work.

Newspaper clipping services

Library provides new related to university and its regional centers on daily basis
through e-mail to all departments and displayed on notice board for physical users of the
library.

The Satyanand Stokes Library believes that the journey of a thousand books begins
with a single page. It welcomes its users to a realm where imagination knows no bounds and
the pursuit of wisdom is a never-ending endeavor. In this digital age where information
flows abundantly, library recognizes that users have countless avenues to explore. However,
it is the belief of library that within the walls of our library, a treasure trove of wisdom and
discovery awaits. As a custodian of knowledge, the aim is to curate an unparalleled
collection that caters to diverse interests and spans countless genres. With commitment to
staying current with the times, library also has embraced technology to enhance reading
experience. Our digital library boasts an extensive collection of e-books, audio books and
online resources, ensuring that access to knowledge is not constrained by physical
boundaries. Users can now embark on literary adventures from the comfort of their own
device, opening up a world of possibilities at your fingertips.

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 About Programme
INTRODUCTION
The B.Lib.&I.Sc. Program includes courses such as Information Literacy, Knowledge
Management, Digital Library Technologies, Library Administration, and Academic Research
along with core practices like Reference Services, Current Awareness Services, Information
Retrieval and Dissemination services.

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

The graduates are able to effectively manage library resources, create and maintain
digital library systems and develop innovative information services as a successful library
and information professionals. They are also eligible to take the national certification exams
to become a certified librarian anywhere in India. They can work in a variety of library and
information professions, including public, academic, special and research libraries. They will
be able to apply for jobs related to library sciences in various Government and private
college/institute/ university. Library professionals can also be placed at various well-known
companies and publishing houses such as Amazon, Infosys, Emerald, Elsevier and others.

After completing B.Lib.&I.Sc degree, applicants can also appear for Civil Service
Examinations. Students with B.Lib.&I.Sc degree may further continue their education. They
might pursue a master's degree in Library and Information Science and thereafter they can
apply for PhD, Assistant Librarian, Assistant Professor or Technical Writer, Documentation
Officer, Information Officer, Publication and Officer, Professional Assistant, and others are
some of the most popular employment profiles for Bachelor of Library and Information
Science (B.Lib.&I. Sc) applicants.

OBJECTIVES OF THE B.LIB&I.SC. PROGRAMME

The following are the objectives of the programme

• To familiarize students with basic concepts of Library and Information.
• To enhance knowledge organization and processing.
• To acquaint students with the activities and services of different information sources,
systems and programmes.
• To develop skills in using computer and communication technology.
• To introduce modern management techniques to students for managing libraries and
information centers effectively.

INFRASTRUCTURE
• Smart classrooms / virtual classrooms in College of Forestry and Alumni Engagement
Center
• Committee room in library
• Computer section/Binding section/Data bases /Rooms for practical
• CIC lab /University auditorium
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 How to Apply?

• Admission Form attached in appendix along with self-attested documents is to be

submitted along with a bank draft of Rs. 1000 drawn in favour of The Comptroller,
Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni-Solan (HP)-173230 for
candidates belonging to General Category and other categories and Rs. 750 for
candidates belonging to SC/ ST category
• The last date of receiving the application form along with the bank draft is 30th July
2025 and 5th August 2025 with late fee of Rs 500.
• The Application Fees shall not be refunded under any circumstances.
• The application form may be submitted in person or through post to reach by the
scheduled date on the following address
o Room Number 217, Admission cell, Administrative Block, Registrar’s Office,
Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni-Solan HP
(173230)
o There will be no entrance test but candidates will be called in based on merit
as per the detail below
• Date of Counselling in Person is 6th August 2025 in LS Negi Auditorium, Dr YS
Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni-Solan HP (173230)

Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant must have been graduated (minimum) from a recognized university
with a Bachelor’s degree in any field.
• The applicant must have a minimum of 50 per cent marks in graduation with
5 % relaxation to SC/ ST candidates as per the university rules.
• The merit list of the applicants for admission into the programme will be
determined as follows:

S.No. Class Total Percentage

1 Senior Secondary (12th) 40%

2 Graduation (any stream) 60%

Total 100%

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 Application Form
Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Affix Stamp
Horticulture and Forestry, Solan -173230 (HP) size photo
Application Form for B.Lib. and I.Sc.
Academic Session 2025-26

1. Name of the Candidate _____________________________________________

2. Father’s Name Shri__________________________________________
3. Nationality ___________________ 4. Gender Male/ Female
5. Date of Birth __________________________________________
6. Whatsapp Mobile No. __________________________________________
7. E-mail ID __________________________________________
8. Permanent Address 9. Address for Correspondence
__________________________________ ___________________________________
__________________________________ ____________________________________
__________________________________ ____________________________________
Pin Code_____________________ Pin Code____________________
Write carefully “Yes” or “No” in the appropriate boxes and attach relevant certificate
10. Are you domicile of Himachal Pradesh?
11. Do you belong to Scheduled Caste (SC)?
12. Do you belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST)?
13. Are you a ward of a serving/ex-defense personnel?
14. Are you a ward of a serving/ retired CAPFs personnel?
15. Are you a single girl child?
16. Are you a person with disability (PwD)?
17. Education from 10th Class onwards (Attach self-attested copies of the certificates)
Exam. Name of Board Yr. of Marks Subjects
Passed passing Max. Marks
Marks Obtained
10th

12th

Graduation

Declaration: I solemnly declare that the statements made by me in the form are complete and true to the
best of my knowledge and belief and I accept liability for action under the rules and regulations of the
University for any mis-statement or concealment of facts.
Signature of Applicant
Note: Candidates must provide the official conversion formula used by their university for
converting OGPA/OCPA/CGPA into percentage, duly certified and attached with the application
form.
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 Academic Details of the Course

• Name of the Programme: Bachelor of Library and Information Science

• Abbreviation: B.Lib.&I.Sc.
• Subject: Library and Information Science
• Duration: This is a one-year full-time course divided into two semesters leading to
the degree of Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.Lib.&I.Sc.)
• Total credit hours:32 credit hours
• Theory : 18 credit hours
• Practical : 14 credit hours
• Semester duration: 18-20 weeks as per the university notifications
• Name of the College: College of Forestry
• Name of the University: Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry,
Nauni-Solan (HP)

• Mode of the Course:

• Regular mode
• Distance mode

A total number of 45 seats are offered out of which 30 are in Regular Mode and 15
are in Distance Learning Mode. It will be mandatory for the students opting for
degree through Distance Learning Mode to attend Contact Classes in Dr YS Parmar
University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni- Solan (HP) for 15 days in each
semester. Internship in SNS Library, Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and
Forestry, Nauni- Solan (HP) for 30 days will be an essential condition for the degree
programme under both Regular and Distance Learning Modes.

• Seat Reservation:
The aspirant students will be admitted on the basis of merit only with provisions for
the reservation as per the university policy

Detail of reservation of seats

Admission shall be open to all eligible candidate’s subject to the reservation of seats as
under:

a) All the seats shall be reserved for the Bonafide Himachali candidates.
b) 15% of the total Seats shall be reserved for candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste
(SC) category candidates.

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c) 7.5% of the total seats shall be reserved for candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribe
(ST) category candidates.
d) 5% of the total seats shall be reserved for person with disability (PwD)
e) One seat shall be reserved for wards of serving/ex-defense personal.
f) One seat shall be reserved for the wards of serving/ retired CAPFs personnel.
g) One seat shall be reserved for single girl child.

NOTE:

h) In case, the candidates as prescribed in clause (b) and clause (c) above, are selected
according to their position in the combined merit list, shall not be counted for
covering the prescribed percentage of reservation.
i) In case of non-availability of candidates in a specified category of reservation i.e.,
Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST), the same shall be interchangeable. In
case of non-availability of candidates from both the categories as stated above, the
seat will be transferred to UR (General) category.
j) The candidates having permanent disability of not less than 40% (low vision, hearing
impairment, locomotor disability or cerebral palsy) shall be considered for reserve
seats of physically challenged (PH) category.
k) The seats can be increased/ decreased keeping in view the availability of
infrastructure and faculty.
l) In case of non-availability of Himachali candidates, the seats will be thrown open at
National level candidates.

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 Fee structure

• Regular mode : Rs. 26,750 per semester

• Distance learning : Rs. 35,450 per semester

Detailed fee structure for both the modules

i) For Regular students

Sr. No. Particulars Fee (Rs.) Remarks

1. Admission/Registration fee 5000 Semester-wise
2. Tuition fee (exempted in case of girls belonging 12,000 Semester-wise
to HP-BPL families)
3. Sports, games & youth welfare activity 1500 Semester-wise
4. Examination fee 3000 Semester-wise
5. Infra-structure development/ maintenance fund 1500 Semester-wise
6. Placement guidance fee 200 Semester-wise
7. Identity card fee 150 At the time of admission
8. Library card fee 250 Annual
9. Library service charges 500 Semester-wise
10. College security (Refundable) 500 At the time of admission
11. Library security (Refundable) 500 At the time of admission
12. Amalgamated fund 1000 Semester-wise
13. Medical charges 500 Semester-wise
14. Green charges 150 Semester-wise
Total 26,750

ii) For Correspondent students

Sr. No Particulars Fee (Rs.) Remarks

1. Admission/Registration fee 5000 Semester-wise
2. Tuition fee (exempted in case of girls 12000 Semester-wise
belonging to HP-BPL families)
3 Identity card fee 150 At the time of admission
4 Library card fee 250 Annual
5 Hand-outs /study material/postal charges 15500 Semester-wise
etc.
6 Examination fee 2500 Semester-wise
7 Placement guidance fee 50 Semester-wise
Total 35,450

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 Syllabus and Scheme of Examination During the Programme
First Semester: A total of 16 credit hours with 23 contact hours

Course Code Description Credit Hours

LIS-111 Foundations of Library and Information Science 3+1= 4
LIS-112 Knowledge Organization: Classification 3+1= 4
LIS-113 Knowledge Organization: Cataloguing 3+1= 4
LIS-114 Knowledge Organization: Classification and Cataloguing 0+4= 4

Second Semester: A total of 16 credit hours with 23 contact hours

Course Code Description Credit Hours

LIS-121 Management of Library and Information Centers 3+1= 4
LIS-122 Information and Communication Technology: 3+1= 4
Basics
LIS-123 Information Sources and Services 3+1= 4
LIS-124 Internship 0+4 =4
• Internship for 30 days in University Library after successful completion of academic
courses as an essential condition for eligibility to the degree of Bachelor of Library
and Information Science

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 Syllabus During the Programme

Course Code: LIS-111Credit Hours (3+1) =4

Course Title: Foundations of Library and Information Science

Theory Description of Course

Unit I • Foundational approach: socio-cultural, intellectual and
Foundational Approach historical foundations of library as an institution.
• Types of libraries: characteristics, collections, services,
staff, objectives, structure and functions
• Growth and development of libraries with special
reference to India
• Library and information science education in India: as
a discipline and subject, history, level- degree and
institution, accreditation
• Role of library in formal and informal education
Unit II • Library legislation: need and essential features
Library Legislation, Acts • Library legislations in India: history, chronology and
and Professional Issues features
• Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs): The Indian
Copyright Act, 1957- original writings and creativity,
history and infringement
• Delivery of Books (Public Libraries) Act 1954
• Philosophy of Librarianship Profession: attributes;
librarianship as a profession, ethics
Unit III • Five Laws of Library Science
Laws of Library and • Implications of five laws: general and digital
Information Science environment
Unit IV • Library associations: National and international
Professional Associations associations, need and role in promotional activities
and Organizations • National associations: Indian Library Association
(ILA) & Indian Association of Special Libraries and
Information Centers (IASLIC) - history, structure,
membership, activities, Various State Library
Associations and other registered profound
associations.
• International associations: American Library
Association (ALA); Chartered Institute of Library and
Information Professionals (CILIP); International
Federation of Library Associations and Institutions
(IFLA)- history, structure, membership, activities,
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO),
International Standards Organization(ISO),
International Council on Archives (ICA)
• National level promoters: Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Library Foundation, Kolkata, UGC (role, objectives,
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 types of grants)
• International level promoters: UNESCO – specialties,
types of book promotion, International Book Day,
International Book Fair
Practical • Visits to libraries of other SAUs, General Universities
under UGC
• Case studies on information and knowledge societies,
library associations (national and international)
• Collection and delivery of books from readers

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9. Mangla,P.B.(1981)(Ed).LibraryandinformationscienceeducationinIndia.New Delhi:
Macmillan.
10. Ranganathan,S.R.(1957).Thefivelawsoflibraryscience.Bombay:AsiaPublishing
House.
11. Rout,R.K.(1986).LibrarylegislationinIndia:problemsandprospects.NewDelhi:
Reliance Publishing House.
12. Rubin,R.E.(2013).Foundationsoflibraryandinformationscience.3rded.New
Delhi:DBSImprints.
13. Smith,M.M. (1999).Information ethics. London: Bowker-Saur.
14. Tarango,Javier(2017).Theroleofinformationprofessionalsintheknowledge economy.
Chandos Publishing.
15. TheFacetLIStextbookcollection,2019.
16. Kumar,P.S.G.(1998).Fundamentalsofinformationscience.NewDelhi:S.Chand.

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 Course Code: LIS-112 Credit Hours (3+1) =4
Course Title: Knowledge Organization: Classification (Theory)

Theory Description of Course

Unit I • Universe of subjects: definitions and purpose
• Development of subjects: structure and attributes
Universe of
Knowledge • Modes of formation of subjects
and • Mapping of subjects, Simple Knowledge Organization System(SKOS)
Subjects • Library classification: definition, need and purpose
• Theories of classification: Static and dynamic
• Postulational approach: postulates, facet analysis, fundamental categories,
phase analysis, principles of helpful sequence and facet sequence
• Notation and call number: number building process
• Devices in library classification
Unit II • Colon Classification (CC): Salient features and Components. Facet analysis,
CC & UDC principles of facet sequence, Fundamental Categories (PMEST), Devices,
Notational System, Three planes, Mnemonics, Phase Relations, Common
Isolates (ACI and PCT), Rounds and Levels, Canons, Index.
• Universal Decimal Classification(UDC): Salient Features Nature and Scope,
Structure, Notational System, Arrangement and Tables in UDC. Common
Auxiliary Tables: Scope and Examples. Common Auxiliary Signs: Scope and
Types Master Reference File (UDC MRF): Basic Concept UDC Translations:
Current Status
• Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC): Salient Features, Structure and layout,
Unit III organization of basic classes, hierarchy, coverage, notation, simplicity,
DDC memorability, hospitality, Chain-Structure, flexibility, manual, DDC
Summaries, Relative Index, Table Schedules Summaries, entries, notes.
Postulational approach to classification, Principles of helpful sequence, Five
Fundamental Categories, facet analysis &facet sequence.
Unit IV • Current Trends in classification
Recent • Organization of the Web Resources: Online Versions: Web Dewey, UDC
Trends online and LC Web. Brief Introduction to OCLC Classify.
• Folksonomy: Basic concept, Tagging and Social Bookmarking.
• Semantic Web-concept, need, purpose and advantages.
• Role of major organizations: DRTC, CRG, OCLC
• Ontology-based classification
Practical Practical classes on Library Classification
• Faceted and Enumerative Schemes, SKOS , Mapping and division of
knowledge in various schemes of Library Classification with special reference
to DDC,UDC and Colon Classification.

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Suggested Readings:

1. Chan, L.M.andSalaba,A.(2015).Cataloguingandclassification:anintroduction.
4th ed. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.
2. Dhyani,P.(2000).Theory of library classification.Delhi:Vishwa Prakashan.
3. Hunter,E.J.(2017).Classificationmadesimple:anintroductiontoknowledge
organisation and information retrieval. Routledge.
4. KrishanKumar(1993).Theoryofclassification.NewDelhi:VikasPublishingHouse.
5. Kumbhar,Rajendra(2011).Libraryclassificationtrendsin21stcentury.Oxford:
Chandos Publishing.
6. Marcella,R.,&Maltby, A.(2017).The future of classification. Routledge.
7. Ranganathan,S.R.(2006).Prolegomenatolibraryclassification.3rded.NewDelhi:
EssEss Publications.
8. Ranganathan,S.R.(2006).Philosophyoflibraryclassification.Bangalore:Ess
Publications.
9. Satija,M.P.(2013).TheTheoryandpracticeoftheDeweyDecimalclassification
10. Satija,M. P.Exercises inthe23rdeditionof DDC.Ess EssPublications.
11. Sayers,W.C.(1950).Introductiontolibraryclassification.London:Andradautch.
12. Batley,S.(2005).Classification in theory and practice. Oxford:Chan

Course Code: LIS-113 Credit Hours(3+1)=4

Course Title: Knowledge Organization: Cataloguing (Theory)

Unit Description of Course
Unit I • Forms of Library Catalogue: Library Catalogue: Concept, objectives,
Library purpose and functions.
Catalogue • Physical forms of Library Catalogue: Conventional and
Nonconventional(OPAC).
• Types of Catalogue: Dictionary Catalogue, Classified C a t a l o g u e ,
A l p h a b e t i c o -Classed Catalogue, Alphabetico-
SubjectCatalogue.
• Commonness and differences among library catalogue, library records,
bibliographies, checklist
• Cooperative cataloguing, centralized cataloguing, cataloguing-in-
publication and prenatal cataloguing
• Union catalogue: concept, need, purpose
Unit II • Entries: concept, need and types – main and added
Entry • ALA filing rules
Elements and • Data elements in different types of entries according to CCC and
Filing AACR-2
• Catalogue Entries and Subject Cataloguing: Catalogue Entries: Main
entry and Added entries (According to CCC 5th ed. and AACR-2).
• Subject Cataloguing:
Meaning,purpose,objectives,approaches(ChainProcedureandSear'sList
of Subject Headings).

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Unit III •Union Catalogue: Concept, purpose, Union Catalogues of INFLIBNET,
Subject DELNET and OCLC. Selective, Simplified and Centralized
Catalogui Cataloguing.
ng • Authority File, Shelf List, ISBN, ISSN.
• Normative Principles of Cataloguing: Canons and Principles of
Cataloguing: Their application to CCC and AACR-2andits revisions
• Subject cataloguing: definition, need, purpose & principles
• Vocabulary control and controlled vocabularies
Unit IV • Standardization, description and exchange of information: MARC-21,
Cataloguing ISBD, ISO 2709, CCF, Z39.50
Standards • Metadata: Concept, need, purpose and standards (Dublin Core)
and Current • Recent trends: basic concept of FRBR, ISBD, CCF, RDA and FRBR.
Trends • Metadata: meaning, purpose, use, & types - MARC 21,
DUBLINCORE, TEI (Text Encoding Initiative), METS, EAD, VRA
Core, BIBFRAME
• Web OPAC and its functions
• CentralizedandCooperativeCataloguing:OCLC,WorldCat,IndCat,Shod
hganga,e-Shodh Sindhu.
Practical Library Catalogue, Catalogue Entries and Subject Cataloguing, Union
Catalogue, ISBD, CCF, RDA and FRBR. Metadata: meaning, purpose,
use, & types - MARC 21, DUBLINCORE, TEI (Text Encoding
Initiative), METS, EAD, VRA Core Web OPAC and its functions,
BIBFRAME, Centralized and Cooperative Cataloguing: OCLC,
WorldCat, IndCat, Shodhganga, e-Shodh Sindhu.
Suggested Readings:
1. Westby,B.M.(1977). Sears List of Subject Headings, NewYork,HWWilson.
2. Byrne,D.J.(1998)MARC Manual: Understanding and Using MARC Record.
Englewood, Libraries Unlimited.
3. Cole,T.&Han,M-JK.(2013). XML for catalogers and metadata librarians. Libraries
Unlimited.
4. Fritz,D.A.(1998)CataloguingwithAACR2andUS-MARCRecords.Chicago, ACA.
5. Hart,A. (2014).RDA made simple: a practical guide of the new cataloguing rules.
6. Joudrey,D.N.&Taylor,A.G.(2015).Introductiontocataloguingandclassification, 11th
ed. Santa Barbara: Libraries Unlimited.
7. Lubas,R.(2013).The Metadata Manual. Chandos Publishing.
8. MARC21standards.Oxford:Chandos Publishing.
9. Maxwell,R.&Maxwell,M.F.(1997)Maxwell’shandbookofAACR2R:explaining and
illustrating the Anglo American Cataloguing Rules and the 1993 amendments.
10. Mering,M.(2014).TheRDAworkbook:learningbasicsofresourcedescriptionand access.
Libraries Unlimited.
11. Ranganathan,S.R.(1995). Cataloguing practice. South Asia Books.
12. Chowdhury,G.G.,&Chowdhury,S.(2007).Organizinginformation:Fromtheshelf to the
Web. London: Facet.
13. Girja,K.,&Krishan,K.(2011).Theoryofcataloguing(5thed.).Delhi:VikasPub. House.
14. Krishan,G.(2000). Library online cataloguing in digital way. Delhi: Authors press
15. Ranganathan,S.R.(1964).Classifiedcataloguecode(5thed.).Bombay:AsiaPub. House.

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Course Code:LIS-114 Credit Hours (0+4)=4

Course Title: Knowledge Organization: Classification and Cataloguing (Practice)

Unit Description of Course
Unit I Classification of Documents according to DDC(23 ed.)
Unit II Classification of documents according to CC(6threv. ed.).
Unit III Anglo American Cataloguing Rules (AACR-II),2nded.(1988)
Unit IV Classify Catalogue Code, 6thed. By Dr. S.R. Ranganathan

Suggested Readings:

1. Dewey,M.,&Custer,B.A.(1979).Deweydecimalclassificationandrelativeindex (23rd
Ed.). (Vol. 4). Albany: Forest Press.
2. Ranganathan,S.R.(1989). Colon Classification(6threv.ed.).Bangalore: Sarda
Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science.
3. Satija,M.P.(2011).Aguidetothetheoryandpracticeofcolonclassification.New Delhi:
EssEss Publications.
4. Satija,M.P.(2013).ThetheoryandpracticeoftheDeweyDecimalClassification system
(2nd ed.). Oxford: Chandos Pub.
5. Satija,M.P.(2004).Exercisesinthe22ndeditionoftheDeweydecimal classification. New
Delhi: Ess Ess Publications.
6. Singh,S.(2011).ThetheoryandpracticeoftheDeweydecimalclassificationsystem. New
Delhi: Isha Books.
7. British Standards Institution., & International Federation for Documentation. (1961).
Universal Decimal Classification: Abridged English edition (3rd rev. ed.). London:
BSI
8. Gorman, M., Winkler, P. W. (Eds.), Joint Steering Committee for Revision of
AACR., &American Library Association. (1988). Anglo-American cataloguing rules.
Ottawa: Canadian Library Association.
9. Chan, L.M.(2007).Cataloguing and classification: An Introduction(3rded.).New
York: Scarecrow Press.
10. Ranganathan,S.R.,&Neelameghan,A.(1964).Classifiedcataloguecode:With additional
rules for dictionary catalogue code. New York: Asia Pub. House.
11. Ranganathan,S.R.(1989).Cataloguingpractice(2nded.).Bangalore:Sarada Ranganathan
Endowment for Library Science.
12. Sears, M. E. (2014). Sears list of subject headings (20thed.). New York: H.W.
Wilson.Welsh,A.,&Batley,S.(2012).Practicalcataloguing:AACR,RDAand MARC 21.
London: Facet Publishing

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Course Code: LIS-121 Credit Hours (3+1) =4
CourseTitle: Management of Library and Information Centers

Unit Description of Course

Unit I • Management: concept, definition, function and scope
Management • Principles of management
Basics • Schools of thought: classical- scientific and process manage; neo-
classical- human relation, behavioral; modern management era-
empirical, social system, decision theory and contingency.
• Change Management: concept, problems of inducing change and
techniques
• Tool and techniques: total quality management-definition, concepts
and elements; project management- PERT, CPM Functions and
principles of Management.
• Principles of scientific management and their application to Libraries
and Information Centers.
• Management by Objectives. Library Authority, Library Committee,
Delegation of Authority.
• Library Organizational Structure, Management Information System
(MIS).
Unit II • Collection development and access management: Need, purpose,
Library principles and factors
Collection and • Collection development policy, resources development section-
Service selection principles, collection development & selection tools;
Management policies - print and e-resources
• Procedure of ordering, appointing vendors.
• Book trade problems with special reference to India. Accessioning
• Good Offices Committee (GOC).
• Serial control & management- maintenance- conservation,
preservation, stock verification & weeding
• Circulation- charging, discharging, reservation, renewal, overdue and
fines
• administrative- grant, funding, gift & audit
• Library services: nature, significance and characteristics, factors
influencing the growth of services
• Library rules: membership, timing, circulation and user behavior
• Reports: contents, style & annual reports
• Library statistics: records, data
Unit III • Human Resource Management: Policy and Staffing
Human • Recruitment &Training: advertisement, screening, selection-methods,
Resource induction, orientation, performance & evaluation
Management • Jobs: Analysis, description and requirement

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 • Motivation (definition, nature, importance, and Theories of McGregor,
Herzberg’s two factor and Maslow).
• TQM
• Library committees: purpose and types
Unit IV • Financial management: concept, scope and objectives
Library • Library Planning
Financial • Library budget and budgetary methods: line item or incremental
Management budget, formula budget, control programme budget, performance
budget, planning programming budgeting system (PPBS), zero- based
budgeting (ZBB)
• Financial Management and Reporting
• Library Building- Library infrastructure, Library building-
construction, provision, lighting floor management and future
considerations
• Resource mobilization, Budgeting techniques, Cost effectiveness and
Cost benefit analysis.
Practical Practical exercises and case studies on
• Management of Libraries
• Human resource management
• Goc / TQM/ Report writing / Financial Management / Management
Information System
Suggested Readings:

1. Christian,A.R.(2013).Academiclibrarymanagement:Universities,collegesand
institutions. Jaipur: Vista Publishers.
2. Bryson,J.(2011).Managinginformationservices:Asustainableapproach.Farnham:
Ashgate Pub.
3. Evans,G.E.,Layzell,W.P.,Rugaas,B.,&Evans,G.E.(2000).Managementbasicsfor
information professionals. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers.
4. Edwards,E.G.(2005).DevelopingLibrary&InformationCentreCollections.Westport:
Libraries Unlimited.
5. Johnson,P.(2014).Fundamentalsofcollectiondevelopment&management(3rded.).
Chicago: American Library Association.
6. Krishan,K.(2007).LibraryManagementinElectronicEnvironment.NewDelhi:
HarAnand Publication.
7. Mittal,R.L.(2007).Libraryadministration:Theoryandpractice(4thed.).Delhi:Ess Pub.
8. Stueart,R.D.,Moran,B.B.,&Morner,C.J.(2013).Libraryandinformationcenter
management. Englewood, Colo: Libraries Unlimited.
9. Thanuskodi,S.(2013).Challengesofacademiclibrarymanagementindeveloping
countries. Hershey PA: Information Science Reference.
10. Sood,N.M.(2011).Fundamentalsoflibraryadministrationandmanagement.New
Delhi:Mahaveer& Sons.
11. Ranganathan,S.R.Libraryadministration.LatestEd
12. Ranganathan,S.R.LibraryManualforAuthorities,LibrariansandHonoraryLibrary
Workers. 2nd ed. Bombay: Asia, 1967
13. 16.Singh,R.S.P.FundamentalsofLibraryAdministrationandManagement.Delhi Prabha,
1990.
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Course Code: LIS-122 Credit Hours (3+1) =4

CourseTitle: Information and Communication Technology: Basics

Unit Description of Course

Unit I • Fundamentals of Information and Communication Technology(ICT):
Computer Definition, concept, objectives, and scope of ICT. Computer
Hardware and generations. Functional Units of Computers: Input Unit, Storage
Software Unit, Central Processing Unit (CPU) and Output Unit.
• Computer Software and Hardware basics
• Common Application Software: Features of Word Processor,
Spreadsheet and Presentation Software.
• Online Office Suites: Concept & features.
• Concept of Open Source Software (OSS), Introduction to Open
Office.
• Software: meaning, concept, types – system and application software
• Operating systems: Types – single and multi-user; basic features of
MS-DOS, MS Windows and LINUX
Unit II • Computer Networks and Communication: Concept, Need, & Purpose.
Internet and Common Network Devices, Classification of Computer Networks:
Communication Organization scope (Intranet, Extranet &Internet), and Geographical
Technologies Scale (LAN, MAN, WAN).
• Network Topologies: Concept, Physical & Logical Topology,
Topology and Its Types
• The Internet: Definition, Concept, Basic Service. World
Wide Web (WWW): Concept & Examples.
• Search Strategies – Boolean operator, Wild card, Truncation, etc.
• Metadata Standards: Dublin Core, Qualified Dublin Core etc.
Preservation Metadata: PREMIS.
• Domain Name: Concept, Purpose, and Syntax.
• Internet of Things: Concept& Applications.
• The Invisible Web: Concept.
• Internet Safety: Concept, Common causes and Prevention
• Concept of AI
• Application of computers in library activities: general– MS Word, MS
Unit III Excel, MS Power Point; professional – housekeeping
Library • Library automation: introduction, objectives
Automation • Evolution of Library Automation Automated Library System:
And Networks Standards and Software (Koha and SOUL): Introduction, Barcode
software
• Library networks: need, purpose, objectives & resource sharing
• National library networks : DELNET, INFLIBNET, NKN
Unit IV • Digital Library: Concept and Definition, Needs and Characteristics
Digital Library • Development of Digital Libraries, National, International project of
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And Open Digital Library
Standards • Digital Library software (D-Space, Greenstone, Omega, Fedora)
• Open Standards :OAI-PMH, OAI-ORE, REST,SWORD,PDF-
A,JPEG,MPEG
Practical Fundamentals of Information and Communication Technology (ICT);
Systems: Concept and basic features of Windows. Mobile Operating
System (OS): Computer Networks and Communication; Library
automation: Digital Library and Information and Communication
Technology(ICT), Practice of Library Management Softwares.

Suggested Readings:

1. Chowdhury,G.G.(2003).Introduction to digital libraries. London: Facet Publishing.

2. Clobridge,A.(2010).Buildingadigitalrepositoryprogramwithlimitedresources.
Chandos Publications.
3. Carpenter,L.,Shaw,S.&Prescott, A.(1998).Towards the digital library.
4. Cohn,J.M.,Kelsey,A.L.&Fiels,K.M.(1998).Planningforlibraryautomation:a practical
handbook. London: Library Association.
5. Lovecy,I.(1984).Automatinglibraryprocedures:asurvivor’shandbook.London: Library
Association.
6. Simons,N.(2013).New content in digital repositories. Chandos Publications
7. Bharihoke,D.(2012).FundamentalsofInformationTechnology.4thed.NewDelhi: Excel
Books.
8. Phadke,D.N.(2017). Library information technology. Pune:Universal Publications.
9. Rajaraman,V.&Adabala,N.(2014).Fundamentalsofcomputers.6thed.NewDelhi:
Prentice-Hall of India.
10. Tanenbaum,A.S.&Wetherall,D.J.(2013).Computernetworks.5thed.NewDelhi:
Prentice Hall.
11. Goel, Anita. (2010). Computer Fundamentals. 1sted. New Delhi: Pearson Education
12.
Chopra,H.S.(2006).DigitalLibrary:IndianandGlobalScenario.NewDelhi:ShreePub.
13. Kaushik,P.(2006).Libraryandinformationtechnology.NewDelhi:AnmolPublications.
2006.
14. Theresa,T.B.,Ratna,K.C.,&Rai,B.A.(2011).Informationtechnologyandlibrary
automation. New Delhi: Commonwealth Publishers.7.
15. Kresh,D.,&CouncilonLibraryandInformationResources.(2009).Thewholedigital
library handbook. New Delhi: Indiana.
16. Singh,S.P. (2009). Information technology in library. New Delhi, India: Omega
Publications.
17. Singh,U.N.(2004).Information technology in libraries. New Delhi: Shree Pub.

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Course Code: LIS-123 Credit Hours (3+1) =4
Course Title: Information Sources and Services
Unit Description of Course
Unit I • Information sources and types: documentary and non-documentary
Reference and • Documentary sources of information: Print, non-print including
Information electronic sources – Definition, need and use.
Sources • Non-documentary information sources: Human and Institutional
(Nature, types, characteristics and utility).
• Categories: Primary, Secondary and Tertiary information sources.
Unit II • Information Services: Concepts, definition ,need and trends.
• Information services: anticipatory and on-demand
Information • Types of information Services: Reference Service- long and short
Services and range, bibliographic, referral, document delivery, electronic document
Products delivery, abstracting, indexing, translation, literature search, alerting
services (CAS and SDI)
• Information products: concept, nature, types- newsletter, house
journals, trade and Product-bulletin, technical digest, review, state-of-
the-art-report, trend reports, etc.
• Web Resources
Unit III • Types of users: age, profession and experience
Information • Information need and seeking behavior: concept, methods of user
Users study and models
• User education: concept, need, methods
• Information literacy: meaning , need and concept
Unit IV • Internet as a source of information, Internet Sources: Open and
Internet as a Subscribed
source of • Open access: virtual library, subject gateways, open courseware
information • Subscribed: databases- bibliographic (Medline), citational (Web of
Science, Scopus), and full-text (Science Direct, Emerald, etc.)
• Implication of Social Networking Sites in Library Services and
Digital Information Literacy. (Library networks, social media).
• User and Reference services: -Print and electronic Services-
Augmented reality(AR), Library apps, SMS alert, RSS Feed.
• Use of social networking tools for library services: RSS, Podcasting,
Blogs
• Library consortia: need, type, objective and services.
Practical Exercises on Reference and Information Sources: Information
Services and Products: Information Seeking Behavior(ISB); Social
Networking Sites; Augmented reality(AR)

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Suggested Readings:

1. Jain,M.K.(2006).NirmalTeachinglearninglibraryandinformationservices:a manual.
Delhi: Shipra.
2. Murty,S.,&SonalS.(2006). Informationservices,libraryeducationandresearchin India,
Jaipur: RBSA Pub.
3. Crawford,J.C.(2006).Thecultureofevaluationinlibraryandinformationservices.
Oxford: Chandos
4. Saroja,G.Sekhara,R.V.C.,&Dr.B.R.AmbedkarOpenUniversity.Departmentof Library
& Information Science, (2013) New dimensions in web-based library and
information services. New Delhi: Pearl Books.
5. Ramesh,B.V.P.(2011).Qualityoflibraryandinformationservicesinhigher education: A
global scenario. New Delhi: Kanishka Publishers, Distributors.
6. Singh,G.(2013)Informationsources,servicesandsystems.Delhi:PHILearning7. Kumar,
K. (2007) Reference Service (5th rev. ed.) Delhi: Vikas.
8. Kumar,P.S.G. (1998).Fundamentalsofinformationscience.NewDelhi:S. Chand.
9. Katz,W.A.Introductiontoreferenceworks.7thed.NewYork:McGraw-Hill,1996.2 vols.
10. Tripathi,S.M.Modernbibliographicalcontrol,Bibliographyanddocumentation. Agra:
Y.K., 1992.
11. MadanMohanSingh.Referencesourcesandservicesinlibraryscience.
12. Chieney,F.N.,&Williams,W.J.(1971).Fundamentalreferencesources(2ndEd.)
Chicago: American Library Association.
13. Crawford,J.(2000).Evaluationoflibraryandinformationservices.London:ASLIB.

Course Code:LIS-124 Credit Hours (0+4) =4

The candidates shall have to undergo Internship for one-month duration in

University Library of Dr. Y.S. Parmar university of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni-Solan
(HP) without any remuneration. This will be an essential condition for the completion of
degree and will be offered after successful passing of academic courses. On completion of
the internship programme, the candidate should have to submit the report of Internship which
will be evaluated on the basis of the following criteria by a three-member team of internal
experts

• Internship Report : 70 per cent

• Presentation : 20 per cent
• Viva voce : 10 per cent

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 Academic Calendar
Sr. No. Particulars 1st Semester 2nd Semester
Registration (without late fee) 06.08.2025 & 16.01.2026
1.
07.08.2025 &
17.01.2026
Registration (with late fee) - 19.01.2026
2.
&
20.01.2026
3. Commencement of classes 07.08.2025 20.01.2026
4. Addition of courses 18.08.2025 02.02.2026
5. Withdrawal of courses without charges 18.08.2025 02.02.2026
06.10.2025 23.03.2026
6. Mid-semester examination
to to
18.10.2025 01.04.2026
7. Withdrawal of courses with charges 27.10.2025 08.04.2026
18.10.2025 -
8. Cultural activities to
20.10.2025
- 28.04.2026
9. Sports Meet to
30.04.2026
19.10.2025 -
10. Diwali holidays to
23.10.2025
19.12.2025 18.06.2026
11. End-semester examination to to
31.12.2025 30.06.2026
01.01.2026 01.07.2026
12. Semester break to to
15.01.2026 02.08.2026
Last date for submission of results through
13.
i) Instructor of Dean/ HoD 07.01.2026 06.07.2026
ii) Dean to Registrar 13.01.2026 13.07.2026
14. Compilation of result 15.01.2026 15.07.2026
to to
18.01.2026 18.07.2026
NOTE:
(i) If the date fixed happens to be a holiday, the next working day will be considered as
the date fixed for a particular purpose.

(ii) The classes will remain suspended during the Mid-term Examinations and End-term
Examinations.

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