M.lib.l.Sc SEMESTER IV-

21LIS24C1: Research Methods and Statistical Techniques

Unit 1:Research Basics
 Research: definition, concept, objectives, types
 Scientific enquiry and scientific method: validity, reliability, objectivity and subjectivity
 Research problem: theoretical and applied; research problem identification.
 Literature search and review: purpose , objectives and style
 Research Proposal : how to write an effective research proposal
 Current trends in LIS research

Unit 2:Research Design
 Research design: concept, need and purpose
 Research approach: qualitative- narrative, phenomenology, ethnography, discourse; quantitative-experimental and non-experimental (survey, historical, descriptive)
 Identification and formulation of problem
 Research objectives, questions and hypotheses: meaning , concept types and narrating style

Unit 3:Research Tools and Techniques
 Data world: population and sample – concept, meaning and sampling techniques
 Data collection methods: questionnaire, schedule, interview, observation
 Library records and reports

Unit 4: Data Analysis, Interpretation & Reporting
 Data processing- analysis, interpretation, presentation: concept, need and purpose
 Descriptive statistics and inferential statistic
 Measures of central tendency: mean, median, mode
 Dispersion, correlations, linear Regression, standard deviation- non-parametric & parametric (chi-square test, t-test)
 SPSS and Web-based statistical analysis tools: basics
 Research report writing

Suggested Readings-

  1. Charles, Busha H. and Harter, Stephen P. (1980). Research methods in librarianship: Techniques and interpretations. USA: Academic Press.
  2. Fowler, Floyd J. (2001). Survey research methods. 3rd ed. California: Sage.
  3. John W. Creswell (2013). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approach. 4th ed . New Delhi: Sage.
  4. Kothari, C. R. (2004). Research methodology: Methods and techniques. 2nd revised. New Delhi: New Age.
  5. Krishan Kumar (1992). Research methods in library and information Science. New Delhi: Vikas.
  6. Powell, Ronald R. & Connaway, Lynn Silipigni (2010). Basic research methods for librarians. 5th ed. New York: Libraries Unlimited.
  7. Rao, I. K. Ravichandra (1983). Quantitative methods in library and information science. New Delhi: Wiley Eastern.
  8. Young, P. V. (1982). Scientific social survey and research. New Delhi. Prentice Hall.
  9. Menter, Ian et al (2011). A guide to practitioner research in education. Los Angeles: Sage.

21LIS24C2: Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) Advanced: Practice

Unit 1: Library Management Software
 Library management software- KOHA

Unit 2: Use of Internet
 Designing and developing library blog

Unit 3: Digital Library Practice
 Hands on practice of scanner, digital camera and OCR
 Hands on practice of DL creation using Greenstone

Unit 4: Website Designing and Navigational Tools
 Designing library websites (HTML/Dreamweaver, etc.)
 Image creation/editing using Paint/Photoshop/Office Picture Management Tools, etc.

Suggested Readings-

  1. Ackermann, Ernest. (1995). Learning to Use the Internet: An Introduction with Examples and Experiences. New Delhi: BPB.
  2. Bradley, Phil. (2004). Advanced Internet Searcher’s Handbook. Facet Publishing.
  3. Chowdhury, G. G. and Chowdhury, Sudatta. (2000). Searching CD-ROM and Online Information Sources. London: Library Association.
  4. Falk, Bennett. (1995). The Internet Basic Reference from A to Z. Singapore: Tech. Pub.
  5. McCoy, John. (1996). Mastering Web Design. New Delhi: BPB.
  6. Neelameghan, A. & Lalitha, S. K. (2001). Tutor+: A Learning and Teaching Package on Hypertext Link Commands in WINISIS. Bangalore: Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science.
  7. Negus, Christopher. (2005). Linux Bible. New York: John Wiley.
  8. Simpson, Alan. (2004). Windows XP Bible. New York: John Wiley, 2004.
  9. Walkenbach, John, et al. (2007). Office 2007 Bible. New York: John Wiley.
  10. Winship, Ian & Mcnab, Alison. (2000). Student’s Guide to the Internet. London: Library Association.

21LIS24C3: Technical Writing and Communication Skills

Unit 1: Technical Writing
 Technical & non-technical writings: meaning , definition and difference
 Forms of technical writings: theses, technical papers, reviews, manuals
 Parts of theses: objectives & sequence
 Citation Style: objectives, style manuals
 APA documentation: note taking, listing sources: references and bibliography
 APA style (In-text: superscription and parenthetical)

Unit 2: Specific Documents
 Private and official correspondence: important characteristics
 Workplace letters: guidelines, parts, formats and design; audience and purpose; letter tone- polite, tactful, plain English and ethical consideration
 Resume, interview and resignation

Unit 3: Writing Process
 Writing process: objectives, purpose, context, language and tone
 Grammar and usage: parts of speech
 Mechanics of writing: abbreviation, hyphenation, capitalization, use of numbers, spelling & punctuations
 Editing and proof reading: basics of editing and proofreading marks

Unit 4: Oral Communication
 Oral communication: objectives, advantages , pitfalls and avoidance
 Considerations: languages , diction, sentence structure and thematic wind up
 Personal presentation: seminar, extempore; personal interview; story telling
 Group presentation: group discussion, brainstorming session

Suggested Readings-

  1. Chicago Manual of Styles. 16th ed. New Delhi: Prentice Hall of India, 2010.
  2. Gilbadi, Joseph. MLA handbook for writers of research papers. 7th ed. New Delhi: Affiliated East- West Press, 2010.
  3. Gordon, H. M. and Walter J. A. Technical writing. 5th ed. London: Holt, 1986.
  4. Hornby, A. S. Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary of Current English. 8th ed. New Delhi: Oxford University Press, 2009.
  5. James, H. S. Handbook of technical writing. NTC Business Books, 2010.
  6. Mohan, K. Speaking english effectively. New Delhi: Macmillan, 2005.
  7. Richard, W. S. Technical writing. New York: Barnes and Noble, 2008.
  8. Lannon, John M. (1997). Technical writing. 7th ed. New York: Longman.
  9. Lannon, John M. & Gurak, Laura J. (2014). Technical communication. 3rd ed. Boston: Pearson.
  10. Basu, B. N. (2007). Technical writing. New Delhi: Prentice Hall of India.

21LIS24DA1: Academic Library System

Unit 1: Academic Libraries
 Academic libraries : meaning, definition, need and purpose
 Types and functions of academic libraries
 Growth and development of academic libraries
 Role of academic libraries in formal and informal system of education
 UGC and its role in the development of academic libraries

Unit 2: Organization and Management
 Library authority: concept and Role
 Staffing norms and patterns
 HRM in academic libraries
 Sources of finance, types of budget, methods of financial estimation
 Planning and design of academic library buildings
 Library equipments, furniture, lighting and fitting

Unit 3: Collection Development
 Collection development: concept, meaning, importance and problems
 Collection development policy: print and non-print
 Selection principles and tools
 Library committee and their role in collection development
 Weeding policy, stock verification

Unit 4: Resource Sharing and Information Services
 Resource sharing: concept, need and purpose
 Resource sharing networks in India
 Role of INFLIBNET in development of academic libraries
 Planning and development of information services

Suggested Readings-

  1. American Association of School Librarians. (1969). Standards for school library programmes. Chicago: ALA.
  2. American Library Association. (1978). Personnel organization and procedure: A manual suggested for use in college and university libraries. 2nd ed. Chicago: ALA.
  3. Baker, David, ed. (2006). Resource management in academic libraries. London: Library Associations.
  4. Brophy, Peter. (2008). The academic library. London: Library Association.
  5. Chapman, Liz. (2001). Managing acquisitions in library and information services. London: Library Association.
  6. Gelfand, M. A. (2001). University libraries for developing countries. Paris: UNESCO.
  7. Jordan, Peter. (1998). The academic library and its users. London: Gower.
  8. Line, Maurice B., ed. (1990). Academic library management. London: Library Association.

21LIS24DB1: Information Literacy

Unit1: Information Literacy
 Information literacy: concept, definition, scope and importance
 Types of literacy
 Library 2.0 and information literacy
 Standards of information literacy
 Information literacy and lifelong learning

Unit2: Information Literacy Programmes
 Scope of information literacy programme
 National programmes in information literacy
 International programmes in information literacy

Unit3: Methodology of Information Literacy
 Information literacy products: library brochure, database brochure, web-based
 Designing of information literacy programme
 Implementation of information literacy programmes

Unit4: Application of Information Literacy in Library And Information Centres
 Information literacy for individuals
 Information literacy for professionals
 Information literacy for research and development
 Case studies of information literacy

Suggested Readings-

  1. Andretta, S. (2012). Ways of experiencing information literacy: Making the case for a relational approach. Oxford: Chandos.
  2. Godwin, P & Parker, J. (2009). Information literacy meets library 2.0. Santa Barbara: Facet.
  3. Mackey, T.P & Jacobson,T.E. (2011). Teaching information literacy online. London: Neal- Schuman.