DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI

department of library and information science university of karachi course out line blis : 502 (library & society) unit i library

DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI
COURSE OUT LINE
BLIS : 502 (Library & Society)
Unit I Library and Society
The role of libraries in education: In social development: in economic
Development: in information explosion: in relation to book development
and
distribution
Unit II Library as a Cultural Institution
Definition of culture and its various aspects: scholarship aspect of
culture: role
of library in conservation of scholarship and its transmission to
posterity.
Effects of social and cultural factors on libraries.
Unit III Library as a Switching Centre in Human Communications.
The need for communication: communication theory; methods of
communication, various medias of communication ; Library as an agency
for
communication of ideas; comparison of library with other communication
agencies; museums, art galleries , broadcasting centers , etc.
Unit IV Library as an instrument of thought and actions:
In antiquity; Middle Ages under the Muslims; during industrial
revolution;
and in present day world of automation. Librarianship: evolving
philosophies
Unit V Library as an Agent of Change
Meaning and concept of information as a resource; Library as a store
of
information: Role of Library in selecting, processing, scanning from
the total
domain of information to meet the needs of both individual and
society.
Unit VI Information problems and the Role of the Library
A look at the future.
Effect of technology on Society ;Use of computers; the availability of
wide
variety of A.V . Aids; Development of Communication Technology
(Particularly inter-active television) village, adult education.
Unit VII Role of Library in National Development
The case of Pakistan role of Libraries. Information Science and
Technology.
Suggested Readings :
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Anis Khurshid . (1990, summer) . Library resources in Pakistan:
progress, problems, and achievements . World Libraries 1 (1) .
Retrieved from http://www.worlib.org/
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Anis Khurshid . (Ed.) .(1981) . Library education across the
boundaries of culture: a festschrift . Karachi: Library Science
Department University of Karachi.
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Benge, Ronald C . (1970). Libraries and cultural change. London:
Clive Bingley.
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Butler, Pierce .(1961) . Introduction to library science . Chicago
: University Press.
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Feathers, John and Struges, Paul (Eds.) . (1997) . Encyclopedia of
library and information science . 2nd ed. London : Routledge.
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Khalid Mahmood and Farzana Shafique . (2007, fall) . Emerging
information society in Pakistan and the role of libraries . World
Libraries 17 (2) . Retrieved from
http://www.worlib.org/
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Shera, Jese H .(1966). Libraries and organization of knowledge .
London : Lockwood.
DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI
Course Outline
512 REFERENCE, SOURCES AND SERVICES
UNIT – I
1.
General Introduction to Reference Services and Sources.
2.
Importance of Reference Services in Library and Information
Environment
3.
Traditional Function of Reference Department.
i. Supervision ii. Information
iii. Guidance iii. Instruction
iv. Bibliography vi. Appraisal
UNIT – 2
1.
Modern Concept of Reference Services
2.
Modern Services of Reference Department
a. Abstracting b. Information and Referral Services
c. Current Awareness Services d. Selective Dissemination of
Information
e. Electronic Information Services f. Translation
UNIT – 3
Organizational Pattern of Reference Department in Various Types of
Libraries.
a. School Library b. College Library
c. University Library d. Public Library
e. Special Library f. National Library
2. Skill and Duties of Reference Personnel, Professional
Non-Professional
UNIT – 4 Information Sources: Nature and Use
1. General and Specific Sources
a. Encyclopedia b. Dictionaries
c. Biographies d. Hand Books and Manual
2. Bibliographical Sources
a. Abstract b. Bibliography
c. Catalogue d. Index
3. Current Sources
a. Newspaper b. Journals
c. Annuals d. Year Book
4. Geographical Sources
a. Atlas b. Map
c. Gazetteers d. Guide Book
5. Ready Reference Sources
a. Almank b. Fact Books
c. Directories d. Vertical Files
6. Special Reference Sources
a. Technical / Research Reports
b. Government and Organizational Publications
c. Audio-Visual Material
UNIT – 5 Evaluation of Sources and Services
a.
Evaluation of Reference Material
b.
Evaluation of Reference Services
UNIT – 6 Practical Work
READINGS
1. Bibliographic Instruction (1987) The Second Generation. Edited by
Mellon, C.A. Littleton: Libraries Unlimited,
2. Buckland, M.K. (1988) Library Services in Theory & Context. 2nd.
ed.- H. J. Pergamon,
3. Bung, Charles. Reference Services
4. Clair, Guy St. (1993) Customer Service in the Information
Environment. London: Bowker Saur,
5. Davinson. (1980) Reference Services, London: Clive Bingley,
6. Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science.
7. Fiallbrant, N. and I. Malley. (1984) User Education in Libraries.
2nd ed. London: Clive Bingley,
8. Guide to Reference Books. 1986. Edited by E. P. Sheekhy. 10th ed.
Chicago: ALA.
9. Hutcins, M. Introduction to Reference Work.
10. Jennerich, E.Z. (1987) The Reference Interview as a Creative Art.
Littleton: Libraries Unlimited.
11. Katz, William. (2002) An Introduction to Reference work vol. 1 and
2. 8th ed. New York: McGraw Hill
12. Katz, W.A. (1997) Introduction to Reference Work. 7th Ed. New
York: McGraw-Hill,
13. Kumar, Krishan. (1987) Reference services. 3rd edition. New Delhi:
Vikas Publishing House,
14. Low, Kathleen. (1996) The Role of Reference Libraries. New York:
The Haworth Press.
15. Owen, Tim. (1996) Success at the enquiry desk: Successful enquiry
answering every time. London: Library Association Publishing,
13. Practical Current Awareness Services from Libraries (1986.) ed. by
Whi Aldershot: Gower.
14. Ratzan, Lee. (2004) A Guide to Live Understanding Information
Systems: What They Do & Why We Need Them Chat Reference. Chicago:
American Library Association.
15. Reference and Online Services Handbook (1986.) Guideline, Policies
and Procedures for Librarians. Edited by Katz, B. New York:
Neal-Schumann.
16. Rsmey, S. (2004) How to find information: A Guide for Researcher.
17. Shores, Luis. (1966) Basic Reference Sources. Low, Kathleen. The
role of reference librarians, New York: The Haworth Press.
18. Wellford’s Guide to Reference Material (1980-82). 4th ed. edited
by Wellford, A.J. London: Library Association.
DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI
Course Outline
521 BIBLIOGRAPHIES, BIBLIOGRAPHICAL CONTROL
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UNIT – I Introduction
A Terminology
1. Bibliography
2. Webliography
3. Bibliographical Agency
4. Bibliographical Description
5. Bibliographical Information
6. Bibliographical Control
7. Bibliographical Database
B Historical Background of Bibliography
UNIT – II Need and Importance of Bibliography
1.
Definition and Concept of Bibliography
2.
Need and Importance of Bibliography
3.
Scope of Bibliography
4.
Difference of Bibliography From Catalogue and Index
UNIT – III Kinds + Forms of Bibliography
1.
Types of Bibliography
a.
Universal
b.
National
c.
Subject
d.
Commercial
e.
Bio-Bibliography
f.
Bibliography of Bibliographies
2.
Forms of Bibliography
a.
Outer form
b.
Inner form
3.
Kinds of Bibliography
a.
Comprehensive
b.
Selected
c.
Retrospective
d.
Current
4. Evaluation Criteria: Descriptive Study of Some Important
Bibliographies as Assignment.
UNIT – IV Bibliographical Control
1.
Concept of Bibliographical Control
2.
Importance of Bibliographical Control
3.
Organizations Working for Bibliographical Control
i.
Organizations + Associations
ii.
Publishers
4.
Bibliographical Control in Pakistan
i. Problems & Prospects
ii.
Organizations
UNIT – V Universal Bibliographical Control
1.
Concept of UBC
2.
Basic Requirement: At National Level & International Level
3.
Role of IFLA & UNESCO in the Promotion of UBC
4.
Union Catalogue
i.
Definition and Function of Union Catalogue
ii.
Planning and Organization of Union Catalogue
iii.
Difficulties in Establishment of Union Catalogue
iv.
On-line Formation of Union Catalogue
UNIT – VI Automated Bibliographical Control
1.
Definition of Bibliographical Databases
2.
Types f Bibliographical Databases
a.
Off-line
b.
On-line
3.
Use of Bibliographical Databases in Libraries.
UNIT – VII Mechanics of Compiling Bibliography
1.
Methods of Compilation
2.
Form of Entry
3.
Arrangements and Formats
UNIT – VIII
1. International Standard Book Number
2. International Standard Serial Number
UNIT – IX Practical Bibliographic Citation
Print Sources
1.
Author(s) Names
2.
Books / Monographs/ Multivolume Work
3.
Chapter in Book
4.
Periodical
5.
Article / Editorial / Newspaper article
6.
News Letter
7.
Theses
8.
Institutional Publications
9.
Govt. Publications
Electronic Sources
10.
Websites
11.
Online periodical / Non periodical online article
READINGS
1. Cooke, A. (1999). A guide to finding quality information on the
internet:
selection and evaluation strategies. London: Library Association.
2. Davinson, D. (1975). Bibliographic control. London: Clive Bingley.
4. Krummel, D. W. (1984). Bibliographies: their aims and methods,
London:
Mansell.
5. Kumar, G and Kumar, K. (1979). Bibliography. New Delhi: Vikas Pub.
6. Nasim Fatima and Samdani, R. A. (1994) Jadid Library Wa Ittalaati
Science
(Urdu) Karachi: Library Promotion Bureau.
7. Robinson, A. M. L. (1979). Systematic bibliography.(4th ed.)
London: Clive
Bingley.
8. Samdani, R. A and Khalid M. (1999). Periodical literature in
library and
information science: an Index of 50 Years works in Pakistan (1947-1997).
Karachi: PBWG.
9. Samdani, R. A. Akhtar H. S. (Eds). (1995). Bio-Bibliographical
study. Karachi:
PBWG.
10. Siddiqui, A. H. & Nasim F. (1993). Bibliographical services
resources published
in Pakistan. Karachi: LPB.
11. Stokes, Roy. (1969). The functions of bibliography. London: Andre
Deutsch.
12. UNESCO. (1970). Guide to national bibliographical information
centers. (3rd ed.)
Paris: UNESCO.
14. Universal bibliographical control (1974): a long term policy, a
plan for action.
New York: Saur.
15. Usman, M. A. (1981). Bibliographical services throughout Pakistan.
(2nd ed.)
Karachi: LPB.
Web Version available on http://www.anglefire.com/ma3/mahmoodkhalid
DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIECNE
UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI
Course Outline
532 APPLIED CLASSIFICATION (Already Approved)
READINGS
1. Dewey Decimal Classification. 22nd ed. (2003). Albany: Forest
Press, 4 vols.
2. Dewey Decimal Classification. 21st ed (1996). Albany: Forest Press,
4 vols.
3. Dewey Decimal Classification. 20th ed (1989). Albany: Forest Press,
4 vols.
4. Dewey Decimal Classification and Relative Index. 19th ed. (1980)
New York: Forest Press.
5. Electronic Dewey. DDC 20 Introduction. (1994) Dublin: Forest Press,
1989. CD. OCLC.
6. Khan, J.K. (1996) Handbook of Library Classification Systems. New
Delhi: Beacon Books,
7. Kumr, Krishan. (1997) Theory of Classification.- New Delhi: Vikas
Publishing House,
8. Lang ridge, D.W. (1992) Classification its kinds, elements, systems
and applications. London: Bowker Saur.
9. Mahmud-ul-Hasan. (1985) Classification Table for Literature on
Pakistan (History etc). Developed on the Basis of the 18th edition of
Dewey Decimal Classification. (Revised & up to date 1985) Islamabad:
Allama Iqbal Open University,
10. Marcrella, Rita & Newton. (1994) Robert. A new manual of
classification. Hampshire: Gower,
11. Sears List of Subject Headings. (2000) Edited by Berleama M.
Westby.- 17th ed. New York: H.W. Wilson,
12. Shafi, Muhammad. (1977) Expansion of Dewey Decimal Classification
Relating to Oriental Topics. Karachi: Department of Library Science,
University of Karachi, 1962. (Rev. ed. in Urdu, Shafi Esha'ayi Taqsim
Baraye Islam... ed. by Anis Khurshid. Karachi: Royal Book.
13. Thomas, Alan R. (1995) Classification Options & Opportunities. New
York: The Haworth Press,
DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIECNE
UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI
Course Outline
542 APPLIED CATALOGUING (Already Approved)
READINGS
1. ALA Rules for filing Catalog Cards. 2nd ed. edited by Seely, P.A.
Chicago: American Library Association, latest Ed.
2. Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules, (1988) (AACR-2R) ALA.
3. Anglo American Cataloguing rules. 2nd ed. Revision, (1988) New
Delhi: Oxford & IBH Publishing,
4. Anis Khurshid. (1997) Cataloguing of Pakistani Names. Revised
Edition. Karachi: BCCT, University of Karachi.
5. Bermal, S. (1995) Cataloguing of Special Materials. S. Phoenix:
Oryx,
6. Chapman, Liz. (1990) How to catalogue: A Practical Handbook using
AACR2 and Library of Congress 2nd Edition. New Delhi: UBS Publishers,
7. Gorman, Michael. (1981) The concise AACR2 being a rewritten and
simplified version of Anglo American Cataloguing Rules 2nd edition.
Chicago: ALA,
8. Hunter, Eric. (1979) AACR2: An Introduction. New York: Saur,
9. Kao, Liu. (1995) Cataloguing and Classification for Library
Technicians. - New York: The Haworth Press,
10. Khan, M. A. (1999) Cataloguing and Library Automation. New Delhi:
COSMO Publications
11. Kochar, R.S. (1998) Principles and Practices of Cataloguing.
Delhi: Rajat Publications
12. Liaquat Ali, Syed. (1996) Practical Cataloguing Note Book: for the
students of library and information science, Peshawar: Department of
Library And Information Science, University of Peshawar,
13. Managing Cataloguing and the organization of information. (2005)
(ed. by) Carter, Ruth. c Mumbal: Jaiaco Publishing,
14. Mann, M. (1971) Introduction to cataloguing and classification of
books. Chicago: ALA,
15. Muhammad Riaz. (1995) Cataloguing theory and practice.- Lahore:
Nadeem Book House,
16. Olding, R.K. (1966) Readings in Library Cataloguing. London:
Lockwood.
17. Olsn, Hope A. and Boll, John J. (2005) Subject analysis in online
Cataloguing. 2nd edtion. Englewood: Greenwood.
18. Panda, B.D. (1999) The Pleasure of Cataloguing in a Public
Library. New Delhi: Anmol Publications,
19. Wynar, B.S. (1985) Introduction to Cataloguing and Classification.
7th ed. edited by Taylor, A.G. Colorado: Libraries Unlimited,
DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIECNE
UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI
Course Outline
BLIS: 552 LIBRARY OPERATIONS
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UNIT – I Library System
i.
Concept, Definition
ii.
Operation (Concept, Definition)
iii.
Basic Library Procedure
iv.
Acquisitions
v.
Technical
vi.
Readers
UNIT – II Actual Operation Process
1. Acquisition Work
i. What is required?
ii. Stock, Selection, Identification
iii. Selection of Vendors
iv. Order Work
v. Purchase and payment
2. Processing
i. Accessioning
ii. Stamping / property marking
iii. Pasting / Labeling
iv. Record and Files of the Acquisition
3. Types of File
UNIT – III Classification and Cataloguing Production
i. Classification or Preparing call no.
ii. Catalogue process
iii. Subject headings
iv. Cross References
v. Automated catalogue production
UNIT – IV Circulation Control System
i. Registration of New Borrower
ii. Charging and discharging procedure
iii. Processing reserve
iv. Sorting transaction cards
v. Overdue Notice
- Renewal
- Recording circulation statistics
- Automated circulation system
UNIT – V Storage and Preservation
i. Definition of Conservation and preservation
ii. Reasons for preservation
iii. Methods of preservation
a. Bindings as a preservation measure
b. Kinds of Binding
c. Equipment for storage
d. Electric / Digital preservation of library material
UNIT – VI Plan for Improvement of Library Operational
i. Impact of Information Technology in Library Operation
ii. Automation for Library Operation.
READINGS
1. Balakrishnan S. (2001) Preservation of library collection. New
Delhi: Anmol publications, 2001
2. Dougherty, R. M. and Hein Ritz, F. J. (1966) Scientific Management
of Library Operations. New York: the Scarecrow press.
3. Harvey, Ross. (1993) Preservation in libraries: principles
strategies and practices for librarian. London, Bowkers.
4. Riaz, Twyla, Tamni, Rosina. (1994) Management and organization of
acquisition department. New York: Haworth press,
5. Tauber, Maurice. F. (1956) Technical Services in Libraries. (New
York: Columbia University Press
DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI
Course Outline
562 Library Correspondence Records and Technical Writing.
UNIT – 1 Professional Correspondence in Libraries
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Need and significance
*
Types of business documents
UNIT – II Basics of written communication
*
Grammar
*
Spellings
*
Syntax
*
Punctuation
UNIT – III Correspondence with patrons
*
User instruction
*
Notifications
*
Circulars
UNIT – IV Administrative correspondence
*
Management
*
Publishers
*
Suppliers
*
Other Libraries
UNIT – V Technical writing
*
Contracts
*
Reports
*
Annotations / Reviews
*
Abstracts
*
New arrivals
*
Newsletters
READINGS
1.
Allan. (1999) Developing information and library staff through
learning 101 activities. London: library association.
2.
Allan, Barbara. (1999) Developing Information and Library Staff
through work based learning. 101 activities. London: Library
Association Publishing.
3.
Franklin, Linda Campbell. (1985)Display and publicity ideas for
libraries. Jefferson: McFarland.
4.
Goulding, Anne and Kerslake, Evelyn. (1997) Library Training
Guide: Training for part time and temporary workers. London:
Library Association Publishing,.
5.
Handbook of Library Training Practice / edited by Ray Prytherch.
Bombay: (1996) Jaico Publishing. 2 vol.
6.
Jones, Noragh and Peter Jordan (1987) Staff Management in Library
and Information Work, 2nd ed. Hampshire Gower.
7.
Kawatra, P.S. (1993) Library User Studies: a manual for libraries
and Information Scientists. Delhi, Jaico Publishing House.
8.
Lobban, Margaret. (1997) Library Training Guide: Training Library
Assistants. London: Library Association Publishing.
9.
Oldroyd, Margaret. (2004) Developing Academic Library Staff for
Future Success. London: Facet Publication.
10.
Prytherch, Ray (1996) Hand book of Library Training. 2 vols.
Hampshire, Gower.
11.
Stueart, Robert D. and Barbara B. Moran (2002) Library &
Information Centre Management. 6th ed. London, Libraries Unlimited
Chapter 13 & 14.
12.
Webb, Sylvia P. (1996) Creating an Information Service. 22nd ed.
London: The Association for Information Management