DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES

Objectives

• To introduce with basic concepts of library automation and computer fundamentals
• To clarify the concepts of digital library, automated library, virtual library, electronic library and hybrid library
• To develop understanding of computer software
• To introduce with database management system
• To develop understanding of integrated library systems and various module

• To develop practical skills in online information search and retrieval

Course descriptions

Library Automation, Computer Fundamentals, Digital Library, Virtual Library, Hybrid Library, Electronic Library, Computer Software, Criteria for Software Selection, Database Management Systems, System Design & Analysis, Library Management Systems, Integrated Library Systems, Various Modules, Standards & Protocols in Library Automation, Koha: An Integrated Library System, Implementing Library Automation, Impact of Integrated Library Management System, Difficulties faced in Implementation of ILS, Online Information Searching Techniques.

READINGS

1. Riaz, M. (1992).  Library automation.  New Delhi: Atlantic Publishers & Distributers. 
2. Singh, P.K. (2005).  Library automation.  New Delhi: Shree Publishers & Distributers.
3. Sinha, M.M. (2013).  Use of new technology in library reference services. New Delhi: Centrum Press.
4. Ratzan, L. (2009).  Understanding information systems.  New Delhi: Indiana Publishing House.
5. Ralhan, P. (2009).  Advances in library and information sciences.  Delhi: Oxford Publisher.
6. Ghante, P.B., Yakkaldevi, (2014).  Library automation.  Raviwar Peth: Laxmi Books Publication.  
7. Matew, C. (2011).  Dynamics of library and information science.  New Delhi: Cyber Tech Publication.
8. Broughton, V. (2006). Essential thesaurus construction. New York: Neal-Schuman.
9. Cleveland, D. B., & Cleveland, A. D. (2001). Introduction to indexing and abstracting. (3rd ed.). Littleton, Colo: Libraries Unlimited.
10. Latest research papers on course contents published in online information sources and

Higher Education Commission (HEC) recognized databases.

CONTENTS

• Library Automation
• Computer Fundamentals
• Digital Library, Virtual Library, Hybrid Library, Electronic Library
• Computer Software, Criteria for Software Selection
• Database Management Systems
• System Design & Analysis, Library Management Systems
• Integrated Library Systems, Various Modules
• Standards & Protocols in Library Automation
• Koha: An Integrated Library System
• Implementing Library Automation
• Impact of Integrated Library Management System
• Difficulties faced in Implementation of ILS
• Online Information Searching Techniques

COURSE SCHEDULE