An Introduction to Library Sciences

Course Title: An Introduction to Library Sciences

Course Code: LISM-5160

Instructor: TARIQ RASHEED Credit Hours: 03

OBJECTIVES

To introduce with basic concepts of library science
To introduce information Literacy
To enable the students pertaining the use of Library in their study and research
To prepare the students of all subjects for using the library and its resources
To guide the students to be better users of library and information centers by acquainting themselves with important references and information sources
To develop understanding of concepts (like, not limited to following):

Library/types
Information Literacy
Information needs and sources
Organization of knowledge
Functions and Services of Libraries
Information Technology and Libraries

Course Schedule:

Week	Topics and Readings
1	Introduction to Library
2	Purpose, need, objectives and importance of Library
3	Types of Libraries
4	Library Materials (Printed, Non-Printed)
5	Organization of books following Dewey Decimal Classification
6	Cataloguing and its function, various formats and access to the collection by Author, Title and Subject Catalogues, Computerized Catalogues and their use
7	Collection Development
8	Library Operations
9	Mid Term
10	Information Needs and Sources (Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sources)
11	Reference Sources
12	Library Services
13	Online Searching
14	Computer in Libraries
15	New Trends In Library And Information Science Practice
16	Final Term

Research Projects:

Students will be assigned topics in the class from the contents and will present their topics before the class.

Evaluation/ Assessment criteria:

Sessional: 20 Marks

Class Attendance: 5 Marks

Presentation/Assignment: 8 Marks

Class Participation/ Discussions: 2 Marks

Quizzes: 5 Marks

Mid Term: 30 Marks

Final exam: 50 Marks

Class Timings:

Regular Class:

Monday: 10:30 To 12:00 AM

Friday: 09:00 To 10:30 AM

Norms / RULES AND REGULATIONS

80% class attendance is necessary to enter in exams.

Students are highly encouraged to participate in class discussions, but, whenever practicing it, they would have to raise their hands and talk at their turn.

Students have right to contact teacher for any assistance in their studies either through email or personal meeting during prescribed consulting office hours.

Students are not allowed to use cell phones in class.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students will be able to understand the concepts of Library in 21st century era. Students will be able to analyze the information literacy skills, to practice their capabilities to become information literate and lifelong learners. They will know the core of management, different sources of information with different formats, services of library, and research methods in details that will provide help in creating their presentations and assignments.