This is the introductory course which provides insight into the concept of Libraries and Society . It also discusses the role of Libraries in the Society. The basic objective of this course is to provide Information about the types of libraries and functions of each type. The course also discusses the basic operations of the libraries.
Course Credit: 4
Week No. |
Topic |
Type of Content |
Week 1 |
Unit 1: Role of Libraries in Society Libraries: Need, Purpose and Importance Role of Libraries in Society Modern Society |
Text Video Video Video |
Week 2 |
Unit 2: Types of Libraries and their Functions Type of Libraries Public Libraries Quiz |
Text Video Video |
Week 3 |
National Libraries Academic Libraries Special Libraries Virtual Libraries Quiz |
Video Video Video Video |
Week 4 |
Digital Libraries Library Consortia Unit 3: Functional Units and Operational Aspects Functional Units of Libraries Quiz |
Video Video Text Video |
Week 5 |
Elements of Management Technical Section Periodical Section Office Management in Libraries Quiz |
Video Video Video Video |
Week 6 |
Organising as an element of Management Unit 4: Library Staff: Role and Responsibilities Library Staff: Role and Responsibilities Staffing Pattern in Libraries |
Video Text Video Video |
Week 7 |
Library Staff Competencies Changing role of staff in Libraries Unit 5: Document Selection and Acquisition Document selection tools and techniques Document selection principles |
Video Video Text Video Video |
Week 8 |
Accessioning work in Libraries Acquisition Section Acquisition of Serials Acquisition Process in Libraries Quiz |
Video Video Video Video |
Week 9 |
Unit 6: Physical Processing Physical Processing in Libraries Quiz |
Text Video |
Week 10 |
Unit 7: Library Records Library Records Quiz |
Text Video |
Week 11 |
Unit 8: Library Maintenance Library Maintenance Stock Verification Weeding of Library material Quiz |
Text Video Video Video |
Week 12 |
Future of Libraries Reader Services in Libraries Quiz Quiz |
Video Video |
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