BLI- 011: Libraries: An introduction By Dr. Archna Shukla
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 layout
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Week No. |
Topics |
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Week-1 |
Unit 1: Role of Libraries in Society Libraries: Need, Purpose and Importance Role of Libraries in Society Modern Society |
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Week-2 |
Unit 2: Types of Libraries and their functions Type of Libraries Public Libraries |
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Week-3 |
National Libraries Academic Libraries Special Libraries Virtual Libraries |
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Week-4 |
Digital Libraries Library Consortia Uni 3: Functional Units and Operational Aspects Functional Units of Libraries |
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Week-5 |
Elements of Management Technical Section Periodical Section Office Management in Libraries |
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Week-6 |
Organising as an element of Management Unit 4: Library Staff: Role and Responsibilities Library Staff: Role and Responsibilities Staffing Pattern in Libraries |
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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 |
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Week-8 |
Accessioning work in Libraries Acquisition Section Acquisition of Serials Acquisition Process in Libraries |
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Week-9 |
Unit 6: Physical Processing Physical Processing in Libraries |
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Week-10 |
Unit 7: Library Records Library Records |
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Week-11 |
Unit 8: Library Maintenance Library Maintenance Stock Verification Weeding of Library material |
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Week-12 |
Future of Libraries Reader Services in Libraries |
Instructor bio
Dr. Archna Shukla
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Dr. Archana Shukla is a Reader in the Faculty of Library and Information Science. She has M.A. (English), Master’s and Ph.D. in Library and Information Science from Bundelkhand University, Jhansi. Her areas of interest include Management of Library and Information Centres, Information Consolidation and Repacking, Academic Library System, Classification and Cataloguing. She has many research papers and articles to her credit. She has eleven years of teaching experience and two years of administrative experience in library, as Assistant Librarian.
Summary
| Course Status : | Upcoming |
| Course Type : | Core |
| Duration : | 12 weeks |
| Start Date : | 01 Sep 2021 |
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| Credit Points : | 4 |
| Level : | Diploma |
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