Semester Wise Diploma in Library and

Information Science (DLIS)

Syllabus
 YBN UNIVERSITY

Vision

YBN University envisions to be a global university for Center of Excellence with set standards in education, research,
creativity, entrepreneurship and ethical values, overcoming challenges in the service of mankind encompassing
equity and productivity.

Mission

With strong belief in the astounding future of our students, YBN University looks forward for the set goals and the
actions it undertakes. The following are its key prepositions:
• To disseminate knowledge that transform students into leaders who possess the intellect, aptitude, skill and
confidence to succeed in all pursuits of life.
• Develop academic programs that meet the needs of regional, state, national and global communities.
• To create a collaborative environment open to free exchange of ideas, where education, research, creativity and
entrepreneurship can flourish.
• Collaborate with other educational and non-educational institutions to achieve mutual goals and expand student
opportunities through internship and placements.
• Provide students/faculties with the richest possible journey of educational development in a supportive and
congenial environment.
Values

• Excellence: We aim to achieve excellence in all our work, always being principled, considerate and respectful.
• Diversity: We value the opportunity to work, learn and develop in a community that embraces the diversity of
individuals enhancing multicultural learning junctures.
• Integrity: Having a strong belief to act with honesty, courage and trustworthiness, we support an environment of
respect among students/faculties/staffs.
• Ethical: Having commitment to ethical and responsible behavior in our own actions, we look forward to developing
the same in our students.
• Innovation: We build strength through innovation into our curriculum, culture, workplace and campus creating an
environment with opportunities for growth and change.
• Resilience: We change, adapt and transform, also are creative to meet the ever-changing needs of the University
and the Society.
• Commitment: We sustain a deep allegiance and commitment to the interests of the region and state in which we
are based, alongside our national and international efforts, ensuring relevance to all.
 School of Arts & Humanities

To provide quality education the School of Arts & Humanities of YBN University creates and disseminates
knowledge of human experience, thought and expression that cultivates intellectual breadth, promotes ethical
understanding, builds identity and embraces difference. Deeply engaged with the vibrant cultural life of the country
and with the citizens of the state of Jharkhand and beyond, we provide unparallel opportunities for global and civic
engagement. Students of this school gain specialized and interdisciplinary knowledge of people and their cultures
through a diverse and vigorous curriculum, developing skills required for life in civil society and leadership in an
emerging global community besides aesthetic and intellectual development.

Fundamental concepts

The learning associated with School of Arts & Humanities shall lead to close understanding of the fundamental
concepts of the YBN University.
• Holistic Learning: The curriculum encourages students to establish links between subjects, cultures and other areas
of experience and develop wide range of skills.
• Intellectual Awareness: It develops intellectual awareness by exposing students to broader and global context in
their studies.
• Communication: School of Arts & Humanities provides students with opportunities to develop their abilities in
different forms of communication. To communicate these skills effectively, students develop oral and written
communication techniques simultaneously. These techniques include speech writing and presentation, information
gathering, document production (essays, reports etc), representation using maps, models, diagrams, tables and
graphs, and techniques required to work effectively in group situation.
Strategic Goals

• Produce students whose knowledge and skills prepare them to lead their fields and equip them for local and global
citizenship. Students will be able to employ concepts and terminology of the discipline in appropriate contexts.
• Illustrate how the Arts & Humanities are critical to a knowledgeable democratic citizen and problem solving in a
diverse society.
• Expand and enhance both physical and virtual spaces to promote robust and collaborative intellectual communities
and facilitate increased interaction between faculties, students and staff across the campus and beyond.

Dr. Manoj Kumar

Dean School of Arts & Humanities
YBN University, Ranchi.
 DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE
Diploma in Library and Information Science

A one-year full-time course divided into two semesters leading to the Diploma in Library
and Information Science (DLIS)
A. Programme Details

Name of the Department: Department of Library and Information Science

School : School of Computational Sciences, Information and Communication
Technology (SCSICT)
Subject : Library and Information Science
Name of the programme Diploma in Library and Information Science
Duration of the Program me : 1 Year divided into 2 Semesters
B. Objectives of the programme

1. To familiarize students with basic concepts of Library and Information.

2. To learn knowledge organization and processing.
3. To acquaint students with the activities and services of different information
sources, systems and programs.
4. To develop skills in using computer and communication technology; and
5. To introduce modern management techniques to students to manage Libraries
and Information Centers effectively.
 C. Details of Course Credit Scheme and Scheme of Examination:

First Semester

Course Course Title Core/Non- Credit Distribution Duration Internal Examination Total
core/Open L T P
Assessment Marks Marks
Code Total
Elective Mark
Credit
DLIS101 Library and Society Core 3 1 0 4 3 Hours 40 60 100

DLIS102 Library Management and Core 3 1 0 4 3 Hours 40 60 100

services
DLIS103 Library Classification theory Core 0 0 4 4 3 Hours 40 60 100

DLIS104 Library Classification practice Non-core 2 2 0 4 3 Hours 40 60 100

DLIS105 Reference and Information Non-core 0 1 3 4 3 Hours 40 60 100

sources

Second Semester

DLIS201 Basic Computer Skill Core 3 1 0 4 3 Hours 40 60 100

DLIS202 Information Technology Core 3 1 0 4 3 Hours 40 60 100

DLIS203 Library Automation CBCS/ 3 1 0 4 3 Hours 40 60 100

Non-core

DLIS204 Collection Development and Core 3 1 0 4 3 Hours 40 60 100

Management of E-Resources
DLIS205 Project Work 1 Month 100

Total Marks 1000

 DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE
Diploma in Library and Information Science
(DLIS)First Semester
Course Code DLIS 101
Course Title Library and Society
Type of Paper Core
Credit 4
Teaching Hours 48

Objectives: To acquaint the students with the basic concept of Foundations of Library and
Information Science and how to deal with.
Outcome: After completion of the course, students will be able to understand the concept of
Library, types of Library, Library Legislation and Policy and their application in information
science.

Unit–I : Library as Information Centre

1- Definition and importance of library and information centers.

2- Impact of library on the social, cultural, economic, political, scientific and technological
environments.
3- Contemporary view of the Five Laws.
4- Extension services.

Unit II: Development of Libraries Since Post Industrial Revolution Period.

1- History of Libraries In India (A detailed study).

2- History of Libraries in USA (A brief out-line).
3- History of Libraries in U.K. (A brief out-line)
.

Unit III: Library Legislation

➢ Library Legislation: Need, Purpose, Objectives and essential features

➢ Library legislation in India, Model Act : Madras, Andhra Pradesh Karnataka.
➢ Press and Registration Act, Delivery of Books (Public Libraries) Act
➢ Right to Information Act; IPR and Copyright

Unit IV: Library and Information Policy and Profession

➢ National Information Policy

➢ National Knowledge Commission
➢ Professional Ethics,
➢ Role of Library and Information Professionals in Digital Era
Recommended Books:

1. BHATT (R K): History &Development of Libraries in India (1995), Mittal

Publications, New Delhi.

2. CHAPMAN (EA) and LYNDEN (FC): Advances in Librarianship (2000),

Academic Press, San Diego.

3. CHOWDHURY (GG), BURTON (PF) and McMENEMY(D): Librarianship:

the complete introduction (2008), Neal-Schuman Publishers, New York.

4. FEATHER (J): The Information Society: a study of continuity and change (Ed.
5. 2008), Facet Publishing, London.

5. KHANNA (JK): Library and Society (1955), Research Publication,

Kurukshetra.

6. KRISHAN KUMAR: Library Organization (1993), Vikas, New Delhi.

7. MARTIN (W J): The information Society (1988) Aslib, London.

8. PRASHER (R G): Information and its Communication (1991), Medallion Press,

New Delhi.

9. RANGANATHAN (S R): Five laws of Library Science (Ed. 2,1989), Sarada

Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, Bangalore.

10. SINGH (S P): Special Libraries in the Electronic Environment (2005),

Bookwell, New Delhi. Department of Library & Information Science,
University of Delhi

11. VENKTAPPAIAH (V) and MADHUSUDHAN (M): Public Library

Legislation in the new Millennium (2006), Bookwell, New Delhi.
 Course Code DLIS 102
Course Title Library Management and services
Type of Paper Core
Credit 4
Teaching Hours 48

Objectives: To make the students understand the management techniques in organization of

library& information centers.
Outcome: After completion of the course, students will be able to manage the library &
information centers effectively.

Unit I

Principles of Library Management, , General Principles of Management and their

Application to Library Management, Library Organizational Structure, Management

Information System (MIS)|, Physical Planning of Library

Unit II:

Information Resources Development, , Types of Information Resources, Selection

Principles including Communication Media, Different Types of Selection Tools and

Their Importance, Acquisition Procedure: Books and Non-Book Material,

Acquisition of Periodicals and Serials, Technical Processing

Unit III:

Use and Maintenance of the Library, , Circulation Work, Maintenance, Shelving

and Stock Verifications, etc., Elements of Binding and Preservation

Unit IV:

Human Resources Development, , Human Resource Development: Concept and

Contours, Personnel Planning, Participative Management and Total Quality
Management (TQM),

Unit-V

Library Finance and Budget, , Library Finance, Budgeting and Accounting.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS:

1. Broughton, Vanda. (2004). Essential Classification. London: Facet Publishing.

2. Dhiman, A. K. & Yashoda Rani. (2005). Learn Library Classification. New

Delhi: EssEss.

3. Husain, Sabahat. (2004). Library Classification: Facets and Analysis. Delhi: B.

R. Publishing.

4. Jennex, Murray E. (2008). Knowledge Management: Concepts, Methodologies,

Tools and Applications. New York: Information Science Reference.

5. Kao, Mary L. (2003). Cataloguing and Classification for Library Personnel.

Mumbai: Jaico.

6. Kumar, P. S. G. (2003). Knowledge Organization, Information Processing and

Retrieval Theory. Delhi: B. R. Publishing.

7. Pathak, L. P. (2000). Sociological Terminology and Classification Schemes.

New Delhi: Mittal Publications.

8. Ranganathan, S. R. (2006). Philosophy of Library Classification. Bangalore:

Ess Ess.

9. Singh, Sonal. (1998). Universe of Knowledge: Structure & Development.

Jaipur: Raj Publishing.

10. Sood, S. P. (1998). Universe of Knowledge and Universe of Subjects. Jaipur:

G. Star Printers.

11. Taylor, A. G. (2007). Introduction to Cataloguing and Classification (10thed.).

New Delhi: Atlantic.
 Course Code DLIS 103
Course Title Library Classification theory
Type of Paper Core
Credit 4
Teaching Hours 48

Objectives: To apprise the students with the organization of knowledge with different
basic concepts and philosophies of library classification
Outcome: After completion of the course, students will understand the basic concept and
philosophies of library classification, functions of different classification schemes available;
and recent trends and developments in the subject

Unit I:
1- Concepts, Terminology, Need, Purpose and Functions
2- Library Classification: Historical Perspectives
3- Mapping of Universe of subjects in major schemes of Library classification
4- Species of Classification Schemes

Unit II:

1- General Theory of Classification

2- Normative Principles; Modes of Formation of Subjects
3- Postulation Approach, Fundamental Categories, Facet Analysis and Facet Sequence
4-Phase Relation, Common Isolates and Devices in Library Classification

Unit-III

1- Notation: Definition, Need, Purpose, Types and Qualities

2- Call Number: Class Number, Book Number and Collection Number
3-Construction of Class Numbers: CC 6th edition, DDC Latest
4-Relative Index

Unit-IV

1- Dewey Decimal Classification

2- Universal Decimal Classification
3-Colon Classification
4- Current Trends in Library Classification
 Course Code DLIS 104
Course Title Library Classification practice
Type of Paper Non-Core
Credit 4
Teaching Hours 48

Objectives: : To familiarize the students with the practical experience of library

classification.
.
Outcome: : After completion of the course, students will be able to classify library resources
by using CC and DDC scheme

Unit I: Colon Classification (6th Edition)

Classification of Documents with Compound and Complex Subjects

Unit II: Dewey Decimal Classification (Latest Edition

➢ Data representation in Computers: Binary Number System, Character encodings

(A) Assigning Class Numbers representing Simple, Compound, Complex Subjects according to CC 6th
ed. And DDC (Latest available edition) - 40 marks
(B) Viva Voce - 20marks
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1. Arora, Ashok & Bansal, Shefali.(2000). Computer Fundamentals. New Delhi :
Excel Books.
2. Basandra, Suresh K. (1999). Computer Today. New Delhi: Galgotia
Publications.
3. Chandrasekaran, M.; Govindaraju, S.; Huq, A. Abdul & Narayanan, T. R.
(1996).Elements of Computer Science. New Delhi : New Age International.
4. Date, C. J. (2003).An Introduction to Database Systems. Pearson Education.
New Delhi : BPB Publications,
5. Jain, Madhulika& Jain, Satish.(2007). Introduction to Database Management
Systems. New Delhi : BPB Publication.
6. Kumar, P. S. G. (2004). Information and Communication. Delhi : B. R.
Publication.
7. Leon, Alexis & Leon, Mathews.(2006). Fundamentals of Database
Management Systems. Chennai: Vijan Nicole.
8. Matthew, Neil & Stones, Richard.(2008). Beginning Linux Programming. New
Delhi: Wiley India.
9. Prasher, R. G. (2003). Information and its Communication. Ludhiana :
Medallion Press.
10. Ramesh Babu, B. &Gopalakrishnan, S. (2004). Information, Communication,
Library and Community Development.Delhi : B. R. Publishing.
11. Sinha, Pradeep Kumar & Sinha, Priti. (2007). Computer Fundamentals. New
Delhi : BPB Publication.
12. Stallings, William. (2007). Computer Networking with Internet Protocols and
Technology. Delhi: Pearson Education.
13. Sybex.(2007). Linux Complete. BPB Publications, 2007: New Delhi.
 Course Code DLIS 105
Course Title Reference and Information sources
Type of Paper Core
Credit 4
Teaching Hours 48

Objective: To provide hands on practice on computer operating systems, Library Automation

and Digital Library Software
Outcome: After completion of the course, students will be able to work on Application
software, Library Automation Software, database creation and Digital Library software for
various Digital Library works.

Unit I:
Information, Definition, data, Knowledge, Nature and Characteristics of Information,
Barrier to Communication.

Unit II:
Sources of Information – Documentary and Non-Documentary Sources,
Types of Information Sources – Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sources.

Unit III:
Directories, Encyclopedias, Year Books, Handbooks, Almanacs &Atlases

Unit IV:
Types of Information Services: Types of Reference Service, Initiation to Fresh Man.

Unit V
Library Automation Software – Data
➢
 Second Semester
Course Code DLIS 201
Course Title Basic Computer Skill
Type of Paper Core
Credit 4
Teaching Hours 48

Objective: To familiarize the students with the basics structure of Information and
Communication Technology
Outcome: After completion of the course, students will be able to understand the
development of computers and ICT, the different software and hardware components,
devices, operating systems and programming languages etc..

Unit I:
Computer Fundamentals. Characteristics and Generation of Computers, Block diagram of Computer
Data Representation: Binary Number System, Octal, Hexadecimal and their Conversion.

Unit II:
Memory: Types, Units of memory, RAM, ROM, Secondary storage devices – HDD, Flash Drives,
Optical Disks: DVD I/O Devices – Keyboard, Mouse, LCDs, Scanner, Plotter, Printer and Latest I/O device market

Unit III:
MS Windows: Desktop, My Computer, Files and folders using windows explorer; Control Panel,
Searching Files and folder
Unit IV

MS Word: Introduction, Environment, Help, Creating and Editing Word Document. Saving
Document, Working with Text: Selecting, Formatting, Aligning and Indenting

Unit-V
Internet: Basic Internet terms: Web Page, Website, Home page, Browser, URL, Hypertext, ISP, Web
Server Applications: WWW, e-mail, Instant Messaging, Internet Telephony, Videoconferencing, Web Browser and
its environment

RECOMMENDED BOOKS

1.Arora, Ashok & Bansal, Shefali.(2000). Computer Fundamentals. New Delhi : Excel Books.
2.Basandra, Suresh K. (1999). Computer Today. New Delhi: Galgotia Publications.
3. Chandrasekaran, M.; Govindaraju, S.; Huq, A. Abdul & Narayanan, T. R. (1996).Elements of Computer Science.
New Delhi : New Age International.
4. Date, C. J. (2003).An Introduction to Database Systems. Pearson Education. New Delhi : BPB Publications,
5. Jain, Madhulika& Jain, Satish.(2007). Introduction to Database Management Systems. New Delhi : BPB
Publication.
6. Kumar, P. S. G. (2004). Information and Communication. Delhi : B. R. Publication.
7. Leon, Alexis & Leon, Mathews.(2006). Fundamentals of Database Management Systems.
Chennai: Vijan Nicole.
8. Matthew, Neil & Stones, Richard.(2008). Beginning Linux Programming. New Delhi: Wiley India.
9.Prasher, R. G. (2003). Information and its Communication. Ludhiana : Medallion Press.
10. Ramesh Babu, B. &Gopalakrishnan, S. (2004). Information, Communication, Library and Community
Development.Delhi : B. R. Publishing.
11. Sinha, Pradeep Kumar & Sinha, Priti. (2007). Computer Fundamentals. New Delhi : BPB Publication.
12.Stallings, William. (2007). Computer Networking with Internet Protocols and Technology. Delhi: Pearson
Education.
13. Sybex.(2007). Linux Complete. BPB Publications, 2007: New Delhi
 Course Code DLIS 202
Course Title Information Technology
Type of Paper Core
Credit 4
Teaching Hours 48

Objective: To make the students understand different types of information services with their
specific features and characteristics.
Outcome: After completion of the course, students will be acquainted to provide different
type of information services in library & information centers.

Unit I:
Introduction to Computers Computers: Generations, Types, Input and Output Devices, Computer
Architecture Data Representation and Storage Introduction to System Software and Application Software Operating
Systems: DOS, Window XP, Vista, Windows NT, Linux, etc. Word Processing, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint
Presentation Graphics Software: Basic Functions and Potential Uses Communication Software.

Unit II:
Database: Concepts and Components Database Structures, File Organization and Physical Design
Database Management System: Basic Functions, Potential Uses.

Unit III:
introduction to Web Interface: WWWISIS Introduction to Web Servers: Apache Server and Internet
Information Server Web Interface Software: GENISIS.

Unit IV:
Basics of Internet Search Engines and Meta Search Engines Internet Search Techniques
E-resources and Online Databases.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS

1. Guha, B. (1999). Documentation and Information Services (2nded.). Calcutta: World

Press.

2. Krishan Kumar. (1984). Reference Service. New Delhi: Vikash Publication.

3. Lancaster, F. W. (1998). Indexing and Abstracting in Theory and Practice. Illinois:

University of Illinois.

4. Panley, E. P. C. (1979). Technical Paper Writing Today. Boston: Houghton.

5. Ranganathan, S. R. (1991). Reference Service. Bangalore: Sarada Ranganathan

Endowment.

6. Seetharama, S. (1997). Information Consolidation and Repackaging Framework,

Methodology, Planning. New Delhi: Ess Ess Publications.

7. Walford, A. J. (1968-70). Guide to Reference Materials (3 Vols). London: Library

Association.

8. Gupta, Sangita. (2012). Innovative Challenges in Information Services. New Delhi:

Kutub Publications.
 Course Code DLIS 203
Course Title Library Automation
Type of Paper CBCS/Non-core
Credit 4
Teaching Hours 48

Objectives: To make the students aware library automation

Outcome: After completion of the course, students will be able to library automation
Unit I:
Planning & Implementation of Automation
Approaches to Library Automation
Steps in Planning Library Automation
Implementation of Library Automation
Retrospective Conversion

Unit II:
Formats & Standards for Library Automation
Concept of Bibliographic standards
MARC21 format and its structure
Resource Description and Access (RDA)
Z39.50 standard and Discovery services

Unit III:
Execution of Automated Housekeeping operations
Automated Acquisition Control System
Automated Cataloguing System
Automated Circulation System
Automated Serials Control System

Unit IV:

Network-based computerized Information Services

Computerized Alerting services
Computerized Bibliographic services
Computerized Document Delivery services
Computerized Reference services
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1. Frank Rennie & Robin Mason. (2011). e-Learning and Social Networking Handbook:
Resources for Higher Education. Amazon.com
2. James E. Bobick and G. L. Berard (2011). Science and Technology Resources: A Guide
for Information Professionals and Researchers (Library and Information Science Text
Series). Amazon.com
3. Karin Wikoff. (2011). Electronic Resources Management in the Academic Library: A
Professional Guide. Amazon.com
4. Peter Clayton and G. E. Gorman. (2001). Managing Information Resources in
Libraries: Collection Management in Theory and Practice. Amazon.com
5. Ruth C. Clark & Richard E. Mayer. (2011). e-Learning and the Science of Instruction:
Proven Guidelines for Consumers and Designers of Multimedia Learning (Essential
Knowledge Resource). Amazon.com
 Course Code DLIS 204
Course Title Collection Development and
Management of E-Resources
Type of Paper Core
Credit 4
Teaching Hours 48

Objectives: To make the students aware collection development and different types of
resources and their use
Outcome: After completion of the course, students will be able to differentiate and utilize
resources for their learning and research activities.

Unit I:
Electronic-Resources: An Overview
E-Resources: Introduction, Advantages, Disadvantages
E-Resources Life Cycle
Standards for E-Resources
Open Access Initiative

Unit II:
Types of Electronic-Resources
E-Journals & E-Books
Databases, CD-ROM databases
Internet Resources
Library Consortium, Criteria Evaluation of E-Resources

Unit III-

Web Resources
Web Resources – Introduction, Needs
Science & Technology
Humanities & Social Sciences
Evaluation of Web Resources

Unit IV-

Collection development and Management of Electronic Resources

Collection development of E-Resources
Policy for E-Resources
License and agreement for procurement of E-Resources
Case study of Digital Library
RECOMMENDED BOOKS

1. Frank Rennie & Robin Mason. (2011). e-Learning and Social Networking Handbook:

Resources for Higher Education. Amazon.com

2. James E. Bobick and G. L. Berard (2011). Science and Technology Resources: A Guide

for Information Professionals and Researchers (Library and Information Science Text

Series). Amazon.com

3. Karin Wikoff. (2011). Electronic Resources Management in the Academic Library: A

Professional Guide. Amazon.com

4. Peter Clayton and G. E. Gorman. (2001). Managing Information Resources in

Libraries: Collection Management in Theory and Practice. Amazon.com

5. Ruth C. Clark & Richard E. Mayer. (2011). e-Learning and the Science of Instruction:

Proven Guidelines for Consumers and Designers of Multimedia Learning (Essential

Knowledge Resource). Amazon.com

Course Code DLIS 205
Course Title Project Work
Type of Paper Core
Credit 4
Teaching Hours 1 month