Foundations of Library and Information Science

About the Foundations of Library and Information Science
Course Title Foundations of Library and Information Science
Course Code LIS-PG-C101
Course Credit 4
 
Course Objectives While studying the Foundation of Library & Information Science course, students shall be able to:
 
  1. Understand the concept of Library and Information as a Disciplines
  2. Understand the Concept of Libraries and their role in the development of society
  3. Know the Development of the library, legislation, and various acts governing library in India
  4. Understand the Concept of Data, Information & Knowledge
  5. Know the role and functions of different organizations & professional associations of the library
Course Outcomes After completion of the Foundation of Information Science course, the student will be able to:
  1. Classify libraries on the basis of their purpose and functions
  2. Assess the role of national and international library associations and organizations
  3. Highlight role of various library promoters at the national and international level
The Recommended Reading List for Foundation of Library and Information Science
Unit I Definition/attributes of Data, Information & Knowledge; Information Transfer Life Cycle: Generation, Storage & Dissemination; Concept, Definition, Purpose, Role, and Functions of Library. Historical development of libraries in India. Types of Libraries. Five Laws of Library Science. Philosophy of Librarianship; LIS profession: Nature, Scope, History, Role and Professional Ethics.
Libraries and Society
Title: Libraries and Societies
Author: Baker, D
Publisher: Facet Books
ISBN: 9781843341314







 
Libraries and Society
Available in Library for Borrowing
Video Lectures
Lecture on Libraries and Society
Libraries and Society Lecture 2