Library, Information and Society is the first course in the BLIS programme. It sets the context for other courses providing the base to understand and develop competence in the other courses. It introduces you to the role and importance of library and other information institutions in the society. Library and information related legislation is discussed in detail which is an important component in providing service according to norms. Library networks and consortia that form the basis of resource sharing are also the part of the course. Library needs support from organisations for its development and functioning. Hence, such bodies at different levels have been discussed in the course. By doing this course. Course credits-4
Overview
Syllabus
Week
Topics
Week-1
Unit 1: Libraries, Information and Knowledge based Society
Week-2
Unit 2: Types of Libraries
Unit 3: Information Institutions
Week-3
Unit 4: Laws of Library Science
Week-4
Unit 5: Library Legislation and Model Public Library Act/Bill
Week-5
Unit 6: Library Legislation in Indian States: Their Salient Features
Week-6
Unit 7: Other Information Related Legislations: RTI, IT Act, IPR, Patent Act and Cyber Laws
Week-7
Unit 8: Resource Sharing
Unit 9: Library and Information Networks and Consortia
Week-8
Unit 10: Library and Information Networks and Consortia: National and International
Week-9
Unit 11: Librarianship as a Profession
Week-10
Unit 12: Ethical Issues in Librarianship
Week-11
Unit 13: Role of Professional Associations
Week-12
Unit 14: Organisations and Institutions Involved in Development of Library and Information Services
Taught by
Dr. Jaideep Sharma
