Paper V  Reference, Information, Bibliography and Documentation

Objectives

 This paper intends to acquaint the students with the varieties of reference services for better utilization of the library resources and networking between different libraries and information centres.  It also tries to develop familiarity with standard reference sources and information systems to understand the nature and purpose of such sources and to develop skills for compiling and utilization.

 There will be  two groups in this paper Group A. consists of Reference, Information and Communication Services and Group B. consists of Bibliography, Documentation and Information sources.  Candidates should have to attempt five questions, selecting at least two questions from each group.

Group A:  Reference, Information and Communication Services

Contents

1. Information Services and Organizations 25 L

1.1 Concept and Need for Information
1.2 Nature of Information Services:
  (a) Ready Reference Services
  (b) Long Range Reference ervices.
1.3 Organizations for Information Services
1.4 Role of Reference Librarian and Information Officer
1.5 Information Communication Methods
1.6 Types and Kinds of Reference Service in Academic, Public and Special Libraries.

2. Information Services and Techniques 30 L

2.1 Current Awareness Services: SDI
2.2 Selective Dissemination of Information
2.3 Indexing, Abstracting and Translation Services.
2.4 Literature Search and Databases
2.5 Reprographic and Micrographic Services

3. Users Needs 10 L

3.1 Use of Information
3.2 Ascertaining Information about User's Needs
3.3 User's Education and Orientation

4. Information Systems and Services 10 L

4.1 VINITY
4.2 SSDC
4.3 NISSAT

Group B:  Bibliography, Documentation and Information Sources

Contents

1. Concept of Reference and Bibliographical Sources 20 L

1.1 Definition, Need, User and Criteria for Bibliography Evaluation.
1.2 Introduction to Different Categories of Basic Sources: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary - Their Use as Information Media.

2. Study of Bibliographical Tools 20 L

2.1 Bibliographical Need and Types, Bibliographic Control
2.2 Subject Bibliographies.
2.3 National Bibliographies - Need, Scope and Coverage Study of INB, BNB, and NNB
2.4 Trade Bibliography, Universal Bibliography
2.5 Study of Abstracting and Indexing Tools.
2.6 Library of Congress Catalogue.
2.7 British Books in Print
2.8 Cumulative Book Index (Wilson)
2.9 Books in Print (Bowker).
2.10 Subject Guide to Books in Print
2.11 Ulrich's International Periodicals Directory (Bowker) etc.

3. Reference Source and Sources 35 L

3.1 Dictionaries: Oxford English Dictionary, Webster's New International Dictionary, Funk and Wagnall's New Standard Dictionary, Peter Roget's International Thesaurus.
3.2 Encyclopaedias: (a) General:- Britannica (New edition), American, Colliers and Columbia (b) Subject: - International Encyclopaedia of Social Sciences, Encyclopeadia of Science and Technology (McGraw-Hill).  Encyclopaedia of Religion and Ethics.
3.3 Year Books: Europa Yearbook, Statesman's Year Book, Commonwealth Universities Yearbook, World of Learning.
3.4 Geographical Dictionaries: Columbia Lippincott Gazetter of the World, Gazetter of India.
3.5 Biographical Dictionaries: Webster's biographical dictionary, Who's Who, International, Who's Who (Europe)
3.6 Statistical Works: Census of Nepal, U.N. Statistical Year Book.
3.7 What, Why and How of Documentation.
 

 Text Books for Paper V Group A

1. Katz, William A : Introduction to Reference Work: 4th ed. 2 Vols., New York: McGraw Hill, 1982.
2. Krishan Kumar : Reference Service: 3rd rev. ed. Delhi; Vikas, 1987.
3. Devarajan, G. : Users' Approach to Information in Libraries: New Delhi, ESS Pub. 1989.
 

Recommended Books for Paper V Group A

1. Walford, A.J. : Guide to Reference Materials: V.1: Science and Technology: 5th ed. (1989). Vol.2: Social and Historical Science, Philosophy and Religion, 4th ed. (1982). Vol. 3: Generalities, Languages, the Arts and Literature; 4th ed. (1982). London. LA.
2. Winchell, C.M. : Guide to Reference Books: 8th ed. Chicago: ALA, 1967.
3. Cheney, F.N. and  Williams, W.J. : Fundamental Reference Sources: 2nd ed. Chicago: ALA, 1980.
4. Galuin, Thomas J : Current Problems in Reference Services:  New York, R.R. Bowker, 1971.
5. Hutchins, Margaret : Introduction to Reference Work:  Chicago; ALA, 1944.
6. Prasher, R.G. : Information and its Communication:  New Delhi, Medallion Press, 1991.
7. Ellis, David : New Horizons in Information Retrieval: London: LA, 1990.
 

Text Books for Paper V Group B

1. Guha, B. : Documentation and Information Services, Techniques and Systems: Calcutta: World Press, 1983.
2. Krishan Kumar and  Girija Kumar : Bibliography: 2nd ed. Delhi: Vikas, 1985.
3. Shores, Louis : Basic Reference Sources: Chicago; Americal Library Association, 1967.

Recommended Books for Paper V Group B

1. Atherton, Charles P : Handbook for Information Systems and Services: Paris: Unesco, 1977.
2. Foskett, D.J. : Information Service in Libraries: 2nd ed. Hamden, Connectcut, Archen Books, 1967.
3. Mukharjee, A.K. : Fundamentals of Special Librarianship and Documentation:  Calcutta: IASLIC 1969.