Objectives

This paper will lay emphasis on the application of principles and policy for effective, efficient and prompt functioning of libraries and information centres. The student will be able to show their knowledge on management, administration, collection development, problem identification and to promote the research activities in academic sector through the teaching of research methodology.

Group A: Library Administration and Management

Contents

1. Principles of Library Management 25 L

1.1 General Principles of Management and their Application Management
1.2 Library Organizational Structure
1.3 Physical Planning (Building, Furniture etc.) Standards

2.1 Types of Documents and Selection Principles
2.2 Different Types of Selection Tools and their Importance.
2.3 Acquisition Procedure.
2.4 Acquisition of Documents.
2.5 Preparation of Documents for use
2.6 Circulation work
2.7 Stock Verification and Stock Taking Methods
2.8 Maintenance, Shelving, Binding
2.9 Preservation and Conservation of Reading Materials.

3.1 Library Staff - Job Analysis, Qualification and Training, Duties and Functions of Librarians and Other Staff, Delegation of Power.
3.2 Library Committees
3.3 Library Rules and Regulations

4.1 Library Finance, Budgeting and Accounting
4.2 Library Statistics and Annual Report.

Contents

1. Introduction 10 L

1.1 Introduction to Research, Definition, Need, Purpose and Type of Research.
1.2 Research and Librarianship: Overview of Research in Library and Information Science (L & Is), Present Situation.

2.1 Formulation of the Research Plan
2.2 Information of the Research Plan
2.3 Implementation of the Result

3.1 A Brief Introduction to the Study
3.2 Statement of the Problem
3.3 Objective of the Study
3.4 Scope/Limitation of the Study
3.5 Review of Literature
3.6 Hypothesis

4.1 Bibliography - Current Method
4.2 Footnote - Forms and Formats
4.3 Appendixes
4.4 Tables and Charts
4.5 Index
4.6 Use of Abbreviation

1. Evans, G.E. : Management Techniques for Librarians: New York, Academic Press, 1976.
2. Mittal, R.L. : Library Administration: Delhi: Metropolitan, 1983.
3. Ranganathan, S.R. : Library Administration: 2nd ed. Bombay, Asian Publishing House, 1989.
4. Busha (C.H.) and Harter (S.P.) : Research Methods in Librarianship Techniques and Interpretation. Academic Press. NY, 1980.
5. Good (C.V.) and Scates (D.E.) : Methods of Research, Application - Century - Crafts. NY, 1952.
6. Kumar (Krishna) : Research Methods in Library and Information Science. Vikas, Delhi, 1992.
7. Wolf (H.K.) andPant (P.R.) : A Handbook for Social Science Research and Thesis Writing, Kathmandu, 1992.

Recommended Books for Paper II

1. Lock, Reginold N. : Library Administration: 3rd ed. London, 1973.
2. Webb, Gisela M.Ed. : Human Resources Management in Libraries: New York: Howorth Press, 1989.
3. Underwood, P.G. : Managing Change in Libraries and Information Services, a System Approach: London; Clive Bingley.
4. American Library Association : Planning of Library Building: 1990, Chicago: ALA, 1955.
5. Krishan Kumar : Library Organization: New Delhi Vikas Pub. 1988.
6. Gupta, S.R. : Stock Verification in Libraries Problems and Solution: Delhi; Ken Pub. 1990.
7. Panwar, B.S. and S.D. Vyas : Library Management: Delhi: B.R. Pub. 1968.
8. Mukharji, B.B. : Preservation of Library Materials, Archives and Documents: Calcutta, The world Press, 1973.