Certificate In Library Science

Certificate In Library Science

Certificate in Library Science Syllabus Introduction to Library and Information Science: Concept and Scope of Library Science, History and Development of Libraries, Types of Libraries (Academic, Public, Special, Digital), Role of Libraries in Society, Library Ethics and Professional Conduct, Functions and Services of a Library, Library Associations and Organizations (IFLA, ALA, SLA), Impact of Technology on Library Services, Open Access and Copyright Issues in Libraries, Emerging Trends in Library Science. Library Classification and Cataloguing: Principles of Library Classification, Major Classification Systems (DDC, UDC, LCC), Importance of Subject Classification, Cataloguing Rules and Standards (AACR2, RDA), Types of Catalogues (Dictionary, Classified, OPAC), MARC and Metadata Standards, Authority Control and Subject Headings, Indexing and Abstracting Techniques, Challenges in Digital Cataloguing, Role of Artificial Intelligence in Cataloguing. Library Management and Administration: Principles of Library Management, Library Budgeting and Financial Planning, Collection Development and Acquisition Policies, Human Resource Management in Libraries, Library Automation and Integrated Library Systems (ILS), Preservation and Conservation of Library Materials, Space Planning and Library Architecture, User Services and Library Policies, Legal Aspects of Library Management, Case Studies on Modern Library Administration. Information Sources and Services: Types of Information Sources (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary), Reference Services in Libraries, Electronic and Digital Information Sources,

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