All About Library

We are very much familiar with the word ‘library’, where we go and enjoy with books .The library is the place where any person of any age group, any sex can go and read books, magazine, newspapers etcs.

In public library , there is separate and special section i.e children section ,where there are pictorial books, toys for increasing knowledge are available. The best children section can be seen in Delhi public library.

Some professionals have their own libraries,viz libraries of doctors,advocates

As per social demands and research activities libraries are categorized into-

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Functions of Library

Generally clients of the library think that in library the books magazine are displayed on the racks and is retrieved when it  is required for reading by any reader , they do not known what procedures are followed before any book is in the hand of a reader.

Before knowing the procedures conducted in library for a book , it is better to know the functions of the librarian from the clients / reader’s of view .Dr. S.R.Ranganathan has, for the first time formulated the 5 laws of library service , which are to be satisfied by librarians for the readers and staff also. These are –

1.      Books (now documents) are for use,

To fulfill the First law , it is very much essential to organize the documents in a scientific way , so that it may retrieve whenever required / demanded . And for the technical processes – Classification and cataloging of the books or documents are required.

2.      Every reader his/her book (now document)

For fulfill the second law , we can  follow the ,economic principle ‘demand and supply theory’. Though it is not possible for any Library to purchase each and every book published in the world , but we can follow ‘ Resource sharing policy’ under which we can get books from other libraries on inter library loan/exchange.

3.      Every book (now document) its reader

For the third law , we can say “Best reading for the largest number at the least cost.”  

           

4.      Save the time of the reader

Forth law , it may be concluded “To supply right book to right reader at the right time.”          

5.      Library (and information center) is a growing organism.

According to fifth law , a small library can become bigger and bigger , and we have to face the main problem about space . Therefore, now days we are moving towards E-libraries with E-documents.        

 So, before a book reaches in the hand of a reader , there are many procedures followed in the libraries . These are –

i)                    Acquisition

ii)                  Technical process , like classification and  cataloging

Under acquisition procedure , the  book is procured , entered in accession number registered,stamped,label is posted on the spine, and the data slip is pasted on the back of the last page of the book.

In technical section the book is classified by a standard classification schemes like

LC classification scheme ,

Dewly Decimal classification scheme ,

universal decimal classification scheme or  Ranganathan’s scheme etc;

The main objective of the classification is to bring books of the same subject at one place , and  dissimilar books at the other place.

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Library Catalogue

A library catalogue is the mirror of the library . It is the list of documents of  that particular library . It is said that a library without catalogue is like a country without a map. Library catalogue shows the books on particular subjects and by particular authors. By library catalogue a reader can also get information about different titles written by an author.

In the library each book is catalogued based on certain standard rules called catalogue codes, which means a set of rules for cataloguing purpose. There are different catalogue codes, such as

 ‘A.A.Code’,cutter rules for dictionary  catalogue,

‘ALA rules' for author and titles entries , Anglo –American cataloguing rules (1^st ed.),

 ‘AACR-2’ ,

Ranganathan’s classified catalogue code with additional rules for dictionary catalogue code etc.

In addition , the library provides different types of services to the readers . First of all, for fresh readers .  For fresh readers library provides orientation services in which the readers are introduced about the organization and management of the knowledge  resources . They also get the copy of library rules and the brochure containing library features. The librarian tries his best that the library clients should get  familiar with library functions and services.

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Bibliographic Services

There is another services provided by the libraries , i.e bibliographic or documentation services specially to teachers ,scientists and  research scholars , some of  the major functions of these sections are

·         To provide a bibliography on a particular research area.

·         To provide documentation list i.e. , list of nascent and micro thoughts.

·         Translation services as per demand

·         Reprographic services

·         Current awareness services(CAS)

·         Selective dissemination of information services(SDI) etc.

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Career Guidelines

As  the knowledge of medicine and surgery of human body is essential requirement to get  MBBS , MD/MS degree for becoming a  doctor , similarly the knowledge of library functions, services, organization and management is required for becoming a librarian.

Librarianship is a nobel profession and honorable post . It is supposed that a  librarian is the manager  of a knowledge bank.

If we see the history of  library science , the credit goes to Melvil Dewey , who for the first time started library science course in America . In India no one can forget the name of Mathematics professor of Madras University, Dr.S.R.Ranganathan (Shiyali Ramamrita Ranganathan), who devoted his whole life for library science .He founded Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC) at Bangalore.

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Study and Courses

Now, in India library science courses are run at level-

·         PG Diploma in library science (PG Dip LISc)

·         Bachelor of library and information science (BlibISc/BLISc)

·         Master of Library and Informationscience (MlibISc/ MLISc)

·         Master of Philosophy (M.phil) and

·         Doctorate Degree (Ph.D/D.phil)

PG Dip in library and Information Science , and B.LibISc are one year courses and are the essential qualification for becoming school librarian and public library librarian.

The main courses in the curriculum of these Diploma or degree are-

1.      Foundation of Librarianship

2.      Library organization and management

3.      Reference sources and services

4.      Cataloguing and Bibliographical services

5.      Documentation services

6.      Library Classification (Theory)

7.      Fundamentals of Computer application

8.      Library classification and cataloguing (Practice)

M.Lib , Isc  is also a one year course and is the essential requirement for becoming a college librarian.Now,some universities have ended the B.LibIsc, course . Now, some universities have ended the B.Lib Isc courses  and have started 2 years M Lib Isc. Course as per UGC (India) guide lines and after 2^nd class graduation , candidate is entitled to get admission in  M Lib Isc . The course under M Lib Isc are-

Research Methodology

Advanced library & Information centers Management

Knowledge organization & processing

Fundamental of Information Technology

Information storage & Retrieval

Optional course – University library system / Agricultural library System/Medical library System / Management Information System

Advanced  Information Technology Applications

Information needs and users

Library classification (Practice)

Library Cataloguing (Practice)

M.phil is an one year course , and is an additional  qualification for college librarians.

The papers under this course is-

1 Research Methodology and quantitative Techniques in Library & Information Science

2 Advanced Library Planning & Management

3 Any one of the following –

·         Information Dissemination Services

·         Information storage & Retrieval

·         Information : its needs and users or Practical work

Project work in dissertation form

Phd is necessary for the post of university librarian. For the degree research work is carried on by the candidate and the results and conclusions are consolidates in a dissertation form , it takes 3 to 4 years.

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Institutions for Library and information Science In India

The major institutions running library and information science course are-

University of Delhi , Delhi

Banaras Hindu University , Varanasi

Aligarh Muslim University , Aligarh

Bombay University , Mumbai

SNDT Women’s university

Punjab University , Chandigarh

Gurunanak Dev University , Amritsar

Kurukshetra University , Kurukshetra

Dr.H.S.Gour University , Sagar

Vikram University , Ujjain

Pt. Ravishankar shukla university , Raipur

Guru Ghasidas University , Bilaspur

Jiwaji University , Gwalior

Rani Durgawati University , Jabalpur

Devi Ahilaya University , Indore

A.P.S University , Rewa

Lucknow University, Lucknow

B.R.Ambedkar University, Agra

Calcutta University , Kolkatta

Sambalpur  University , Sambalpur(orissa)

Bhuneshwar University  , Bhuneshwar (Orissa)

DRTC (ISI) , Bangalore

INSDOC (NISCAIR) , New Delhi

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Author's Current Work

Dr.A.K.Varma is preparing a manuscript entitled  'Research Methodology And Quantitative Technologies in Library and Information Science.

He is also planning for a effective book for the students those are preparing for Net Examination.

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