Library, Information and Society

Explore the transformative role of libraries and information institutions in modern society. Learn about their impact on knowledge dissemination, the evolution from traditional to digital libraries, and the significance of library legislation. Understand the ethical considerations in librarianship and the influence of professional associations. Discover how resource sharing and global networks enhance access to information, crucial for education, research, and cultural preservation.

Library, Information and Society

1 Libraries, Information and Knowledge-based Society

  1. Modern Society: Some Characteristics
  2. Role of Libraries in Society
  3. Information and its Impact on Society
  4. Information Society
  5. Knowledge Society

2 Types of Libraries

  1. National Libraries
  2. Academic Libraries
  3. Public Libraries
  4. Special Libraries
  5. Digital Libraries
  6. Virtual Libraries
  7. Hybrid Libraries

3 Information Institutions

  1. Evolution of Information Institutions
  2. Types of Information Institutions
  3. Indian Situation
  4. Role of Information Institutions in Knowledge-Based Economy (KBE)

4 Laws of Library Science

  1. The Five Laws of Library Science
  2. First Law: Books are for Use
  3. Second Law: Every Reader His/Her Book
  4. Third Law: Every Book Its Reader
  5. Fourth Law: Save the Time of the Reader
  6. Fifth Law: Library is a Growing Organism
  7. New Insights and Wider Interpretation of Five Laws

5 Library Legislation and Model Public Library Acts/Bills

  1. State Policy for Library and Information Services
  2. Need for Library Legislation
  3. Components of Library Legislation
  4. Model Acts/Bills
  5. Indian Public Library Legislation: A Model for the 21st Century

6 Library Legislation in Indian States – Their Salient Features

  1. Madras Public Libraries Act, 1948
  2. Andhra Pradesh Public Libraries Act, 1960
  3. Karnataka Public Libraries Act, 1965
  4. Maharashtra Public Libraries Act, 1967
  5. West Bengal Public Libraries Act, 1979
  6. Comparison of the Sixteen Acts

7 Other Information Related Legislations

  1. Right to Information Act
  2. Salient Features
  3. Utility in Libraries
  4. Importance as a Reference Source
  5. Intellectual Property Rights
  6. The Copyright Act, 1957
  7. The Patents Act, 1970
  8. Information Technology Act, 2000

8 Resource Sharing

  1. Resource Sharing
  2. Resource Sharing and Library Networks
  3. Library Networks: Need
  4. Resource Sharing: Issues Involved in Implementation
  5. Library Consortia
  6. Library Cooperation to Library Consortia

9 Library and Information Networks and Consortia

  1. Library and Information Networks – Definition
  2. History and Evolution of Library Networks
  3. Objectives of Library and Information Networks
  4. Characteristics of Library and Information Networks
  5. Components of Library and Information Networks
  6. Types of Library and Information Networks
  7. Activities and Services of Library Networks

10 Library and Information Networks and Consortia- National and International

  1. Development of Library and Information Networks in India
  2. INFLIBNET (Information and Library Network)
  3. DELNET (Developing Library Network)
  4. Library Consortia in India
  5. OCLC (Online Computer Library Center)

11 Librarianship as a Profession

  1. Definition
  2. Profession vs. Occupation vs. Vocation
  3. Characteristics of a Profession
  4. Library and Information Science (LIS) as a Profession
  5. Evolution of the LIS Profession
  6. Transformation of the LIS Profession
  7. Categories of LIS Professionals
  8. LIS Profession in India

12 Ethical Issues in Librarianship

  1. Ethics
  2. Professional Ethics
  3. Code of Ethics for LIS Professionals
  4. Code of Ethics for LIS Profession in India
  5. Facets of LIS Code of Ethics
  6. Code of Ethics in Digital Era
  7. Issues and Problems

13 Role of Professional Associations

  1. Role and Functions of Library Associations
  2. Programmes and Activities of Library Associations
  3. Library Associations in India
  4. Library Associations in USA and UK
  5. International Associations

14 Organisations and Institutions Involved in the Development of Library and Information Services

  1. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
  2. University Grants Commission (UGC)
  3. Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation (RRRLF)
  4. UNISIST
  5. International Nuclear Information System (INIS)
  6. Agricultural Information System (AGRIS)
  7. National Information System for Science and Technology (NISSAT)
  8. National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR)