Foundation of library and information science
Objectives
To acquaint students with the library as a social institution for knowledge generation, creation
and dissemination
To make understanding of the philosophical and social foundations of Library and information
centers.
Student learning outcomes
The course will help in indoctrinating effective professional skills among students for
successfully professionalizing modern libraries using exciting professional skills, professional
association when they are going to exercise their acquired knowledge at practice level.
Unit I
1.1 Library: Basic concept with Historical foundation of libraries.
1.2 Types of libraries and their distinguishing features.
1.3 Information society: Genesis, Characteristics and implications.
1.4 Library: Role in contemporary Society.
Unit II
2.1 Five Laws of Library Science: Foundation and Implications.
2.2 Library development in India with particular reference to post Independence
period.
2.3 Library legislation – Need and purpose. Library legislation in India – problems
andprospects.
2.4 Intellectual Property Right: Basic Concept and issues withspecial emphasis on
copy rightAct in Indian context
3.1 Profession: Concept and attributes.