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Department of Library
& Information Science
Gujarat University
Phone :
+91-79-26301168
Co-ordinator (Offg.) & Lecturer : Mrs. Geeta Gadhavi
Introduction
Brief History
Library Science Education in
In June 1984, the status of the
school was changed to Department of Library and Information Science. To reflect
the continuing change in the field the nomenclature of the course was again
changed from Bachelor of Library Science to Bachelor
of Library and Information Science(BLISc) in 1982/83. Master of Library and
Information Science(MLISc) was started in June 1986. The Department is
attached to Faculty of Arts from its inception. The Department is headed by a
coordinator and has an ‘ad-hoc’ Board of studies.
The Department during the past years
BLISc:
Total admitted from 1964 to 2005: 1518. / Passed: 980 (65%)
MLISc:
Total admitted from 1986 to 2005:
281. / Passed: 181 (64%)
Syllabus Revision
BLISc
The Diploma in Library Science
started in 1964/65 as a full time one academic year course with two terms and
an annual examination. In 1965, the Diploma course was changed to Bachelor of
Library Science that continued up to 1970/71. Then in 1971/72, 1976/77,
1979/80, 1981/82 and 1982/83 minor changes were implemented in the syllabus. In
1982/83 the nomenclature of the course was changed from Bachelor of Library
Science to Bachelor of Library and Information Science. In 1984/85 and 1993/94
major changes in the syllabus were implemented which was continued to 2002/03.
Since 2003/04 CDC (2001)
UGC syllabus is implemented.
MLISc
The Master of Library and
Information Science course, a full time one academic year, with two terms, was
started in 1986/87. 1993/94 major changes in the syllabus were implemented
which was continued to 2002/03.
Since 2003/04 CDC (2001)
UGC syllabus is implemented.
Present
Scenario
Information Literates are not those
who have Information,
But are those who know how to use
Information.
Anonymous
Alvin
Toffler writes:
The illiterates of the 21st
century will not be those who cannot read and write,
but
those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn.
Above stated two quotations indicates 21st
century is the century of information and knowledge and wisdom. The yuga of MahaSaraswati.
Bachelor of Library and Information
Science and Master of Library and Information Science courses equip students
for careers as Librarian/ Information professional in a variety of
environments.
The courses introduce students to
the knowledge and skills necessary to take up crucial roles in information
intensive environment and library settings.
This course equips students to
address issues in information and knowledge organizing and retrieval roles in a
wide range of institution and business and industries and organization and professions involved with
information and of the role of information in society.
Both courses are conducted in The
Department on
Infrastructure
& Facilities
Building
The Department on
Resources
The department have a good collection of books. Teachers and
students have access to the Library and Information Science collection in the
University Library. It includes approximately 5000 books; 3783 being in English,
out of which approximately 30% books are of foreign publications and 70% are
Indian publications, 233 books are in Gujarati language, 129 books in Hindi
language, 7 books in Sanskrit language and 1 in Marathi language. The
University Library subscribes to journals (all are Indian publications) in
English.
The library has teaching
tools: Dewey Decimal classification 19th edition.
Computers:
Two computers for two permanent faculties.
The learning environment:
The MLISc
students are also instructed to help BLISc students in solving
difficulties.
In this way a rapport is established between two class; thus creating a
healthy environment and diligent competition.
Interaction;
seminars; brainstorming; and independent learning are motivated at both levels.
Users' study; project work; dissertation; internship training; report writing
induct Knowledge and skills requiring in job market.
Orientation to
library functions and services is arranged in a Library. Visits are arranged to
local libraries of different types such as public library; research institution
library; academic library, etc.
The statutory language of Instruction is Gujarati; but
English is used as a supporting language. Reference and information sources are
in English. Both Gujarati & English queries are given to students to search
from Gujarati and English sources. Classification and Cataloguing practical;
subject headings assigning are taught in English and exercise is also given in
English. Computer practical are taught in English. Students are exposed to the
literature available in the library in each lecture and also directed to other
libraries in the city.
Internship programme:
Sending MLISc students for practical training for one month
invarious modern libraries and information centers.
Opportunities:
Library and Information Science core knowledge and skills
can be applied across a widespectrum of employment including consultancy work,
repackaging of informationaccording to need at work
The scholars in
BLISc and MLISc develop information analysis; storage, retrieval, repackaging,
consolidation and documentation skills. These graduates also develop communication and
presentation skills.
Courses
Offered
Course 1
Bachelor of Library and Information
Science (B.L.I.Sc.). One academic year of two terms and full
time course.
Total number of seats: 25(on merit including reservation seats as per government rules)+10 (self financing seats on merit including reservation seats as per government rules).
Seats allocation: In total number of merit seats(25); two seats shall be reserved forother than
Remaining 23 (ie 25-2) seats to be filled by candidates having passed a Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 50% with IInd class in any faculty of Gujarat University. 10 (self financing seats on merit including reservation seats as per government rules). Bachelor degree obtained with minimum 50% with IInd class in any faculty
Candidates applying for any reserved seat should submit the certificates in original and photocopy from an approved authority stating the reserved category to which the candidate belongs.Allocation of seats and admissions under the Reserved Categories shall be as per University Announcements
Eligibility:
Applicants for Bachelor Degree of Library and Information Science must
have passed a Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 50% marks and IInd class in
Aggregate in any faculty of
Admission
process: Admission process shall be on merit points; Those
applicants called
for visit should appear personally before the committee
with fees.Fee should be paid immediately; when merit list
is declared. Those
applicants called for visit and do not appear before the committee shall not be considered for
admission.
Admission committee: A committee of four members including HOD; one internal faculty; University librarian; one representative from university sc/st section. Minimum two shall remain present.First merit list shall be displayed on notice board for three days
Fees should be paid immediately when merit list is declared; after which the letters shall be dispatched to applicants come in merit list but have not paid fees. Ten working days from the date on letter shall be allowed to pay fee; after this waiting list shall be operated.
Course fee:
25 seats: Education fee Rs2000 / per term(According
to
10 seats(Self Financing) (annual): Above stated non self financing fee Annual Rs6000 + other fee (annual) and plus Rs5000 more. Two terms Rs11000+ other fee (According to Gujarat University Announcements).
Admission given in self financing seats: The candidate
shall have to pay above stated (both annual) fees at the time of
taking admission.
Dates of payments of fees:
Non-self financing: First term fees in Ist term when
getting admission. Second term fees in the starting of the IInd term.
Self financing:
annual fees at the time of taking admission.
Course
schedule: Date of application form and last date for submitting application
form.:
Commencement of the course:
Date of
conclusion of the course:
Ist
Term:
IInd
Term:
As per
University announcements.
Course duration: Admitted candidate shall complete One academic year of two
terms and full time course in the respective
academic year for the
Bachelor Degree course in Library and Information Science
conducted by this university. Note: Usually the
first term is from June15 to october/November and the second term is
from November to April.
Course Structure:
The syllabus(BLISc) contains following
papers.
Theory
papers total 500 marks.
|
Paper no |
Title |
Marks |
|
Paper – I |
100 | |
|
Paper – II |
Knowledge Organization, Information Processing and Retrieval |
100 |
|
Paper – IV(A) |
Information Technology: Basics |
50 |
|
Paper – V |
Management of Libraries, |
100 |
|
Paper – VI |
Information Sources and Services |
100 |
|
Paper –VIII (A) |
Library and Users |
50 |
Practice Papers
total 300 marks.
|
Paper no |
Title |
Marks |
|
Paper – III (A) |
50 | |
|
Paper – III (B) |
Knowledge Organization, Information Processing and Retrieval : Document Classification |
50 |
|
Paper – IV (B) |
Information Technology: Basics |
50 |
|
Paper–VII (A) |
Information Sources and Services: Study of Information Sources. Report |
50 including Viva-voce |
|
Paper–VII (B) |
Information Sources and Services: Compilation of Local Documents List Report |
50 Including Viva-voce |
|
Paper_ VIII (B) |
Library and Users B1: Library Field Survey Report B2: User Survey Report |
25 including Viva-voce 25 including Viva-voce
|
Total
Theory + Practical
500+300
= 800
Future Career
Course 2
Master of Library and Information
Science (M.L.I.Sc.). One academic year of two
terms and full time course.
Total number of seats: 10(on merit including reservation seats as per government rules)
+05 (self financing seats on merit; including reservation
seats as per government rules).
Seats
allocation: In total
number of merit seats(10); one seat shall be reserved for other
than
Any number
of vacant seat in this category shall be filled by
Remaining
09 (ie 10-1) seats to be filled by candidates having passed Bachelor of Library
and Information Science examination with minimum 50% with IInd class of Gujarat
University.
05 (self financing seats on merit including reservation seats as per
government rules). Bachelor of Library and Information Science degree
obtained with minimum 50% with IInd class in any faculty
Candidates applying for any reserved seat should submit the certificates
in original and photocopy from an approved authority stating the
reserved category to which the candidate belongs.
Allocation of seats and admissions under the Reserved Categories
shall be as per University Announcements.
Eligibility: Applicants for Master Degree of Library and Information Science must have
Passed
Bachelor of Library and Information Science with minimum 50% marks and IInd
class in Aggregate of Gujarat University or of any other university recognised as
equivalent to Bachelor of Library and Information Science examination of
Admission
process: Admission process shall be on merit points; Those
applicants
called for visit should
appear personally before the committee with
fees. Fee
should be paid immediately; when merit list is declared.
Those
applicants called for visit and do not appear before the
committee shall not be considered for admission.
Admission committee: A committee of four members including
HOD; one internal
faculty; University
librarian; one representative from university
sc/st
section.
Minimum two shall remain present.
First merit list shall be displayed on notice board for three days
Fees should be paid immediately when merit list is declared;
after which the letters shall be dispatched to applicants who
come in merit list but have not paid fees. Ten working days
from the date on letter shall be allowed to pay fee; after this
waiting list shall be operated.
Course fee:
10 seats:
Education fee Rs3000 / per term(According to Gujarat University Announcements)
and Computer teaching/ training fee per term Rs 2000/. and other fee as per
university
announcement. i.e. Per term Rs 5000/+ other fee.
05 seats(Self Financing) (annual): Above stated non self financing fee Annual Rs 10,000 + other fee (annual) and plus Rs 7000 more. Two terms Rs17000+ other fee (According to Gujarat University Announcements).
Admission given in self-financing seats The candidate shall have to pay above stated both annual fees at the time of taking admission.
Dates of
payments of fees: Non-self financing: First term fees in Ist term when getting admission. Second
term fees in the starting of the IInd term.
.
Self financing:
annual fees at the time of taking admission.
Course
schedule: Date of application form and last date for submitting application
form.:
Commencement of the course:
Date of
conclusion of the course:
Ist
Term:
IInd
Term:
As per
University announcements.
Course duration: Admitted candidate shall complete One academic year of two
terms and full time course in the respective
academic year for the
Master Degree course in Library and Information Science
conducted by this university. Note: Usually the
first term is from June15 to october/November and the second term is
from November to April.
Medium of
instruction: Gujarati
and English. Knowledge of English is essential.; because most of the teaching
and learning tools are in English. Employers ask for
English language proficiency/ minimum workable English.
Training : Each student shall have to undergo training in a computerised library for a
minimum period of one month after completion of theory papers examination.
Successful completion of the programme is a must for their final results.
Course Structure:
The Master
degree curriculum is one academic year of two terms and full time course.
The
syllabus (M.L.I.Sc.) contains following papers.
Theory papers total 450 marks.
|
Paper no |
Title |
Marks |
|
Paper – I |
Information and Communication |
100 |
|
Paper – II(A) |
Information Analysis, Repackaging & Consolidation |
50 |
|
Paper – III(A) |
Information Retrieval |
50 |
|
Paper – IV |
Research Methods & Statistical Techniques |
100 |
|
Paper – V |
Information Technology: Application |
100 |
|
Paper –VII(A) |
Electives: Information Systems |
50 |
Practice Papers total 350 marks.
|
Paper no |
Title |
Marks |
|
Paper – II(B) |
Information Analysis, Repackaging & Consolidation Report |
50 including viva-voce |
|
Paper – III(B) |
Information Retrieval Report |
50 including viva-voce |
|
Paper – VI |
Information Technology: Application |
100 |
|
Paper –VII(B) |
Electives: Information Systems B1: System Design Report |
25 including Viva-voce 25 including Viva-voce |
|
Paper_ VIII |
Dissertation/ Project Work Report |
100 (Report: 80 Viva Voce: 20) |
Total
Theory + Practical
450+350
= 800
Placement facility. The Department receives demand of requiring knowledge and skills in graduates; specifying basic degree qualification e.g Science graduates with MLISc and so. The department send names and address accordingly. Graduates get employment on permanent/ temporary / trainee posts; but over a period of time they secure permanent jobs. At present there is 100% employment.
Libraries/ Information Centres/ Information Resource Centres are mainly the employers. Few also make careers in diversified fields.
Note:
Faculty
Name
:
Mrs. Geeta Gadhavi
Qualification
:
B.Lib.Sc., M.Lib. Sc.
Designation
:
Lecturer
Areas of Specialization :
Library & Information Science
Contact
No.
:
26301168 (O) 26926174 (R )