Not only the Fake Universities but the Genuine Universities too

have to !!

University grant Commission desires  to see all the relevant information of the University/ College on there website  

see what kind of information

 

UGC letter reg.: Displaying of Information relating to Students on Universities's Website

 BE AWARE! 

WHILE JOINING NEW UNIVERSITIES

As per the new Academic Session  is already started, and so  many youngsters wants to join new college/universities for doing their UG and PG. it is advisable to visit the  UGC website to check weather or not the Universities they want to join is recognized by UGC.

The list of fake universities in India is available on the following link.

http://www.ugc.ac.in/pdfnews/7932206_Fake-university-English.pdf

E-Scholarship/ Fellowship Award Registration is Extended 

• Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority, last date of submitting the online forms is 31 July 2015  for the session  2015-16  2016-17. 

• Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for SC Candidate, last date of submiting the online forms is 31 July 2015  for the session  2015-16  2016-17.

• Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for ST Candidates, last date of submiting the online forms is 31 July 2015  for the session  2015-16  2016-17.

For more you are advised to see the office website of UGC (http://www.ugc.ac.in/ugc_schemes/ )

Edu-Abroad for Indian Students

• Advisory for Indian Students seeking Admission in London College of Management and IT, London
  Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India in a  letter  to UGC has forwarded a copy of the communication sent by Ms. Smita Puroshottam, Minister (political), the High Commission of India, London, to the UGC regarding the fraudulent claims made to Indian students by the London College of Management, London ( details of the communication received ) .
  
  
• Advisory for Indian Students seeking Admission in Foreign Universities/Institutions
  University Grants Commission has received several complaints from Indian students pursuing studies abroad regarding misleading claims being made by foreign universities/institutions in respect of the courses offered by them and validity of their degrees.
  
  In order to avoid misguidance of Indian students by Foreign Universities/Institutions, UGC has decided to issue an advisory to students as under -
  
  All Indian students wishing to pursue studies abroad may contact the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), AIU House, 16, Comd. Indrajit Gupta Marg,(Kotla Marg), New Delhi -110002 (Phones :+91-11-23230059, 23232305, 23233390, 23231097 23232429,32232435 Fax:+91-11 23232131) or visit their website www.aiuweb.org for information regarding the accreditation status of foreign universities and the valuation and equivalence of degrees and diplomas awarded by the accredited universities abroad .
  
  
• Information for Indian Students about Admission in South Asian Institute, Heidelberg
  
• East-West Center Edu-programme
  
• Indian students seeking admission in MBBS courses in China
  Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India has forwarded a copy of the communication sent by embassy of India,Beijing,China to the UGC regarding Indian students seeking admission in MBBS courses in China (details of the communication received).
  
  
  For any other  query you may go to www.ugc.ac.in
  

Syllabus for Written Examination for KVS Librarian

 

Syllabus for Written Examination for KVS Librarian

 

 

 

UNIT 1: Foundation of Library & Information Science

Unit.1. Library as an Social Institution

- Social & Historical foundations of Library.

- Different types of libraries- Academic, Public, Special –their distinguishing features and functions.

- Role of U.G.C. for development of Academic libraries.

- Role in Library of formal and informal education.

Shivaji University, Kolhapur

Unit.2 Normative Principles of Lib. & Inf. Science

- Five Laws of Library Science.

- Implications of five laws in Lib. & Inf. Science

- Development of Libraries with special reference to India, Baroda

Public Library system

- Library Co-operation Resource Sharing and Library Networking.

Unit 4. Laws relating to Libraries & Inforamion.

- Library legislation need and essential features.

- Library legislation in India.

- Maharashtra Public Library Act.

- Press and registration act & Delivery of Books act (Public Library).

- Copyright act, Intellectual Property rights.

Unit.5 Library and information Profession

- Attribution of profession.

- Librarianship as a profession.

- Professional ethics.

- Professional associations & their role.

- National & International Library Associations- FID, IFLA, LA,

ILA, ALA, IASLIC etc.

- Professional education & research.

Unit.6 Promoters of Library & Information services

- National level promoters- RRRLF.

- International level promoters- UNESCO

Unit 7. Public relations & Extension activities

- Definition

- facets and programs.

- publicity & extension, Out reach activities.

- Library path finders (Guides)

- Factors affecting Library development, Literacy, publishing, Book

Trade.

UNIT II : Knowledge Organization, Information Processing & Retrieval

Unit. 1. Universe of Knowledge

- Structure and attributes.

- Modes of formation of subjects.

- Different types of subjects.

- Universe of subjects as mapped in different schemes of

classification.

Unit. 2 Bibliographic description

- Catalogue purpose, Structure and types physical forms including

OPAC filling rules.

- Normative Principles of cataloguing.

- Overview of principles and practice in document description.

- Current trends in Standardization, description and exchange.

- Standard codes of cataloguing.

Unit. 3. Methods of Knowledge Organization

- General theory of Library Classification.

- Normative principles of classification and their application.

- Species of Library Classification.

- Standard Schemes of Classifications and their features, CC, DDC,

UDC.

- Notation: Need, Functions, Characteristics

- Design and development of schemes of Library Classification,

Standard sub-division Index.

- Trends in Library Classification.

Unit.4. Subject Classification

- Principles of Subject Classification.

- Subject heading lists and their feature.

UNIT III: Information Technology: Basic

Unit.1 Information Technology

- Definition, Need, Scope and Objectives.

Unit. 2 Computer Basic (Hardware)

- Introduction to Computers

- Overview of Historical Development of Computers.

- Generations of Computers, Classification of Computers.

- Essential Components of Computer system.

Unit.3 Computer Architecture-Organization of Computer

- Input and Output devices- Keyboard, Scanner, OCR, Printers,

Monitor

Unit. 4. Software.

- Operating systems: Single & Multi User Systems, Basic features

of MS-DOS, MS Windows, Linux, UNIX, Windows NT etc.

- Programming Languages: Concepts and Tools

- Algorithm & Flowcharting.

Unit. 5 Word Processors, Spread Sheet etc.

Unit. 6 DBMS Package

- Familiarity with DBASE, FOXPRO, CDS/ISIS, SOUL, MS Access

(Basic features)

Unit 7. Computer application to library & Information work

- House keeping operations

Unit 8. Communication Technology

- Communication Technology Basic Concepts

- Networking: Basic Concepts.

- Internet

UNIT IV: Management of Libraries & Information Centres/Institutions

Unit.1 Management

- Concepts, definition and scope.

- Management styles and approaches.

- Management schools of thought.

- Functions and principles of Scientific Management.

Unit.2 Human Resource Management

- Organizational structure.

- Delegation, Communication and Participation.

- Job Description and Analysis, Job evaluation.

- Inter-personal relation.

- Recruitment procedures.

- Motivation, group Dynamics.

- Training and Development.

- Disciplines and Grievances.

- Performance Appraisal.

Unit.3. Financial Management

- Resources Mobilization

- Budgeting Techniques and Methods PPBS, Zero Based Budgeting

etc.

- Budgetary Control.

- Cost effectiveness and Cost Benefit analysis.

- Outsourcing.

Unit. 4 Reporting

- Types of reports, Annual report-compilation, Contents and style.

- Library Statistics etc.

Unit 5 System Analysis and Design

- Library as a system

- Project Management PERT/COM

- Decision Tables.

- Performance evaluation standards, MIS.

- Performance Measurement, reengineering, Time and Motion

Study

- SWOT ( Strength Weakness Opportunities Threat)

- DFD (Data Flow Diagram)

Unit 6. Total Quality Management (TQM)

- Definition, Concept, Element

- Quality Audit, LIS related standards.

- Technology Management.

Unit. 7 Library House Keeping Operations.

- Different sections of Library & Information Center and their

functions.

- Collection Development and Management Policies Procedures.

- Book Ordering (Acquisition)

- Technical Processing.

- Serials Control, Circulation Control, Maintenance etc.

- Stock Verification- Policies and Procedures.

- Evaluation and Weeding.

- Archiving-conservation-Preservation.

- Restoration including Print, Non-Print and Electronic Materials.

Unit.8 Planning

- Concept, Definition, Need and Purpose, Types.

- Policies and Procedures, MBO

- Building and Space management in Libraries and Information

Centers.

- Library Building, Interior & Exterior, Furniture, Equipment’s,

Standards & Types.

- Risk Management, Contingency Management.

- Planning of related Infrastructure, Library Standards.

Unit 9. Management of change.

- Concept of change.

- Changes in Procedures, Methods, Tools and Techniques.

- Problems of Incorporating Change.

- Techniques of Managing Change.

UNIT V: Information Sources & Services

Unit 1. Reference and information sources.

- Documentary Sources of Information, Print, Non-Print including

Electronic: Special features, Scope, types

- Nature, Characteristic, Utility and evaluation of different types of

Information sources: Physical formats, Authority, Content, Utility.

- Non-Documentary Information Sources.

- Reference Sources Categories, Primary, Secondary & Tertiary

Information Sources.(Encyclopedia, Dictionary, Periodical,

Thesis, Books, Year book, Patents, Trade literature, standards,

Monographs, Reference Books, Year Books, Almanac, Atlas,

Abstracting & Indexing periodicals, Bibliographies, Handbooks

etc.)

- Internet as a Source of Information.

Unit.2. Reference Service.

- Concept, Definition, Need, Scope and trends.

- Reference Interview and Search Techniques.

Unit 3. Information Services and Products

- Information services and Products.

- Information services concepts, Definition, Need and trends.

- Need, Techniques and Evaluation of Alerting services (CAS

&SDI)

- Bibliographic, Referral, Document Delivery and Translation

Services.

Unit.4. Information System and their Services.

- Study of National, International and Commercial Information

Systems and Services- Background, their Services and Products.

UNIT VI: Library Users

Unit 1. Techniques of Library and Information Centres Survey.

- Proforma method.

- Interview method.

- Records analysis method.

Unit.2. Information users and their information Needs

- Categories of Information users.

- Information needs definition and models.

- Information seeking behaviour.

Unit.3 User Education

- Goals and Objectives level, Techniques and Methods, Evaluation

of Users Education Programmes.

Unit. 4. User Studies.

- Methods and techniques of User studies.

- Evaluation of User studies.

Unit 5. User Orientation Programmes:

- Handbooks, Leaflets, Powerpoint Presentation, Websites, Conventional and modern Techniques: Study tour, Newsletters,etc