KVS Librarian Vacancy 2022. Complete KVS Librarian Syllabus.

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Syllabus for the Post of KVS Librarian December 2022

Unit 1 Foundation of Library & Information Science

Chapter 1 - Library as a Social Institution
• Social & Historical foundations of Library.
• Different types of libraries – Academic Library, Public Library, Special Library – Their distinguishing features and functions.
• Role of U.G.C. for development of Academic libraries.
• Role in Library of formal and informal education.

Chapter 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.

Chapter 3 - Laws relating to Libraries & Information.
• 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.
• National & International Library Associations- FID, IFLA, LA, ILA, ALA, IASLIC etc.

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.

4. Subject Classification
• Principles of Subject Classification.
• Subject heading lists and their feature.

Unit 3 Information Technology: Basic
• Overview of Historical Development of Computers.
• Generations of Computers, Classification of Computers.
• Essential Components of Computer system.
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3. Computer Architecture-Organization of Computer
• Input and Output devices- Keyboard, Scanner, OCR, Printers, Monitor

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
7. Computer application to library & Information work
• Housekeeping operations

8. Communication Technology
• Communication Technology Basic Concepts
• Networking: Basic Concepts.
• Internet
Unit 4 Management of Libraries & Information Centres/Institutions

1. Management
• Concepts, definition and scope.
• Management styles and approaches.
• Management schools of thought.
• Functions and principles of Scientific Management.

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.

3. Financial Management
• Resources Mobilization
• Budgeting Techniques and Methods PPBS, Zero Based Budgeting etc.
• Budgetary Control.
• Cost effectiveness and Cost Benefit analysis.
• Outsourcing.

4. Reporting
• Types of reports, Annual report-compilation, Contents and style.
• Library Statistics etc.

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)

6. Total Quality Management (TQM)
• Definition, Concept, Element
• Quality Audit, LIS related standards.
• Technology Management.

7. Library House Keeping Operations
• Different sections of Library & Information Centre 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.

8. Planning
• Concept, Definition, Need and Purpose, Types.
• Policies and Procedures, MBO
• Building and Space management in Libraries and Information Centres.
• Library Building, Interior & Exterior, Furniture, Equipment’s, Standards & Types.
• Risk Management, Contingency Management.
• Planning of related Infrastructure, Library Standards.

Unit 5 Information Sources & Services

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.

2. Reference Service
• Concept, Definition, Need, Scope and trends.
• Reference Interview and Search Techniques.