DIPLOMA IN LIBRARY INFORMATION SCIENCE

(DLIS)

 2 Semesters
 January & July intake
 Eligibility: XII/F.Sc/F.A
 Medium: English

Course planned by:

Dr. Sabir Ali Abro
Ahsan Ai Mangi

Affiliated with/Endorsed by:

SINDH BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION, KARACHI
 Subjects

1st Semester

1. Library, Information & Society

Nature of information & knowledge. Library & information profession.

Library & its role in society. Information society. Communication &
information management. Social information. Economic aspects of
information. Information policy. Freedom of information. Information
privacy. Intellectual property. Information ethics.
Books:
 Rubin, R.: Foundations of library & information science. Neal
Schuman, New York
 Chowdhry, G.C: Librarianship: The complete introduction. Facet,
London
 Gerard, D: Libraries in society. Clive Bingley, London

2. History of libraries & information services

Ancient records of knowledge. History of libraries. Evolution of

alphabets. Clay tablets. Parchment. Papyrus roles. Codex. Invention of
printing. Books. Serials. Journals. Magazines. News papers. Audio.
Visuals. Multimedia. Microforms.
Books:
 Kilgour, F.G: The evolution of the book. OUP, New York
 M.F Khan: Kutub Khanoo ki Tareekh. Beacon Books, Multan
 Foot P.W.R: The story of communication. Pregamum Press,
Oxford

3. User services in Libraries

Introduction to user services. Circulation service. Reference and
information services. Referral service. Current awareness service.
Selective dissemination of information. Documentation service.
Translation services. Inter library loan and delivery services.
Reprographic service. User education
Books:
  Evans G.E: introduction to library public services. Libraries
unlimited, Westport.
 Katz W.A: introduction to reference work. McGraw Hill, New
York

4. Library & information services in Pakistan

Structure of libraries..National, academic, public, special. School library

resources & services. Use of ICT in libraries. Challenges faced by
libraries & librarians. Legislation, standards, policies. Rules for purchase.
Future prospects. Library education and training. Job opportunities for
LIS professionals. Library associations. Library literature.
Books:
 Ammen, K, Ali R.A: Emerging paradigm in librarianship. PLA,
Punjab
 Mahmood,K: Information technology in libraries. Pak book
corporation, Lahore
 Sajjad u Rehman: Library education in Pakistan. PULSSA Lahore
 National library of Pakistan: http://www.nlp.gov.pk/

5. Management of Library information Services

Basic theories and principles of administration for effective

management of public, academic, and special libraries and
information centers, with emphasis on planning, organizing, staffing,
directing, coordinating, reporting, and budgeting. Administrative
aspects of public and technical services, facilities, rules and regulations,
evaluation, public relations, inter-agency cooperation, and change
management. Library space management and time management
Books:
 Evans, G. E., Layzell Ward, P., Rugaas, B., & Evans, G. E.
(2007). Management basics for information professionals. New
York: NealSchuman.
 Massis, B. E. (2003). The practical library manager. New York:
Haworth Press.
  Stueart, R. D. & Moran, B. B. (2007). Library and information
center management. Greenwood Village, CO: Libraries Unlimited.
 Sajjad-ur-Rehman(1993). Elm-e-Intezamyat: Taaruf aur kutub
khano par etlaq. University of the Punjab Lahore. PULSAA.

2nd Semester

6. Marketing of library information services

Basic concepts of Marketing---market, (market segmentation, clients

needs, wants, demand, transaction, target market, product, service). What
is Library marketing? Marketing Process; Application of marketing
concepts to library and information services, Market research.
Developing Marketing Mix ---Ps and Cs and its application in
Library environment Marketing audit. E-Marketing. Websites and
Social Media.
Books:
 Andreasen, A. R., & Kotler, P. (2003). Strategic marketing for
nonprofit organizations. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
 Broady, J. (2000). Strategic marketing for library and information
services. London: Library Association.
 De Saez, E. E. (2002). Marketing concepts for libraries and
information services. London: Facet Pub.
 Mathews, B. (2009). Marketing today’s academic library.
Chicago: American Library Association.

7. Practical cataloging

Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules, MARC and RDA ALA Filing

Rules. Cataloguing of book and non-book materials. Metadata
standards. Copy Cataloguing. Cataloguing of Oriental Names.
Books:
 American Library Association. (2005). Anglo-American
cataloguing rules. Chicago: ALA.
  Caplan, P. (2003). Metadata fundamentals for all librarians.
Chicago: American Library Association.
 Chan, L.M. (2007). Cataloging and classification: An introduction.
Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press.
 Evans, G. E., Intner, S. S., & Weihs, J. (2002). Introduction to
technical services. Greenwood Village, CO: Libraries Unlimited.
 Hillmann, D., & Westbrooks, E. L. (2004). Metadata in practice.
Chicago: American Library Association.
 Library of Congress. (2006). MARC 21 concise formats.
Washington: Library of Congress, Cataloging Distribution Service.
 Taylor, A. G. (2006). Introduction to cataloging and classification.
Westport, CT; Libraries Unlimited.

8. Practical Classification

Dewey Decimal Classification (Print, e-DDC and other online editions).

Sear’s List of Subject Headings / Library of Congress Subject
Headings. Call number (Cutter Table and author mark). Other
Classification Schemes.
Books:
 Broughton, V. (2008). Essential Library of Congress Subject
Headings. New York: Neal-Schuman.
 Chan, L. M., & Mitchell, J, S. (2003). Dewey Decimal
Classification: Principles and application. Dublin, OH: OCLC
Online Computer Library Center.
 Chan, L.M. (2007). Cataloging and classification: An introduction.
Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press.
 Dewey, M. et al. (2003). Dewey decimal classification and relative
index. Dublin, Ohio: OCLC Online Computer Library Center.
 Goodsell, J., & Sears, M. E. (2007). Sears list of subject headings.
HW Wilson.
 Library of Congress. Library of Congress Subject Headings. 21st
ed.
 Taylor, A. G. (2006). Introduction to cataloging and classification.
Westport, CT; Libraries Unlimited.
 9. Library information Technology

Introduction to Computers Generations, Types, Input and Output

Devices, Computer Architecture Data Representation and Storage
Introduction to System Software and Application Software Operating
Systems: DOS, Window XP,Vista,WindowsNT,Linux, etc. Word
Processing Spreadsheets, PowerPoint Presentation Graphics Software:
Basic Functions and Potential Uses Communication Software
Library Automation Library Automation: Planning and
Implementation Inhouse Operations: Acquisition, Cataloguing,
Circulation, Serial Control, OPAC, etc. Bibliographic Standards: CCF
and MARC 21 Introduction to Metadata: Types of Metadata Dublin
Core Library Software Packages: Overview and House Keeping
Operations Case Studies: WINISIS, Alice for Windows and SOUL
Introduction to Internet Basics of Internet Search Engines and
Meta Search Engines Internet Search Techniques E-resources and Online
Databases
Books:
 Bilal, D. (2002). Automating media centers and small libraries: A
microcomputer-based approach. Englewood, CO: Libraries
Unlimited.
 Bolan, K., & Cullin, R. (2007). Technology made simple: An
improvement guide for small and medium libraries. Chicago:
American Library Association.
 Ferguson, S., & Hebels, R. (2003). Computers for librarians: An
introduction to the electronic library. Wagga Wagga: Centre for
Information Studies, Charles Sturt University.
 Ingersoll, P., & Culshaw, J. (2004). Managing information
technology: A handbook for systems librarians. Westport, CT:
Libraries Unlimited.
 Kochtanek, T. R., & Matthews, J. R. (2002). Library information
systems: From library automation to distributed information access
solutions. Library and information science text series. Westport,
CT: Libraries
Unlimited.
  Matthews, J. R. (2004). Technology planning: Preparing and
updating a library technology plan. Westport, CT: Libraries
Unlimited.
 Schultz-Jones, B. (2006). An automation primer for school library
media centers and small libraries. Worthington, Ohio: Linworth
Pub.
 Automating Library Services in Pakistan Fida Muhammad. Hamid
Rehman etc. Peshawar

10. Digital Libraries

Concepts and issues of Digital Libraries (DL). Evolution of Digital
Libraries. DL communities. Content creation. Different file formats.
Digitization. DL architecture. Elements of a DL. DOI, Open URL,
Cross Ref and other
aspects. DL content management issues. Metadata and other
resource discovery issues. Access control and DRM, security and
preservation issues. DL soft wares. space, greenstone. Institutional
Repository Digital Libraries in Pakistan.
Books:
 Arms, W. Y. (2000). Digital libraries. Cambridge, Mass: MIT
Press.
 Bishop, A. P., Van House, N. A., & Buttenfield, B. P. (2003).
Digital library use: Social practice in design and evaluation. Digital
libraries and electronic publishing. Cambridge, Mass: MIT Press.
 Chowdhury, G. G., & Chowdhury, S. (2002). Introduction to
digital libraries. New York: Neal-Schuman.
 Lesk, M., & Lesk, M. (2005). Understanding digital libraries.
Amsterdam: Elsevier.
 Reese, T., & Banerjee, J. K. (2008). Building digital libraries: A
how-to-doit manual for librarians. New York: Neal-Schuman.
 Witten, I. H. (2003). How to build a digital library. New York:
Elsevier Science.