SUBJECT TITLE
BLIS: 511
History Of Books, Libraries and Information Science
BLIS: 521
Collection Development and Management
BLIS:531
Introduction To Classification
BLIS: 541
Introduction To Cataloguing
BLIS: 551
Management and Administration of Library and
Information Centres
BLIS: 561
Communication Skill
INTRODUCTION
History of library education in the sub continent Pak-Hind goes back to 1915
when Asa Don Dickenson started the first certificate course in librarianship in
Punjab University. But the development of library and information science
education starting from a post graduate Diploma and leading to a Ph. D. degree
materialized in 1956, when the Department of Library and Information Science
was created at University of Karachi. Prof. Dr. Abdul Moid renowned scholar
historian and librarian of the Karachi University was the founder head of the
department. Prof. Dr. Anis Khurshid who is known as the Father of the modern
librarianship in Pakistan has developed the Department in true sense by
introducing the information science as an integral part of the courses. He has
established the first computer lab of cataloguing in Pakistan; this was also the first
computer lab of the Faculty of Arts, University of Karachi.
LOCATION
At present Department is located in the third block of the Faculty of Arts.
Facility: Department has a good collection of basic and recent publications in the
seminar library, which is named after Prof. Dr. Abdul Moid. Well equipped
computer lab is the pride of the Department. Recently Prof. Dr. Pirzada Qasim,
Vice Chancellor University of Karachi has kindly provided 20 computers and new
furniture for the lab and classrooms.
COURSES
There are six courses offered in first semester of BLIS and Seven courses are
offered in second semester of BLIS. The courses of BLIS are of basic nature. In
MLIS some courses are compulsory but different courses of specialization are also
offered.
PRACTICAL TRAINING
Practical for Cataloguing, Classification, Bibliography, Indexing off line / Online
searching of information and other information handling activities are a part of the
curriculum.
CO-CURRICULUM ACTIVITIES
Workshops, Group discussions, Extension Lectures and visits to important
libraries are regularly planned. Picnics, Parties, Talent Show Fun Fair etc. are
arranged in Students Week when scheduled by the University.
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DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
UNIVERISTY OF KARACHI
Course Outline
LIS: 511
History Of Books, Libraries and Information Science
UNIT-1
Origin and Development of Alphabets/writing.
1.
Origin of Writing
a.
Pictograph
b.
Ideograph
Ideographic Phonogram
Alphabets
2.
Writing Material
a.
Stone, Metal, Clay Tables.
b.
Papyrus, Parchment, Vellum.
c.
Paper
d.
Modern Material
UNIT-II
Historical Dimension
1.
Printing the first communication Revolution
a.
The Book Trade.
b.
The publishing industry: a paradigm of information transfer
i.
Components of book world
ii.
Book industry in Pakistan.
UNIT-III
Development of Libraries
1.
Ancient treasures of recorded knowledge.
2.
Muslim Era and the development of Intellectual thoughts, books and libraries
1.
Modern libraries
a.
Western trends
b.
Developing countries
Pakistan librarianship
UNIT-IV
The Profession of Library and Information
1.
Education for librarianship
2.
Development of curriculum
Emerging of Information Science
Specialization of librarianship
The role and the work of Information Profession.
READINGS
1.
Abdul Moid. “Illumination” in Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science
(Matcel Dekker, 1974) vol.11 pp.186-219.
2.
Anis Khurshi. Standards for library education in burma, Ceylon, India and
Pakistan (Ph. Thesis) (Pittsburgh: University of Pittsburgh, 1969) Chapter-4.
3.
Brophy,Peter. The Library in the twenty first century: new services for the
information age. London: Library Association Publishing (2001)
4.
Dehl, Svend. History of book, 2nd ed. (Metuchen, N. J.: Scarecrow Press: 1968)
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Feather, John. The information society: a study of continuity and change, 3rd ed.
Library Association Publishing (2000)
Haider, Syed Jalaluddin and Akhtar Hanif.
Hassel, Alfard. A history of libraries, tr. With supplementary material by Reuben
Press (New Brunsick, N. J.: Scarecrow Press, 1955)
Johnson, Elmar P. History of libraries in the Western World. 2nd ed. (Metuches N.
J. Scarecrow Press, 1970)
Leaner, Fred, The Story of Libraries from the invention of writing to the computer
age. New York: Continuum. 1998.
Mc. Murtrio Douglas C. The book. (London: Oxford University Press, 1960)
Relevant chapters.
Pande. B. D. History of Development: New Delhi: Ammal Publications, 1992
Studies in Pakistan librarianship (Karachi: Libraries Forum, 1971)
DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIECNE
UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI
BLIS: 521
UNIT-I
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT
INTRODUCTION
Selection: Its Need and Importance
Selection Policy
Different Types of Material
Factor of Selection (Material, Resources and Clientele)
Qualities and Responsibilities of Selector
UNIT-II
SELECTION OF MATERIAL
1.
General principles of selection
2.
Methods of selection
3.
Aids / tools of selection.
Bibliographies, Catalogue, Index, Abstracts, Review, Subject Experts
4.
Other Sources of Collection Development.
Donation, Gifts Exchange
5.
Principles and problems of selection by subject.
6.
Principles and problems of selection by type of material.
7.
Principles and problems of selection by type of libraries.
UNIT-III
1.
2.
3.
EVALUATION OF COLLECTION
Evaluation criteria for different types of material.
Updating of present collection (Review and weeding)
Censorship, Piracy and Copyright
UNIT-IV
BOOK WORLD/TRADE IN PAKISTAN
1.
Book world components, situation, problems and solution
2.
Acquiring source of Pakistani material.
3.
Problems of selection of library material in Pakistan.
SUGGESTED READINGS:
1.
Curley, A. and D. Broderick.
Metuchen: Scarecrow Press,
(1985) Building Library Collections. 6th ed.
2.
Evans, G. Edward (2004) Developing Library and Information Centre Collection
2nd ed.
3.
Evans, G.E. (1987) Developing Library and Information Center
Collections. 2nd. ed. Littleton: Libraries Unlimited
4.
Frances, Cc. Wilkinson and Linda K. Lewis (2003) The Computer Guide to
Acquisition Management
5.
Gardner, R.K. (1981) Library Collections: Their Origin, Selection, and
Development. New York: McGraw-Hill.
6.
Hall, B.H. (1985) Collection Assessment Manual for College and University
Libraries. Phoenix: Oryx Press.
7.
International Encyclopedia of Library Development (1998) / Ed. By M. A. Khan.
New Delhi: Cosmo Publications.
8.
Magrill, R. (1984) Acquisitions Management and Collection Development in
Libraries. Chicago: American Library Association.
9.
Nisonger, Thoms .E. (2003) Evolution of library collection and access and
Electronic Resources. Westport: Libraries Unlimited.
10.
Nisonger, Thomas E. (2000) Collection Evaluation and Information Science. New
Delhi: Gyan Publishing House.
11.
Nisonger, Thomas E. (1992) Collection Evaluation in Academic Libraries: an
annotated bibliography.- Colorado: Libraries Un-Limited.
12.
Pantry (2005) Setting up a Library and Information Services from scratch.
13.
Singh, Surendra. (2000) Trends in library and information Science. - New Delhi:
Gyan Publishing House,
14.
Stevens, N.D. (1986) A Guide to Collecting Librarian. Metuchen: Scarecrow.
15.
Sui, H. Lee. (1997) Access Resource Sharing and Collection Development.
16.
Wilkile, Chris. (1999) Managing Film and Video Collection. London: ASLIB,
1.
2.
Carter
Spiler
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3.
4.
5.
Tauber and Wilson
Haines
Wulyekoetter
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6.
7.
8.
Gorman
Evans
Katz
:
:
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Building library collection
Book selection: an introduction to Principles and
Practice
Technical Services in Libraries.
Living with books.
Acquisition work: Process involve in building
library collection
Collection development for libraries.
Developing library collection.
Collection development: The selection of material
for libraries.
DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI
Course Outline
BLIS-531 (Introduction to Classification)
Introduction to Classification
 Definition and Purpose
 Value of Classification in Libraries
Theory of Classification
 Natural and Artificial Classification
 Characteristics of Classification
 Predicables
 Tree of Porphyry
Knowledge and Book Classification
 Knowledge Classification
 Special features of Book Classification
o Generalia Class
o Form Division
o Form Class
o Notation
o Index
 History of Book Classification
o
Bibliographical Classification in 19th Century
o
Classification in 20th Century
o
Development of Classification in Pakistan
Important Classification Schemes
 Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)
 Universal Decimal Classification (UDC)
 Library of Congress Classification (LCC)
 Colon Classification
Detailed Study of Dewey Decimal Classification
 Main Outline
 Subdivision of Classes
 Notation
 Biography
 Index
 Tables
o Tables 1-7
Relevant Topics
 Subject Heading
 Book Number
 Cutter Table
Readings
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Anis Khurshid. Cataloguing of Pakistani Names. Karachi: Department of Library
and Information Science, University of Karachi, 1964.
Batty, David. An Introduction to Dewey Decimal Classification (DC-19) New
York: Saur, 1980.
Chan, Lois Mai. Cataloguing and Classification: an Introduction. 2nd ed. New
York: McGraw Hill, 1994.
Chapman, Liz. How to Catalogue: a practical hand book using AACR II and
Library of Congress. 2nd ed. New Delhi: UBS Publishers, 1990Hunter, Eric.
AACR 2: an introduction. New York: Saur, 1979.
Dewey, Melvil. Dewey Decimal Classification. 21st ed. New York: Forest
Press, 1996.
Marcella, Rita & Newton, Robert. A New Manual of Classification. Hampshire.
Gower, 1994.
Philips, W.H. A Primer of Book Classification. 5th ed.
Sayers, Berwick W.C.A. A Manual of Book Classification for Libraries. 4th
ed. revised by Arthur Maltby. London: Andre Deutsch, 1967.
Thomas, Alan R. Classification option and opportunities. New York: The
Howorth Press, 1995.
DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI
BLIS: 541: INTRODUCTION TO CATALOGUING:
COURSE OUTLINE
Objectives and Functions of Library Catalogue; Theory and Practice of Cataloguing;
Various Cataloguing Codes and their limitations; Cataloguing of Oriental Names
including Pakistani Names; Descriptive Cataloguing; Author and Subject Cataloguing;
Book Marks; Cutter Sanborn Tables; Kinds and Forms of Catalogue; Filing of
Cataloguing Cards; Cooperative, Centralized Commercial and Mechanized Cataloguing;
CIS, CIP Shared Cataloguing.
UNIT-1: FUNDAMENTALS
I.
Introduction.
II.
Library.
III.
Library Catalogues.
IV.
Cataloguing.
V.
Objectives, Purposes, Functions and Scope of Library Catalogue and Cataloguing.
VI.
History.
UNIT-2: LIBRARY CATALOGUE.
I.
Forms of Library Catalogue.
II.
Types of Library Catalogue.
III.
Filing.
IV.
Types of Library Materials.
V.
Characteristics of Library Catalogue.
VI.
Cataloguing Tools / Aids.
VII. Terminology.
UNIT-3: CATALOGUING DEPARTMENT.
I.
Bibliographic Examination of a Book.
II.
Sources of Information for a Cataloguer.
III.
Duties and Responsibilities of a Cataloguer.
IV.
Functions and Organization of a Cataloguing Department.
V.
Cataloguing Records and Files.
VI.
Cataloguing Routines.
UNIT-4: DEVELOPMENT OF CATALOGUING CODES:
I.
British Museum Cataloguing Rules.
II.
Jewett’s Rules.
III.
Cutter’s Rules.
IV.
AA, 1908.
V.
Prussian Instructions.
VI.
ALA Draft (1941).
VII. Library of Congress Description Cataloguing Rules (1949).
VIII.
IX.
X.
American Library Association Rules 1949.
Anglo- American Cataloguing Rules.
AACR-2.
UNIT-5: ANGLO - AMERICAN CATALOGUING RULES. 2ND EDITION,
1998 REVISION.
I.
Unit Record / Typed Card.
II.
Description: General Rules.
i.
Sources of Information.
ii.
Organization of the Description.
iii.
Punctuation.
iv.
Levels of Description.
v.
Language and Script of Description.
vi.
Inaccuracies.
vii.
Areas of Description.
III.
Description: Books, Pamphlets and Printed Sheets.
IV.
Description: Cartographic Materials, Manuscripts, Sound Recordings, Motion
Pictures and Video recordings, Graphic Materials, Computer Files, ThreeDimensional Artefacts and Realia, Microforms, Serials,
UNIT-6: AACR-2: HEADINGS, UNIFORM TITLES, AND REFERENCES.
I.
Choice of Access Points.
II.
Heading for Persons.
III.
Geographic Names.
IV.
Headings for Corporate Bodies.
V.
Uniform Titles.
VI.
References.
UNIT-7: CATALOGUING OF PAKISTANI NAMES.
I.
Takhallus.
II.
Surnames.
III.
Compound Names.
IV.
Two Worded Personal Names.
V.
Laqab: Titles of Nobility, etc.
VI.
Place Names.
VII. Kunneyat.
VIII. Women Authors.
UNIT-8: CATALOGUING.
I
Descriptive Cataloguing.
II.
Subject Cataloguing.
III.
Centralized Cataloguing.
IV.
Cooperative Cataloguing.
V.
Shared Cataloguing.
UNIT-9: MAIN AND ADDED ENTRY CATALOGUE CARDS, ets.
I.
Main Entry Catalogue Card
II.
Added Entry Catalogue Cards.
III.
CIP: Cataloguing in Publication.
IV.
CIS: Cataloguing in Source
V.
ISBD: International Standard Bibliographic Description.
VI.
UBC: Universal Bibliographic Control.
VII. MARC: Machine Readable Cataloguing.
UNIT-10: APPLICATION OF COMPUTERS IN CATALOGUING
I.
Types of Processing Centers of Information
II.
Online Bibliographic Networking.
III.
Online Public Access Catalogues.
IV.
Future Prospects.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
1.
Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules; Prepared Under the Direction of the Joint
Steering Committee for Revision of AACR, A Committee of the American
Library Association … [et.al.] 2nd ed., 1998 Revision. Chicago. American Library
Association, c1998.
2.
Anis Khurshid, Dr. Cataloguing of Pakistani Names Rev. ed. Karachi: Bureau of
Composition, Compilation and Translation, University of Karachi, 1997.
3.
____. Jadeed Catalogue Sazi. (Urdu). Islamabad: Muqtadera Qaumi Zaban, 1993.
4.
Artandi, Susan. An Introduction to Computer in Information Science, 2nd ed.
Metuchen, N. J: The Scarecrow Press, 1972, pp.145-150.
5.
Chain, Lois Mai. Cataloguing and Classification: An Introduction. N.Y.
McGrow-Hill, 1981.
6.
______. International ed. 1994.
7.
Harrold’s Glossary.
8.
Hunter Eric J. Cataloguing, London: Clive Bingley, 1979.
9.
_________. (and) Bakewell, KGB: Cataloguing. Rev. and expanded ed. London:
Clive Bingley, 1983.
10.
Jolloy, Principles of Cataloguing.
11.
Kumar, Girja (and) Kumar, Krishen. Theory of Cataloguing. 2nd ed. rev. New
Delhi: Vikas Publishing, 1977.
12.
Mann, Margaret. Introduction to Cataloguing and Classification.
13.
Moakley, Basic Filling Rules.
14.
Olding, R. K. Readings in Library Cataloguing, London; Lockwood, 1966.
15.
Rowland. Cataloguing and Classification.
16.
Tauber, Technical Services in Libraries.
17.
Whyner, Bohdan’s Introduction to Cataloguing and Classification, 7th ed.
Littleton, Colorado; 1985.
Readings
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
Anglo American Cataloguing Rules under the direction of the joint steering
committee for revision of AACR; a committee of the American Library
Association.. [et.al]. 2nd ed. 1998 revision. Chicago.
Akers, Susan Gray, Simple Library Cataloguing Metuchen. N.J. The Scarecrow
Press, 1977.
Anis Khursheed, Dr. Cataloguing of Pakistani Names with Rev.ed Bureau of
Composition, Compilation and Translation University of Karachi.1997
Jadeed Ctalouaging Sazi . Islamabad: Muqdra Quami Zaban,1993
Artandi, Susan. An introduction to computer in information science. 2nd ed.
Metuchen, N.J; The Scarecrow Press, 1972, pp 145-150.
Chain, Lois Mai. Cataloguing and Classification: An introduction N.Y.
McGraw-Hill, 1981.
Harrods’s. Glossary. International ed. 1994.
Hunter, Eric J. Cataloguing, London: Clive Binglay, 1979.
Hunter, Eric J and Backwell, KGB. Cataloguing and Rev.ed expd. London:
Clive Bingley, 1983.
Jolley, Principles of Cataloguing.
Kumar, Girja (and) Kumar, Krishen. Theory of Cataloguing 2nd ed. Rev. New
Delhi: Vikes Publishing, 1977.
Mann, Margorate Introduction to Cataloguing and Classification.
Moakley, Basic Filling Rules.
Olding, R. K. Reading in Library Cataloguing London, Lockwood, 1966.
Rowland. Cataloguing and Classification.
Wyner, Bohdan. Introduction to Cataloguing and Classification, 9th ed.
Littleton, Colrado; Libraries Unlimited, 1985.
DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
UNIVERISTY OF KARACHI
Course Outline
BLIS: 551
Management and Administration of Library and Information Science
UNIT – I
1.
Definition and Concept of Management
2.
Elements of Management
i.
Planning, Organizing, Direction, Staffing, Communication, Motivation,
Budgeting
3.
Effective Management
i.
Theories
ii.
Principles
UNIT – II
1.
Libraries and Information Centres
2.
Management of Various sections of libraries and information centers
3.
Essential care services of libraries and information centers.
UNIT – III
1.
Administration, Organization of Library and Information Science
2.
Management of Resources
i.
Financial
ii.
Physical Resources
iii.
Human Resources
4.
Principles of Administrative Management by Henry Foyal
UNIT – IV
1.
Evaluation of Management / Services
i.
Need of Evaluation
ii.
Methods of Evaluations
UNIT – V
Development of Information Centres in Pakistan
READINGS
1.
Allan. (1999) Developing Information and Library Staff Through Learning 101
activities. London: Library Association Publishing,
2.
Bryson, Jo. (1996) Effective Library and Information Center Management
3.
Evans, G. E. Management Techniques for Librarians (New York: Academic
Press, 1970)
4.
Haaayes, Rober M. (2001) Models for Library Management Decision making and
planning
5.
Khanna, J. K. (1985) Advances in Librarianship. New Delhi: Ess. Publications,
6.
Mc Farland, Dalton E. (1979) Management: Foundation and Practices 8th ed. New
York: Macmillan Publishing.
7.
Mittal R. L. (1989) Library Administration: Theory and Practice. 5th ed. New
Delhi: Metropolitan Book Corporation. s
8.
Panwar, B. S. (1986) Library Management. New Delhi: B. R. Publishing
Corporation.
9.
Prytherch, Ray. (1996) Handbook of Library Training Practice. 2 vols.
Hampshire: Gower,
10.
Rizzo, John R. (1980) Management for Librarians: Fundamentals and Issues.
Green Wood.
11.
Shimmon, Roos ed. A Reader in Ibrary Management (New York: Saur, 1976.
12.
Shimon, Robs (1976) (ed) A reader in Library Management (London: Clive
Bingley,
13.
White (2005) The Content Management Hand Book.
Online Information.
1.
www.managementfirst.com/index.html
2.
www.emraldinsight.com/librarylink/manangement/index.html
3.
http://istweb.syr.edu/21stcenlib/becoming/cont-ed.html
DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI
Course Outline
BLIS: 561 COMMUNICATION SKILLS
UNIT – I
COMMUNICATION
Significance, Purpose etc.
Components, Modes
Listening
Speaking
Reading
Writing
UNIT – II
LISTENING
Purpose for listening
Learning/understanding
Guidance
For knowledge and information
Pleasure
Support and empathy
UNIT – III
SPOKEN/VERBAL COMMUNICATION
Ethics of verbal communication
Interpersonal approach
Group discussion
Public speaking
UNIT – IV
READING
Forms, techniques and vocabulary of texts
Understanding key vocabulary of texts
Approach to reading
Skimming
Scanning
Studying
UNIT – V
WRITING
The writing process
Pre writing
Drafting
Revising
Presenting
UNIT - VI
COMMUNICATION NEEDS OF LIBRARY PROFESSIONALS
User interaction
Communication within the organization
Communication with Other organizations
READINGS
1. Eastwood, John, Oxford Practice Grammar, (2004) New Edition with tests and
Answers, Oxford, University Press,
2. Adrian Doff, Christopher Jones. (2004) Language in Use. Paramount UpperIntermediate Classroom Book.
3. Powell, Judith W. and Lelieuvre, Robert B. Peoplework: (1979) Communication
Dynamics for Librarians. Chicago: American Library Association.
4. Rapid Vocabulary Builder. Compiled by Clairvoyant-A.
Good luck Publishing House.
5.
Dictionaries and Thesaurus.
Sunararajan. Delhi.