Kerala University Library Science

Kindly provide me Master of Library Science course syllabus of Kerala University Department of Library Science.

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Kerala University Department of Library & Information Science was established in year 1961 by University of Kerala. It offer following courses:

MLISc
M Phil
Ph.D Programme

Following is syllabus of Master of Library Science:

Unit 1 Library as a Social Institution
Social and historical foundations of library
Different types of libraries: their distinguishing features and functions
Role of library in formal and informal education
The changing concept of librarianship

Unit 2 Normative Principles of Library and Information Science
Five Laws of Library Science
Implications of Five Laws in library and information activities
Unit 3 Library Development
Development of libraries with special reference to India
Library movement in Kerala
Resource sharing and library networking

Unit 4 Laws Relating to Libraries and Information
Library legislation: need and essential features
Library legislation in India
Kerala Public Libraries Act
Press and Registration Act and Delivery of Books (Public Libraries) Act
Copyright

Complete syllabus is available in attached pdf file. You are free to download it.


Address:
University of Kerala Palayam Campus
Near Aasan Square, 23,
Palayam Airport Rd, Palayam,
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695037
Ph: 0471 230 5738 ‎

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