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Course Aims:

Intended Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course, students will be able to demonstrate their aptitude and analyze the history, growth and types of libraries, library profession and related themes.

Course Content: (Main topics, Sub topics)

History and evolution of libraries: Major libraries in the world, ancient and modern with special reference to Sri Lanka; Historical bibliography: ancient library materials with special emphasis on ancient writing tradition and systems of Sri Lanka; In depth studies of types of libraries: national, special, public, academic: university, school, college and other types of libraries and their objectives and functions; Library profession, professional ethics; Professional Associations and Institutions: national and international; Library education with special reference to Sri Lanka.

Teaching /Learning Activities: 

Lectures/ Tutorials/ Presentations/ Practical sessions/ Creative activities

Assessment Strategy:

Continuous Assessment

50%

Final Assessment

50%

Details:

Quizzes 10%, Assignment 20%, Attendance

Individual Assignment

Class Test 10%

Quiz

Theory

60%

Practical

NA

Other
 (specify)

NA

60

Recommended Reading:

• Corea, I. (1978), A Manual for Public Libraries in Sri Lanka, Public Library, Colombo.

• Crawford, W. & Gorman, M. (1995), Future Libraries: Dreams Madness and Reality, ALA, Chicago.

• Dilli, K. T. (1997), Basics of Library and Information Science, Vikas Publication, New Delhi.

• Drake, M. A. (2005), Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science, 2^nd. Ed., Boca Raton, Florida.

• Feather, J. & Sturges, P. (1997), International Encyclopedia of Information and Library Science, Vol. 1-4, Routledge Publications, London.