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At the end of the course, students will be able to

• analyze and evaluate different types of documents, document services in relation to user requirements
• organize documentation services in libraries and information centers
• prepare bibliographies and indexes.

Course Content: (Main topics, Sub topics)

Introduction to documentation, Active and passive documentation functions and services.  Documentation centers and databases: national, international, discipline basis. Bibliographies and indexes types and compilation.

 Students will have to complete the following assignments.

 Compilation of a bibliography or an index consists of not less than 150 entries.

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:

•   Kumar, G. & Krishan Kumar (1976), Bibliography, Vikas Publication, New Delhi.

• Kumar, P. S. G. (2003), Foundations of Library and Information Science, B.R. Publishing, New Delhi.

• Loosjes, T.P. (2001), On documentation of scientific literature, 2^nd ed., Butterworths, London.

• Sharma, C. K. & Arya, S. B. (1988), Documentation Information Science and      Automation in Libraries, Y. K. Publishers, New Delhi.