Introduction to library science

To gain knowledge about the library and its functions.
To know the information needs of the society.
To understand the different types of libraries and its role & responsibilities.
To know the concepts of Digital Library and Virtual library.
To understand cataloguing & Classification.. etc.

1. Introduction to library science & Management Dr. N.Sundar Librarian Thiagarajar College of Preceptors, Madurai.

2. Learning Objectives To gain knowledge about the library and its functions. To know the information needs of the society. To understand the different types of libraries and its role & responsibilities. To know the concepts of Digital Library and Virtual library. To understand cataloguing & Classification.. etc.

3. Introduction The word "Library" means " a collection of books for study, research, reference and recreation ". It is derived from a Latin word ' liber ' which means ' a book '. The definition of library has changed functions over a period of time with the change in its. Let us see some of the definitions provided by different reference sources and the scholars of Library and Information Science.

4. Introduction The Oxford Companion to the English Language says that the " library is a collection of books, periodicals and/or other materials, primarily written and printed ".

5. Purpose of the library Dr. S. R. Ranganathan , father of Library Science in India who designates the library as a public institution . Being a public institution, it has the responsibily to serve the public without any reservation or biasness . It can serve the society for a longer period.

6. Library and its Functions Two categories Preservation of intellectual heritage of the society in the form of literary works (information sources). Access to literary works to the society.

7. Library and its Functions Collect, maintain and make the information resources available for the public access. Promote and dissemination of information to englightened citizenship and enrich their personal life. Provide opportunity for life-long learning, etc.

8. Modern Society & Library Three different phases Agrarian Society (Agriculture, fishing, mining, etc.) Industrial Society (Invention of machines, and equipments) Information Society (Research & Development) information became the center of economy.

9. Information & Library Michael Polayani has given two categorized of knowledge… Tacit Knowledge – knowledge of an individual which may or may not be expressed or shared . Explicit Knowledge – knowledge which is expressed to others orally, in a recorded form or through other communication medium .

10. Role of Library Acadmic Library Public Library Spcial Library National Library

11. Digital & Virtual Library Digital Library – information resources in electronic forms. More popular in 1990s. Collection of digital objects, including text, image, video and audio. Virtual Library – library without walls. Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

12. Digital & Virtual Library http://vlib.org

13. Classification & Cataloguing The word “Classification” comes form the Latin word “ Classis ”. Seperating as well as grouping process. Process of sorting..

14. Classification & Cataloguing Dewey Decial Classification (DDC) formed in 1873 by late Melvil Dewey.

15. Classification & Cataloguing Colon Classification (CC) was developed in 1933 by Dr.S.R.Ranganathan.

16. Classification & Cataloguing Catalogue was derived from the Greek phrase, “ katalogos ” . Kata means “ according to ” and logos means “ order ” or reason. AACR II ( Anglo American Cataloguing Rules 2 nd Ed. ) MARC (Machine Readable Catalogue)

17. Types of Information Resources Types of information resources Primary Sources (Periodicals, diaries, research reports, etc.) Secondary Sources (Reference books, dictionaries, encyclopedia, indexes, etc.) Tertiary (Bibliographis, directories, etc.)

18. Reference Foundation of Library and Information Science. Lovely Professional University. http:// ebooks.lpude.in/library_and_info_sciences/DLIS/Year_1/DLIS001_FOUNDATION_OF_LIBRARY_AND_INFORMATION_SCIENCE.pdf Library and Information Science. Central Board of Secondary Education. 2014 .