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Sr.Secondary Library & Information Science 339

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Sr.Secondary : Library & Information Science (339)

The Sr.Secondary: Library & Information Science (339) Online Course is a 24 week long course that provides learners with a better understanding and use of library resources. The course is offered at the senior secondary level and can be opted by anyone who wishes to seek Library and Information Science as a profession. The course provides students with a comprehensive knowledge of library information science.

The Sr.Secondary: Library & Information Science (339) Training is offered through 4 Core Modules and Two Optional Modules that can be chosen by the candidate. The course is coordinated by Prof. Ms. Manju Chrungu of the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS). After completing all course steps and evaluations, learners will receive the Sr.Secondary: Library & Information Science (339) Certification by NIOS and Swayam.

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24 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Library and Information Science
Emerging Trends & Technologies in Library & Information Services

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Emerging Trends & Technologies in Library & Information Services (ETTLIS)

The Emerging Trends & Technologies in Library & Information Services (ETTLIS) certification course has been structured to provide a depth understanding of the technologies that are used in the modern-day library. The course is designed for all the interested candidates, who wish to study this genre. 

The course on  Emerging Trends & Technologies in Library & Information Services (ETTLIS) certification by Swayam and IIT Delhi will be helping the applicants to understand the topics of- Institutional Repository and Digital Library Services, QR Code, Ranking/Accreditation, Ask the Librarian, Library Automation, EM, and RFID implementation, Use of Social Media, Remote Login, Discovery Services, Outreach programs, Reference Management,  Consortia based Services,  Open Science, Web 2.0 and 3.0 based Services,  Open Access, Digitalization, Green Library Concept, Virtual Reality Tools,  and others. 

The Emerging Trends & Technologies in Library & Information Services (ETTLIS) certification syllabus, will be completed within a period of 16 weeks. The course will take a total duration of 40 hours to complete the entire curriculum.

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16 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence Content Management skills
Information Sources and Services

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BLI-222: Information Sources and Services

The Information Sources and Services Course introduces learners to different types of information sources and the ways of categorising them. The course will help students understand vital concepts like user education, information literacy, and user studies from a detailed perspective.

The Information Sources and Services Course is a 4 credit course coordinated by Dr. Archana Shukla of the Faculty of Library and Information Science, Indira Gandhi National Open University. The course explores different kinds of information sources including dictionaries, encyclopedias, directories, and yearbooks, and provides a detailed glimpse of the process.

The Information Sources and Services online course offered by Swayam will allow learners to understand the diverse demands for information from various parts of life. The course will help learners the need to categorize information and the ways to search information according to the specific requirements of users. 

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12 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Library and Information Science
Communication Skills Library Information Science

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BLI-225: Communication Skills (Library Information Science)

The Communication Skills Course is a massive open online course that discusses the need for excellent skills in communication like speaking and writing skills to be successful professionals in the field of Library Science. The course helps learners to polish their interpersonal skills and manage relationships at best.

The Communication Skills Training Course is a 4 credit course taught at the postgraduate level. The comprehensive course is coordinated by Dr. Zuchamo Yanthan from the faculty of Library and Information Sciences, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi. The course is taught over 12 weeks with the help of video lectures by experts.

The Communication Skills Course offered on the Swayam portal helps learners to understand the essence of effective speaking skills, reading skills and presentation skills in order to work effectively with people. The course will help learners to develop good writing skills, create personal profiles and excel at job interviews.

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12 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Communication skills Writing skills Reading Skills Presentation skills Language skills
Management of Library and Information Centre

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BLIE-226 Management of Library and Information Centre

Information sources and their types, which are categorised based on their type, information contents, and physical form, are covered in the BLIE-226 Management of Library and Information Centre Certification.

BLIE-226 Management of Library and Information Centre Classes  covers types of periodicals, bibliographies, reference materials and sources like dictionaries, encyclopaedias, handbooks, yearbooks, almanacs, directories, geographical sources, biographical sources. 

Total Quality Management and Change Management are also taught in the BLIE-226 Management of Library and Information Centre Certification Syllabus along with a description of how they are implemented in libraries and information centres.

Under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India, all students get an BLIE-226 Management of Library and Information Centre Certification by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU).

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12 Weeks
Document Processing Practice

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BLIE-227 Document Processing Practice

The Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC), 19th edition, is covered in detail in the BLIE-227 Document Processing Practice Certification, including its fundamental structure, notational properties, and organisation of the three volumes, namely 1. Tables, 2. Schedules, and 3. Relative Index.

The most crucial topic covered in BLIE-227 Document Processing Practice Classes is how books and other reading materials are organised by subject in modern libraries for both finding them and browsing. You can create your own method for organising books, but it will take a lot of time and effort. The alternative is to use a system that already exists which is discussed in BLIE-227 Document Processing Practice Certification Syllabus. 

All students get a BLIE-227 Document Processing Practice Certification by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India. 

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12 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Keyword research skill
Information Products and Services

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Information Products and Services

The primary goal of this course is to educate students on the information consolidation and repackaging process in preparation for the BLIE-228 Information Products and Services Certification.

BLIE-228 Information Products and Services Classes covering web products and services are also discussed which elaborates on collaborative content development.

The BLIE-228 Information Products and Services Certification Syllabus like literature search service, abstracting services, referral service, CAS, translation service and document delivery service are discussed in detail.

All students get a BLIE-228 Information Products and Services Certification by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India.

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12 Weeks
BLII-012 Document Processing and Organisation

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BLII-012: Document Processing and Organisation

The Document Processing and Organisation Certification course by Prof. Jaideep Sharma is authorized by Indira Gandhi National Open University. This detailed course on organizing library documents is offered by Swayam. The course is four weeks long and will give a clear picture of the different processes involved in the classification and cataloguing of documents in the library.

The Document Processing and Organisation Training course discuss the two major operations involved in processing library documents. The students will learn about the different steps involved in library classification and library cataloguing. The course will give a detailed understanding of the theory of classification, mainly focusing on Dewey Decimal classification.

The Document Processing and Organisation Online Courses explain in detail the concept of cataloguing, different forms of library catalogues and the process of cataloguing books using AACR2R Anglo American Cataloguing Rules. The course will also provide an overview of different filing and shelving systems that helps in maintaining an orderly arrangement at the library.

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8 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Library and Information Science

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