NVS Librarian Syllabus is divided into different parts and units. We have shared the complete syllabus for this exam. Candidates need to read the complete syllabus carefully.
Syllabus for written examination – NVS Librarian (Direct recruitment)
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Post name | NVS Librarian |
| Govt. Body | Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti |
| Exam Conducting Body | Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti |
| Vacancy 2022 | 53 |
| Selection Process | Written Test only |
| Official Website | https://navodaya.gov.in/ |
NVS Librarian Pattern
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There will be 150 questions asked in NVS Librarian exam. Candidates should study the table data given below.
The total duration for this exam is 3 hours.
| Parts | Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part – 1 | Reasoning | 10 | 10 |
| Part – 2 | General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| Part – 3 | ICT Knowledge | 10 | 10 |
| Part – 4 | Teaching Aptitude | 10 | 10 |
| Part – 5 | Domain Subject(Librarian) | 80 | 80 |
| Part – 6 | Languages Hindi – 10 English – 10 Regional – 10 | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 | |
| Negative Marking | Yes | ||
| Duration | 3 Hours |
Part 1: Foundation of Library & Information Science.
Unit.1. Library as a Social Institution
- Social & Historical foundations of the library.
- Different types of libraries- Academic, Public, and Special –have their distinguishing features and functions.
- Role of U.G.C. for development of Academic libraries.
- Role in the Library of formal and informal education. Shivaji University, Kolhapur
Unit.2 Normative Principles of Lib. & Inf. Science
- Five Laws of Library Science.
- Implications of five laws in Lib. & Inf. Science
- Development of Libraries with special reference to India, Baroda Public Library system
- Library Cooperation, Resource Sharing, and Library Networking.
Unit 4. Laws relating to Libraries & Information.
- Library legislation needs essential features.
- Library legislation in India.
- Maharashtra Public Library Act.
- Press and registration act & Delivery of Books act (Public Library).
- Copyright act, Intellectual Property rights.
Unit.5 Library and Information Profession
- Attribution of the profession.
- Librarianship as a profession.
- Professional ethics.
- Professional associations & their role.
- National & International Library Associations- FID, IFLA, LA, ILA, ALA, IASLIC etc.
- Professional education & research.
Unit.6 Promoters of Library & Information Services
- National level promoters- RRRLF.
- International level promoters- UNESCO
Unit 7. Public relations & Extension activities
- Definition
- facets and programs.
- publicity & extension, Outreach activities.
- Library pathfinders (Guides)
- Factors affecting Library development, Literacy, publishing, Book Trade.
Part II: Knowledge Organization, Information Processing & Retrieval.
Unit. 1. Universe of Knowledge
- Structure and attributes.
- Modes of formation of subjects.
- Different types of subjects.
- Universe of subjects as mapped in different schemes of classification.
Unit. 2 Bibliographic descriptions
- Catalogue purpose, Structure and types of physical forms including OPAC filling rules.
- Normative Principles of cataloguing.
- Overview of principles and practice in document description.
- Current trends in Standardization, description and exchange.
- Standard codes of cataloging.
Unit. 3 Methods of Knowledge Organization
- The general theory of Library Classification.
- Normative principles of classification and their application.
- Species of Library Classification.
- Standard Schemes of Classifications and their features, CC, DDC, UDC.
- Notation: Need, Functions, Characteristics
- Design and development of schemes of Library Classification, Standard sub-division Index.
- Trends in Library Classification.
Unit.4. Subject Classification
- Principles of Subject Classification.
- Subject heading lists and their features.
Part III: Information Technology: Basic
Unit.1 Information Technology
- Definition, Need, Scope and Objectives.
Unit. 2 Computer Basic
- Introduction to Computers
- Overview of Historical Development of Computers.
- Generations of Computers, Classification of Computers.
- Essential Components of Computer systems.
Unit.3 Computer Architecture-Organization of Computer
- Input and Output devices- Keyboard, Scanner, OCR, Printers, Monitor
Unit. 4. Software.
- Operating systems: Single & Multi User Systems, Basic features of MS-DOS, MS Windows, Linux, UNIX, Windows NT etc.
- Programming Languages: Concepts and Tools
- Algorithm & Flowcharting.
Unit. 5 MS-Office package
Unit. 6 DBMS Package
- Familiarity with DBASE, FOXPRO, CDS/ISIS, SOUL, MS Access (Basic features)
Unit 7. Computer application to library & Information work
- Housekeeping operations
Unit 8. Communication Technology
- Communication Technology Basic Concepts
- Networking: Basic Concepts.
- Internet
Part IV: Management of Libraries & Information Centres/Institutions
Unit.1 Management
- Concepts, definition and scope.
- Management styles and approaches.
- Management schools of thought.
- Functions and principles of Scientific Management.
Unit.2 Human Resource Management
- Organizational structure.
- Delegation, Communication and Participation.
- Job Description and Analysis, Job evaluation.
- Inter-personal relation.
- Recruitment procedures.
- Motivation, group Dynamics.
- Training and Development.
- Disciplines and Grievances.
- Performance Appraisal.
Unit.3. Financial Management
- Resources Mobilization
- Budgeting Techniques and Methods PPBS, Zero Based Budgeting etc.
- Budgetary Control.
- Cost-effectiveness and Cost-Benefit analysis.
- Outsourcing.
Unit. 4 Reporting
- Types of reports, Annual report compilation, Contents and style.
- Library Statistics etc.
Unit 5 System Analysis and Design
- Library as a system
- Project Management PERT/COM
- Decision Tables.
- Performance evaluation standards, MIS.
- Performance Measurement, reengineering, Time and Motion Study
- SWOT (Strength Weakness Opportunities Threat)
- DFD (Data Flow Diagram)
Unit 6. Total Quality Management (TQM)
- Definition, Concept, Element
- Quality Audit, LIS related standards.
- Technology Management.
Unit. 7 Library Housekeeping Operations.
- Different sections of Library & Information Center and their functions.
- Collection Development and Management Policies Procedures.
- Book Ordering (Acquisition)
- Technical Processing.
- Serials Control, Circulation Control, Maintenance etc.
- Stock Verification- Policies and Procedures.
- Evaluation and Weeding.
- Archiving-conservation-Preservation.
- Restoration including Print, Non-Print and Electronic Materials.
Unit.8 Planning
- Concept, Definition, Need and Purpose, Types.
- Policies and Procedures, MBO
- Building and Space Management in Libraries and Information Centers.
- Library Building, Interior & Exterior, Furniture, Equipment, Standards & Types.
- Risk Management, Contingency Management.
- Planning of related Infrastructure, Library Standards.
Unit 9. Management of change.
- Concept of change.
- Changes in Procedures, Methods, Tools and Techniques.
- Problems of Incorporating Change.
- Techniques of Managing Change.
Part V: Information Sources & Services
Unit 1. Reference and information sources.
- Documentary Sources of Information, Print, Non-Print including
- Electronic: Special features, Scope, types
- Nature, Characteristic, Utility and evaluation of different types of Information sources: Physical formats, Authority, Content, Utility.
- Non-Documentary Information Sources.
- Reference Sources Categories, Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Information Sources. (Encyclopedia, Dictionary, Periodical, Thesis, Books, Yearbook, Patents, Trade literature, standards, Monographs, Reference Books, Year Books, Almanac, Atlas, Abstracting & Indexing periodicals, Bibliographies, Handbooks, etc.)
- Internet as a Source of Information.
Unit.2. Reference Service.
- Concept, Definition, Need, Scope and trends.
- Reference Interview and Search Techniques.
Unit 3. Information Services and Products
- Information services and Products.
- Information services concepts, Definition, Need, and trends.
- Need, Techniques, and Evaluation of Alerting services (CAS&SDI) Bibliographic, Referral, Document Delivery, and Translation Services.
Unit.4. Information System and their Services.
- Study of National, International and Commercial Information Systems and Services- Background, their Services, and Products.
Part VI: Library Users
Unit 1. Techniques of Library and Information Centres Survey.
- Proforma method.
- Interview method.
- Records analysis method.
Unit.2. Information users and their information Needs
- Categories of Information users.
- Information needs definitions and models.
- Information-seeking behavior.
Unit.3 User Education
- Goals and Objectives level, Techniques and Methods, Evaluation of Users Education Programmes.
Unit. 4. User Studies.
- Methods and techniques of User studies.
- Evaluation of User studies.
Unit 5. User Orientation Programmes:
- Conventional and modern Techniques: Study tour, Newsletters, Handbooks, Leaflets, Powerpoint Presentation, Websites etc
