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Dear Professionals,

Kindly let me know the basic computer knowledge that is needed for LIS.I would like to know whether PGDLAN course would be useful for library.

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madam

I think for only basic computer related knowledge 

MS-CIT and DIT (Diploma in Information Technology) By C-DAC our any others computer institute's running basic computer courses are useful

I think PGDLAN course contain are useful for Library professionals 

this is distance learning course run by IGNOU  so effectiveness depend on Study Cente

Post-Graduate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking (PGDLAN)

Minimum Duration: 1 Year
Maximum Duration: 4 Years
Course Fee: Rs. 13,200
Minimum Age: No bar 
Maximum Age: No bar 

Eligibility:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Library and Information Science.
  •  Admission

    Admissions will be done at IGNOU Regional Centre. The Candidate will be required to submit filled in application form with necessary enclosures. The admitted students will be attached to the identified PGDLAN Study Centres is provided in Appendix-2. The List of Regional Centres is provided in Appendix-3

The Post Graduate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking (PGDLAN) aims at developing the professional competencies of the library and information professionals in an automated and networked environment.

The programme also provides opportunities for in-depth or intensive practical training to enhance technological skills of the learners to independently develop or manage a computerized library and information centre.

Programme Objectives

The objectives of the Programme are to make the learners to:

  • Imbibe knowledge and skills associated with fundamentals of computer technology;
  • Understand the basic requirements of library automation and services provided by an automated library;
  • Get themselves acquainted with the components of an information system;
  • Acquire knowledge and skills on networking and Internet technology in general and library and information networks in particular;
  • Develop Internet skills with special reference to the information resources available in different forms and subjects;
  • Acquire web-based content development skills;
  • Be aware of the legal issues associated with electronic information.
  • Be able to design and development a programme by enhancing skills on programming based on specific language such as Java or Visual Basic or C++; and
  • Undertake a practical based project work in order to specialize in one of the thrust areas from which the learners will be able to gain technological expertise and apply the same in the area of library automation and networking.
CourseCode     Course Name Credits 
 MLI-001  Introduction to Computers  4
 MLI-002  Library Automation  4
 MLI-003  Information Systems  4
 MLI-004  Networking and Internet Technology  4
 MLI-005  Internet Resources  4
 MLI-006  Content Development  4
 MLI-007  Programming  4
 MLIP 008  Project (MLIP 008)  4
 MLIL-001  Practical -MLIL-001  1
 MLIL-002  Practical -MLIL-002  1
 MLIL-003  Practical -MLIL-003  1
 MLIL-004  Practical -MLIL-004  1
 MLIL-005  Practical -MLIL-005  1
 MLIL-006  Practical -MLIL-006  1
 MLIL-007  Practical - MLIL-007  4

for more information to see http://www.ignou.ac.in/ignou/aboutignou/school/soss/programmes/deta...

Thanks & Regards

Digambar B Waghmare 

Thank You Sir for providing us valuable information........

Respected Digambar Bhaurao Waghmare sir,

Thank you very much for your valuable information sir.Due to error in network connection I am unable to reply on that day.sorry for the late reply.

Thanks & regards,

A.Mala

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