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August 19, 2024

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The TNPSC Assistant Librarian Exam syllabus is typically divided into two main sections:

1. Paper I: Library and Information Science
2. Paper II: General Studies

1. Paper I: Library and Information Science

This section covers various topics related to Library and Information Science. The topics include:

1. Foundations of Library and Information Science:
   • Role and functions of libraries in society.
   • Types of libraries: Academic, Public, Special, and National Libraries.
   • Library legislation in India.
   • Library associations: ILA, IASLIC, IFLA, etc.
   • Professional ethics and standards.
2. Information Sources, Services, and Systems:
   • Types of information sources: Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary.
   • Bibliographic, Abstracting, and Indexing services.
   • Digital reference services.
   • Information systems and networks: National and International.
3. Organization of Information:
   • Classification systems: DDC, UDC, Colon Classification.
   • Cataloging: AACR-II, RDA.
   • Subject cataloging, indexing, and thesaurus construction.
   • Metadata standards: MARC21, Dublin Core, etc.
4. Library Management:
   • Principles of library management.
   • Human resource management in libraries.
   • Financial management and budgeting in libraries.
   • Marketing of information services and products.
   • Preservation and conservation of library materials.
5. Information Technology:
   • Use of computers in libraries.
   • Library automation: Software and systems.
   • Digital libraries: Concepts and software.
   • Web-based information services.
   • Emerging trends in library and information science.
6. Research Methods:
   • Types of research: Basic, Applied, and Action research.
   • Research design and methodology.
   • Data collection techniques.
   • Statistical analysis and interpretation.
   • Research reporting and thesis writing.

2. Paper II: General Studies

This section includes questions from General Studies and Aptitude & Mental Ability:

1. General Studies (Degree Standard):
   • General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science.
   • Current Events: History, Political Science, Economics, Geography.
   • Geography: Physical, Economic, and Social Geography of India.
   • History and Culture of India and Tamil Nadu.
   • Indian Polity: Constitution of India, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy.
   • Indian Economy: Economic Development, Poverty, Unemployment, Inflation.
   • Indian National Movement.
   • Development Administration in Tamil Nadu.
   • Socio-Economic Issues in India and Tamil Nadu.
2. Aptitude and Mental Ability (SSLC Standard):
   • Basic Arithmetic: Number system, Percentages, Ratio and Proportion.
   • Logical Reasoning: Analogies, Series, Coding-Decoding.
   • Data Interpretation: Graphs, Tables, and Charts.
   • Problem-Solving Skills.

This syllabus covers a broad range of topics to assess the candidate’s knowledge and understanding of both Library Science and general awareness.