Syllabus For TGT including Librarian
EMRS TGT recruitment exam covers the following subjects/sections:
- General English
- General Hindi
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs
- Analytical Ability
- Quantitative Aptitude Test
- Teaching Aptitude/Pedagogy
- Subject Knowledge
1. General English
- Homonyms
- Antonyms
- Spelling
- Word formation
- Idioms
- and Phrases
- Fill in the suitable words
- Grammar
- Spotting errors
- Sentence correction
- Active/ passive voice
- Phrases and idioms
- Direct and indirect speech
- Reading Comprehension
- Passage completion
- Theme detection, Deriving conclusion
- Rearrangement of passage
2. General Hindi
- विपरीतार्थक शब्द
- पर्यायवाची शब्द
- मुहावरे तथा लोकोक्तियाँ
- गुढार्थी (क्लोजटाइप)
- प्रकार का गद्यांश
- वाक्य क्रम व्यवस्थापन
- वाक्यों में त्रुटियां
- वाक्यों में रिक्त-स्थानों की पूर्ति, वर्तनी अशुद्धियाँ
- वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द
- अपठित गद्यांश
3. General Awareness/Current Affairs
- Educational Policies & Developments
- Science – Inventions & Discoveries
- Indian Constitution
- Geography
- Budget and Five Year Plans
- History
- Scientific Research
- Important Financial & Economic News
- Culture
- Economy
- Current Affairs – National & International
- India and its neighboring countries
- General Politics
- Sports
- Knowledge of Current Events Countries & Capitals
4. Reasoning Ability Syllabus
- Analogy
- Classification
- Word formation
- Statement and conclusions
- Syllogism
- Statement and assumptions
- Statement and arguments
- Coding decoding
- Blood relations
- Passage and conclusions
- Alphabet test
- Series test
- Number
- Ranking and time sequence
- Direction sense test
- Decision-making test
- Figure series
- Input/output
- Assertion and reasoning
- Sitting arrangement
- Odd figure out
- Analogy
- Series test
- Miscellaneous test
5. ICT Knowledge
- Fundamentals of Computer System
- Basics of Operating System
- MS Office
- Keyboard shortcuts and their uses
- Important Computer Terms and Abbreviations]
- Computer Networks
- Cyber Security
- Internet
6.Teaching Aptitude / Pedagogy
- Teaching-Nature, Characteristics, Objectives and Basic requirements
- Learner's characteristics
- Factors affecting teaching
- Methods of Teaching
- Teaching Aids and Evaluation Systems
- Experiential activity-based pedagogy and case study based
- National Education Policy (NEP)- 2020
7. Subject Knowledge (EMRS TGT Librarian)
- Part 1: Foundation of Library & Information Science.
- Part II: Knowledge Organization, Information Processing & Retrieval.
- Part III: Information Technology: Basic
- Part IV: Management of Libraries & Information Centres/Institutions
- Part V: Information Sources & Services
- Part VI: Library Users
Part 1: Foundation of Library & Information Science
- Social & Historical foundations of Library.
- Different types of libraries- Academic, Public, Special –their distinguishing features and functions.
- Role of U.G.C. for development of Academic libraries.
- Role of Library in formal and informal education.
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 Co-operation Resource Sharing and Library Networking.
Unit 4. Laws relating to Libraries & Information.
- Library legislation need and 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 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 path finders (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 description
- Catalogue purpose, Structure and types 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 cataloguing.
Unit. 3. Methods of Knowledge Organization
- 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 feature.
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 system.
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 House Keeping 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’s, 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: Physicalformats, Authority, Content, Utility.
- Non-Documentary Information Sources.
- Reference Sources Categories, Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Information Sources. (Encyclopedia, Dictionary, Periodical, Thesis, Books, Year book, 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 definition and models.
- Information seeking behaviour.
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.
- 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.
EMRS TGT Exam Pattern 2023
The exam format for the EMRS Librarian is a computer-based test (CBT) with a predetermined time limit and a predetermined number of multiple-choice questions. Each correct response carries a specific mark, and incorrect responses may receive a lower mark.
- Time duration is 180 minutes
- Each question carries 1 mark.
- There will be a negative marking of 0.25 for every incorrect answer.
Component of the test | Number of questions | Total marks |
General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
Reasoning Ability | 10 | 10 |
Knowledge of ICT | 10 | 10 |
Teaching Aptitude | 10 | 10 |
Domain Knowledge: a)Subject specific syllabus– Difficulty level Graduation b)Experiential activity-based pedagogy and casestudy-basedquestions. c)NEP-2020 |
80 |
80 |
Total | 120 | 120 |
Language Competency General Hindi, General English and Regional Language* (10 marks each subject). This part is qualifying in nature only with minimum 40% marks in each language. Part-I to V of the candidate will not be evaluated, if he/she fails to attain qualifying marks in Part-VI. |
30 |
30 |
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