LISc. 557: Data Communication and Computer Network in Library Service [Theory]

Full Marks: 60

Lecture Hrs.: 48

Credit Hrs.:   3

Course Objectives


The objectives of the course is to develop skills in library science students in designing analyzing troubleshooting and general knowledge and maintained knowledge of use of computer network in the network of library and library network.

The objectives of this course are:

- to enable the students about the computer networks and how it works .

- to familiarize with the latest computer networking terminologies and how it works.

- to make confidence in operational aspects of computer networks in libraries.

- to make understand use of computer networks in the library and information centers.

Unit/Course Content                                            Teaching Hrs.

1. Introduction to Computer Networks: 8

Classification: LAN, MAN, WAN: Internet, Intra-net, Extra-net Network Topologies: Bus, Ring, Star, Mesh

Numbering Systems: Binary, Decimal, Octal, Hexadecimal and transformation

2. Networking Models: OSI, TCP/IP reference Model 4

3. Switching Techniques and Network Devices: Switching Techniques: Circuit Switching, Packet Switching 3

Network Devices: NIC, Modem, Amplifier, Repeater, Hub, Bridge, Switches, Router, Wi-Fi devices

4. Network Connectivity: Dial-up, Leased Line, ISDN, RF, ADSL etc. 3

5. Network Addressing : MAC address, port address, Domain Address, IP address 3

6. Protocols and Services: IP, TCP, DNS, SMTP, PoP, FTP, Telnet, HTTP, Search engine, Proxy, Firewall, Web server 3

7. Transmission media : Guided: Twisted-Pair, Coaxial, Optical Fiber Unguided: Wireless, Microwave 4

8. Network Security : Authentication, Digital signatures, Firewalls, 5

9. Network Models -Application Layer: Client-server paradigm, addressing, email-3

IO. Network Models-Transport Layer: Duties, UDP, TCP 3

11. Network Models - Network Layer: Addressing, Routing, Packetizing, Fragmenting -3

12. Network Models - Data link Layer: Duties, packet zing, addressing 3

13. Network Models - Physical Layer: Digital, Analog, Transmission modes, Line configurational, Duplexity 3

Suggested Readings:

Boss, Kausik: Information Networks in India: Problems and Prospects, New Delhi; ESS ESS Publications, 1994.

Foruzan , B.A. : Data Communication and Networking, New Delhi: Tata McGraw-Hill, 2000.

Keshav, S.: An Engineering Approach to Computer Networking. Longman: Addisen Wesely, 1997.

Krishna Kumar: Library Organization, New Delhi, Vikas Publishing, 1993.

Lerner, D. E. : Intemetworking with TCP/IP. Vol. 1. 3rd ed. PHI, 1995.

Ramaiah, L. S. et al.: Information and Society, New Delhi, ESS ESS Publications, 1997.

Rao, I. K. Ravichandra: Library Automation. New Delhi; New Age International (P) Ltd. Pub. 1996.

Rauganathan, S. R.: The Five Laws of Library Science, Banglore: Sarada Rauganathan Endowment for Library Science, 1988.

Sehgal, R. L.: An Introduction to Library Network, New Delhi; ESS ESS Publication, 1996. ·

Shanna, Pandey S. K.: Library computerization: Theory and Practice, New Delhi; ESS ESS Publications, 1993.

Stalling W. Stevens, W.R. : Data and Computer Communications. 5th ed. PHI, 1997. TCP/IP Illustrated, Vol. 1, Vol. 2, Vol. 3. Addisen Wesely.

Tanebaum, A.S.: Computer Networks. 3rd ed., PHI, 1996.