M-108: Information Storage and Retrieval System

This course was taught by Dr. Manika Lamba to the Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS) students at the School of Open Learning, University of Delhi for the academic year 2022-2023.

COMPULSORY READING

Introduction to modern information retrieval by G G Chowdhury

PREVIOUS YEAR'S QUESTION PAPERS

2021

2020

2015-2019

SCHEDULE

7th May 2023 - Introduction to Information Retrieval

14th May 2023 - ISAR, IR Searching & Models

21st May 2023 - Controlled Vocabulary & Tools

28th May 2023 - Need, Structure, and Construction of Thesaurus

4th June 2023 - Bibliographic Description: Principles, Evolution, Rules AND Standards for Bibliographic Record Formats

11th June 2023 - Indexing Systems, Metadata, & Data Mining

SYLLABUS

UNIT – I: Fundamental Concepts

  • Concept, Characteristics, Objectives, Types, Operations and Design

  • Compatibility of ISAR System

  • Information Retrieval Process and Search Strategy

  • Evaluation of ISAR System

  • Vocabulary Control Tools: Classification Schedules, Subject Heading Lists, and Thesaurus

  • Need, Structure, and Construction of Thesaurus

  • Principles and Evolution of Bibliographic Description

UNIT – II: Knowledge Management

  • Introduction to Indexing Systems

  • Introduction to Indexing in Corporate System

  • Introduction to Indexing in Research System

UNIT – III: Bibliographic Description

  • Rules for Bibliographic Description

  • Standards for Bibliographic Record Formats

  • Metadata Concept

  • Metadata Standards: Dublin Core, MARC 21, etc.

UNIT – IV: Search Techniques and Information Retrieval

  • Man and Machine Retrieval System

  • Search Strategies: Boolean Operations, Proximity Search, Heuristic Search, Navigational Search, etc.

  • Internet Searching and Meta Search Engines

  • Data Mining, Data Harvesting, and Semantic Web

  • Knowledge Management Retrieval

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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