NIOS Class 12 Library and Information Science (339) Syllabus 2025-26 - PDF, TMA, Notes & More
Your Complete Guide to the NIOS Class 12th Library and Information Science Syllabus
NIOS Class 12 Library and Information Science (339) - Your Complete Guide
Your Complete Guide to the NIOS Class 12th Library and Information Science Syllabus
In todays digital world, managing and accessing information is a critical skill. NIOS Class 12 Library and Information Science (339) teaches you exactly that from Five Laws of Library Science to Digital Libraries.
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NIOS Class 12 Library and Information Science (339) Syllabus Bifurcation and Design
Course Structure: The NIOS Class 12 Library and Information Science (339) syllabus for 2025-26 is divided into 5 modules with 20 lessons, covering library fundamentals, organization, and digital information management. Total marks: 80 (Theory) + 20 (Practical/TMA) = 100.
- Module 1: Library, Information and Society
- Lesson 1: Library as a Social Institution
- Lesson 2: Role of Libraries in Society
- Lesson 3: Five Laws of Library Science
- Lesson 4: Library and Information Profession
- Module 2: Collection Development
- Lesson 5: Universe of Knowledge
- Lesson 6: Selection of Reading Materials
- Lesson 7: Acquisition of Reading Materials
- Lesson 8: Maintenance of Reading Materials
- Module 3: Knowledge Organisation: Information Processing
- Lesson 9: Notation
- Lesson 10: Main Class and Divisions of Knowledge
- Lesson 11: Classification Schemes
- Lesson 12: Subject Classification
- Module 4: Cataloguing
- Lesson 13: Cataloguing
- Lesson 14: AACR-II
- Lesson 15: MARC 21
- Module 5: Information Services
- Lesson 16: Reference and Information Services
- Lesson 17: Reference Sources
- Lesson 18: Reference Interviews
- Lesson 19: Indexing and Abstracting
- Lesson 20: Digital Libraries
Marks Distribution:
| Module | Marks |
|---|---|
| Module 1: Library, Information and Society | 16 |
| Module 2: Collection Development | 16 |
| Module 3: Knowledge Organisation | 16 |
| Module 4: Cataloguing | 16 |
| Module 5: Information Services | 16 |
| Total Theory | 80 |
| Practical/TMA | 20 |
| Grand Total | 100 |
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Question Paper Design & Syllabus Bifurcation - Library and Information Science (339)
Complete Exam Pattern for NIOS Class 12 LIS (Code: 339) Know how marks are distributed across TMA, Public Exam, Objectives, Question Types, and Difficulty.
Bifurcation of Syllabus (TMA vs Public Exam)
| Module | I TMA (40% of Syllabus) 06 lessons |
II Public Examination (60% of Syllabus) |
|---|---|---|
| Module 1 Library, Information and Society (04 Lessons) |
L-2: Types of Libraries and Information centres: Public, Academic, Special and National L-3: Modern Library: Automated, digital and Virtual |
L-1: Library and Information Centres, concepts and role in Society L-4: Five Laws of Library Science |
| Module 2 Information Sources (04 Lessons) |
L-7: Reference Sources L-8: E-Resources |
L-5: Overview of Information Sources L-6: Types of Information Sources |
| Module 3 Organization of Information Sources (03 Lessons) |
L-10: Processing of Library Material: classification and Cataloguing |
L-9: Organization of Library Material: classification and Cataloguing L-11: Arrangement and Maintenance of Library Material |
| Module 4 Library and Information Services (03 Lessons) |
L-14: Modern Library Services |
L-12: Library and Information Services for the users. L-13: Traditional Library Services: Responsive and Anticipatory |
| Module 5(A) Management of Libraries (04 Lessons) OR Module 5(B) Information Retrieval Systems (04 Lessons) | ||
| Module 5(A) |
L-15A: Library System and Management L-16A: Library Staff L-17A: Library users L-18A: Librarianship as a career |
|
| OR Module 5(B) |
L-15B: Information Retrieval Concept and scope L-16B: Information Retrieval tools: Catalogue, Index L-17B: Search Techniques: Basic and Advanced L-18B: Web Based Search |
|
QUESTION PAPER DESIGN
| 1. Weightage by Objectives | ||
|---|---|---|
| S. No. | Objectives | Marks (% of Total Marks) |
| 1 | Knowledge | 16 (20%) |
| 2 | Understanding | 40 (50%) |
| 3 | Application/Skill | 24 (30%) |
| 2. Weightage by Type of Questions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type of Question | No. of Questions | Marks |
| Long Answer (LA) (4 marks) | 3 | 12 |
| Short Answer (SA) (3 marks) | 4 | 12 |
| Very Short Answer (2 marks) | 8 | 16 |
| Total | 15 | 40 |
| MCQ (1 mark) | 16 | 16 |
| Objective Type Questions (1*2 = 2 marks) [Fill in the blanks, match the column, paragraph or case based questions, one-word questions, True False, etc.] |
12 | 24 |
| Total | 28 | 40 |
| G. Total | 43 | 80 |
| 3. Weightage to Difficulty Level of Questions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Estimated Level | Marks | Percentage of Marks |
| Difficulty | 20 | 25% |
| Average | 40 | 50% |
| Easy | 20 | 25% |
| Total | 80 | 100% |
| 4. Weightage by Content | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sl. | Module | Marks |
| 1 | Library, Information and Society | 16 |
| 2 | Information Sources | 16 |
| 3 | Organization of Information Sources | 16 |
| 4 | Library and Information Services | 16 |
| 5 (a/b) | Management of Libraries/Information Retrieval Systems | 16 |
| Total | 80 | |
Note:
In Objective Type Questions of 1 mark: 16 Questions
In Objective Type Questions of 2 marks: 12 Questions
In subjective questions: 8 Questions of 2 marks (VSA), 4 Questions of 3 marks (SA), 3 Questions of 4 marks (LA) will have internal choices.
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Why the NIOS Library and Information Science 339 Syllabus Matters
This subject is not just academic it builds real-world skills:
- Information literacy in the digital age
- Digital library management
- Ethical use of information
- Career paths: Librarian, Archivist, IT in Libraries
Perfect for students aiming for higher studies in LIS, IT, or documentation.
FAQs on NIOS Class 12 Library and Information Science 339 Syllabus
Q1. What is the full syllabus?
A: Covers 5 modules, 20 lessons from Five Laws to Digital Libraries.
Q2. Available in all streams?
A: Mainly Stream 1, sometimes Stream 2. Confirm with Unnati.
Q3. Where to get TMA & PDF?
A: From Unnati Education ready-to-submit, handwritten/PDF.
Q4. Is there practical?
A: Yes cataloguing, indexing, viva.
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Q6. Is it tough?
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