Innovative Library and Information Science Courses for Class XI and XII CBSE Students
A diploma level pilot courses on Library and Information Science (L.I.Sc) will be introduced by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for XI and XII students from the coming academic year 2014- 2015.
Since library is the biggest resource for learning, pleasure and
concentration, the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2005, says that it is vital
in future curriculum of the school to include Library courses essentially at
all levels, stated CBSE Chair person Vineet Joshi.
Similar to the other courses, the Library and Information Science courses
would be divided into theory and practical sessions and marks will be awarded
80 for theory and 20 for practical classes.
Based on the importance needed among students and teachers the lessons
curriculum has been framed and that includes: as library information society,
library resources, reference and information resources, library computer
application and library management.
This curriculum will enable the students to efficiently identify, locate,
evaluate and utilize the requisite information, Sadhana Parashar, Director of
Academics at CBSE.
Also, the board says that, with the basic knowledge gained from L.I.Sc courses
the students can also be able to continue their higher grade education or can
fit them in right jobs after the school level.
