Exam Details

• Post: Librarian Grade IV
• Department: Kerala State Central Library
• Exam Conducted by: Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC)
• Paper Code: 50/2016
• Date of Examination: 12th April 2016
• Year: 2016

Overview of the Exam

The Kerala PSC Librarian Grade IV exam is conducted to recruit candidates for library management and information services in the Kerala State Central Library.

A Librarian Grade IV is responsible for cataloging books, managing digital resources, assisting readers, handling library administration, and promoting literacy and knowledge accessibility. The exam assesses candidates' knowledge in library science, information management, classification systems, reference services, and general awareness.

Exam Pattern and Syllabus

The Kerala PSC Librarian Grade IV exam consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering topics such as library science, classification systems, information technology in libraries, and general awareness. Below is the detailed syllabus breakdown:

1. Fundamentals of Library Science

✔ Library and Information Science – Scope, history, role in education and research.
✔ Types of Libraries – Public, academic, special, digital, and national libraries.
✔ Library Ethics and Professionalism – Code of conduct, library ethics, service quality.

2. Library Management and Administration

✔ Library Organization and Functions – Acquisition, circulation, shelving, stock verification.
✔ Library Rules and Regulations – Copyright laws, intellectual property rights.
✔ Library Finance and Budgeting – Budget preparation, funding sources, financial management.

3. Classification and Cataloging Systems

✔ Library Classification Systems – Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC), Universal Decimal Classification (UDC), Colon Classification (CC).
✔ Cataloging Standards – Anglo-American Cataloging Rules (AACR), Resource Description and Access (RDA).
✔ Bibliographic Control – Metadata, MARC (Machine-Readable Cataloging), OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog).

4. Information Technology in Libraries

✔ Digital Libraries and E-Resources – Institutional repositories, digital archives.
✔ Library Automation Software – Koha, SOUL, integrated library systems (ILS).
✔ Internet and Database Searching Techniques – Search engines, Boolean operators, reference databases.

5. Reference Services and Information Retrieval

✔ Types of Reference Services – Ready reference, long-range reference, referral services.
✔ Indexing and Abstracting Services – Citation indexes, impact factor, journal ranking.
✔ Information Literacy and User Education – Digital literacy, bibliographic instruction.

6. Kerala State Central Library and Government Schemes

✔ History and Functions of Kerala State Central Library – Oldest public library in India, Trivandrum Public Library.
✔ Government Schemes for Libraries – National Library Mission, Kerala Library Council.
✔ Library Networks in India – DELNET, INFLIBNET, NISCAIR.

7. General Knowledge and Current Affairs

✔ Kerala’s Educational and Cultural Development – Literacy rate, library movement.
✔ Indian Constitution and Governance – RTI Act, National Knowledge Commission.
✔ Recent Developments in Library Science – AI in libraries, digital transformation.

Click the below link to download PDF of Kerala PSC Previous Question Paper of Librarian Grade IV (Paper Code: 50/2016)