Programme Overview

The Master of Library and Information Science (M.Lib) program is a postgraduate degree focused on advanced knowledge and skills in library and information management. It covers subjects such as information organization, digital libraries, information technology, research methodology, and knowledge management. The program equips students with the ability to manage both traditional and digital libraries, use modern library software, and handle information retrieval systems efficiently. It prepares graduates for roles in academic, public, and special libraries, as well as in information centers and archives. The course promotes lifelong learning, research, and the use of ICT in library and information services.

  • 1 Year

    Duration of programme

  • PG

    Level of Study

Key Highlights

Advanced Information Management
Open Source Software Training
Research Methodology
Knowledge Organization
Internships and Projects

How will you benefit

Deep understanding of library science, information systems, and digital resource
Learn to use advanced library software and digital library platforms
Build strong research abilities for academic and professional growth.
Play a vital role in supporting learning and research in academic institutions.

What will you study

Planning, budgeting, HR management, and policy making in libraries.

Methods for organizing and sharing institutional knowledge.

Policies and practices for building and managing library collections

Creation and maintenance of e-resources and online databases.

  • PO-1- Student’s expected capabilities in this area at the end of semester
  • PO-2-Students should be able to identify the problems and capable to decide the application
  • for future development.
  • PO-3-Demonstrate a broad and coherent body of knowledge with depth in the underlying
  • principles and concepts
  • PO-4-Integrate knowledge of the diversity of cultures and people
  • PO-5-Apply critical thinking, independent judgment, intercultural sensitivity and regional,
  • national and global perspectives to identify and solve problems in the discipline of the
  • Arts, Languages and Social Sciences
  • PO-5- Demonstrate capacity for reflection, planning, ethical decision- making and inter-
  • disciplinary team work in diverse contexts of community engagement.

  • PEO-1-Provide students with comprehensive and advanced knowledge in Library and
  • Information Science to handle complex information environments.
  • PEO-2-Encourage scholarly research, innovation, and contribution to the field through
  • academic writing and data-driven studies.
  • PEO-3-Foster expertise in using modern technologies, digital tools, and automation software
  • to enhance library services.
  • PEO-4-Develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in managing information
  • systems and services.
  • PEO-5-Prepare students to serve society by promoting information literacy and providing
  • inclusive access to knowledge.
  • PEO-6-Train graduates to meet the global standards and expectations of the library and
  • information profession across diverse contexts.

  • PSO-1-Gain in-depth understanding of advanced theories, principles, and practices in Library
  • and Information Science.
  • PSO-2-Master the tools and techniques of classification, cataloguing, indexing, and metadata
  • for organizing complex information resources.
  • PSO-3-Develop the ability to manage digital libraries, electronic resources, institutional
  • repositories, and databases.
  • PSO-4-Acquire hands-on experience in using library automation software like KOHA, SOUL,
  • and other open-source tools.
  • PSO-5-Learn to design and evaluate efficient information retrieval systems and search
  • strategies.
  • PSO-6-Integrate Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), including AI, cloud
  • computing, and mobile technologies, into library services.

CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY

Educational Institutions (Schools, Colleges, Universities)
Media and Publishing Houses
Government Departments and Archives
NGOs and International Organizations (like UNESCO)

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science (B.Lib / B.Lib.I.Sc) from a recognized university is mandatory.

Generally, a minimum of 50% marks in the qualifying degree (B.Lib) is required.

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