Master in Library and Information Science

  • Offers an updated curriculum with emphasis on information management, digital libraries, and knowledge organization.
  • Provides training in key areas such as metadata, bibliometrics, research data handling, and digital archiving.
  • Includes practical exposure to library systems, e-resources, and open-source software tools.
  • Covers research methods, information literacy, and scholarly communication.
  • Encourages project work, internships, and dissertation writing for practical learning.
  • Features academic interactions like seminars and workshops conducted by professionals.
  • Introduces emerging technologies including ICT tools and AI in library services.
  • Supports development of professional skills suitable for libraries, information centers, and related fields.
  • Promotes understanding of ethical issues like access to information, IPR, and digital privacy.
  • Prepares students for further studies or roles in academic, research, or consultancy settings.
  • Develop a strong understanding of key concepts in library science, including information organization, knowledge management, and user-centric services.
  • Gain practical skills in using ICT tools for library automation, digital resource management, and electronic library systems.
  • Learn advanced cataloguing methods, metadata standards, and classification systems for both physical and digital resources.
  • Acquire capabilities to manage digital repositories, institutional archives, and open-access platforms.
  • Understand and apply qualitative and quantitative research methodologies relevant to library and information science.
  • Explore scholarly publishing processes, citation practices, research impact metrics, and academic integrity principles.
  • Design user education programs to promote information literacy and effective information-seeking behavior.
  • Learn about legal and ethical aspects of information access, including copyright, licensing, and data privacy.
  • Apply theories of data curation and knowledge organization using modern content management systems.
  • Build leadership and management skills necessary for efficient library operations and strategic planning.
  • Encourage professional development through reflective practice, networking, and engagement with professional associations.
  • Foster a mindset of lifelong learning, innovation, and adaptability in the changing landscape of library and information services.
  • Duration – 1 Year (02 Semesters)
  • Mode of Instruction - English / Hindi