Years | year 1 | |
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Total Year Wise fees | ₹17,300 | |
Semester | 1 | 2 |
Tuition fees | ₹9150 | ₹8150 |
Stream: Information Science
Duration: 1 Year
Course: M.Lib.
Course Type: Graduation
Master of Library and Information Science is a professional postgraduate course that covers an advanced study of the principles and practices of Library Science and Library Administration along with the current technologies involved therein. Also termed as MLIS, the course essentially includes the study of collection management, information systems and technology, research methods, cataloguing and classification, preservation, reference, statistics, database management, information architecture and knowledge management, etc.
Master of Library in Maharashtra | Master of Library in Tamil Nadu | Master of Library in Uttar Pradesh | Master of Library in Madhya Pradesh |
Although most institutes in the country offer the program as a 1-year course, the University of Calcutta offers it as 2-year course of study. Successful postgraduates of the course in India are offered an average monthly salary ranging between INR 16, 000 and 50,000.
Given here are the basic highlights of the course.
Name of the course | M.Lib. and Information Science |
Course Level | Graduation |
Duration | 1 year, full-time/ Distance learning |
Stream | Information Science |
Examination Type | Semester System |
Eligibility | Graduation in any stream |
Admission Process | Direct admission/ Entrance exam + Group Discussion/Personal Interview |
Average Course Fee | INR 1K to 5 Lacs |
Average Starting Salary | INR 2 to 25 Lacs |
Top Recruiting Companies | ICAR, CSIR, DRDO, ICSSR, ICHR, ICMR, ICFRE, WHO, UNESCO, UNO, World Bank, School, College, Universities, Central Government Libraries, National Museum and Archives, Foreign Embassies, High Commissions, newspaper libraries, News Channels, Libraries of Radio Stations, etc. |
Listed here are some of the principle objectives of the course.
The course aims to prepare eligible candidates to:
The average tuition fee charged in India for the course ranges around INR 5 lacs for private institutes, but is as low as INR 1,000 for government institutes.
Listed below are some of the top institutes in India that offer M.Lib. and Information Science, along with the corresponding details.
SR.NO. | COLLEGE/INSTITUTE | STATE | TUITION FEES IN INR | ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA | ADMISSION PROCEDURE |
1. | Lovely Professional University, [LPU] Jalandhar | Jalandhar, Punjab | 59,000 | Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50% | Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test. |
2. | Guru Nanak Dev University, [GNDU] Amritsar | Amritsar, Punjab | 27,465 | Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50% | Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test. |
3. | Pondicherry University, | Puducherry | 23,500 | Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50% | Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test. |
4. | Hindustan University, Chennai | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | 24,500 | Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50% | Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test. |
5. | Manipal Institute of Technology, [MIT] Manipal | Manipal, Karnataka | 86,000 | Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50% | Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test. |
6. | University of Kashmir, Srinagar | Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir | 18,000 | Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50% | Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test. |
7. | Eastern Institute for Integrated Learning in Management, | West Sikkim Malabassey, Sikkim | 6,000 | Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50% | Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test. |
8. | Panjab University, Chandigarh | Chandigarh, Punjab | 46,560 | Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50% | Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test. |
9. | Chatrapati Sahuji Maharaj, [CSJM] Kanpur University, Kanpur | Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh | 48,000 | Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50% | Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test. |
10. | Sambalpur University Institute of Information Technology, [SUIIT] | Orissa Sambalpur, Orissa | 9,244 | Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50% | Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test. |
11. | Bundelkhand University, Jhansi | Jhansi, Rajasthan | 20,000 | Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50% | Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test. |
12. | Osmania University, Hyderabad | Hyderabad, Telangana | 4,020 | Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50% | Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test. |
13. | Galgotias University, Noida | Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh | 32,000 | Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50% | Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test. |
14. | Aligarh Muslim University, [AMU] Aligarh | Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh | 11,855 | Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50% | Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test. |
15. | Sri Venkateswara University, [SVU] Tirupati | Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh | 6,315 | Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50% | Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test. |
16. | Devi Ahilya Bai University, Indore | Indore, Madhya Pradesh | 52,500 | Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50% | Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test. |
17. | Bharath University, Chennai | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | 1,50,000 | Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50% | Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test. |
18. | Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, [GGU] Bilaspur | Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh | 6,180 | Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50% | Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test. |
19. | Sri Krishnadevaraya University, [SKU] Anantapur | Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh | 8,400 | Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50% | Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test. |
20. | Jiwaji University, Gwalior | Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh | 12,260 | Graduation with a minimum aggregate score of 50% | Based on merit/performance in a relevant entrance test. |
As a minimum criterion of eligibility, aspiring candidates need to have completed graduation in any stream with a minimum aggregate score of 50%.
Often, candidates are required to qualify an institute-level entrance test for admission to the course.
Master of Library in West Bengal | Master of Library in Rajasthan | Master of Library in Punjab | Master of Library in Gujarat |
Process of admission to the course may vary across institutes. Some institutes conduct their own entrance exams for admission, while some select students on the basis of their score at the level of graduation, completed from a recognized college/university.
A paper-wise breakup of the course’s syllabus is tabulated below.
Paper I: Foundations of Library and Information Science |
Library and Society |
Historical overview of library development |
Information and Information Science |
Dr. S.R. Ranganathan |
Types of Libraries |
Library co-operation, resource sharing, library networking |
Professional Associations in Library and Information Science |
Factors affecting library development |
Paper II: Library Management |
Schools of Management |
Planning and Management |
Acquisition |
Serials Management |
Technical Processing |
Storage and Maintenance |
Library Services |
Financial Management |
Paper III: Library Classification |
Knowledge Organization |
Library Classification |
General Principles and Theory |
Types and features of Classification Schemes |
Library Classification Schemes |
Special Classification Schemes |
Organizations and Institutions in Classification |
Current developments / trends in classification |
Paper IV: Library Cataloguing |
Library Catalogue: definitions, need, purpose |
Catalogue |
Document Description |
Catalogue codes |
Subject Cataloguing |
Cataloguing standards including ISBD, ISBN, ISSN, MARC, CCF, ISO 2079. |
Practical aspects of cataloguing |
Cataloguing in the Internet and digital era, metadata, web OPAC |
Paper V: Reference Services and Sources |
Reference Service |
Types of Services |
Reference Process |
Reference Librarian |
Reference Service Delivery |
Reference Sources |
Categories of Reference Sources |
Reference Services and Sources in Electronic Era |
Paper VI: Information Services and Systems |
Information Service |
Information Sources |
Information Processing |
Information Dissemination |
In-house Information Products |
Documentation and Information Centers |
Information Systems |
Commercial Information Vendors |
Paper VII: Computer Application to Library Work |
Introduction to Computers |
Hardware |
Software Concepts |
Computer applications to Library and Information Work |
Information and Communication Technology |
Networks and Networking |
Managerial aspects of Computerization |
Digital Library |
Practical |
Classification |
Cataloguing |
Abstracting and Indexing |
Reference Service |
Submission of a term paper |
Computer. |
Qualified Librarians are lucratively hired in fields such as universities and colleges, court houses, public schools, law offices, museums, local library buildings, showcasing, web content administration and plan, administration, database improvement, reference device advancement, data frameworks and distribution, internet coordination, and such.
Some of the popular areas of employment for such postgraduates include:
Such professionals are hired in capacities such as Deputy Librarian, Academic Librarian, Electronic Resources Librarian, Information Architect, Integrated Library System Application Specialist, Junior Librarian/Assistant Librarian, Junior Information Analyst, Library Attendant, Librarian, Metadata Librarian, Research Instruction Librarian, Teacher Librarian, etc.
Successful postgraduates interested in pursuing higher studies in the discipline may go for pursuing higher studies, such as Ph.D. and M.Phil. in the subject.
Some of the popular professional avenues open to such postgraduates are tabulated below, along with the salaries and job responsibilities associated with each.
Job Title | Job Description | Average Annual Salary in INR | |||
Academic Librarian | Academic Librarians work to bolster a school's or college’s educational modules by managing academic material-related repositories. | 1,21,528 – 6,09,668 | |||
Information Architect | An information Architect gives positive client experience by arranging and planning data structures for sites and web applications. A degree in data innovation, MIS or Engineering is needed for the position. | 8,95,328 - 2,859,708 | |||
Library Attendant | They accumulate records, sort and hold books, and issue and get library materials, for example, pictures, cards, slides and microfilm. They locate library materials for credit, and supplant material in racking territory, stacks, or documents by specific proof numbers and titles. Also, they enroll supporters to allow them to get books, periodicals, and other study material. | 1,28,858 – 6,59,796 |
Aspirants seeking to get admission in a program must have a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
MA Course details are given below.
Duration | 2 years |
Type | Full time |
Specializations | History, Mathematics, Journalism and Mass communication, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Bengali, English, Hindi, Kokborok, Sanskrit, Linguistic and tribal language, and Economics |
Selection Criteria
Selections in MA programs will be strictly based on the Mark's obtained during graduation. University will release a Merit list accordingly.
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