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About (M.Lib.I.Sc)

Master of Information and Library Science (M.Lib.I.Sc) is a competitive postgraduate degree program related to the study and understanding of information and library science. M.Lib.I.Sc is a program suitable for candidates who want to build on their knowledge related to library and information management.

Library management is a critical art which is relevant to an ever-evolving society. Sandip University offers a very advanced Master of Library and Information Science course to preserve the science and art of managing a library and information stored within. Students pursuing this program study about Library Classification, Storage and Maintenance, Technical Processing, Digital Libraries, Audio-visual Media Management, Software Concepts, and Technical Processing of Information.

After gaining the M.Lib.I.Sc degree, candidates can go on to pursue a PhD in this field to gain advanced research opportunities. This will prepare candidates to deal with upcoming challenges related to informational and data storage requirements. Candidates with this qualification can pursue excellent career opportunities in public and private sector organisations.

Salient Features

Infrastructural Facilities

Modern state-of-the-art infrastructure.
Updated and innovative curriculum aligned with the UGC and AICTE-CBC norms.
Highly qualified and experienced faculty members.
Modern-age classrooms with LED and modern in-class infrastructure.
Departmental library with the latest editions with a well-equipped seating facility.
Modern and well-equipped hostel facilities.

International Networks

The Department has signed MoUs for Industry and Institution interaction.
Long tradition of organizing guest lectures, training workshops, and faculty development programs.
Networks for national and international placements.
Networks with global/international universities which help the students in student exchange programs and getting an international placement.

Innovative and Creative Curriculum

Technologically updated curriculum with the latest knowledge and trends in the field.
Student-centric curriculum which is continuously updated to make it relevant to the current advancements in the field.
Curriculum embedded with global and international trends, which helps the students to work and study further in a globalized international setting.

Vision

To cultivate dynamic information professionals through participatory learning, cutting-edge research, and universal bibliographic access—advancing the frontiers of knowledge organization, digital curation, and lifelong information literacy in a connected world

Mission

Focuses on providing high-quality education that equips students with job-ready skills.
Combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience to enhance learning.
Encourages excellence through impactful research and academic contributions.
Emphasizes staying current with the latest technologies in teaching and research.

LIB.I.SC Program Outcomes (PO)

PO1	To explore the research methods and techniques for LIS research, to apply metrics for evaluating LIS and research publications, to draft the current problems and solutions in the field of library and information science.
PO2	To aware of latest web technologies applied in the modernization of LICs, to have a critical and evaluative outlook on the web browser, services, markup languages and websites.
PO3	To update the marketing skills in delivering information products and services, to design a new plan and strategies on marketing the information products and services by undertaking suitable research on them.
PO4	To build the ability of knowledge creation, capturing, codification and issues in LIS, also to equip abilities in transferring and sharing knowledge from experts to developers through neural networks and find the solutions to legal and ethical issues arise from time to time.
PO5	To impart practical hands on experience in various Library and Information centers of national and international importance for career development, in the areas of creating information products, delivering information and documentation services, digital environment and monitoring public relations with both authorities and clients.
PO6	To develop soft skills and technical writing skills among learners such as communication and leadership skills, to upgrade reader – writer relationship and to improve the ability of collecting, editing and presenting technical communications, find solution to real time problems of Library and Information centers services, users etc by undertaking relevance project, covering managerial aspects, utility pattern, establishment of new theories and models and drafting development proposals to government, authorities and scientific and industrial organizations.
PO7	To generate, maintain and periodical updating of cognitive teaching and learning skills enabling professionals to work in LIS schools, to apply time management in creation, development and supply of information products and services considering demand, raise the professionals with excellence to develop knowledge societies for the upliftment of the nation and to organize group discussions, conference, seminars and workshop to have a critical outlook on development in the field of library and information science.

M.LIB.I.SC Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs):

PSO1	To find placement in Public, Academic, Corporate and Special Libraries in India and Abroad.
PSO2	To communicate capably with diverse stakeholders, promoting not just access to but also effective use of information services and systems in specific contexts.
PSO3	To apply the ability to address information processing, information needs and maintain good rapport with stakeholders of the institutions, communities, profession and world in total
PSO4	To compare and critique contemporary information practices, structures, and standards in relation to historical and global alternatives.
PSO5	To apply core ethical principles in professional practice.

Career Opportunities in (M.Lib.I.Sc) - Masters of Information and Library Science

Academic Librarian

Academic librarians are recruited by schools and other educational institutions to manage the academic and recreational material available in their library.

Library Attendant

Librarian attendants are professionals who conduct the day-to-day activities within the library including stacking, storing, cataloguing, and racking of books and other information materials.

Information Analyst

An information analyst is a professional who gathers, manages, analyses, and stores data within a system network. They are also tasked with preparing performance reports related to the systems.

Technical Writer

A technical writer is someone who creates content for technical manuals and journals in the field of their speciality. They also collect and analyse information used to prepare technical journals.

Program Structure

Human Anatomy and Physiology I – Theory	Knowledge Organization I: Classification (theory)
Knowledge Organization I: Classification (Practice)	Basic of Computer and Information Communication Technology
Basic of Computer and information Communication Technology (Practice)	Personality Development Skill

Management of Library and Information System	Information Sources, System and Services
Collection Development and Management of E-resources	Knowledge Organization II: Cataloguing (Theory)
Knowledge Organization II: Cataloguing (Practice)	a) Report on internship program / b) Viva (based on internship program)

Fee Structure & Eligibility

Programme	Sem	Year	Mode	Eligibility	Academic Fees Per Year (INR)
School of Library and Information Science (PG)
(M.Lib.I.Sc) - Masters of Information and Library Science	2	1	Sem	BLIS degree from any recognized University with a minimum 55% are eligible for the course.	Rs 25,000 /-

Note:

Forms and Prospectus: ₹500 /- (One Time)
Hostel Security Deposit: ₹5000 /- (One Time)
Hostel Fees: ₹75,000 /- (Per Year)
Uniform Cost: ₹5,500/- (At the Time of Admission)
Convocation and Certificate : ₹3,000 /-(Final Year)
University Caution Money: ₹3,000 /- (Refundable)
Hostel Rooms Allotment at the discretion of the Hostel Supervisor
Hostel Rooms are with bunk bed only
Registration fees for Diploma & B.Sc. Agriculture: ₹5500/-
For all other Courses: ₹3500/-