Bachelor of Library Science

Bachelor of Library Science


Eligibility

The minimum qualification required to apply is a pass in the 10+2 examination in Science / Commerce/ Arts from PUC / ISC / CBSE or equivalent board.

Overview

Are you interested in web designing, Black Chain Technology, creative writing and want to pursue a career in understanding Digital Library? This course offers a structured pathway to help you achieve this and ensures that you are an attractive proposition to employers.

Course Commencement : Aug 2026

Study Campus

School of Humanities & Social Sciences
#44/4, District Fund Road
Jayanagar 9th Block Campus
Bengaluru - 560069
P+ 080-46501738


Admissions Office

JAIN Knowledge Campus
#44/4, District Fund Road
Jayanagar 9th Block Campus
Bengaluru - 560069
P : +91 9606045275
P : +91 7337882364

Curriculum Structure

Semesters I
  • Language – II ( K/H/S/AE)
  • English – II
  • Foundations of Library and Information Science
  • Information Sources: print and electronic
  • Universe of knowledge-1
  • Fundamentals of Computer Technology
  • Mind Management & Human Values – I
  • Project -1
Semesters II
  • Language – II (K/H/S/AE)
  • English – II
  • Knowledge Organization and Retrieval - Cataloguing of Resources (Theory Cum Practical)
  • Knowledge organization and processing-ii classification (theory cum practical)
  • Information literacy
  • Mind Management & Human Values - I
  • Project -1
Semesters III
  • Management of Library and Information Centre
  • Digital Library Design / Library Automation
  • DSE -1
  • DSE -2
  • Minor Specialization: Electronic Information Resources
  • GE-I Foreign Language
  • Reading and Writing Skills
  • Environmental Studies
Semesters IV
  • Mobile application in Libraries
  • Cyber Security / Library Automation Software / Museum Library Management And Archiving
  • DSE -3
  • DSE -4
  • Minor Specialization: Introduction To Cloud Technology
  • GE-2 Managerial Skills
  • Indian Constitution
  • Project -2
Semesters V
  • Marketing of information products and services
  • Fundamentals Of Information And Communication Technology
  • Health Information Systems And Services (Hiss) / Public Libraries / Special Libraries /
  • DSE-5
  • DSE-6
  • Minor specialization : Basics of Web Design
  • GE-3 Digital Literacy
  • Soft Skills For Librarians
  • Project Centric Learning (PCL) ( Project / Internship house / Research
Semesters VI
  • Application Of Block Chain Technology In Libraries
  • Cloud Web Services / Digital Rights
  • DSE-7
  • DSE-8
  • Minor Specialization: Digital Humanity
  • GE-4 Infopreneurship
  • Technical Writing
  • Project -3

Course Highlights

  • Enjoy the interlinked study of three major courses Psychology, Journalism, and Optional English
  • Do a variety of career enhancement programs
  • Get good placement opportunities and career support from our experienced faculty

Career Enhancement Programs

The objective of Jain (Deemed-to-be University) is to provide integrated coaching to students that adds value to students' profile and can make them more employable. These value added courses are designed as per current industry standards in partnership with other institutions.

Career Outcomes

A Bachelor's degree in Library and information Science is the minimum requirement for most careers in this field and fosters you to develop excellent skills and enter into a wide range of employment areas. You are not just limited to careers in one subject because of IT combination which gives you a good knowledge for the betterment of your profession. There are many employers, representing many different sectors of industries who are interested in the excellent observational, writing –Speaking skills and strong subject knowledge in students of this background.

After studying -Academic Libraries like; School, College libraries, Special Libraries like; research libraries, industrial libraries; Health Science libraries, Information Centres, Corporate organizations like; IBM, Infosys, TCS, HCL, HAL, BEML, BHEL, DRDO, NAL, ISRO, Professional bodies like; INFLIBNET, DELNET, NIC, hospitals etc. offer an exciting and amazing career path for students of Bachelor of Library and Information Science.

  1. Skill Development for Youths
  2. Spanish Language
  3. Emotional  Intelligence
  4. Electronic Publishing
  5. Career Guidance (KAS/IAS/UGC-NET)-I
  6. Reference and Information Sources