Master of Library and Information Science

Library and Information Science


Eligibility

Any Degree form UGC Recognized Universities/Colleges. And Should have passed with Aggregate 50% and Above

40% and above for SC/ST

Overview

Innovative and Learning Practice

Program code: 058
Course code : 5801
Course Commencement : Sep 2024

Study Campus

School of Humanities & Social Sciences
#44/4, District Fund Road
Jayanagar 9th Block Campus
Bangalore - 560069
P : +08046501738


Admissions Office

JAIN Knowledge Campus
#44/4, District Fund Road
Jayanagar 9th Block Campus
Bangalore - 5600 69
P : +91 73376 13222
P : +91 76763 86870

Curriculum Structure
  • Foundations of Library and Information Science
  • Information Sources-Print and Electronic
  • Knowledge Organization-Classification (Theory and Practice)
  • Research Methodology
  • Information Communication Technology
  • SCE
    Computer Applications
  • Management of Libraries and Information Centres
  • Cataloguing and Metadata(Theory and Practice)
  • Academic and special library systems (4)
  • Library Automation (Theory and Practice)
  • SCE
    Infometrics and Scientometrics
  • Research Publication
    Academic Writing (Research Paper-1)
  • DSE Project
    Fundamentals of Innovation and Venture Development in Entrepreneurship-I
  • Library and Networking Consortia
  • Digital library – (Theory and Practice)
  • Internship Training (Practical)/ Library Tour
  • DSE
    Marketing of Information Products and Services / Information Literacy
  • DSE
    Digital Resource Management / Cyber Security
  • OE
    Open Elective
  • Publication Dissertation (Orientation)
  • Web Technologies
  • Academic Integrity and Research Quality
  • DSE
    SPSS Statistical Tool / Information User and User Studies
  • DSE
    Reference Management Software / Open Access Initiatives- National and International
  • DSE PROJECT
    Fundamentals of Innovation and Venture Development in Entrepreneurship - IV
  • SCE
    Digital Humanities
  • Dissertation
    Dissertation & Viva Voce
Course Highlights
  • Enjoy the interlinked study of these major courses in Library Management Blended with IT.
  • Do a variety of career enhancement programs.
  • Get good 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

Master degree in Library and information Science is the main requirement for most careers as Head 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 MLISc, -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 Master of Library and Information Science.