Masters in Library and Information Science

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

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

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Program code: 058

Course code : 5801

Course Commencement : Sep 2025

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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

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.