Career in Library and Information Science

Library and Information Science:

The modern society is passing through the phase of information explosion. Information is available in print media such as books, periodicals, newspapers, maps etc. as well as in non-print media such as Compact Disks, phonograph records, films tapes, microforms etc. Management of various types of information is a challenge and a highly scientific task. It was the need to manage the information explosion and hence the library and information centers emerged. That was followed by the emergence of Library and Information Science. Library Science emerged as a discipline only in the end of the 19th century. With increase in micro-literature such as scientific periodicals, patents, theses etc., the new array of techniques emerged which was terms "Documentation". Next to that, the society is facing the exponential growth of scientific literature, automation and new media of communication (such as Information Communication Technology-ICT). This brought sea change in the outlook of Librarians and Document lists and more so in the users of information. Thus emerged "Information Science" where "Information" is at the center. We can depict the phase of Library & information science" as follows:

• Books - Library Science
  
• Documents (Books+Mirco-literatures) – Documentation
  
• Information's - Information Science
  
• (Documents +Non-Print Media+Automation +ICT, etc)
  

Library and Information Centers are repositories of knowledge and information and entertainment. They contain books, periodicals, microfilms, CDs i.e. print and non-print media for education, research and entertainment etc. Those who scientifically and systematically organize and disseminate these information sources through vivid processes such as acquisition, cataloguing, classification, reference works and dissemination of information etc., are called 'Librarians/Information Managers'.

Objective of Library and information science Programme:

• To provide the students knowledge about basic principles and fundamentals of LIS;
  
• To train the learners about various methodology and techniques of librarianship and information handling;
  
• To make students understand the purpose and function of the Library/Information center in the changing scenario of the society;
  
• To acquaint the learners of the application of different management techniques in managing the Information systems and services;
  
• To familiarize the students with fundamentals and methodology of planning, designing and developing the Library and Information centers and their services at local, national, regional and global level;
  
• To make the students aware of application of Information Technology/ICT to LIS;
  
• To familiarize the learners about the basic knowledge of the quantitative and qualitative techniques in LIS such as statistical methods, quality management, Info metrics and Scientometrics etc.
  
• To provide the students the basic knowledge of preservation and maintenance of the collections in Library/Information Centers, technical writings etc.
  

List of the Program, Duration and the eligibility:

SL.NO	Name of programmes	Eligibility	Duration
1.	Certificate in Library & Information Sc. (CLISc)/Certificate in Library Sc. (CLSc).	Matric/10+2 or equivalent	3 to 6 Months
2.	Certificate in Information, communication & Technology (ICT) Application in Library (CICTAL)	10+2 with CLISc/DLSc	6 Months
3	Diploma in Library & Information Sc (DLISc)/ Diploma in Library Sc (DLSc)	10+2 or equivalent	1 Yr
4	Bachelor of Library & Information Sc (BLSc)/Bachelor of Library Sc (BLSc)	Graduation or equivalent	1 Yr
5	BLISc/BLSc (LIS as subject at B.A level)	10+2 or equivalent	3 Yrs
6	Post Graduate Diploma in Libaray Automation & Networking (PGDLAN)	BLIS/BLSc	1 Yr
7	Master of Library & Information Sc. (MLISc)/ Master of Library Sc. (MLSc)	BLISc/BLSc	1 Yr
8	MLISc/MLSc (Integrated Course)	Graduation or equivalent	2 Yrs
9	Associateship in Documentation and Information Science (ADIS) [Equivalent to MLISc/MLSc	BLISc/BLSc/MBBS/BE/PG/ or equivalent	2 Yrs
10	Associateship of Information Science (ALS) [Equivalent to MLISc/MLSc]	BLISc/BLSc/MBBS/BE/PG/ or equivalent	2 Yrs
11	MSc (Information Science) [equivalent to MLISc/MLSc]	Graduation/MBBS/BE/B.Pharma/or equivalent	2 Yr
12	Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.	MLISc/MLSc or equivalent	1 Yr
13	Doctor of philosophy ( Ph.D)	Same as above	2 to 5 Yrs
14.	Doctor of Literature (D. Litt)	Ph.D

 

List of the Universities and institutes offering Library and Information Science:

The different programmes, in LIS given in bracket [ ] are available in the following University/Institutes (The list includes some prominent schools):-

• Andhra University, Visakhapatnam- 530 003 [MLISc, Mphil, Ph.D}]
  
• Osamania University, Hyderabad- 500007 (www.osamiauniversity.ac.in)
  
• Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Ananthapur- 515003 [MLISc, M Phil, Ph.D]
  
• Sri Venkateshwaraa University, Tirupati- 517502. [MLISc, M Phil, Ph.D]
  
• Gauhati University, Guwahati- 787014 (www.gu.ac.in) [MLISc, Ph.D]
  
• Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi- 835215 (www.bitmesra.ac.in)[MSc (Information Sc), Ph.D (Information Sc)
  
• Lalit Narayan Mithila Univesity, Darbhanga- 846004 [BLISc]
  
• Patna Unversity, Patna- 800005 (www.puonline.bih.nic.in) [CLISc, BLISc, MLISc(proposed)]
  
• Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University, Bhagalpur- 812007 [BLISc, MLSc, Ph.D]
  
• Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur- 495001(www.gguniversity.nic.in) [MLISc, Ph.D]
  
• Pt. Ravi Shankar Shukla University, Raipur- 492010 [BLISc,MLISc,Ph.D]
  
• National Institute of Science communication & Information Rersoureces (NISCAIR- formerly INSDOC), Dr. K.S. Krishna Marg, Near pusa gate, New Delhi- 110012 (CSIR) [AIS,shorterm course: IT for Inf. Management, Lib. Automation and Resource sharing, Recent trends in LIS patent Drafiting and WINISIS (www.niscair.res.in)
  
• University of Delhi, Tutorial Building, Delhi- 110007 (www.du.ac.in)[BLISs,MLISc,Mphil,Ph.D]
  
• IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi- 110068 (www.ignou.ac.in) [BLISc,MLISc,Ph.D, PGDLAN,)
  
• Gujarat Vidyapith Library, Ashram Road, Amhedabad- 380014 [BLISc, MLISc. M Phil, Ph.D]
  
• M S University of Baroda, Vadodara- 390002 (www.msubaroda.ac.in) [BLISc, MLISc]
  
• Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra- 132119 (www.kukinfo.com) [BLISc, MLISc, Ph.D].
  
• University of Jammu, Baba Sahib Ambedkar Road, campusJammu- 180006 [BLISc, MLISc, Ph.D]
  
• Documentation Research and Training Center (DRTC), Indian Statistical Institute, 8th Mile, Mysore Road, Bangalore- 560005 [ADIS] (www.drtc.isibang.ac.in)
  
• Gulbarga Universtiy, Jnana Ganga, Gulbarga- 585106 (www. Bangaloreuniversity.net)[MLISc,M.Phil., Ph.D]
  
• Karnataka Universty, Pavate Nagar, Dharwad- 580003 (www. Kud.ernet.in) [MLISc, Ph.D]s
  
• University of Kerala ,Tiruvanthpuram- 673632 [BLISc, MLISc, Mphil, Ph.D]
  
• Barkatullah Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal- 462026 (www.bubhopal.nic.in) [BLISc, MLISc]
  
• Dr. Harishingh Gaur Vishwavidyalaya, sagar- 470003 (www.sagaruniversity.nic.in) [BLISc, MLISc, Ph.D)
  
• Jiwaji University, Central Library, Gwalior- 474001 [BLISc, MLISc, Ph.D]
  
• Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University Institute of Journalism, E8, Trilanga, Bhopal- 462016 (www.mcu.ac.in) [BLISc, MLISc, Ph.D, BLIT, PGDLA]
  
• Nagpur University, Library Building, ramdaspeth, North Ambazari Maarg, Nagpur- 440010 [BLISc, MLISc, Ph.D]
  
• University of Pune, Jayakar Library, Ganeshkhind, pune 411007 [MLISc Mphil, Ph.D] .
  
• Manipur University, Canchipur, Imphal- 795003 [BLISc]
  
• North Eastern Hill University, Shilong-793002 (www.nehu.ac.in) [MLISc, Ph.D]
  
• Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar, Burla, Sambalpur-768019[BLISc , MLISc, M.Phil, Ph.D]
  
• Guru Nanak University, Amritsar,-143005 (www.gndusite.com) [BLISc , MLISc, Ph.D]
  
• Punjabi University, Patiala-147002(www.universitypunjabi.org) [DLSc, BLISc , MLISc, Ph.D]
  
• University of Rajasthan, Jaipur [BLISc and Documentation, MLISc and Documentation, Ph.D]
  
• Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar-608002 [MLISc, M.Phil, Ph.D]
  
• University of Madras, Chennai-600005 (www.unom.ac.in) [MLISc, Ph.D]
  
• Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh-202002 [ BLISc , MLISc, M.Phil]
  
• B.H.U, Varanasi-221005 (www.bhu.ac.in) [BLISc, MLISc, Ph.D]
  
• Bundelkhand University, Jhansi- 284128 (www.bundelkhanduniverstiy.net) [BLISc, MLISc,Ph.D]
  
• University of Lucknow, Lucknow-226007, [BLISc, MLISc, Ph.D, Short Term course in Library Computerization]
  
• University of Burdwan, Burdwan-713104 ) [BLISc, MLISc, Ph.D]
  
• University of Calcutta, Kolkata-700073 {www.caluniv.ac.in) ) [BLISc, MLISc, Ph.D]
  
• Jadavpur University, Kolkata-700032 (www.jadavpur.edu) ) [BLISc, MLISc, Ph.D]