Department of Library & Information Science

Overview

The Department of Library and Information Science, Yenepoya (deemed to be University) was established in the year 2019-2020 with the objective of producing highly skilled and competent professionals in the field of Library and Information Science. Since its inception, the department has been committed to academic excellence and professional growth. The department is staffed with well qualified and experienced faculty members who bring in a blend of academic expertise and practical knowledge to the classroom. The department provides students with an enriching learning environment with a well designed curriculum to meet the contemporary information management needs. Students are equipped with professional competencies that enable them to pursue rewarding careers in a wide range of organisations including academic and research libraries, information and documentation centres, archives, publishing industries and business houses. The department is fully equipped with modern infrastructure and facilities like well equipped air conditioned classrooms, computer lab and Wi-Fi connectivity. Practical tools and equipment for classification and cataloguing are available for hands-on training. There is a comprehensive collection of textbooks, reference materials and journals to ensure rich academic support for teaching and research. With its progressive outlook and holistic approach, the Department of Library and Information Science continues to play a vital role in shaping information professionals equipped to meet the challenges of the knowledge society.

About Program

Master of Library and Information Science (M.Lib.I.Sc.)

Overview

The Master of Library and Information Science (M.Lib.I.Sc.) is a Two year Postgraduate Degree program in Library and Information Science. It consists of four semesters and has been done with an aim to equip students with extensive knowledge to navigate the digital world and to properly handle information.

Eligibility for Admission

Candidates who have passed any bachelor’s degree examination from a recognized university and have secured at least 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA scores shall be eligible for admission as per the university guidelines issued from time to time. Selection of candidates shall be on merit basis.

Program name: Master of Library and Information Science (M.Lib.I.Sc.)

Duration: Two-Year Regular Programme (Four Semesters)

Course Pattern: Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)

Intake: 12 Students

Special features of the course

Curriculum with theoretical and modern applications for employability.
Practical exposure to advanced techniques in the field of librarianship.
Emphasis on Library Automation, Digital Libraries and Digital Content,
Emerging Web-based Technologies in Libraries, Communication and Technical Writing Skills.
Hands-on training in specialised physical library as well as modern digital library.
Computer, internet, online e-resources and library software training facilities.
Library practice in state of the Art Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Central Library.

Career and Employment Opportunities

MLibISc graduates can find roles in various sectors and organisations:

Academic Libraries: Managing the central/departmental libraries, digital repositories, e- resources of Universities, colleges, other higher educational institutions.

Public/Government Libraries:District/city/Town public libraries; libraries in government departments.

Special libraries: Libraries in institutions like law/court, hospitals, corporate R & D centres, museums, archives where there are specialised collections.

Archives and Records Management: Government archives, museums, historical societies or institutions/companies having records/archives or for data governance

Digital Libraries / Repositories: Digital Libraries / Repositories With digitization programmes (both government & private) and digital content creation, there are roles in managing digital assets, e-resources, metadata, digitization, etc.

Knowledge Management and Information Counselling: Especially in corporations, NGOs/research institutes to manage knowledge capturing, sharing, preserving; consulting on information organisation, data strategy etc.

Publishing/Editing/Media: Roles in Indexing, editing, reference work, content management.

Teaching/Academia/Research: as Library science faculty (with further qualifications like NET/SET/PhD); as researchers in library and information science.