Degree | Masters |
Full Form | Master of Library and Information Science |
Duration | Course Duration of Master of Library and Information Science [M.Lib.I.Sc] is 1 Years. |
Age | 20-22 |
Minimum Percentage | 50% |
Subjects Required | Subjects corresponding to post-graduation. |
Average Fees Incurred | INR 4900 - 45,000 per annum |
Similar Options of Study | B.Lib.I.Sc, MLIS, D.Lib etc |
Average Salary Offered | INR 3.06 L per annum |
Employment Roles | Librarian, Library Assistant, Assistant Librarian, Technical Writer, Personnel Assistant etc. |
Placement Opportunities | School Libraries, College Libraries, Public and Private Libraries. |
M.Lib.I.Sc. or Master of Library and Information Science is a professional postgraduate degree level course that covers the study of principles and practices of Library Science and Library Administration along with the current technologies applied to these processes.
Below mentioned are some of the top M.Lib.I.Sc colleges:
Gurukul Institute of Management and Technology, [GIOMAT] New Delhi
Tamil University Distance Education
Mizoram University, Aizawl
University of Calicut, [UC] Calicut
Also termed as MLIS it mainly includes the study of collection management, information systems and technology, research methods, cataloguing and classification, preservation, reference, statistics, database management, information architecture and knowledge management, etc.
Though most of the institutes offer it as a 1-year course but the University of Calcutta offers it as 2-year the course of study.
As far the minimum and maximum time are concerned it may fluctuate from place to place depending on the various institutes, similarly, the syllabus may not be all too similar.
It's a one-year course which educates an individual regarding the dynamics and works ethics of the Library and uses of Information Science on the same.
Below mentioned are some of the M.Lib subjects and syllabus which are enforced in the course :
Library and Society
Historical overview of library development
Library co-operation, resource sharing, library networking.
Eligibility criteria for the course is to be graduate with the credential of Bachelor of Library and Information Science [B.Lib.I.Sc].
Working in some of the elite places like governmental embassies across the globe and operate to some of the finest professionals of the same will be some of the factors that will attract an individual to opt for the same course.
This course allows the candidate pursue further studies like M.Phil and Ph.D in library science which enables one to be eligible enough to pursue a career in the education field.
Deputy Librarian
Electronic Resources Librarian
Information Architect
Integrated Library System Application Specialist
Junior Librarian/Assistant Librarian
Junior Information Analyst
Working as Librarian in some of the finest Libraries like British Library, London; Library of Parliament and other global and Historic book palaces are some of the work opportunities one can be offered post-graduation.
Individuals can also choose to be a Writer or Author, which will definitely add some artistic value in the comprehension of their experience.
Sl. No. |
Name of the College
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1 |
Gurukul Institute of Management and Technology, [GIOMAT] New Delhi
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2 |
Tamil University Distance Education
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3 |
Mizoram University, Aizawl
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4 |
Gujarat University, Ahmedabad
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5 |
University College of Science, [UCS] Tumkur
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6 |
University of Calicut, [UC] Calicut
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7 |
Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, [TMV] Pune
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8 |
Madurai Kamaraj University: Directorate of Distance Education, [MKU-DEE] Madurai
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9 |
Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, [JNCA] Bangalore
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10 |
Maharshi Dayanand University, [MDU] Rohtak
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The basic eligibility criteria for pursuing a Master of Library Science degree is having graduation in the Bachelors of Library and Information Science [B.Lib.I.Sc] with a minimum of 50% overall.
Some of the very reputed colleges and institutes demand a minimum of 50% marks in (10+2) Secondary and Higher Secondary as qualifying criteria to secure admission to this degree course.
Most of the colleges provide direct admission to the students who have successfully completed their bachelor's in the same with marks of 50%.
There are colleges which take personal interviews and group discussion as the basis of admission.
Some colleges/universities conduct entrance exam for the same.
Candidates can apply to the respective colleges through online or offline mode, the details are provided on the college/university website to do so.
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