School of Library Sciences
Preserving Knowledge, Empowering Access, and Driving Digital Transformation in Information Management
🌟 Vision
“To be a leading center for knowledge management and information science education, fostering skilled library and information professionals to support learning, research, and societal growth.”
🎯 Mission
- To provide quality education and research in library science, information management, and digital archiving.
- To train students in modern library technologies, digital cataloging, and knowledge organization systems.
- To prepare information professionals capable of managing both traditional and digital libraries efficiently.
- To promote lifelong learning and knowledge accessibility for the academic, corporate, and public sectors.
- To collaborate with institutions and industries to enhance innovation in library and information services.
📘 Core Objectives
- Knowledge Management Expertise – Equip students to organize, retrieve, and preserve information across physical and digital platforms.
- Digital Competence – Provide skills in e-library management, database handling, and information systems technology.
- Research & Innovation – Encourage research in library automation, digital preservation, and metadata applications.
- Community Engagement – Support public and institutional library initiatives for literacy and knowledge sharing.
- Professional Development – Prepare graduates for academic libraries, corporate knowledge centers, archives, and digital resource management.
Level | Program | Duration | Eligibility | Career Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Certificate | CLIS (Library & Information Science) | 6 mo–2 yrs | 10 + 2 pass | Library assistant, documentation work |
PG Diploma | Library Automation & Networking | 1 year (max 3 yrs) | BLIS degree | Digital library support, systems admin |
Program | Duration | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
B.Lib.I.Sc. (BLIS) | 1 year | Graduate in any discipline with ≥50% marks (45% for reserved) |
Distance / Online BLIS | 1 year | Graduate with 50% (or 45% for SC/ST/OBC) |
B.Lib.I.Sc. (Honours with Research) | 1 year | Graduate with 50% + CUET-UG merit |
Institution / Delivery Mode | Duration | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
M.LIS | 1–2 years | BLIS degree or equivalent, ≥50% (45% reserved); |
Institution / Type | Duration | Eligibility | Entrance & Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Ph.D. Programs – Library & Information Science | 3–5 yrs | MLIS/BLIS with ≥ 55% aggregate (50% for reserved) | Entrance test + research proposal + interview required; UGC-NET preferred |
Program Level | Typical Programs | Career Roles | Starting Salary (~₹ LPA) | Mid/Senior (~₹ LPA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Certificate / Diploma | CLIS, Diploma in Library Science, PGDLAN | Library Clerk, Cataloguing Assistant, Documentation Clerk, Data Entry | 1.8 – 3 | 3.5 – 5 |
Undergraduate (BLIS) | BLIS (1-year), BLIS Honours | Junior Librarian, Digital Resource Assistant, Knowledge Center Trainee | 2 – 3.5 | 4 – 6 |
Postgraduate (MLIS) | MLIS / M.Lib.I.Sc. (1–2 yrs) | Librarian, Information Officer, Digital Library Manager, Knowledge Analyst | 3.5 – 5 | 6 – 10 |
Ph.D. / Doctorate | Ph.D. in Library & Information Science | Chief Librarian, Library Director, Academic Faculty, Digital Archivist, Research Scientist | 5 – 8 | 10 – 18+ |