Overview

The Bachelor in Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc.) program is a one-year undergraduate course that educates candidates on library management and administration. Typically divided into two semesters, it focuses on the preservation and upkeep of libraries. To be eligible for the B.Lib.I.Sc. course, candidates must have completed a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50-55% marks. Some colleges may also require candidates to pass an entrance examination for admission. This course is popular among individuals interested in pursuing careers as librarians, often attracting those passionate about books and knowledge acquisition. Moreover, completing the B.Lib.I.Sc. course opens up opportunities in teaching. Many universities consider librarians as part of their teaching faculty. Candidates who pursue a Master’s in Library and Information Science and pass the National Eligibility Test (NET) become eligible for assistant professor positions in Library and Information Science.

Career Paths and Employment Opportunities After Completing Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc)

In recent years, there has been a noticeable surge in demand for students of Library and Information Science. This trend is attributed to the continuous growth of educational institutions, which consequently escalates the need for highly qualified librarians. Presently, librarians are sought after not only by governmental and private schools but also play essential roles in various other sectors, both public and private. Moreover, they are increasingly being employed by renowned companies such as Amazon, Infosys, and others. Common job roles for graduates of Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc) include Librarian, Assistant Librarian, Deputy Librarian, Technical Writer, Assistant Professor, Publication and Documentation Officer, among others.

(Semester I)

 

CourseCode	TitleofCourse	Marks			Duration
		Internal Assessment	Exam. Marks	Total Marks
19LIS21C1	FoundationsofLibraryandInformation Science	20	80	100	3 Hrs
19LIS21C2	Knowledge     Organization:      Classification Theory	20	80	100	3 Hrs
19LIS21C3	KnowledgeOrganization:Classification Practice	00	100	100	3 Hrs
19LIS21C4	InformationCommunicationTechnologies (ICTs)Basics:Theory	20	80	100	3 Hrs
19LIS21C5	InformationCommunicationTechnologies (ICTs)Basics:Practice	00	100	100	3 Hrs

(Semester II)

 

CourseCode	TitleofCourse	Marks			Duration
		Internal Assessment	Exam. Marks	Total Marks
19LIS22C1	KnowledgeOrganization:CataloguingTheory	20	80	100	3 Hrs
19LIS22C2	KnowledgeOrganization:Cataloguing Practice	00	100	100	3 Hrs
19LIS22C3	InformationSourcesandServices	20	80	100	3 Hrs
19LIS22C4	ManagementofLibrariesandInformation Centres	20	80	100	3 Hrs
	Chooseanyonefromthefollowingthreepapers
19LIS22DA1	LibraryOperations	20	80	100	3 Hrs
19LIS22DA2	BookPublishing	20	80	100	3 Hrs
19LIS22DA3	InformationSystemsandNetworks	20	80	100	3 Hrs