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Academic Department Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu

Department of Library and Information Science

Constituent Department of Alagappa University, Karaikudi

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About Department of Library and Information Science

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

The Department of Library &Information Science (DLIS) was started in the 2006-2007 academic year. The department was having two permanent faculty members, and faculty support from the Central library of the University. Presently the department utilizes the services of five faculty members and four professionals in Library & Information Science. Four faculty members are having Ph.D Degree in Library &Information Science. Our University is the fifth university in the State to have this course.

Even before the creation of the Department of Library & Information Science, Alagappa University has been offering B.L.I.Sc, and M.L.I.Sc programs (from 1998), M.Phil program (from 2002), and C.L.I.Sc and PGDLAN programs (from 2008) in the distance mode (DDE).

Courses Offered :


=> Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLISc)
=> Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc)
=> M.Phil in Library and Information Science
=> Ph.D Library and Information Science

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department
Affiliation Alagappa University, Karaikudi
Campus Location Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu

Programs & Courses Offered

Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department

=> Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLISc)

Offered at Alagappa University, Karaikudi

=> Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc)

Offered at Alagappa University, Karaikudi

=> M.Phil in Library and Information Science

Offered at Alagappa University, Karaikudi

=> Ph.D Library and Information Science

Offered at Alagappa University, Karaikudi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about Department of Library and Information Science

Where is the Department of Library and Information Science located?

The Department of Library and Information Science is an academic teaching department of Alagappa University, Karaikudi, located in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

Admissions to courses offered by Department of Library and Information Science are conducted as per Alagappa University, Karaikudi guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.

What qualifications are awarded by Department of Library and Information Science?

Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Alagappa University, Karaikudi.