Department of Library and Information Science, Calicut University, Calicut

Department of Library and Information Science

The Department of Library and Information Science at University of Calicut is one of the pioneer departments in the field of Library and Information Science education in India. The Department was established as a full-fledged department of study and research in 1985. Though a one-year Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.L.I.Sc.) course was being offered since 1977, in 1992 the Department launched a one-year Master of Library and Information Science (M.L.I.Sc) course. In lieu of these two programmes, the Department now offers a two-year Master of Library and Information Science (M.L.I.Sc.) course through Choice Based Credit Semester System (CCSS). It has also launched M.Phil and Ph.D programmes (part-time and full-time) in Library and Information Science. The Department is leading the country in Library and Information Science education and has made a strong presence in the profession through its innovative teaching programmes, curriculum innovations, research projects, workshops, seminars, and short-term training programmes. The courses are designed to be flexible and wide-ranging, incorporating the cutting edge as well as ensuring a firm grasp of core fundamentals.

Courses Offered

- Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc)
- Master of Philosophy (M.Phil Library and Information Science)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D Library and Information Science)

Thrust Areas

- Information and Communication Technology
- Library Automation and Networking
- Knowledge Organization and Management
- Information Processing and Retrieval
- Marketing of Information Products and Services
- Information Literacy

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