Master of Library and Information Science (MLib SC)

Course Information :

The post graduate degree prepares students for professional employment in information and library services. The PG degree is designed to educate students for work involving the collection, organization, storage and retrieval of recorded knowledge for a variety of individuals and groups. Analysis and design skills are emphasized Year 1 : Organization of Materials Information Resources and Services Resource Selection and Evaluation Curriculum Issues and the School Librarian Foundations of Information Management Summer Training in a Library Year 2 : Management of Information Agencies Information Tools Organizing Information Basic Print and Electronic Information Sources Data Base Design and Solutions for Libraries and Information Agencies

Coursework & Assessment :

A variety of teaching and assessment methods are used throughout the course including lectures, workshops, seminars and group exercises with the aim of shaping students to become indent learners, equipped with practical skills and competencies. Students will be encouraged to develop presentation and report writing skills through case study based seminars and assessments.

Careers :

This PG Degree program is intended to prepare students for Managerial careers (including Librariens) in academic public or special libraries, information centres or school library media centres.