Department of Library & Information Science, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth (TMV), Pune

Department of Library and Information Science

By keeping in consistency with the aims of the Vidyapeeth, professional degree courses in Library Science are run by the Department of Library & Information Science. The Vidyapeeth is known for promoting local regional language as a medium of instruction and this is the base of instruction of this course also. The B. Lib. I. Sc. course was started in 1984. Later on with the increasing demand of the students the M. Lib. I. Sc course was started in 2002. The demand from the students with research aptitude paved way for introduction of M. Phil in LIS in 2007 and Ph. D in LIS in 2008. The syllabus is periodically revised keeping in mind the current trends in the field. Library training and study visit to different libraries is a special feature of this course. The introduction of subject on Communication Skills is another unique feature of this course.

Courses Offered

- Bachelor of Library & Information Science (BLISc)
- Master of Library & Information Science (MLISc)
- Master of Philosophy (M.Phil Library & Information Science)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D in Library & Information Science)

Course Highlights

- Courses running in Marathi along with an option for English Medium is available.
- Visit to various libraries.
- Daily in-house library training program for the M. Lib. I. Sc. students.
- Training program in other renowned libraries in Pune.

Objectives

- To provide an effective base to fulfill the vision and mission of the Vidyapeeth.
- To provide a strong educational background which caters to the current and future needs of the library profession.
- To provide a comfortable teaching and learning enviornment.
- To provide information scientist to the society who cater to the diverse needs of the users.
- To encourage continuity in teaching and research activities.
- To provide a platform to the students by encouraging their participation in seminars, presentations, debates, group discussions etc.
- To provide efficient and ethical librarians.

Departmental Facilities

- Rich reference collection
- Classification Schedules
- Internet Lab
- Hostel Facilities

Contact Details

Department of Library & Information Science
Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth
Vidyapeeth Bhavan, Gultekadi
Pune 411 037
Maharashtra

Contact No : 020 24403021
E Mail: [email protected]