Academic Department Kalyani, West Bengal University Estd. 1960

Department of Library and Information Science

Constituent Department of University of Kalyani, Kalyani

About Department of Library and Information Science

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

Library and Information Science (LIS) is a professional education aimed to develop the students with adequate knowledge and skills relating to the tools and techniques of information handling. The Department of Library and Information Science was formally inaugurated with a one-year Post-Graduate Course leading to the Degree of Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS) on 29-04-1992. The Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) course was introduced from the academic session 1999-2000. The Ph.D. programme forms an integral part of departmental research activities.

Mission

To produce high-quality students who will have a good grasp of the principles of library and information science and of the professional practices derived from them, and be eagerly sought by employers both at home and abroad across a broad range of activities in the traditional and emerging sectors.

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department
Affiliation University of Kalyani, Kalyani
Campus Location Kalyani, West Bengal

Programs & Courses Offered

Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department

Ph.D

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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 University of Kalyani, Kalyani, located in Kalyani, West Bengal, 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 University of Kalyani, Kalyani 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 University of Kalyani, Kalyani.