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M.Lib.Sc. Library and Information Science: Eligibility & Scope

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M.Lib.Sc. Library and Information Science

Master of Library and Information Science

Eligibility | B.Lib.Sc. or equivalent

M.Lib.Sc. Library and Information Science (Master of Library and Information Science) is a 1-year postgraduate programme in arts and humanities (library and information science). It covers advanced library management, information retrieval, digital libraries, research methods and a project.

Level
Postgraduate (PG)
Duration
1 year
Eligibility
B.Lib.Sc. or equivalent
Stream
Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

About M.Lib.Sc. Library and Information Science

Overview

M.Lib.Sc. Library and Information Science (Master of Library and Information Science) is a 1-year postgraduate programme in arts and humanities (library and information science). It covers advanced library management, information retrieval, digital libraries, research methods and a project.

Course Details

  • Level: Postgraduate (PG)
  • Duration: 1 year

M.Lib.Sc. Library and Information Science is listed as a 1-year programme. Confirm the structure with the institute.

Eligibility

A B.Lib.Sc. (or an equivalent degree in library science) from a recognised university with the marks set by the institute.

Admission

Admission is through CUET (PG) at many central and state universities, university or institute entrance tests, or merit. Check each institute's notice.

Registration & Recognition

There is no licence to practise after most arts, humanities and social-science degrees. School teaching posts need a B.Ed. and a TET where required; college and university teaching usually needs a master's degree and UGC NET (or a PhD) as per UGC rules; civil services and other government jobs follow their own recruitment notices.

What You Will Learn

The programme covers advanced library management, information retrieval, digital libraries, research methods and a project.

Where You Can Work

Typical settings include teaching in schools and colleges (with the relevant qualification), civil services and government departments, NGOs and development organisations, media and publishing, research institutes and think tanks, museums, libraries and cultural organisations, corporate communication and HR teams, and translation and content work.

Career Options

Graduates can work as librarian, information scientist, archivist, digital-library manager, lecturer. Roles, pay and requirements vary by employer, city and experience.

After This Course

You can move on to a PhD, UGC NET and college teaching, civil services, or research and policy roles.

Good to Know

The M.Lib.Sc. is commonly a one-year programme after the B.Lib.Sc.; check the duration at your institute.

Path to reach this course

The route from school to M.Lib.Sc. Library and Information Science, step by step.

  1. 10th
  2. 12th
  3. 12th Any Stream (Science, Commerce, or Arts)
  4. M.Lib.Sc. Library and Information Science You are here

Skill & certification programmes

Certification programmes for this course are being compiled. Meanwhile, browse all skill courses.

Top colleges for this course (10)

Rank College Location Type
— ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY, ALIGARH NAAC A+ Urban, Uttar Pradesh Central University
— JAMIA MILLIA ISLAMIA, DELHI NAAC A++ Urban, Delhi Central University
— LOVELY PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY, PHAGWARA NAAC A++ Rural, Punjab State Private University
— A.M.COLLEGE, GAYA Urban, Bihar Constituent / University College
— AASRA INSTITUTE OF ADVANCE STUDIES, SANGRUR Rural, Punjab Affiliated College
— ACHARYA NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITY, GUNTUR Rural, Andhra Pradesh State Public University
— AGRAWAN HERITAGE UNIVERSITY Rural, Uttar Pradesh State Private University
— AISECT UNIVERSITY, HAZARIBAGH Rural, Jharkhand State Private University
— AKKAMAHADEVI WOMENS P G CENTRE, RAICHUR Urban, Karnataka PG Center / Off-Campus Center
— ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY, SIVAGANGA Urban, Tamil Nadu State Public University

Frequently asked questions

M.Lib.Sc. Library and Information Science (Master of Library and Information Science) is a 1-year postgraduate programme in arts and humanities (library and information science). It covers advanced library management, information retrieval, digital libraries, research methods and a project.

A B.Lib.Sc. (or an equivalent degree in library science) from a recognised university with the marks set by the institute.

M.Lib.Sc. Library and Information Science is listed as a 1-year programme. Confirm the structure with the institute.

Admission is through CUET (PG) at many central and state universities, university or institute entrance tests, or merit. Check each institute's notice.

There is no licence to practise after most arts, humanities and social-science degrees. School teaching posts need a B.Ed. and a TET where required; college and university teaching usually needs a master's degree and UGC NET (or a PhD) as per UGC rules; civil services and other government jobs follow their own recruitment notices.

Graduates can work as librarian, information scientist, archivist, digital-library manager, lecturer. Roles, pay and requirements vary by employer, city and experience.

You can move on to a PhD, UGC NET and college teaching, civil services, or research and policy roles.

The M.Lib.Sc. is commonly a one-year programme after the B.Lib.Sc.; check the duration at your institute.

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