School of Studies in Library & Information Science
Looking to the demand for more qualified personnel in
different institutions, the University established the
department in 1971 under Arts faculty. In the beginning only
B.Lib I.Sc. was started. The department started M.Lib. I.Sc.
in 1988. In 1991, Information Technology and Information
System Analysis & Data Processing were introduced in M.Lib.
I.Sc. syllabi. From the session 2003-04,the department is
starting M.Phil. in Library and Information Science.05
candidates have been awarded with Ph.D. degree. UGC model curriculum
for M.Lib. has been followed.
Year of Establishment:
1971
Courses Offered & Their Outline:
|
Course
|
Duration
|
Subjects
|
Seats
|
Course Fee
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Eligibility
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| B.Lib.
I.Sc. |
1 Year
|
Library Organization and Management, classification,
Cataloguing, Bibliography, Reference Service,
Documentation, Computer Applications
|
25 free + 10 payment
|
Rs. 1000/- Per Year
|
2nd
class graduation |
| M.Lib.I.Sc. |
1 Year
|
First Semester : Foundation of Information
Science, knowledge, Organization and information
processing , Research Methods and statistical
Techniques, Management of Library and Information
Center / Institutions, Information processing and
Retrieval Practice (Practical - 1)
Second Semester : Information Retrieval,
Information Sources, Product and Services. Information
Technology : Basics and Applications, Management
Information Systems, Information Processing and
Retrieval (Practical - 2)
|
10 free + 10 payment
|
Rs. 1000/- Per Semester
|
2nd
class with 50% in B.Lib.I.Sc.
|
M.Lib.I.Sc.
(Part Time) |
2 Year |
First Semester : Foundation of Information Science,
knowledge, Organization and information processing ,
Research Methods and statistical Techniques, Management
of Library and Information Center / Institutions,
Information processing and Retrieval Practice (Practical
- 1)
Second Semester : Information Retrieval, Information
Sources, Product and Services. Information Technology :
Basics and Applications, Management Information Systems,
Information Processing and Retrieval (Practical - 2)
|
15 |
Rs. 5,000/- per year |
B.Lib.I.Sc. |
| M.Phil
|
1
year |
Research
Techniques, Management and Planning, Information
Technology Practical and Project Report |
10 |
Rs. 5,000/- per year |
M.Lib.,I.Sc.
55% |
| Ph.D. |
2-4
years |
Theoretical and Applied Research Projects/ Theses
related with region. |
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Rs. 840/- per year |
M.Lib.,I.Sc.
55% |
Admissions:
B.Lib.I.Sc. admission merit basis; M.Lib.I.Sc.
admission in made on merit basis plus qualifying test in
Classification & Cataloguing (Theory & Practice)
M.Phil.
55% in M.Lib,I.Sc.; Admission is made on Merit Basis.
Faculty:
|
Name
|
Designation
|
Qualification
|
Specialization/Research
Areas
|
Contact
|
| Dr. Suparna Sengupta |
University Librarian & Head |
Ph.D.in Lib Sc., M.A. (Sociology) |
Bibliometrics
& Information needs |
Ph.: 2262686, Email:soslibsc@rediffmail.com
|
| Dr. (Smt.) Maya Verma |
Sr. Lecturer |
M.A., M.Lib.Sc.,Ph.D. |
Bibliometrics |
Ph :
2263322
:9425508422(M) |
| Shri S. R. Kashyap |
Lecturer |
M.A., M.Lib.Sc. |
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M: 9826560119 |
Achievements :
1. Ten Student has passed NET exam. conducted by U.G.C.
2. Five students awarded Ph.D.
Infrastructure facilities: Internet Facility for Online
Academic Journals
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