Course Overview:
The BLIS program is designed to impart theoretical knowledge and practical skills in library and information science. It covers topics such as cataloging, classification, management of libraries, information systems, and the latest technologies used in information dissemination. Graduates are prepared to work as librarians, archivists, information managers, and digital curators.
Duration:
1 year (2 semesters) for full-time programs; some institutions offer it as a 3-year undergraduate course (6 semesters) depending on the university structure
Syllabus (Semester-wise):
Semester 1:
Foundations of Library and Information Science
Library Classification (Theory)
Library Classification (Practical)
Information Sources and Services
Practical: Use of Information Resources in Libraries
Semester 2:
Library Cataloging (Theory)
Library Cataloging (Practical)
Library Management
Information Technology Applications in Libraries
Practical: Library Software and Automation Tools
Semester 3:
Information Storage and Retrieval
Digital Libraries
Preservation and Conservation of Library Materials
Research Methodology in Library Science
Practical: Digital Archiving and Cataloging
Semester 4:
Knowledge Organization
E-Resources and Databases
Library and Information Systems Management
Information Literacy and User Education
Practical: Library Management System Implementation
Semester 5:
Library Legislation and Ethics
Information Analysis and Consolidation
Networking and Resource Sharing
Project Work/Dissertation
Practical: Library Networking and Resource Management
Semester 6:
Emerging Trends in Library Science
Management of E-Libraries
Internship and Field Work
Dissertation/Project Report Presentation
Practical: E-Library Setup and Maintenance
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Average Fees:
₹10,000 to ₹50,000 per year (varies by institution)
Exams to Attend:
Admissions are primarily based on merit from the 12th-grade marks, though some universities conduct entrance exams. Popular entrance exams include DUET (Delhi University Entrance Test) and CUET (Common University Entrance Test).
Top 10 Ranking Institutions in India (Combined Ranking):
University of Delhi, New Delhi
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh
Panjab University, Chandigarh
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi
University of Madras, Chennai
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi
Mysore University, Mysuru
Osmania University, Hyderabad
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala:
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi
Calicut University, Kozhikode
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Ernakulam
Farook College, Kozhikode
Sacred Heart College, Kochi
Assumption College, Changanassery
Government College, Kasaragod
Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram