BLIS Program
The Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Library and Information Science (BLIS) has been started by Shobhit University in response to the demand for a large number of trained human resources in the field of library and information activities. Such human resources are required to occupy various positions in libraries, documentation centers, and information centers/institutions in the country at various levels.
Librarianship as a profession provides a variety of employment opportunities. Today there are a number of career prospects in Library and Information Science. The qualified professionals are employed in various libraries and information Centers. Trained library professionals can find opportunities for employment both as teachers and as a Librarian. In fact, it is possible to choose the kind of library to suit one’s interests and background. In Librarianship, designations could be Librarian, Documentation Officer, Assistant Librarian, Deputy Librarian, Scientist (Library Science/ Documentation), Library and Information Officer, Knowledge Manager/ Officer, Information Executive, Director/Head of Library Services, Information Officer, and Information Analyst.
The objective is to train library professionals to manage the libraries using Library Management techniques. After learning the fundamentals, for the application of Library and information systems and activities, students will learn best practices/techniques of Library and Information Science.
Program Outcome
Upon successful completion of the program the graduate would be able to:
- Understand libraries and librarianship.
- Get acquainted with various standards and tools being used in processing, managing and retrieving information resources.
- Manage information traditionally as well as in modern ways.
Objectives of the Course
After studying this course the student will be able to:
- To impart the students a thorough understanding of patterns of knowledge development and its organization.
- To train the students in the advanced skills of information/ knowledge, gathering, processing, organization, and retrieval.
- To educate the students with various standardized tools of library classification and cataloging.
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s Degree (10+2+3) with 45% marks from a recognized University. Candidates appearing in the final year are also eligible to apply.
MLIS Program
The Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) has been started by Shobhit University in response to the demand for a large number of trained human resources in the field of library and information activities. Such human resources are required to occupy various positions in libraries, documentation centers, and information centers/institutions in the country at various levels.
Librarianship as a profession provides a variety of employment opportunities. Today there are a number of career prospects in Library and Information Science. The qualified professionals are employed in various libraries and information Centers. Trained library professionals can find opportunities for employment both as teachers and as a Librarian. In fact, it is possible to choose the kind of library to suit one’s interests and background. In Librarianship, designations could be Librarian, Documentation Officer, Assistant Librarian, Deputy Librarian, Scientist (Library Science/ Documentation), Library and Information Officer, Knowledge Manager/ Officer, Information Executive, Director/Head of Library Services, Information Officer, and Information Analyst.
Objectives of the Programme
Upon successful completion of the program the graduate would be able to:
- To familiarize students with basic concepts of information and its communication in society.
- To learn advanced information processing techniques and develop capability in retrieving information by applying different search techniques.
- To acquaint students with the activities and services of different information systems and introduce the repackaging and consolidation techniques.
Program Outcome
Upon successful completion of the program the graduate would be able to:
- Understand libraries and librarianship.
- Get acquainted with various standards and tools being used in processing, managing, and retrieving information resources.
- Manage information traditionally as well as in modern ways.
Eligibility Criteria
- Admission to MLIS Program is Open to a Student who holds; A Bachelor Degree ( BLIS and B. Lib 1 year program ) with 50% marks.
