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"Only University with Category-I status in the states of Punjab, Himachal Pardesh and Chandigarh"

Accredited with CGPA of 3.85 on four point scale at “A++” grade (highest level) by NAAC and Conferred “University with Potential for Excellence” status by UGC

Library and Information Science

  • Courses
  • Faculty
  • Research Activities/niche area
Bachelor of LIbrary & Information Science (Hons.)
  • Detail
  • Eligibility
  • Mode of Admission
  • Fee Structure
  • Important Dates & Other Information
Course Name Duration (Year) System Total Seats Reserved Categories**
Bachelor of LIbrary & Information Science (Hons.) 1 Semester (CBCEGS)   SC/ST BC Physically Handicapped Others
20* 5 2 1 2
*Students intake in this course can be increased at the time of admission with the approval of the competent authority of the University.
**Seats for reserved categories will be subsequently calculated on the final tally of seats filled in case of increased intake.
  • Bachelor's /Master's degree in any subject with at least 50% mark (45% for SC/ST) in aggregate.
  • Any other examination recognized equivalent there to.

Admission will be based on merit of the candidate in the Entrance Test to be conducted by the Department.

Master of Library & Information Science
  • Detail
  • Eligibility
  • Mode of Admission
  • Fee Structure
  • Important Dates & Other Information
Course Name Duration (Year) System Total Seats Reserved Categories
Master of Library & Information Science 1 Semester 20 SC/ST BC Physically Handicapped Others
5 2 1 2
Updated on 20-07-2020.
  • Bachelor of Library and Information Science with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in aggregate, and having obtained at least 50% marks(45% for SC/ST) in aggregate in Bachelor's/ Master's Degree in any other subject.
  • Any other examination recognized equivalent there to.

Admission will be based on merit of the candidate in the Entrance Test to be conducted by the Department.

Activities

The Department of Library & Information Science offers facilities for doctoral research with the aim to provide training in research as well as to develop in the candidates a critical and analytical process of thinking. The broad thrust areas for research are as under:

  • Application of IT in libraries
  • Conservation and preservation of library material
  • Use of e-resources
  • User studies
  • Citation analysis, bibliometric and webometric studies
  • Marketing of library and information resources and services
  • Information seeking behaviour of library users in digital era.
  • Current trends in knowledge organization
  • Total quality management in libraries
  • Modernization of libraries

Placement Activities

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