Scope of Library and Information Science

Library and Information Science is a course available after graduation. It is available in almost 

all universities. Initially, the scope was limited but as the libraries are using various tools of 

Information Communication Technologies, ' importance has been accepted worldwide. Now 

due to Internet exposure, students are searching for these courses as it is a professional 

course that helps in getting a job quickly. Library professionals are in great demand these 

days. The Libraries are getting upgraded with new technologies and so require skilled staff. 

Library and Information Science is a professional course, where it is studies how information 

is produced, evaluated selected, procured, organized, retrieved, disseminated, and 

maintained. This course studies where information is produced. What are the sources? It is 

authentic and peer-reviewed. Then how the book should be selected. Dr. S.R. Ranganathan, 

the father of Indian Library Science said that Books for the largest number at the least 

cost..He meant that a Librarian should evaluate the information product which is relevant for 

large numbers. This profession also tells how to organize the books so that resources are 

retrieved very fast. How the books are disseminated to users without wastage of time. This 

the course has content more of Technology portion has Librarians have to deal with 

technology to organize their resources. How that retrieval of resources is possible in a quick 

time.

People are very less aware of this course. They still think of traditional Librarians who used to 

keep the books on the shelf and fetch them for readers. Keep the record in the register. But 

things have changed with time. A librarian is hi-tech and used to work with technologies. 

Gone are the days when librarians were afraid to see computers. 

Library Legislation has passed in most states and so there are Libraries in all the states. 

There are Public, Academic, Research, Corporate, and Government Sectors where the library 

professionals work. There is demand in all the fields. Information is required as a reference in 

all the sectors. Library professionals have to manage physical as well as online documents 

these days. No institution can run without this department. Library professionals in the 

information Centre gives translation services to the researchers.

Those who are aspirants and want to do library science courses must have an interest in 

technology. Library professionals have to keep themselves updated. New technologies are 

coming after a few months and should be prepared for learning. You have to accept that 

technology. Lots of competition is there as Publishers are bringing their products and they 

are costly. So Library professionals have to look for open sources that are free.

Courses	Duration
B.L.I.Sc	1 Year
M.L.I.Sc	1 year
M.L.I.Sc	2 years  Integrated
M.Phil	2 Years
PhD	5 Years

The courses can be done at the following Universities and Institutions :

1. Aligarh Muslim University	https://www.amu.ac.in/
2. Banaras Hindu University	https://www.bhu.ac.in/
3. Delhi University	http://www.du.ac.in/du/
4. University of Lucknow	https://www.lkouniv.ac.in/
5. University of Calcutta	https://www.caluniv.ac.in/
6. Gauhati University	https://www.gauhati.ac.in/
7. Andhra University	https://www.andhrauniversity.edu.in/
8. Patna University	https://www.patnauniversity.ac.in
9. Jamshedpur Women's University	https://www.jwu.ac.in/
10. Arunachal University	https://www.arunachaluniversity.ac.in
11.Panjab University	https://libraryscience.puchd.ac.in/
12. Goa University	https://www.unigoa.ac.in/
13.Sambalpur University	https://www.suniv.ac.in/
14. Aligarh Muslim University	https://www.amu.ac.in/
15. Banaras Hindu University	https://www.bhu.ac.in/
16 Delhi University	http://www.du.ac.in/du/

Course Title  Studied in different Semesters are:

First Semester 

1. Foundation of Library and Information Science
2. Classification Theory
3. Cataloguing Theory
4. Information Sources, Systems and Networks
5. Classification Practical
6. Cataloguing Practical

Second Semester :

1. Fundamentals of Computer
2. Information Storage & Retrieval
3. Search Strategy
4. Information Needs & Seeking Behavior
5. Computer Application Practical

Third Semester :

1. Management of Libraries and Information Centres
2. Research Methodology & Bibliometrics
3. Internet and Web Resources
4. Digital Library and Information Systems
5. Library Software Practical

Fourth Semester :

1. Preservation and Conservation of Library Resources
2. Electronic Resource Management
3. Marketing Information & Acknowledgement Management
4. Project

Designation :

1. Librarian
2. Deputy Librarian
3. Assistant Librarian
4. Library Assistant
5. Professional Assistant
6. Semi Professional Assistant
7. Cataloguer
8. Classifier
9. Archivist
10. Library and Information Officer
11. Knowledge Manager
12. Information Analyst
13. Documentation Officer
14. Scientific Technical Officer