�The Master of Library and Information Sciences (MLIS) is a postgraduate program designed to provide advanced theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the field of library science and information management. It focuses on the organization, retrieval, preservation, and dissemination of information using both traditional and digital systems.

MLIS builds upon the foundation laid during the B.LIS program and introduces students to emerging technologies, digital resource management, and research techniques in library and information science. Students learn to handle both physical and electronic information systems, manage e-libraries, and implement automated library services.

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📘 Semester 1: Core Library Science & Information Theory

1. Information, Communication, and Society

   • Role of information in development

   • Information flow models and networks

   • Knowledge society and digital divide

2. Information Processing & Retrieval (Theory)

   • Indexing, abstracting, and retrieval systems

   • Search strategies and query formulation

   • Boolean and fuzzy logic in search

3. Management of Libraries and Information Centers

   • Library planning, HR management, budgeting

   • Marketing of information services

   • Strategic and quality management

4. Information Technology in Libraries

   • ICT applications in libraries

   • Operating systems, databases, and networking basics

   • Use of KOHA, SOUL, and other ILS

5. Information Sources and Services

   • Types of reference services

   • Print and electronic sources

   • Information literacy and user education

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📘 Semester 2: Advanced Applications & Research

1. Information Processing & Retrieval (Practical)

   • Metadata creation (Dublin Core, MARC21)

   • Using search engines, OPACs, and federated searches

   • Digital indexing tools

2. Digital Libraries and Institutional Repositories

   • Concepts and architecture of digital libraries

   • Software: DSpace, Greenstone

   • Digitization techniques and copyright issues

3. Research Methodology

   • Research types and design

   • Data collection & analysis

   • Bibliometrics and scientometrics

4. Preservation and Conservation of Library Materials

   • Physical, chemical, and digital preservation

   • Disaster management in libraries

   • Archival practices

5. Dissertation / Project Work (compulsory)

   • Field research or practical project

   • Viva voce based on dissertation

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🛠️ Practical Tools Covered:

• KOHA – Library automation

• DSpace / EPrints – Digital repository

• SOUL – University library management

• LIBSYS / CDS-ISIS – Documentation systems

• Citation Tools – Zotero, Mendeley, EndNote

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💡 Add-On Activities (Optional but Common):

• Internship in a university, public, or digital library

• Seminar presentation or group project

• Training in RFID, barcode management, and e-resource subscriptions



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🎯 Top Career Options After MLIS

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🏛️ Recruiting Sectors:

• Educational Institutions – Schools, Universities, Research Institutes (IITs, NITs, IGNOU, etc.)

• Government Organizations – Parliament Library, National Archives, DRDO, ISRO, Courts

• Corporate Libraries / Knowledge Hubs – Infosys, Wipro, TCS, Banks, Pharma Companies

• Digital Libraries & Repositories – National Digital Library of India (NDLI), Institutional Repositories

• International Organizations – WHO, UNESCO, World Bank, UNDP (as Documentation or Information Officers)

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💰 Salary Overview (India – Entry to Mid-Level)