M.Sc. in Library & Information Science

Last Updated on August 10, 2023 by Vishnu Nambiar

In this article, we will have an in-depth analysis of the M.Sc. in Library and Information Science (M.Sc.L.I.Sc.) course. It is an advanced (Master’s level) course related to the field of library and information science. This article covers topics such as course details, duration, eligibility criteria, admission process, and career prospects.

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Admission process

Reputed institutes follow merit based admission process. The academic performance of candidates is taken into account when it comes to the merit-based admission process. Some institutes are also known to conduct their own qualification test, entrance test, or selection interviews.

Syllabus

If you want to know more about the syllabus and course structure, you may check out the list of important subjects given below –

• Information Sources and Services.
• Information Processing.
• Basics of Library and Information Science.
• Applications of IT in Library and Information Science.
• Information Storage and Retrieval.
• Cataloging.
• Information Centre and Library Management.
• Research Methodology.
• Electronic Information Sources.

Career prospects

List of common recruiters  –

• Libraries (Government, private as well as community-managed).
• Academic institutions (Schools, Colleges, and Universities).
• Special Libraries.
• Foreign Embassies.
• News agencies.
• Museums and Galleries.
• Information centers.
• Private organizations and companies.

In the above-mentioned work setups, librarians may don any of the following roles –

• Chief Librarian/Librarian.
• Assistant Librarian.
• Library Attendant.
• Records Manager.
• Junior Librarian.
• Archivist.
• Law Librarian.
• Consultant.

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