M.LI.SC / M.LIB DISTANCE EDUCATION Master of Library Science in Distance Education / Correspondence DURATION : 1 Year FEES : INR 21500.00 per year inclusive examination fee ELIGIBILTY : B.Li.Sc. or BLIS or B.Lib. or Post Graduation in any discipline from Recognized University / Board / Council UNIVERSITIES : Sunrise University, Dr. CV Raman University * Program fees may be different as per certificating university & revised time to time Request For Info I authorize CIIS representative to contact me. This will override registry on DND/ NDNC. Program Structure First Year MLIS101 – Information, Communication and Society– 4 Credits MLIS102 – Management of Library and Information Centres– 4 Credits MLIS103 – Information Sources, Systems and Services– 4 Credits MLIS104 – Information Processing and Retrieval– 4 Credits MLIS105 – Fundamentals of Information Communication Technologies– 4 Credits MLIS106 – Information Communication Technologies: Application– 4 Credits MLIS107 – Preservation and Conservation of Library Material– 4 Credits TOTAL CUMULATIVE CREDITS – 28 Credits Second Year MLIS201 – Research Methodology– 4 Credits MLIS202 – Academic Library System– 4 Credits MLIS203 – Technical Writing– 4 Credits MLIS204 – Informatics and Scient metrics– 4 Credits MLIS205 – Public Library System and Services– 4 Credits MLIS206 – Dissertation– 4 Credits TOTAL CUMULATIVE CREDITS – 24 Credits Apply Online Related Courses B.LIB Distance Education Other Courses LL.B Distance Education LL.M. Distance Education M.Sc. Distance Education M.Com. Distance Education MBA Distance Education BCA Distance Education BSW Distance Education ANM GNM Program Overview Master of Library and Information Science or MLIS or M.Li.Sc. or M.Lib. in Distance Education is a professional postgraduate course that covers an advanced study of the principles and practices of Library Science and Library Administration along with the current technologies involved therein. Also termed as MLIS, the course essentially includes the study of collection management, information systems and technology, research methods, cataloguing and classification, preservation, reference, statistics, database management, information architecture and knowledge management, etc. The course aims to prepare eligible candidates to adequately and productively act as data experts in libraries and data roles. Aspirants have to design and develop information systems, contribute to the discipline of Library and Information science in terms of research and teaching. MLIS in Distance Education Course teaches students to evaluate situations to determine the best technical solution and effectively utilize technology to add value to the field. They are also familiarised with techniques to assess how changing technologies impact the field. Master of Library and Information Science in Distance Education degree holders have great employment opportunities in Archiving, Cataloguing, Computer, data and Information system, Indexing, Research, Information architecture, metadata architecture, preservation administration and conservation, etc. MLIS Distance Education Students are taught to conduct original research that advances the field’s knowledge base and candidate’s professional knowledge. They have to assess user information needs in order to determine what is needed to improve service in the discipline and also, develop and implement information and instructional services to address specific needs. MLIS DISTANCE EDUCATION: Career Prospects Qualified Librarians are lucratively hired in fields such as universities and colleges, court houses, public schools, law offices, museums, local library buildings, showcasing, web content administration and plan, administration, database improvement, reference device advancement, data frameworks and distribution, internet coordination, and such. Some of the popular areas of employment for such postgraduates include: Public/government libraries News agencies Foreign embassies Photo/film libraries Information /Documentation centers Information Handling divisions Museums and galleries Such professionals are hired in capacities such as Deputy Librarian, Academic Librarian, Electronic Resources Librarian, Information Architect, Integrated Library System Application Specialist, Junior Librarian/Assistant Librarian, Junior Information Analyst, Library Attendant, Librarian, Metadata Librarian, Research Instruction Librarian, Teacher Librarian, etc. Successful postgraduates interested in pursuing higher studies in the discipline may go for pursuing higher studies, such as Ph.D. and M.Phil. in the subject.
