MISSION
To develop professionals for information management and for advanced teaching in Library and Information Science
GOALS
To set up a state-of -the-art Information Communication Technology Lab
To offer interdisciplinary courses dovetailing with Library & Information Science
To stimulate research in the emerging areas of Library & Information Science
To introduce new courses with industrial collaboration to suit the needs of the employment market
To develop professionals for information management and for advanced teaching in Library and Information Science
GOALS
To set up a state-of -the-art Information Communication Technology Lab
To offer interdisciplinary courses dovetailing with Library & Information Science
To stimulate research in the emerging areas of Library & Information Science
To introduce new courses with industrial collaboration to suit the needs of the employment market
Course Offered:
- Master of Library & Information Science (M.Sc. LIS)
Eligibility:
3-year Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 50% of marks in aggregate in all the subjects (for SC/ST candidates, eligibility as prescribed by the University from time to time)
Duration:
The duration of the course is 2 years spanning over 4 semesters.
Employment Opportunities
The Department has a very high placement record. Candidates who complete the course have abundant employment opportunities in industry, business, corporate, academic and research institutions. Some of the positions include Librarians, Information Officers, Information Scientists, Information Managers, Knowledge Managers, Information Executives, etc. Graduates from Science, Arts and Commerce have equal employment opportunities. Graduates from Science stream have great placement prospects in reputed R & D institutions such as DRDO Labs, ISRO, IISc, RRI, TIFR, DRTC, etc. while Arts and Commerce graduates have ample opportunities in business enterprises, commercial establishments, NGOs and educational institutions. Opportunities are plenty in the government sector and private sector alike.
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D ) in Library and Information Science
In order to promote research in Library and Information Science, the Department offers PhD course. The particulars of eligibility, duration and other details may be obtained from the University website www.tumkuruniversity.in
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