• Course Title : Master Of Library And Information Science
• Category/Level : Masters
• Course Duration (months) : 24 months
• Cost Range (NPR) : NA
• Affiliated to : Tribhuvan University

Course Description:

This programme is a full time academic course of two academic years starting form the month January in each year as per TU academic session. the objectives of MLISc course is as follows:

1. to give the knowledge of basic principles and laws of library and information science.
2. to provide skills of librarianship and information manger for the scientific management of libraries and information centres.
3. to acquaint with social, cultural educational and communication environment of libraries and information centres for competitive, effective and efficient information services.
4. to provide the knowledge and skill of management and administration of all types, sizes and subjects of libraries and information centres.
5. to enable students use of modern informatiation and communication technologies in librarey and information centres.

DURATION OF THE COURSE AND EXAMINATION

The duration of the course is of two academic years and there is an university examination at the end of each year. Seventy percent attendance in the class is compulsory. the candidate shall be awarded the Degree of Master of Library and Information Science [MLISc]. A student who has passed his/her two years of study will be graded on the basis of the two year's average marks as follows:

Distinction                         75% and above

1st Division                        between 60% and 74%

2nd Division                       between 50% and 59%

3rd Division                        between 40% and 49%

OTHER ACTIVITIES 

a)      Field Observation:

      Provision is made for visiting of various libraries and documentation centres of Kathmandu Valley.

b)      Training, Seminar and Conferences:

      Special provision are made to have exposure amongst students on training, seminar, conference, projects, presentations and lecture by visiting experts.

c)      Practical Work:

      the department conducts practical session sin each paper. Only in cataloguing and classification certain marks are allotted for practice. Practice on computer for creating bibliographic database is also part and parcel of the course

d)      During the seven years the department ahs been able to give admission to more than 150 students. And more than 90 students have completed the course. Lunching the MLISc course is the second phase of the department. In third phase department has planned to promote studies in library and information science leading to degree in Ph. D. in future.