Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS)
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đź“šBachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS)
Duration: 1 year (typically divided into 2 semesters)
Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline (usually with at least 45–50% marks)
Mode: Full-time / Distance (varies by institution)
Level: Undergraduate (Professional Degree)
The BLIS program is a professional degree course designed to train students in the principles and practices of library science, information management, and digital resource handling. It prepares graduates to work in academic, public, digital, and special libraries, as well as information centers and archives.
The course focuses on both traditional library functions and modern information technologies such as library automation, digital libraries, and online databases.
Our dedicated faculty is committed to:
- Imparting knowledge and expertise
- Nurturing effective problem-solving skills
- Fostering life-long learning and growth
đź“ť Core Subjects Covered:
Library and Society
Role of libraries in society
Types of libraries (public, academic, special, national)
Library legislation in India
Library Classification and Cataloguing
Classification systems (DDC, UDC)
Cataloguing rules (AACR2, MARC)
Subject heading and indexing
Information Sources and Services
Types of information sources: primary, secondary, tertiary
Reference services and techniques
Information literacy
Library Management
Acquisition, circulation, stock verification
Budgeting, HR in libraries
Library rules and ethics
Information Technology in Libraries
Library automation software (e.g., Koha, SOUL)
Use of ICT tools in libraries
Digital libraries and institutional repositories
Field Work / Internship
đź’Ľ Career Opportunities After BLIS:
Librarian / Assistant Librarian
Documentation Officer
Cataloguer / Indexer
Library Assistant / Technical Assistant
Digital Librarian
Information Officer
Archivist / Records Manager
🎓 Higher Education Options:
MLIS – Master of Library and Information Science
PGDLAN – Post Graduate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking
M.Phil / Ph.D. – For research or teaching positions in LIS
Hands-on experience in libraries or information centers
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