Guidance to Distance Master in Library and Information Science

Do you love dealing with books? Do want to become a librarian in one of the reputed library of India. If your answer is yes then Master in Library and information science (M.Lib.Sc.) is the best course for you. We, Sky Education Group have accumulated complete information related to M.Lib.Sc. course to assist our students in taking admission in course and initiate their carrier in library science.

Introduction to M.Lib.Sc.

Library science is a discipline that involves the study of various concepts and practices involved in the administration of a library. Library science offers a graduate degree known as Bachelor in Library and Information science and postgraduate degree Master in Library and Information science.

Master in the library is a postgraduate professional degree in which student gets advance knowledge related to various practices involved in the administration of the library. The course is available in both regular as well as distance mode in various universities in India. In M.Lib.Sc. the student learns the below-mentioned subjects:-

  • Knowledge management
  • Information systems and technology
  • Cataloging and classification
  • Research methods
  • Collection management
  • Reference statistics
  • Preservation
  • Database management and much more

Course Durationy

M.Lib.Sc. is a one-year postgraduate degree.

Eligibility criteria

M.Lib.Sc. is available in both regular as well as distance mode. A student should have Bachelor in Library and Information science degree before applying for admission in M.Lib.Sc.

Admission Procedure

Admission in Distance M.Lib.Sc. varies from college to college. Colleges take admission in M.Lib.Sc. course in distance mode based on the merit of the candidate.

Course fees

The fees of M.Lib.Sc. in distance mode is less as a company to regular mode. Its fees vary from college to college and lie in the range of ?12,000-30,000.

Benefits of pursuing M.Lib.Sc. in distance mode

  • M.Lib.Sc. in distance mode is cheaper and nationwide accepted post-graduate degree.
  • M.Lib.Sc. in distance mode is cheaper and nationwide accepted post-graduate degree.
  • Post completion of M.Lib.Sc. Students can do P.Hd and become a lecturer in any reputed college and university.

Employment areas post completion of M.Lib.Sc.

After completing, distance M.Lib.Sc. Student can get employment in any of the below-mentioned places:-
  • Museums
  • Data centers
  • Government as well as private Library
  • Government offices

Job opportunities

Post completion of M.Lib.Sc. in distance mode student can become:-
  • Integrated library system application specialist
  • Library attendant
  • Metadata librarian
  • Deputy librarian
  • Information architect
  • Research instruction librarian
  • Junior information analyst
  • Library attendant
  • Electronic resources librarian