Objectives: The Master of Library and Information Science (M.Lib. & I.Sc.) Programme is meant to impart high level skills and training necessary for higher positions in Library and Information Centres.
Eligibility: Any student who has successfully completed and passed the Bachelor of Library and Information Science of any recognized University can apply for admission to M.Lib. & I.Sc. Programme.
Duration: The duration of the Programme will be one full Academic Year.
Medium of Examination: The students will be permitted to write their answers in English or Marathi or Hindi language.
Programme Structure: The Programme consists of (A) 7 theory Courses / Papers and (B) Practical, (C) Term work.
(A) Theory Papers:
- Information, Communication and Society. 100 Marks
- Information Sources, Services and Systems. 100 Marks
- Information Processing and Retrieval. 100 Marks
- Management of Library and Information Centres. 100 Marks
- Academic and Public Library Systems in India. 100 Marks
- Research Methodology and Statistical Techniques. 100 Marks
- Application of Information Technology. 100 Marks
(B) Practical: There will be practical examination in Application of Information Technology and it will carry 50 marks.
(C) Term Work: 50 marks (submission of assignments).
Thus, M.Lib. & I.Sc. degree examination shall be of 800 marks.
Scheme of Evaluation and Examination: The M.Lib. & I.Sc. Examination will be
held at the end of the Academic year.
Standard of Passing:
For the M.Lib. & I.Sc. degree examination, the minimum standard of passing is as given below:
|
Minimum passing in individual head |
Theory Paper |
40 % |
Practical |
50 % |
Term Work |
40 % |
Completion of the Term Work will be a precondition for the grant of term.
The exemption in any one or more heads of passing will be available accounting to rules for a period of 6 academic years only.
The award of Class will be as under:
Aggregate Percentage of Marks |
Class |
40 % and above but less than 50 % |
Pass Class |
50 % and above but less than 55% |
Second Class |
55 % and above but less than 60 % |
Higher Second Class |
60 % and above but less than 70 % |
First Class |
70 % and above |
First Class with Distinction |
Programme Delivery: (For Distance Learners) : There will be 7 contact sessions for each theory paper and practical in Information Technology. All these sessions will be conducted on SUNDAY.
Detail programme of couselling sessions will be given to every student in advance.
Every student has to submit Two Assignment in each theory paper. Assignment topics given to the student in month of October.
Submission of assignment compulsory for appearing for the examination.
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