Bachelor of Library and Information Science

About Bachelor of Library and Information Science

The Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc) prepares graduates to manage both physical libraries and digital information. Today’s librarians handle e-books, online databases, institutional repositories and library management software as much as printed books.

This programme gives equal attention to information science — how information is collected, stored, retrieved and shared — making graduates valuable to universities, research institutes, corporate knowledge centres and government departments.

What You Will Learn in B.Lib.I.Sc

• Foundations of library and information science
• Knowledge organisation: classification and cataloguing
• Information sources, systems and services
• Library automation, digital libraries and databases
• Management of libraries and information centres
• Information retrieval and user studies

B.Lib.I.Sc Eligibility Criteria

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university

Eligibility conditions are set by the concerned council, board or university and may change from session to session. Our admission counsellors confirm your eligibility before you take admission.

Career Scope After B.Lib.I.Sc

• Librarian and assistant librarian
• Information officer and knowledge management executive
• Digital library and repository assistant
• Pathway to M.Lib.I.Sc and higher roles

B.Lib.I.Sc – Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between B.Lib and B.Lib.I.Sc?

Both lead to librarian roles. B.Lib.I.Sc puts extra emphasis on information science and technology, which is useful for digital and research libraries.