Library and Information Science Course

Department of Library and Information Science

HOD Desk

Dr. Deelip D. Mestri

University Librarian, Professor & HoD, DLIS

Department of library and Information Science educates students at the Degree, Master’s and Doctoral levels to become leaders in library Science, archives, and information centers, It conducts research to advance the information sciences.

The faculty, staff, and students of the department constitute a community of learners in support of this mission.

The department aims to prepare individuals for positions of responsibility in the field of library and information science and to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field. The desire is not simply to ensure that each gains adequate employment, but to prepare graduates to assume responsible positions in libraries and information centers.

Faculty is expected, through their instructional, research, and service activities, to contribute tangibly to the development of the knowledge base that makes Library and Information Science a discipline as well as a profession.

Our, mission is in line with the mission of the university and aim to make it a better place for teaching and learning.

Vision

To provide a student/researcher/teacher centred learning environment that facilitates transfer of information & information sources to cater to the needs of end users in the library or on university campus or the remote area.
To augment and maintain collections of print & non-print documents on various Disciplines/subjects to support the academic pursuits of the University.
To explore and implement innovative technologies and services to deliver information and scholarly resources, conveniently to users to maintain the standards in teaching and learning.
To provide well-equipped and functional physical spaces where students can pursue learning independently beyond the classroom.

Mission

To provide comprehensive resources and services to support the teaching-learning including research of the academic community.
To provide right Information to the right person at the right time so as to produce productive citizens to this nation useful at local, regional, national and international level.
Introduction of technology for smooth and quick delivery of services and resources to users, irrespective of their location at all the time.

Programs Offered

Program Level	Eligibility Criteria	Programs Offered	Syllabus Link
Undergraduate Programs	Any Graduate from CSMU or equivalent there to of any other University.	B.Lib & I.Sc.	Download Syllabus
Postgraduate Programs	A candidate should hold B.Lib & I.Sc. of CSMU or equivalent thereto of any other University.	M.Lib & I.Sc.	Download Syllabus
Ph.D	NET / SET/ PET	Ph.D	-