The Department of Library and Information Science was established as a separate department in 1975 in the University College of Social Science & Humanities.  In 1994 it also started a regular one year programme Master in LIS course. Subsequently in the session 1999, the facility of Ph.D programme in LIS was initiated in the department. This is considered as second full- fledged department having all the facilities of UG, PG and Ph.D in Rajasthan. In 2018 the department adopted Choice Based Credit System in both UG and PG courses. The curriculum covers a wide range of aspects in the latest emerging technologies both in Theory and Practical as well. A well-equipped computer lab with library management softwares in the department facilitates on hand practical sessions. The department is endowed with multimedia facilities. It has made e-contents available for the reference of students at university website as well. To enhance technical and communication skills of the students department conducts seminars on key topics at regular basis where participation of the students is mandatory.

Employment Status

This department profoundly produces human resources with expertise in ICT applications in Libraries and Information Centres and therefore raises the ratio of placement for M. Lib. I. Sc  students.

Admission Procedures

1. Course Name: Master of Library and Information Science (M.Lib.I.Sc)

Nature: Professional Course

Duration: Two Year (Four Semesters)

Eligibility: Graduation or Post Graduation in any discipline with minimum of 45% Marks or equivalent grade.

Medium of instruction: The medium of instruction is English; however, students may opt examination in Hindi medium.

Multiple Exit and Entry: As per NEP (B.Lib.I.Sc. after completion of two semesters). Any student who has completed one year B.Lib.I.Sc. from any institution can take directly admission in M.Lib.I.Sc. vacant seats.

2. Course Name: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)

Duration: Minimum two years

Eligibility: Master degree in LIS with minimum of 55% marks.

How to apply

Online application forms are available in May-June (each year) at university admission website. For details contact: libsc@mlsu.ac.in

Evaluation Criteria

The Department evaluates the academic performance of B.Lib.I.Sc and M.Lib.I.Sc students as:

• The departmental faculty members allot assignments which are further examined with adequate comments to rectify the errors.
• The assessment is based on the overall performance of the students in internal exanimation and semester examinations conducted by university.

Contact Us:

Dr. P.S. Rajput
Assistant Professor & In-charge
Department of Library and Information Science
UCSSH, Mohanlal Sukhadia University
Udaipur-313001, Rajasthan, India
E-Mail: drpsrajput [at] mlsu [dot] ac [dot] in