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Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS)

Introduction

The Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS) is a 4-year undergraduate program focused on the study of libraries and information resources. The BLIS curriculum is built around teaching its students how to manage library databases, access and store electronic books, and more. Graduates of the Bachelor of Library and Information Science program can find work in a variety of settings, including those involving library and information science.

Books are the supreme repository of information, and a job in a library is among the most rewarding possible. The employment market currently offers a wide range of possibilities for bibliophiles seeking employment in libraries, both government and institutional.

Objective

The goal of the Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS) program is to give students with the knowledge and training they need to manage and organize libraries efficiently and offer a wide range of library and information services, supported by technology whenever possible. The objectives of the BLIS program are aligned with those of the business world. Therefore, the job prospects and possibilities for BLIS graduates are excellent.

Students in the BLIS program learn the fundamentals of library science, such as data handling, indexing, information architecture, preservation management, and more. When you graduate from a BLIS program, you’ll have a wide range of opportunities at your disposal.

Academic institutions, research facilities, and record-keeping archives all offer graduate-level employment opportunities. The goal of this course is to equip students with an all-encompassing knowledge of library management and technology so that they may contribute real-world solutions after graduation.

The curriculum of librarian courses is designed to shape students into pros at gathering, organizing, and disseminating data. Graduates with a Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS) degree can work in a wide variety of fields, such as archivists, cataloguers, information architects, indexers, junior information analysts, records managers, researchers, abstractors, etc.

Programme Duration

Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS) programme is an undergraduate degree program.

  • Minimum Duration 1 Years
  • Maximum Duration 2 Year
Eligibility & Fee

Online/distance Bachelor of Library and Information Science eligibility criteria are too very flexible. To pursue an online and distance Bachelor of Library and Information Science. one has to be completed graduation from any recognised university. There are no entrance examinations for admission in online and distance courses.

S.No Programme fee Examination fee
1. Rs. 6000 Per Semester Rs. 1000 Per Year
Career Prospects

Completed after a Bachelor of Library and Information Science student has various options for employment, in the private sectors.

Private Sector-
    • Public libraries
    • Universities/colleges/schools and other academic institutions
    • Private organizations

Best study options after B.A
    • Master’s Course in Library and Information Science
    • M. Phil. in Library and Information Science