Course Duration

1 Years

The Bachelor of Library and Information Science program usually takes one year to complete, during which students learn about various aspects of the field.

Course Fee

₹ 9,000/-

The Bachelor of Library and Information Science program at IGNOU costs between INR 8,000 to INR 9,000, covering only the tuition fee. It does not include other expenses such as registration charges, examination fees, and additional costs.

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Eligibility Criteria

Graduation

• ⁃ Individuals who have completed a bachelor's degree in any discipline are eligible to apply for this program.
• ⁃ Additionally, those who hold bachelor's degrees or diplomas in library and information science may also apply.
• ⁃ Working professionals with at least two years of experience in the library and information center field may also be considered for the program.

Admission Procedure 2024

Prospective candidates who wish to apply for this program must register themselves on the IGNOU admission website. Upon successful registration, they can proceed to fill out the application form by providing all the requested information. Additionally, they must upload or attach the required documents in the appropriate size and format. Once the form is completed, candidates should pay the application fee and submit the form. The university will then verify the application and send an admission confirmation email after successful verification.

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Syllabus

During the Bachelor of Library and Information Science program duration, students get knowledge of various aspects of this field. Some of the topics are listed below:

• ⁃ Library, Information, and Society
• ⁃ Communication Skills
• ⁃ Information Sources and Services
• ⁃ Management of Library and Information Centre
• ⁃ Organising and Managing Information
• ⁃ Document Processing Practice
• ⁃ ICT Fundamentals
• ⁃ Information Products and Services

Career Opportunities

The Online Bachelor of Library and Information Science program opens up new kinds of career opportunities. Some of them are mentioned below:

• ⁃ Librarian
• ⁃ Information Specialist
• ⁃ Archivist
• ⁃ Records Manager
• ⁃ Content Manager
• ⁃ Cataloguer
• ⁃ Researcher
• ⁃ Digital Preservation Specialist

Study Materials

The students at IGNOU have the option of using both printed and online study resources. At their convenience and comfort, students can select any of the above options for study materials. A student would need to pay additional expenses in addition to the tuition fee if they desire to obtain their course materials in the printed copy. And if a student chooses the online study material then they can take benefit of this without any cost.

Assessments

During the bachelor of library and information sciences course curriculum, students get to pass various assessments. These assessments include two components i.e. assignments, and term-end examinations. Both components account for 30% and 70% weightage of the student’s final grade.

Classes

IGNOU offers various audio and visual resources for Bachelor of Library and Information Science students, accessible through multiple platforms like DD1, All India Radio, study centers, recorded materials, and MOOCs.

Assignments

Periodic assignments are given to the students during the program duration to evaluate the student's understanding of different subjects of the program. These assignments make up 30% of the final grade of the students.

Term-End Examinations

The term-end exams, which carry a weightage of 70% towards the total evaluation, are conducted by IGNOU twice a year, in June and December. To be eligible to take these exams, students must have completed all the prior assessment works.