About the MLISc Course
The Department of Library and Information Science, Assam University provides Post Graduate course leading to the award of Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc). Following are some of the points to be considered before applying for the course:
- This is a full-time day course with two years consisting of four semesters.
- A candidate who has passed the Bachelor degree with 45% marks in any discipline from Assam University or any other recognized university will be eligible to apply for admission in to Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS )course in Assam University, Silchar.
- The Schedule of both theoretical and practical papers, distribution of credits and detailed syllabus for the said four semesters is given below in the course structure.
- Each Theoretical and Practical paper & Project work will carry “CREDIT.”
- Each theoretical and practical paper shall be of 100 marks, comprising 15 marks for class Test based on best two out of three Class Tests (CT) 10 marks for Teacher‟s Assessment (TA comprising of Assignment, Field Work and Presentations), 5 Marks for Attendance and 70 marks in Semester Examination. Class Test, Assignments/ Field Work / Seminar Presentations and Attendance put together will form the sessional component of the marks.
- Teachers’ assessment will be divided ordinarily into three components –Class Tests (15 Marks) , Assignments / Field Work and Seminar Presentation (10 marks) and Attendance (5 marks). Marks of each class test will be awarded by conducting three Class Tests.
- Each unit shall have 2 questions and the candidates shall be given internal choice i.e. the candidate shall attempt one question from each unit. The questions should be only from the syllabus. The question paper should be according to the instructions mentioned above.
Main Objectives
- To orient the students in the basics of humanistic and professional skills and information knowledge management, so that they better serve the society through an institution of library and information centre.
To achieve the above objectives of the course programme, the Department of Library and Information Science is trying to realize the following:
- To familiarize the students with the basic concepts of the library, information, and its communication in society.
- To learn the advanced information processing techniques and develop the capability in retrieving the information by applying different search techniques.
- To acquaint the students with the activities and services of different Information systems and introduce the repackaging and consolidation techniques.
- To introduce the different methods and techniques of research.
- To identify and learn the major issues in the development of new technology in the libraries.
- To develop skills in using computer and communication technology.
- To introduce modern management techniques to students to manage effectively the libraries and information centres.
