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DIPLOMA In LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE(S-DL&IS-6411)

Last updated Jul, 2026
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Duration1 Year
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Lectures10
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What you'll learn

The Diploma in Library and Information Science (DLIS) is typically a 6-month to 1-year foundational program. It equips students with the skills to organize, store, catalog, and retrieve information. The curriculum bridges traditional archival methods with digital librarianship, preparing graduates for roles in academic, public, and corporate libraries.

Course Syllabus

1. Library and Information Society

Foundations: Introduction to the Five Laws of Library Science and the role of libraries in knowledge-based societies.
Types of Libraries: Public, academic, special, and national libraries.

Legislation: Overview of library legislation and administration models.

2. Library Management and Administration

Administration: Management tasks, library rules, and committee functions.
Technical Processing: Book selection, acquisition, circulation control, and stock verification.
Budgeting: Financial estimation, funding, and resource management.

3. Knowledge Organization (Classification and Cataloguing)

Classification Theory & Practice: Introduction to classification schemes like the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) and Colon Classification.
Cataloguing Theory & Practice: Standardizing entries using cataloguing codes and formats (e.g., AACR-2, MARC). [1, 2, 3, 4]

4. Reference and Information Services

Reference Sources: Dictionaries, encyclopedias, bibliographies, and e-resources.
Services: User orientation, document delivery, and literature searches. [1, 2]

5. Information Technology and Library Automation

Computer Fundamentals: Basic computer skills, internet navigation, and office tools.
Library Software: Automation of acquisition, technical processing, serials, and circulation using integrated library management systems