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Bachelor of Library Sciences

Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc or BLIS) is a one-year professional degree that trains graduates to organise, manage and provide access to information in libraries and information centres. Unlike most bachelor's degrees, admission requires a first bachelor's degree in any discipline rather than a Class 12 pass, and the programme is offered as a single academic year under university norms. It covers library classification and cataloguing, reference service, information sources, and increasingly digital and automation tools used in modern libraries, combined with practical work in a library setting. BLIS suits graduates who want to work as librarians in schools, colleges, public libraries, or corporate and government information centres, or who plan to pursue a Master's degree in library science.

1 years
Duration
Undergraduate
Level

About Bachelor of Library Sciences

Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc or BLIS) is a one-year professional degree that trains graduates to organise, manage and provide access to information in libraries and information centres. Unlike most bachelor's degrees, admission requires a first bachelor's degree in any discipline rather than a Class 12 pass, and the programme is offered as a single academic year under university norms. It covers library classification and cataloguing, reference service, information sources, and increasingly digital and automation tools used in modern libraries, combined with practical work in a library setting. BLIS suits graduates who want to work as librarians in schools, colleges, public libraries, or corporate and government information centres, or who plan to pursue a Master's degree in library science.

Why Choose BLIS

Direct route into library and information careers

BLIS is the standard entry qualification for librarian and library assistant roles in India.

Short, focused programme

At one year, BLIS is shorter than most other bachelor's-level professional courses.

Growing digital library opportunities

The curriculum increasingly covers library automation and digital resources, useful as libraries adopt more technology.

Pathway to a Master's degree

Graduates can go on to MLIS and later UGC-NET for teaching and research in library science.

Detailed Syllabus (2 semesters over 1 year (a few universities offer a 2-year format))

Core Subjects

Library Classification (DDC/Colon Classification)
Library Cataloguing (AACR2/RDA)
Information Sources and Services
Library Management and Administration
Reference and Information Service
Information and Communication Technology for Libraries
Library Automation and Digital Libraries
Knowledge Organisation
Research Methodology

Elective Subjects

Children's and School Library Services
Public Library Systems
Special and Digital Libraries
Preservation and Conservation of Library Materials
Information Literacy
BLIS includes practical sessions in library classification and cataloguing, hands-on use of library automation software and digital catalogue tools, and a practicum or internship in a college, public or special library as part of the course.
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