Library & Information Science Syllabus 2025: Check Semester-wise Subjects & Syllabus

Introduction to Library and Information Sciences

The concept of library and its types are explained in this subject. An introduction to Library Legislation and Acts and other related acts and laws are also provided in it. It also talks about national and global library associations.

Knowledge Organisation: Classification (Theory)

The concept of Library Classification along with the need for it and its objectives are described in it. Different types of classification are also explained along with the latest trends in classification and organisation of web resources.

Knowledge Organisation: Cataloguing (Theory)

Forms of library catalogue, subject cataloguing and catalogue entries, and latest trends in cataloguing are included in it.

Knowledge Organisation: Classification and Cataloguing (Practical)

Classification of documents as per CC and DDC, Anglo American Cataloguing Rules, and Classify Catalogue Code are the principal subjects taught in this practical subject.

Management of Library and Information Centres

Fundamental rules of management, scientific management principles and their application in Library and Information Sciences, collection development and access management, etc. are the key concepts covered in it.

Basics of Information and Communication Technology

The basics of ICT and its scope and meaning along with the details on CPU, hardware and software systems, input and output devices, word processor, etc. are included in it. It also gives an overview on basic features of Windows OS and mobile operating system, and includes a few networking concepts like introduction to WAN, LAN, MAN, etc. Finally, the concept of digital library and its properties are described in this subject.

Information Sources and Services

Documentary sources of information, print and non-print i.e. electronic sources, information services and products, implications of social networking sites on Library Services, and related concepts are covered in this course.

School and Media Librarianship

It teaches the basics of school and media librarianship to the students and covers key concepts related to collections in school and media libraries, services in school and media libraries, and their management.

Soft Skill for Library Professionals

This subject focuses on developing the communications skills of the students. It grooms their interpersonal skills through presentations, group discussions, and other activities also.

Technical Writing

The students learn various types of writing and understand how to gather information for different writing forms. It also includes details regarding designing pages, using visual aids, structuring format of journals, learning technical writing skills, etc.

Public Library System

It gives a detailed introduction of Public Library System and includes topics like collection of books, selection and acquisition of books, processing of books, financial management, and associations that are involved in the development of public libraries.

Semester I

Core

Introduction to Library and Information Sciences

The roles and functions of a library, historical development of libraries in India and abroad, Model Public Library Act, five laws of Library Science, philosophy of librarianship, features of information and knowledge society, knowledge economy, ALA, IFLA, ILA, IASLIC, OCLC, and other prominent library associations in India and across the globe are explained in this subject.

Semester I

Core

Knowledge Organisation: Classification (Theory)

The species of library classification, dynamic and descriptive theory of classification, CC i.e. Colon Classification, UDC i.e. Universal Decimal Classification, DDC i.e. Dewey Decimal Classification, and basic concepts like folksonomy, social bookmarking and tagging, etc. are covered here.

Semester I

Core

Knowledge Organisation: Cataloguing (Theory)

Different forms of library catalogue including physical forms and conventional and non-conventional forms are included in it. It also sheds light on RDA, CCF, and some other latest cataloguing trends. Normative principles of cataloguing, simplified and centralised cataloguing, etc. are also described in it.

Semester I

Practical

Knowledge Organisation: Classification and Cataloguing (Practical)

Classification of documents according to DDC, Classification of documents according to CC, Anglo American cataloguing rules, and classify catalogue code are the main contents of this subject.

Semester I

Elective

School and Media Librarianship

The concepts like children library, types of children and their needs, story books and their types, wordless books, summer reading programs, etc. are included in this subject.

Semester I

Elective

Public Library System

It gives an introduction to the Public Library System and provides information regarding acquisition and selection of books, classification and processing of books, routine services, etc.

Semester II

Core

Management of Library and Information Centres

It deals with the functions and rules of management and teaches principles of scientific management and their real life application in libraries and information centres. Library authority, its delegation, organisational structure of library, library planning, financial management and reporting, management of human resources in library, library statistics and annual report, library rules and regulations, etc. are some important concepts included in it.

Semester II

Core

Basics of Information and Communication Technology

Fundamentals of Information and Technology, scope and definition of ICT, functional units of computer, CPU, storage units, introduction to open office operating, etc. are some key concepts covered in this subject. It also sheds light on computer networks and communication, internet, Android operating system, Library Automation, digital library, and other related topics.

Semester II

Core

Information Sources and Services

Reference and information sources, primary, secondary, and tertiary information sources, information services and products, information seeking behaviour, impact of social media on library services and digital information literacy, etc. are the key concepts that are included in this subject.

Semester II

Elective

Soft Skills for Library Professionals

It includes various topics related to reading, writing, and speaking skills. It also focuses on development of telephone skills, group discussion and presentation skills, time management skills, etc.

Semester II

Elective

Technical Writing

The students learn how to draft a document and write technical articles, journals, and other forms of writing in this subject.

Archives and Record Management

Special Collections

Global Heritage Resources

Cultural preservation

Preservations of manuscripts

It covers topics related to history and origin of manuscripts and libraries. It focuses on management of records and archives and includes optional subjects like electronic libraries, digital curation, etc.

Art Librarianship

Art division in Public Libraries

Humanities collection in academic libraries

Digital arts collection

Visual art services

The students need to work in an environment that includes exposure to art librarianship. It gives them training on humanities information and related subjects.

Children’s and Young Adult Services

Materials needed for Youth

Intellectual freedom

Digital video and audio resources

Youth Services

This specialisation covers a broad array of subjects related to literature for children and youth. It allows them to pursue a career in digital libraries.

Data Science

Data-driven decision making

Managing Big Data Sets

Collecting, storing, and interpreting Big Data Sets

The students learn to collect, preserve, store, and handle digital data. They are able to work in various sectors as a specialist in data science.

Digital Content, Curation, and Collections

Metadata Fundamentals

Preserving and curating content in digital form

Management of digital records

Operation of electronic library and its management

The students understand how a digital library works and learn about its organisation and structure. It also includes topics that train them to develop, add value, and manage electronic libraries.

Digital Humanities

Intellectual Freedom

Gender and Computerisation

Human Computer Interaction

It gives exposure to topics such as informatics, computer and human interaction, alternative careers as library managers, etc.

Information Architecture

Principles of Human and Computer Interaction

System Design and Visualisation

Metadata and Indexing

It trains the students in planning the growth of various content systems and digital management of library organisation and structure.

Music Librarianship

Collection and archives of music files

Music collection in a private or public library

Web content Planning

Catalogue management

It allows the students to learn the skills and techniques required to manage a music library. It allows them to combine the studies of music and library simultaneously.

Rare Books and Manuscripts Librarianship

History of Books

History of Manuscripts

History and evolution of Libraries

This specialisation prepares students for developing libraries for collecting rare books, manuscripts, and other collections of special books.

Information Sources and Services

Evaluation of Library and Information Services

J. Crawford

It talks on how libraries were involved over a period and how information services played a role in the recent development of libraries.

Information and Communications Technology: Basics

Library Information Technology

D. N. Phadke

It talks on the applications of information technology and services in libraries and information centres.

Management of Library and Information Centres

Academic Library Management: Universities, Colleges, and Institutions

A. R. Christian

It describes how academic institutions manage their libraries and information centres.

Management of Library and Information Centres

Developing Library and Information Centre Collection

E. G. Edwards

This book gives insights regarding how to collect books and develop extensive libraries.

Knowledge Organisation Cataloguing

Organising Information: From the Shelf to the Web

S. Chowdhury and G. G. Chowdhury

It explains how to organise information in digital and regular libraries.

Knowledge Organisation Cataloguing

Cataloguing Practice

S. R. Ranganathan

It talks on the general cataloguing practice and related concepts.

Knowledge Organisation Classification

Theory of Library Classification

P. Dhyani

It explains different types of library classification like Colon Classification, Universal Decimal Classification, etc.

Knowledge Organisation Classification

The Theory and Practice of Dewey Decimal Classification System 

M. P. Satija

It covers the various aspects involved in the DDC classification system in detail.

Foundations of Library and Information Science

The Five Laws of Library Science

S. R. Ranganathan

It explains the philosophy of librarianship using the Five Laws of Library Science.

Foundations of Library and Information Science

Libraries and Society

D. Baker

It explains how libraries were developed over the years and their role in the development of society.