Somaiya Vidyavihar University

Through its Department of Library and Information Science, Somaiya Vidyavihar University offers a PG Diploma in Digital Library and Data Management (PGDDLDM). The course is offered in the online mode. The course duration is 6 months. The course structure includes learning through lectures, discussions, practical sessions, tutorials, project work, and internship. The courses included in the curriculum of PGDDLDM are listed below:

• ICT and Knowledge Organisation in Digital Environment
• E-resources Management
• Digital Library Management
• Data Management tools

DLIS, Somaiya Vidyavihar University offers a PG Diploma in Digital Library and Data Management (PGDDLDM). Offered in the online mode, the programme provides candidates with the necessary skills to build a career in diverse fields. From the corporate sector to the academic sector, candidates have a plethora of job opportunities to choose from. Some jobs opportunities for candidates holding a PG Diploma from Department of Library and Information Science are listed below:

• Digital Librarian
• Digital Archivist
• Information Architecture
• Metadata Librarian
• Data Analyst

Department of Library and Information Science (DLIS), Somaiya Vidyavihar University, provides PG Diploma admission to applicants who fulfil the preset eligibility criteria. Further, the department considers the applicants' merit, branch preference and availability of seats before the final admission. Selected candidates are also required to undergo a document verification process before final admission. Hence, getting direct admission to the PG Diploma programme of DLIS, SVU, may not be possible.

The DLIS MLISc application process is conducted online. Candidates willing to secure admission to the MLISc course offered at the department must follow a series of steps to compete the application process. Before applying, they must check the eligibility criteria laid down by the department. Eligible candidates can follow the steps listed below:

1. Visit the official admission portal of Somaiya Vidyavihar University (SVU).
2. Click on 'Register' and fill out the registration form.
3. Log in to fill out the pre-admission form with all the required details.
4. Submit a non-refundable application fee of INR 250 through the online payment gateway.

Department of Library and Information Science (DLIS), Somaiya Vidyavihar University, provides MLISc admission to applicants who fulfil the preset eligibility criteria. Further, the selection for admission is based on the applicants' merit in the qualifying exam, subject to the availability of seats. Selected candidates are also required to undergo a document verification process before final admission. Hence, getting direct admission to the MLISc programme of DLIS, SVU, may not be possible.