Media Release

Mangaluru, May 21: Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) has announced admissions for its master of Library and Information Science (MLib ISc) programme, aiming to equip students with the necessary skills to excel in various information-centric roles.

The two-year postgraduate programme, structured over four semesters under the Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS), offers a comprehensive curriculum that combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. Students will engage in core courses, electives, internships, and dissertation work, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.

A university spokesperson highlighted, “Our MLib ISc programme is designed to meet the growing demand for qualified library and information science professionals in academic, public, and specialized libraries, as well as in research centres, publishing houses, museums, and corporate institutions.”

The department boasts qualified faculty, air-conditioned classrooms, a well-equipped computer lab, and tools for cataloguing and classification. Students will gain hands-on experience with digital libraries, library automation systems, and web-based information technologies, including training at the Yenepoya Central Library.

Eligibility: Graduates from any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (or equivalent CGPA) from a recognised university are eligible to apply. Admissions are based on merit, following university guidelines.

USP of the department of library and information science

• Qualified and experienced faculty

• Well-equipped air-conditioned classrooms

• Computer lab

• Tools for classification and cataloguing

• Comprehensive collection of text, reference books and periodicals

USP of the MLib ISc programme

• Curriculum with theoretical and modern applications for employability.

• Practical exposure to advanced techniques in the field of librarianship.

• Emphasis on library automation, digital libraries and digital content,

• Emerging web-based technologies in libraries, communication and technical writing skills.

• Hands-on training in specialised physical library as well as modern digital library.

• Computer, internet, online e-resources and library software training facilities

• Library practice in state-of-the-art Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Central Library

Career and employment opportunities:

• The MLib ISc graduates will be employed as librarian / information scientist / information managers / information specialist/ knowledge managers.

• They are employed in academic libraries such as schools, colleges, universities, medical, engineering and other professional college libraries.

• The MLib ISc graduates are also employed in government libraries, public libraries and special libraries.

• They play a more significant role in the present information driven knowledge society. They are also employed in research & development centres, publishing industry and business houses, training centers of banks, National Museum and archives and NGOs.

• Library and information science graduates will be employed as assistant professor in universities/colleges

Contact Information:

Phone: +91 9845783853 / 0824 2204668 / 669 / 670 Ext: 5116

Email: dlis@yenepoya.edu.in

For more details, visit the official website of Yenepoya (Deemed to be University).