ORDINANCE NO. 102
MASTER OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
(THROUGH CORRESPONDENCE)

        It is being realized that there is dearth of experts in the Library and Information Sciences. The graduates in
Library and Information Science are not preferred and the employers seek for a person having a master’s degree in
the subject to deal with the advanced library techniques and can keep pace with the advances in the management of
libraries. The proposed course is need based and job oriented. It would also cater to the aspirations of persons wishing
to acquire a higher degree for their professional advancement.

Eligibility for admission

      Graduates in Library and Information Science or equivalent qualification, possessing second class or at least 45%
marks, of any statutory University.

Duration of the Course: The course shall be of one year (academic session) duration.
Structure of the course: The structure of the course (titles of course papers etc.) would be same as per the prospectus
prescribed by the Board of studies for respective session.

        A project report has to be prepared and submitted for evaluation.

Academic Activities: The academic activities would include printed/cyclostyled study material, response sheets, personal
contact programme and other assignments.

Personal Contact Programme/Training Programme: The date, place and duration of personal contact programmes
would be notified after the admissions are finalized. The PCP and such other programmes as are decided would be a
compulsory part of the course and 80% attendance would be essential to make the student eligible for appearing in
final examination.

Examination and evaluation

(i) There will be one terminal examination at the end of each academic session carrying a weightage of 80% marks.
(ii)Continuous evaluation based on response sheets/home assignments given to the students alongwith the reading
     materials. This would have a weightage of 20% marks.
(iii)The participation in PCP would be monitored and evaluated.
(iv)There would be separate evaluation of the project report.

        The details of the scheme of examination would be finalized for each academic session alongwith the syllabus. An
examinee securing 60% or more marks will be given FIRST division. Those obtaining 50% marks but below 60% will
be given second division. Those obtaining 40% and above but below 50% marks will be awarded third division. The
minimum pass marks in each course will be 35% marks.

        If an examinee fails in any paper, he or she may be permitted to appear in the subsequent examination as
"failed-reappear" in that/those paper(s) after depositing the required fees in subsequent examination. Such a student
  will get only two chances to pass the course/session.

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Approved by coord. No. 60 dated 25.6.99