What you'll learn
The Diploma in Library & Information Science (D.Lib. & I.Sc.) is a foundational, often one-year, course teaching essential library management, cataloging, classification, and digital information skills for careers in school, public, or corporate libraries. It prepares students to manage physical and digital resources, understand library principles, and provide information services, typically requiring 10+2 (intermediate) education for entry.
Key Aspects of the Course
- Core Subjects: Covers library management, classification systems (like Dewey Decimal), cataloguing, information sources, digital library tools, and computer applications.
- Practical Skills: Focuses on organizing, managing, and disseminating knowledge efficiently, including handling digital resources and e-libraries.
- Career Pathway: Serves as a gateway to the library profession, qualifying individuals for roles as librarians, cataloguers, archivists, and records managers in various information centers.
Eligibility & Duration
- Eligibility: Usually requires passing Class 12 (10+2) from a recognized board, often with a minimum percentage (e.g., 45-50%).
- Duration: Typically a one-year program.
Career Opportunities
- Roles: Cataloguer, Librarian, Digital Resource Manager, Archivist, Information Officer, Records Manager.
- Workplaces: Schools, colleges, universities, public libraries, corporate libraries, and information centers.
Related/Advanced Studies
- After the diploma, students can pursue Bachelor's (B.Lib.I.Sc.) and Master's (M.Lib.I.Sc.) degrees in Library and Information Science for higher-level roles.
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Course Syllabus
A Diploma in Library and Information Science (D.Lib.I.Sc.) syllabus covers foundational topics like Library & Society, Management, Classification & Cataloguing Theory & Practice, Information Sources & Services, and Computer Applications, with practical sessions on Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) and Colon Classification (CC). Key areas include Knowledge Organization (Classification, Cataloguing), Library Automation, and Information Technology, preparing students for roles in managing libraries and information centers.
Core Subjects (Typical)
- Library & Information Science Foundations: Role of libraries, Five Laws of Library Science, types of libraries, professional organizations, history of libraries.
- Knowledge Organization (Classification):
- Theory: Concepts, terminology, Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC), Colon Classification (CC), modes of formation of subjects.
- Practice: Practical classification of documents using DDC and CC.
- Knowledge Organization (Cataloguing):
- Theory: Cataloguing codes, types of catalogues, dictionary vs. classified, fundamental categories (PMEST).
- Practice: AACR2/AACR-2R rules, ISBD, cataloguing practice for books.
- Library Management: Principles, human resources, finance, library sections (acquisition, circulation, reference), library automation.
- Information Sources & Services: Reference sources, types of information sources, information services, user needs.
- Computer Applications: Basic computer skills, library software, internet, e-resources management.
- Communication Skills: English communication, report writing.
Key Practical Components
- Project Work/Library Visit: Practical experience through a library visit report.
- Software: Exposure to library management software.
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