Kuvempu Online Bachelor of Library & Information Science (One Year)

Q: Is BLIS a one‑year course?

Yes. It is designed as an intensive one-year programme delivered online.

Q: Is this Kuvempu University BLIS degree recognised?

Offered under university/UGC onlineâ€‘ODL provisions with recognised parity.

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Course Overview

Kuvempu University’s Online Bachelor of Library & Information Science (BLIS) is an intensive one‑year program ideal for graduates seeking careers in libraries, archives, records management and information services. The curriculum blends cataloguing, classification, knowledge organization, information sources, digital libraries, metadata and ICT applications. Delivered online with e‑content, faculty mentorship and proctored assessments, the program follows university and UGC online/ODL regulations with recognised equivalence. Learners gain hands‑on exposure to library software, indexing and user services through assignments and mini projects. Graduates can join schools, colleges, public libraries, research labs, corporates and NGOs as information professionals.

Course Highlights

Core LIS Skills: Cataloguing, classification and knowledge organization fundamentals
Digital Libraries: Metadata standards, digitization basics and e‑resource management
User Services: Reference, information literacy and outreach for diverse patrons
Library Software: Exposure to common ILMS tools and workflows
UGC Regulations: Recognized online credential under university/UGC provisions
Research Orientation: Bibliometrics, indexing and abstracting techniques
Professional Ethics: IP, copyright and information policy essentials
Career Focus: Roles across schools, colleges, corporates and research setups

Course

Benefits

Graduate in one year Earn a specialized LIS credential quickly to enter job‑ready roles.

Practical exposure Work on cataloguing, metadata and software‑based tasks using case assignments.

Career versatility Opportunities in education, research, government and corporate knowledge centers.

Guided support Mentorship for portfolios, resumes and interview preparation.

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Eligibility

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Bachelor’s degree (10+2+3) in any discipline from a recognized university
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Working professionals in libraries/archives are encouraged to apply
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Admission on merit per university norms; bridge support if required

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Course

Fees

Total 6 semester

INR 5,833 / Semester

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Full course fee

INR 35,000

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EMI starting at

INR 972 / Month

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Course Syllabus

S.No	Credit	Subject
1	KBLIS101	Foundations of Library & Information Science
2	KBLIS102	Information Sources & Services
3	KBLIS103	Library Classification Theory
4	KBLIS104	Library Cataloguing Theory
5	KBLIS105	Information Technology Basics

S.No	Credit	Subject
1	KBLIS201	Classification Practice
2	KBLIS202	Cataloguing Practice
3	KBLIS203	Management of Libraries
4	KBLIS204	Knowledge Organization & Metadata
5	KBLIS205	Research Methodology & Bibliometrics