Kuvempu Online PG in Library and Information Science (One Year)

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Course Overview

Kuvempu University’s Online PG in Library and Information Science (One Year) is an intensive programme for graduates who seek fast‑track entry into professional roles across libraries, archives, corporate knowledge centres and digital repositories. The curriculum blends knowledge organization, cataloguing and classification with digital libraries, metadata standards, information retrieval, research methods, ILMS automation and user services. Delivered entirely online with e‑content, live/recorded sessions and proctored assessments under UGC online/ODL regulations, it supports working professionals aiming for skill upgrade and certification. Assignments emphasise metadata creation, indexing/abstracting, OPAC design, digitization planning and IP/copyright essentials. Graduates can pursue roles such as librarian, cataloguer, digital repository assistant, records manager and information analyst.

Course Highlights

Core Organization: Classification, cataloguing and knowledge organization principles
Digital Libraries: Metadata schemas, repositories and digitization workflows
Information Retrieval: Search strategies, indexing and relevance evaluation
ILMS & Automation: Library software concepts and circulation/reporting functions
User Services: Reference, information literacy and research support
Policy & Ethics: Copyright, IP, open access and licensing essentials
Research Methods: Bibliometrics, evaluation and project development
UGC Recognition: Online credential equivalent to regular LIS programmes

Course

Benefits

Graduate faster One‑year structure accelerates entry into professional LIS roles.

Practice‑oriented tasks Create metadata, design retrieval strategies and plan digitization projects.

Career versatility Opportunities across education, research, corporates, NGOs and government.

Guided mentorship Faculty support for portfolios, resumes and interviews.

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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 preferred but not mandatory
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Merit‑based admission per university rules

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Course

Fees

Total 4 semester

INR 10,000 / Semester

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Full course fee

INR 40,000

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EMI starting at

INR 1,667 / Month

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Course Syllabus

S.No	Credit	Subject
1	KLIS101	Foundations of LIS
2	KLIS102	Library Classification Theory
3	KLIS103	Library Cataloguing Theory
4	KLIS104	Information Sources & Services
5	KLIS105	Information Technology Basics

S.No	Credit	Subject
1	KLIS201	Classification Practice
2	KLIS202	Cataloguing Practice
3	KLIS203	Knowledge Organization & Metadata
4	KLIS204	Research Methodology & Bibliometrics
5	KLIS205	User Studies & IL