Discipline	Science
Program Level	Post Graduate (PG)
Qualification	Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS)
Total Seats	16
Program Duration(in Months)	24
Classroom Hours	1472
Examination/Course Pattern	semester
Program Description	The basic philosophy of any library is to serve and satisfy the information needs of information seekers. Library and information professionals must be aware of diverse information needs and ensure those needs are met. The dept. of library and information science equips students with the necessary knowledge and skills to accomplish this across a broad range of occupations and contexts in all types of library and information centres (public, academic, special S & T, R & D, health etc.).
Admission & entry requirements	Candidates who have passed any Bachelor's degree of Mangalore University or any other University, considered as equivalent thereto, are eligible for the admission to the 1st year of M.L.I.Sc. course provided they have secured a minimum of 45% (40% for SC/ST/Category-1 Candidates) marks in aggregate including languages and group III subjects. Candidates who have passed the B.Sc., Bd. Degree examination (Regional College Scheme) are eligible for the Programmes in the Faculty of Science, provided they have secured a minimum of 45% (40% for SC/ST/Category-I Candidates) marks in relevant subject and fulfil other conditions specified above for the relevant subject.