The Master of Library and Information Science through distance learning is a good option for the ones who have already done their graduation in the same field and are currently working. After pursuing this course, the candidates will be able to add a value to their CV and find better jobs. Distance education is a good way for professionals to opt for higher studies as it does not require them to resign from their current positions and attend classes in the university on a regular basis.
Distance Learning Institutes Offering Master of Library & Information Science
Given below are the names of the institutes that offer Master of Library & Information Science through distance education in India:
| Name of the Institute | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Andhra University | Visakhapatnam – 530 003,
Andhra Pradesh, India Fax: 91-891-2525611 Tel: 91-891-2575464 |
| Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University | Prof. G. Ram Reddy Marg,
Road No. 46, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad – 500 033 Andhra Pradesh Fax: +91 040 23544830 Email: info@braou.ac.in Tel: +91 040 23680000 |
| Indira Gandhi National Open University | Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068
Fax: 91-11-29536588 Tel: 91-11-29532321 E-mail : rmohan@ignou.ac.in |
| Alagappa University | Alagappapuram,
Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu-630003 Email: alagappa@md3.vsnl.net.in Fax: 91-04565-35202 Tel: 91-04565-35205 |
| Karnataka State Open University | Manasagangotri,
Mysore, Karnataka-570006 Tel: +91-49254900-99 Email: admissions@ksouline.com Fax: +91-49254999 |
| Barkatullah Vishwavidyalaya | Hoshangabad Road, Bhopal-26
Madhya Pradesh. Email: buregistrar@yahoo.co.in Tel: 2677700(700) |
| Allahabad Agricultural Institute | Directorate of Distance Education
Allahabad Agricultural Institute – Deemed University Naini, Allahabad – 211 007 Email: aaidudec@aaidudec.org Tel: (0532) 2684317 |
| Kurukshetra University | Kurukshetra University Campus
Kurukshetra, Haryana Fax: +91-1744-238628 Tel: +91-1744-238518 |
| Dr. Hari Singh Gour Vishwavidyalaya | Sagar, Madhya Pradesh-470003
Email: sagaruniversity@mp.nic.in |
| Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University | Dnyangangotri,
Near Gangapur Dam, Nashik, Maharashtra, India Email: registrar@ycmou.com Tel: 0253-2231714 |
| Nalanda Open University | 2nd/3rd Floor,
Biscomaun Bhawan, Gandhi Maidan, Patna 800 001 Email : nalopuni@sancharnet.in Fax: 0612-2201001 Tel: 0612-2201013 |
| Annamalai University | Annamalai Nagar – 608 002
Tamil Nadu Email: info@annamalaiuniversity.ac.in Tel: 91 – 4144 – 238248 Fax: 91 – 4144 – 238080 |
| UP Rajarshi Tandon Open University | Shantipuram (Sector-F),
Phaphamau, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India – 211 013 Email: uprtou@yahoo.co.in Tel: 0532-2447035 |
Eligibility Criteria:
The minimum eligibility criteria required to apply for Master of Library & Information Science through distance education is a Bachelor’s degree in the same field. However, some institutes also allow graduates in the field of commerce, humanities and science to apply for the course.
Duration of the Course:
The duration of the course varies from one university to the other. For some institutes, the course is of one year duration and for some it could extend till three years. The course can however be completed within a period of one to four years.
Fee:
The fee for the Master of Library & Information Science course through distance education will be an estimated INR 6,000 to INR 10,000 per year.
Career Prospects:
After the successful completion of the correspondence course in Master of Library and Information Science, the postgraduates will be able to find jobs as information executives, documentation officers, librarians, information analysts, knowledge managers, deputy librarians, library and information officers in the following fields:
- Library networks
- Educational institutes like schools, universities and colleges
- National Museum and Archives
- Digital library projects
- International centers like WHO and UNESCO
- Firms that provide databases
- National level documentation centers
- Publishing companies
- Libraries of the central government
- Libraries of radio stations
- Newspaper libraries