Courses and Eligibility
There are more than a few reputed colleges in Tamil Nadu that offer courses on library & information science at different levels. Students who are interested in this subject can join the graduate level course after completing their 10+2 and earn Bachelor’s in Library & Information Science (B.LISc.) degree. After that they can pursue Master’s in Library & Information Science (M.LISc.). If someone is interested in higher studies, then M. Phil and Ph.D. in this field are the best options available.
Scopes and Opportunities
With the increasing number of learning and research centers in Tamil Nadu, the demand and significance of library & information science is mounting fast. Students of this field have immense scope and employment opportunities. They can join public or government libraries, academic institutions, news agencies and publishing houses, foreign embassies, museums and galleries with research facilities, reading rooms and many more. Following is a list of library and information science colleges in Tamil Nadu:
Colleges
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Courses offered
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Annamalai University, Department of Library & Information Science, Annamalai Nagar – 608002 |
B.LISc. M.LISc. M.Phil Ph.D |
Madurai Kamaraj University, Department of Library & Information Science, Palkalai Nagar, Madurai 625021 |
B.LISc. M.LISc. |
Gandhigram Rural Institute, Department of Library & Information Science, Gandhigram 624302 | B.LISc. Diploma in Archives & Documentation |
Bishop Heber College, Department of Library & Information Science, Tiruchirappalli – 620017 | M.LISc. |
University of Chepauk, Department of Library & Information Science, Chennai – 600005 |
M.LISc. |
University of Madras, Department of Library & Information Science, Chennai – 600005 |
Ph.D |