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Master of Library

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M.Lib

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M.Lib Master of Library is a one-year postgraduate degree that provides students with advanced knowledge and skills in library science, digital information management, knowledge organization, and data archiving. The program emphasizes the research and technology aspects of library management including digital libraries, information retrieval systems, big data analytics, and knowledge management in organizations of the modern era. The primary aim of M.Lib is to prepare students for roles in academic libraries, research facilities, corporate knowledge centres, and digital information services; utilizing modern IT tools and automated information flows.

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Program overview

The M.Lib offers a combination of advanced theory and hands-on experience with digital information systems, data management, metadata standards, library automation (Koha, DSpace), and e-learning resource management.

Students are prepared for work in university settings, organized research entities, commercial industries and consulting roles with a robust preparation in library technology, data analytics, research methodologies, and disseminating scholarly communication.

Reasons to Attend M.Lib:

✔ Career Advancement—Positions include Chief Librarian, Information Scientist, Digital Resource Manager, and Corporate Knowledge Manager.

 

✔ Technology-Forward Curriculum—Courses include Digital Libraries, Library Automation, Metadata Standards, Data Management & Artificial Intelligence in Information Systems.

 

✔ Looking for Skills -Career opportunities are endless, with both work opportunities and thousands of firms offering or requiring backgrounds in corporate knowledge centers, academic institutions, publishing houses, and organizations focused on digital learning.

 

✔ Learn Skills—Work on advanced understanding of cataloging, library software including ILS, metadata, digital archives, position management, awareness of open science data, and research management.

 

✔ Research and Graduate Studies—Excellent foundation, including a Ph.D. in Library Services, with the possibility to pursue major research or a senior academic position globally.

Key Highlights

Duration: 1 Year

Eligibility: Bachelor's Degree in Library Science (B.Lib or BLIS) with minimum 50% marks.

Admission: Merit list-based admission or entrance from the university. (Depends on the institution).

Fees: ₹ 1,000 – ₹3 Lakhs per annum

Average Salary after Completion: ₹ 3.5 LPA – ₹ 8 LPA

Top Recruiters: Top Universities & Research Campuses, Government Libraries & Archives, Corporate Knowledge Centers, Digital Libraries & Publishers, and International academic spaces.

M.Lib Syllabus

Core Subjects:

  •  Information & Knowledge Management
  •  Library Automation & Digital Library Systems
  • Advanced Cataloguing & Metadata Standards
  •  Information Retrieval & Research Methodology
  • Digital Archives & Preservation Methods
  • Library Management & Strategic Information Services
  • ICT Applications in Library Sciences
  •  Scholarly Communication & Open Access Resources

Specializations in M.Lib:

SpecializationDescription
Digital Library Management  Managing e-resources, online archive databases, and digital repositories
Information AnalyticsData-centered library services & big data applications
Knowledge OrganizationThe creation of metadata, ontologies and indexing
Research & Academic Libraries Working with higher-level scholarly information

 

Practical Training & Skills Development:

✔ Practical training via Koha, DSpace, and Greenstone Digital Library Software.

✔ Workshops on AI in Libraries, Digital Preservation, and Metadata Standards (MARC, Dublin Core).

✔ Internships in academic libraries, government archives and digital knowledge centres;

✔ Research-based dissertation on an advanced issue in library science.

M.Lib Program Fee

College TypeAnnual Fees
Government Colleges₹ 1,000 – ₹ 60,000
Private Colleges₹ 20,000 – ₹ 1 Lakhs
Deemed Universities₹ 40,000 – ₹ 3 Lakhs

 

  •  Assistance on University Entrance Tests (if applicable)

 

  •  Applications to Top M.Lib Colleges & Universities—Government, Private, Deemed

 

  •  College Selection Based on Budget & Specialization—Considerable support

 

  •  Seat Allotment & Admission Counselling—Overall support services

 

  •  Scholarship/Education Loan Support—For the application of Govt. & Private Scholarships, quick education loan approval with interesting EMI options was also possible.

✔ Quick Loan Approval—Approval on tuition, hostel & other fees processed in 48 - 72 hours

 

✔ Flexible EMI Options – 0% EMI options available in selected cases

 

✔ Scholarship Assistance – Help with Post-Matric Scholarship, Merit-Based Scholarships and University Scholarships

✔ High Career Growth – Go up the hierarchy to senior positions such as Chief Librarian, Digital Knowledge Manager, Corporate Information Head, etc.

 

✔ Global Career Options—There is international demand for people with an M.Lib. in universities, research institutes, and/or digital information companies

 

✔ Unique Skills—Digital library tools, metadata, knowledge analytics

 

✔ Multiple Roles—Academic, research, digital content management and publishing

 

✔ Foundation for Ph.D. & Research—M.Lib opens doors to advanced research and teaching roles.

Career Scope includes:

  • Chief Librarian / Head Librarian
  • Digital Resource Manager
  • Knowledge Management Specialist
  • Research Librarian
  • Corporate Information Manager
  • Academic & Scholarly Communication Specialist

Average Salary:

  •  Academic Libraries: ₹ 3.5 - ₹ 6 LPA
  •  Digital Libraries: ₹ 4 - ₹ 8 LPA
  •  Corporate Knowledge Centers: ₹ 5 - ₹ 10 LPA