Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (RCSS), Kalamassery, Kochi, Kerala invites applications for “Master of Library and Information Science” (M.Lib.I.Sc.) regular full-time programme for the academic year 2022-2024.
This two year, four semester master’s programme provide common and essential inputs covering the Library and Information Science. Building on these fundamentals, students undertake a dissertation in an emerging area of their interest. Programme lays more emphasis on practical aspects and is multidisciplinary drawing expertise from all the schools/centres of RCSS and other related institutions/industries in India.
Dept. of Library & Information Science
The Dept. of Library & Information Science (DLIS) of RCSS, established in 2005, is now conducting (i). 02 Year M.Lib.I.Sc.; and (ii). 06 Months Diploma in Library Automation (DLA). (iii). Research, Extension and Social Projects.
RCSS is an autonomous college, affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. It has First Rank (3.83 out of 4) as per NAAC 4th Cycle (2021) Accreditation and 31st as per NIRF Ranking 2021. RCSS is known for its well-crafted curriculum, sound theory, high quality teaching and unique experiential learning.
Admission Eligibility
Candidates with Degree in any subjects having 50% marks (CGPA of 2 out of 4 or 5 out of 10) will be admitted M.Lib.I.Sc.. Relaxation in Marks will be allowed to special categories, as per Rules.
Lateral Entry
B.Lib.I.Sc. holders will be admitted to the 2nd Year of M.Lib.I.Sc. Qualified Library Professionals / Working Librarians will be admitted to the DLA Programme.
Highlights of the Programme
Major highlights of the Library Science Programmes in RCSS are:- Excellent Faculty Team, Modern Library & Info Lab with One Computer for each Student, Internship/ Field Projects, Add on/ Value added courses by the Specialist Teachers, Placement and Career / NET / JRF Guidance and Coaching, National and International Seminars, Conferences and Workshops, Scholarship for Eligible students, Expert Coaching for IT, English, Statistics, Research Methodology, etc.
Faculty Members
The DLIS has 07 Regular Teachers, largest in India, 05 of them have PhD and all have published books and articles in reputed national and international journals and earned reputation as researchers, trainers, and consultants for many esteemed national and international agencies such as UGC, ICAR, DRDO, Govt. of India and Govt. of Kerala, Universities, etc.
Fr. Moses Library
The College Library is in the name, Rev. Dr. Abraham Moses, CMI, the first principal of RCSS. The Library is 17000 Square Feet size, 4740 Sq.ft. stack area and 300 seating capacity, functioning 8am to 8pm. The resource collection includes 30,000 books, journals in print and online, subscribing databases like ACM, EBSCO, IMC-E-Journals, J-Gate, Sage, Questia, N-LIST, DELNET, EPW, IMF-E Library, Turnitin Plagiarism Tool, Language Editing Tools, SPSS and so on.
Live Labs
Live Labs are Rajarigi’s unique contribution to social work education and practice which ensures strengthened experiantial learning environment. Rajagiri Centres for Skill Development, Sustainable Livelihood, outREACH, Family Counselling, Childline, Middle Level Training Centre (MLTC) for ICDS, etc. are major Live Labs.
Application Last Date: 31-03-2022.
For enquiries contact us at:
Website: https://rajagiri.edu/
Email: dlis@rajagiri.edu
Phone: 9140881625; 9496839409; 0484-291-1363
