Library science

OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT

Department of Library and Information Science in Shailabala Women’s Autonomous College is the first College to impart Library Science Education in Government Institutions in Odisha.

HISTORY:

YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT:

UG- Library and Information Science (PASS)-1976

UG- Library and Information Science HONS.-1989

PG- Library and Information Science -2023

VISION: Transforming the students by cutting-edge Learning, empowering them by information, Knowledge and its application.

MISSION:

1. To provide students with a strong foundation in LIS.
2. To impart a systematic approach to modern-day Library handling.
3. To promote a keen awareness of Librarianship in contemporary society.

FACULTY POSITION:

Sanctioned strength-03

Existing strength-03

FACULTIES

INFRASTRUCTURE

Department of Library & Inf Sc. has the following infrastructure facilities: –

• Lecture Hall
• Laboratory
• Staff Room
• Toilet
• Computer System

PROGRAMMES OFFERED:

• 03 years Under Graduate Programme

Value Added Course:    Information Policy and Laws (Non-credit paper)

• 02 years Post Graduate Programme

Skill Based Course:      Library Classification and Indexing (Non-credit paper)

STUDENTS STRENGTH:

Under Graduate-32

Post Graduate -16

TEACHING LEARNING:

UNDER GRADUATE PROGRAMME IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE

1. PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES:

1. To educate the students to respond to the changing information needs of
2. To give the students an understanding of the basic principles and theories of Library and Information Science.
3. To develop proficiencies and abilities of students essential for management of Libraries and Information
4. To enable the students to understand the role of Libraries and Information Centers in socio-economic development of the
5. To acquaint the students with Information and Communication Technology and its applications in Libraries and Information

2. PROGRAMME OUTCOME

On completion of the programme, the students will be able to;

PO1-Students will able to understand about various libraries and librarianship.

PO2– Identify the information sources and services. Demonstrate ability to access, evaluate and use a variety of relevant information sources.

PO3– Understanding about the information processing, managing and retrieval methods along with practical knowledge on classification and cataloguing.

PO4– Able to design, manage and valuate information systems and programme.

PO5-Should able to demonstrate understanding on library networking, library automation and web-based services.

PO6– Get acquainted with marketing of information and have a knowledge on the products and services associated with information marketing.

PO7– Able to demonstrate understanding of research methods, the ability to design a research project, and the ability to evaluate and synthesize research literature.

PO8– Ability to express thoughts and ideas effectively and efficiently.

PO9– Demonstrate the capacity to handle ICT in the learning process and also the library management software.

3. PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOME

PSO1-To enable the students to understand the role of Libraries and Information Centres in socio-economic development of the society.

PSO2-To enhance the abilities of students for management of Libraries and Information Systems.

PSO3-To play a creative role during professional life through turning problems to opportunities and foster personal and organizational growth.

PROGRAMME: POST-GRADUATE IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE

1. PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES:

1. Towards becoming familiar with the idea of knowledge management and information transmission in libraries
2. To comprehend the idea of research design and the tools and methods used to conduct research in the various branches of library and information science.
3. To comprehend the numerous cutting-edge uses of IT in libraries with the idea of automation, planning, and implementation of libraries, as well as to research various library administration software modules.

2.PROGRAMME OUTCOME

On completion of the programme, the students will be able to;

PO1-Understand about the different libraries and information centres, its function and services.

PO2-Able to gain the skills to manage the library and information centres effectively.

PO3-Demonstrate the practical experience on knowledge, organisation with classification and cataloguing of print and digital documents.

PO4-Identification of information sources and services in the digital environment.

PO5– Awareness of important and trending information issues and the ability to handle the social impact of these trends.

PO6– Demonstrate understanding of research methods, the ability to design a research project in the field of library and information science.

PO7-Comprehend the preservation and conservation of library documents for posteriority.

PO8-Gain proficiency in handling various library management software.

3. PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOME OF POST GRADUATE IN LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE

PSO1-Create a workforce with professional values, a commitment to excellence, and attitudes for libraries and information Centres.

PSO2– Prepare students for advanced-level employment in the administrative context of a modern library.

PSO3- Provide instruction and training in knowledge management and communication.

PSO4– Provide the pupils the professional skills they’ll need to use advanced information technology Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS) in libraries.

PSO5– Provide the students the tools they need to do research in various areas of library and information science.