Description
Course Name: Diploma in Library and Information Science
Course Id: DL&IS/Q1001.
Eligibility: Candidates need to have completed their 10+2 or equivalent education.
Objective: The primary aim of the Diploma in Library and Information Science (DLIS) is to provide students with foundational knowledge in library and information management. The program covers a wide range of topics, from cataloging and classification systems to digital libraries and information retrieval systems, preparing students for a career in information management.
Duration: Six Months.
How to Enroll and Get Certified in Your Chosen Course:
Step 1: Choose the course you wish to get certified in.
Step 2: Click on the “Enroll Now” button.
Step 3: Proceed with the enrollment process.
Step 4: Enter your billing details and continue to course fee payment.
Step 5: You will be redirected to the payment gateway. Pay the course and exam fee using one of the following methods:
Debit/Credit Card, Wallet, Paytm, Net Banking, UPI, or Google Pay.
Step 6: After successful payment, you will receive your study material login ID and password via email within 48 hours of fee payment.
Step 7: Once you complete the course, take the online examination.
Step 8: Upon passing the examination, you will receive:
• A soft copy (scanned) of your certificate via email within 7 days of examination.
• A hard copy (original with official seal and signature) sent to your address within 45 day of declaration of result.
Step 9: After certification, you will be offered job opportunities aligned with your area of interest.
Online Examination Detail:
Duration- 120 minutes.
No. of Questions- 60. (Multiple Choice Questions).
10 Questions from each module, each carry 10 marks.
Maximum Marks- 600, Passing Marks- 40%.
There is no negative marking in this module.
| How Students will be Graded: | ||
| S.No. | Marks | Grade |
| 1 | 91-100 | O (Outstanding) |
| 2 | 81-90 | A+ (Excellent) |
| 3 | 71-80 | A (Very Good) |
| 4 | 61-70 | B (Good) |
| 5 | 51-60 | C (Average) |
| 6 | 41-50 | P (Pass) |
| 7 | 0-40 | F (Fail) |
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Syllabus
Foundations of Library and Information Science: Collection development and its management, human resource management, financial management, functions of different sections of a library, library classification, library cataloguing, library and information services, computer applications in libraries, communication skills.
Information Processing: Classification: Introduction, steps in library classification, cataloguing rules, main class, concept of PMEST (fundamental category).
Information Technology: Introduction, objectives, development of information technology, computer technology, communication technology, reprographic and micrographic technologies.
Library Management: Introduction, objectives, library management, components of a library system, section in a library.
Information Storage and Retrieval Systems: Features of an information retrieval system, elements and function of an information retrieval system, kinds of information retrieval system, what is an information retrieval system
E-Resources management: Introduction, objectives, E- resources, journals, E-books, electronic databases, E- reports, E- theses and dissertations.
Job Opportunities after Diploma in Library & Information Science (DLIS)
Graduates can build careers in libraries, archives, research, and information management across educational, corporate, and government sectors.
Top Career Roles: Librarian / Library Assistant, Information Officer / Cataloging Librarian, Digital Librarian / Archivist, Records Manager / Corporate Archivist, Information Retrieval Specialist, Research Librarian, Library Science Teacher / Instructor, Knowledge Manager, Museum Curator, Publishing Assistant, Library Technologist / Software Developer, Specialized Information Resource Manager
Key Skills: Cataloging & classification, digital library management, archival techniques, research & information retrieval, knowledge management, database management, IT skills, content organization, teaching & training
Salary Range (India):
Entry-level (0–2 yrs): ₹2.5–4 LPA
Mid-level (3–5 yrs): ₹4–8 LPA
Senior-level (5+ yrs): ₹8–15 LPA
Specialized roles: ₹10–20 LPA
Teaching roles: ₹6–15 LPA
Freelancing / Consulting: ₹5–15 LPA
Scope: Opportunities exist in school, college, and public libraries; research institutions; government departments; corporate firms; museums; NGOs; publishing houses; and digital library/IT-based roles. Career growth includes Head Librarian, Knowledge Manager, Director of Information Services, or specialization in digital libraries, archives, and knowledge management systems.
