• Prof. Kunwar Singh

Library, Information and Society is the first course in the BLIS programme. It sets the context for other courses providing the base to understand and develop competence in the other courses. It introduces you to the role and importance of library and other information institutions in the society. Library and information related legislation is discussed in detail which is an important component in providing service according to norms. Library networks and consortia that form the basis of resource sharing are also the part of the course. Library needs support from organisations for its development and functioning. Hence, such bodies at different levels have been discussed in the course. By doing this course.

• Prof. Archana Shukla

The basic objectives of this course are to make you familiar with different types of Information sources like Documentary and Non-documentary sources. In this course you will learn about the categorisation of information sources and how this categorisation will help you in knowing the information sources in a better way. After going through this course you will be able to describe the specific criteria for categorisation of information; and will be able to identify sources by type, content, media and publication status. In this course you will be able to see how information professionals as well as information non-professionals are acting as important sources of information. The course also deals with the reference and information services, literature search services and database services offered by libraries and information centres. The concept of user education, information literacy and user studies are also deliberated in this course. This way the present course is a complete package for you to know about information sources.

• Dr. Pawan Kumar Saini

Information needs to be organised and managed if it is to be used effectively and efficiently. Any Library and Information Science professional should be competent to select, acquire, organise and retrieve information. Traditional methods like classification and cataloguing help to organise documents. Subject indexing helps to organise micro documents and information per se. With increasing digital information there have been changes in organising, representing, exchanging and retrieving information across platforms. All these concepts are part of this course. Anyone pursuing this course will be able to organise and manage information in different forms and formats.

• Dr. Ashok Kumar

The ICT Fundamentals course introduces key technologies in information management for library professionals. It covers Computer Technology basics, Communication Technology with data protocols, Network Technology (LAN, WAN, wireless), and Technology Convergence to highlight integrated systems. This course equips learners to apply ICT effectively in library and information services.

Communication is the heart of every organization. Everything we do in the workplace or outside is a result from our communication. Communication not only helps people to facilitate the process of sharing information and knowledge, but also helps people to develop relationships with others. Studying communication develops important life skills, critical thinking, problem solving, conflict resolution, team building, and public speaking. Moreover, to be a successful librarian, it is very important to have effective communication skills. Being able to communicate effectively can lead us to become more assertive, have better relationships, and enjoy a happier life.

• Dr. Ashok Kumar

This course introduces the basic managerial functions, principles and techniques and their application in Library and Information Centres. The concepts like Total Quality Management and Change management are also discussed with the explanation of their implementation in libraries and information centres.

• Prof. Jaideep Sharma

The basic objective of this course is to apprise the learners with routines and functions of the libraries. Aspects like disaster management, human resource management and financial management are also discussed in detail.

• Dr. Pawan Kumar Saini

After completing this course you will be able to smoothly manage the functioning of a library.

• Prof. Kunwar Singh

This Course deals with the application of ICT in Library and Information Centres. It introduces you with Library automation and integrated library system. Also discusses various library automation packages along with their features and specialties. The course also covers the trends in library automation software packages. The advantages of using open source software and open standards in library system are also discussed. This course also provides an overview on the concept of digital library and discusses about digitization process.This course will help you while working in an automated library as well as in developing digital libraries by using DSpace and GSDL.

• Prof. Jaideep Sharma

BLIS aims to produce professionals who can be appointed in libraries and information centres in junior level positions. With time and after gaining experience they move further up in position. They can also be self-employed providing information based services and products, even open their own start-ups. Students can be introduced and exposed to work culture, routines, and practices by placing them as interns in different working environments. The internship has also been stressed in the New Education Policy. It also directs to have a component of practical in all the courses. The internship will expose the students to translating their learning into work/job and also consolidate their practical learning in the LIS School by doing it during an internship for providing services and designing information products. It is necessary to introduce the student to the concept and need for an internship. S/he needs to be sensitised to the need, objectives, and process of an internship. The broad SOP for this can be as follows