Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) offers a variety of postgraduate courses, including a Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS). This program is available in the distance mode at the university & follows a hybrid module of learning. This program has been restructured by highly experienced faculty members to meet the technological demands of today’s industry.

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A PG degree in MLIS at IGNOU is UGC-DEB-approved & holds the same credibility as that of a regular MLIS program. The program is best suited for individuals who are already working in the library & information science field after completing their graduation & for those who want to get into this field with an authentic degree. The flexibility of this course makes it feasible for working professionals to acquire a master’s degree without quitting their jobs.

The curriculum of this professional program equips the learners with Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) that make them understand the internet or technology-driven methodologies of the field. The core learnings of the topic strengthen the theoretical knowledge of the learners, & the practicals, projects, & seminars included in the curriculum enhance their practical learning.

At the end of the program, students are supposed to submit their assignments and projects/dissertations & appear for the theory exams at the regional centers of the university. To get an industry-recognized degree in MLIS, students need to pass both term-end exams (TEE) & continuous assessments, as the university has divided the final evaluation between TEE & assessments in the weightage of 70% & 30%, respectively.