Library and Information Science College

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Welcome to the Department of Library and Information Science!!!

About Us

The Department of Library and Information Science is established under Somaiya Vidyavihar University in the year 2021- 2022 under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Science.

The Department of Library and Information Science conducts a two years Integrated PG programme, Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc) and Ph. D. in Library and Information Science from the academic year 2021-22.

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Department of Library and information Science is located Bhaskaracharya Building, Library Complex

In the academic year 2024-25 the Department has introduced three new academic programs for LIS professionals.

  • Certificate course in Library and Information Science (CCLIS)
  • Certificate Course in Teacher Librarianship (CTL)
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Library and Data Management (PGDDLDM)

Through these courses, the department aims to develop the necessary skills in the Library and Information professionals and sustain this by conducting specialized need-based programs.

Highlights of the department are :

  • Smart Classroom: A smart classroom consisting of 16 computers and a digital display board/screen with internet connection, installed with image capturing facility, has been made available for the students.
  • Access to Databases: DLIS students can access the numerous eResources and research tools subscribed by the University library
  • Access to various specialized Libraries within the Campus (Laboratory for LIS students)
  • Multiple entry and exit points
  • Earn While You Learn scheme for students
  • DLIS co-ordinates the Research and Publication Ethics (RPE) of Ph.D. coursework at SVU

Master of Library and Information Science

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Prof Hindurao S. Waydande

University Librarian and Head Department of Library and Information Science (DLIS)

We at the Central library, aim to create, an atmosphere conducive for learning, by offering innovative programmes, imparting extensive expertise, wide access to scholarly resources and by providing diverse spaces. The library is a hybrid library with traditional print resources as well as digital resources. The digital resources can be accessed remotely using SVV Net ID.


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