Library Science is an interdisciplinary area that covers the learning of the standards and performances of Library Administration. It is also called Library and Information science. M.Lib.Sc is a Post Graduate Degree that is offered for a program in the area of Library Science. Indian Library Association is a leading union committed to the source of Library Movement and Development. It is also responsible for certification of institutions imparting Library Science education.

It also covers promotion of Library Science Education and the development in the training of Librarians in the country. M.Lib.Sc covers materials like library networking, on-line and digital library services, library science research etc. it is a two-year program. For distance education program, the duration varies from 1 year. This will depend upon various institutes.

Eligibility Criteria for M.Lib.Sc

The eligibility for applying the course is a pass in graduation in Library & Information Science / Library Science / Information Science or equivalent from a reputed college.

There are certain institutes, which carry out entrance tests for selecting the applicants for the program. There are certain distance-learning institutes which allow bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Science, Computer Applications, Arts and Business Administration. There are different Library Science Schools, which offer Library Science Degree courses at the post-graduation level.