ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Library and Information Science was established in 2011.The Department has full-fledged, dedicated and committed team of faculties with rich research experience. The Syllabus coverage in the Department is on par with the international standards. The multimedia technology is used in regular classes. The programmes offered by the Department are M.Lib.I.Sc two year CBCS programme, M.Phil.in Library and Information Science and PhD Research programme. All the passed out students got well placed in leading Academic institution and research institutions with decent pay and perks.

VISION

The dynamic leadership style in library and information science will be instituted and fostered through quality education, need-based education, hands-on training and research activities.

MISSION

• To impart quality, skill-based Library and Information Science Education to meet national and global challenges.
• To inculcate leadership quality among students to make them competent LIS Professional.
• To promote innovative research and quality research publications among researchers.
• To make visibility of the department across the globe.

Library and information science professionals are passionate about changing the world positively

Careers in library science will make you well-read and cultured.

Your knowledge will be empowered by a career in library science. You will be able to work in a quiet indoor environment (if you pursue a library science career).

Careers in library science will allow you to live your life to the fullest.

Library and Information Science degree programs are deploying their skills in their communities, companies, and other organizations. This shows the wide range of career opportunities in Information Science in the universe.

Library and Information Science has been one of the Best Careers. The demand and importance of library science are rapidly rising in India as it moves towards a knowledge society. Consequently, job opportunities for librarians are on the upswing. Nevertheless, with the advent of Information technology and computers, the traditional concept is being redesigned to include not only books and other printed materials but also new tools of information like e-resources, the internet, virtual libraries, etc. There are a lot of scopes for a career in library science and the person in this field can find employment opportunities in the following areas.

1. Public/Government libraries

2. Universities / Colleges / Schools and other academic institutions

3. Law library / Special library 4. Research agencies - DRDO, CSIR

5. News agencies and organisations

6. Private organisations 7. Hospital/ Bank Library

8. Foreign embassies and High Commissions

9. Photo/ Film / Radio / Television libraries

10. Information centres/Documentation centres

11. Companies and organisations with large information handling Requirements

12. Museums and Galleries

13. Publishing companies

Types of library-science professionals:

Some of the career options are given below:

1. Library Attendant

2. Library Assistant

3. Semi-Professional Assistant

4. Junior Librarian/Professional

5. Assistant Librarian

6. Deputy Librarian

7. Librarian / Chief Librarian

8. Researcher / Scientists

9. Consultant / Reference Librarian

10. Cataloguer / Technical Assistant / Records Manager

11. Director/Head of Information Centre

12. Senior Information Analyst

13. Junior Information Analyst

14. Senior Senior Information Analyst

15. Law Librarian

16. Indexer

17. Information Architect

18. Archivist

19. Data curator

20. Data Administer / Data Base Management

21. Web Content Developer

22. Manager - Learning Resource Centre (LRC)

23. Web service Librarian

24. Chief Information Officer

25. Digital Archivist

26. Research Analysts

Facilities in Department of Library and Information Science, Periyar University

1. Computer Lab with internet facility

2. Wi-Fi facility in campus

3. Access to e-books, and e-journals

4. Remote Access of e-resources

5. Subscription to national and international journals and magazines

6. Latest books on library and information science,

7. Separate hostels on campus for girls and boys

The students undergo an internship for 21 days in a National prestigious institution (IIT/IIM) during the summer vacation of the first year i.e. end of the second semester.

Students are encouraged to participate in national seminars and conferences to present papers.

The Department arranges placements in various libraries and information industries.