MLIS Syllabus - Choice Based Credit System - 2018 - Partially revised on 18th January, 2018

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Comprehensive MLIS curriculum under the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) for Mizoram University, covering course structure and semester-wise credit distribution for four semesters (foundation, core, specialization, and open electives). The syllabus includes detailed course listings with course codes, credit breakdown (L/T/P), total credits, and scaled marks, plus course-level credit and assessment framework. It further specifies course objectives, learning outcomes, unit-wise content themes, and recommended references for foundational library science study.

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Course Structure for MLIS under CBCS--2018

First Semester

Second Semester

Third Semester

Fourth Semester

First Semester Course: FOUNDATION OF LIBRARIANSHIP

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MIZORAM UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE MASTER OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE (MLIS) SYLLABUS (Choice Based Credit System) 2018 Partially revised on 18th January, 2018 BoS Approved : 8th May 2015 School Board Approved : 22nd May 2015 Academic Council Approved : 4th June 2015 COURSE STRUCTURE FOR MLIS UNDER CBCS--2018 | No | Course Code | Course Name | Credit Distribution | | | | Marks (Scaled) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | L | T | P | Total | | | FIRST SEMESTER (Foundation Course=4; Core Courses=18; Total: 22 Credits) | | | | | | | | | 1 | LIS/1/FC/01 | Foundation of Librarianship | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 100 | | 2 | LIS/1/FC/02 | Foundation of Information Science | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 100 | | 3 | LIS/1/CC/03 | Basics of Information & Communication Technology | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 100 | | 4 | LIS/1/CC/04 | Organization of Knowledge I – Classification Theory | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 100 | | 5 | LIS/1/CC/05 | Organization of Knowledge II – Cataloguing Theory | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 100 | | 6 | LIS/1/CC/06 | Library Classification Practice | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 100 | | 7 | LIS/1/CC/07 | Library Cataloguing Practice | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 100 | | | | Total | 16 | 0 | 6 | 22 | 700 | | SECOND SEMESTER (Foundation Course=4; Core Courses=16; Open Electives=2; Total: 22 Credits) | | | | | | | | | 8 | LIS/2/FC/8 | Introduction to Information Sources | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 100 | | 9 | LIS/2/FC/9 | Introduction to Information Services | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 100 | | 10 | LIS/2/CC/10 | Management of Library & Information Centres | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 100 | | 11 | LIS/2/CC/11 | Personality Development & Communication Skill | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 100 | | 12 | LIS/2/CC/12 | Information Sources & Services – Practice | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 100 | | 13 | LIS/2/CC/13 | ICT Practical | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 100 | | 14 | LIS/2/OE/14 | E-Resources | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 100 | | | | Total | 14 | 1 | 7 | 22 | 700 | | THIRD SEMESTER (Core Courses=12; Specialization Courses=8; Open Electives=2. Total=22 Credits) | | | | | | | | | 15 | LIS/3/CC/15 | Information Retrieval Systems | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 100 | | 16 | LIS/3/CC/16 | ICT Applications in Libraries – Theory | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 100 | | 17 | LIS/3/CC/17 | ICT Applications in Libraries – Practice | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 100 | | 18 | LIS/3/CC/18 | Job Diary (Library Practical Work) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 100 | | 19 | LIS/3/SC/19A | Academic Library System | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 100 | | | LIS/3/SC/19B | Public Library System | | | | | | | 20 | LIS/3/SC/20A | Preservation & Conservation of Library Materials | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 100 | | | LIS/3/SC/20B | Information Resource Development | | | | | | | 21 | LIS/3/OE/21 | Community Information Service | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 100 | | | | Total | 17 | 0 | 5 | 22 | 700 | | FOURTH SEMESTER (Core Courses=14; Specialization Courses=8. Total=22 Credits) | | | | | | | | | 22 | LIS/4/CC/22 | Information Systems & Networks | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 100 | | 23 | LIS/4/CC/23 | Research Methodology | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 100 | | 24 | LIS/4/CC/24 | Content Management & Digital Library-Theory | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 100 | | 25 | LIS/4/CC/25 | Content Management & Digital Library-Practice | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 100 | | 26 | LIS/4/CC/26 | Curriculum Stipulated Study Tour – Tour Report | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 100 | | 27 | LIS/4/SC/27A | Intellectual Property Rights & Copyright | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 100 | | | LIS/4/SC/27B | Knowledge Management | | | | | | | 28 | LIS/4/SC/28A | Internet & Its Applications | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 100 | | | LIS/4/SC/28B | Information Literacy | | | | | | | | | Total | 18 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 700 | | GRAND TOTAL | | | 65 | 1 | 22 | 88 | 2800 | Note: Foundation Courses should be of 2 credits each. Core Courses (Basic) should be within 2-5 credits each. Specialization Courses should be within 3-5 credits each. Open Electives should be of 2 credits each. Core & Specialization Courses may be unitized into 4–6 units as per convenience of the Department. Pro

FAQs

What is the overall course structure of MLIS under CBCS 2018?

The syllabus provides a four-semester structure with foundation courses, core courses, specialization courses, and open electives, along with total credit calculation for the full program.

How are course credits and marks represented in the syllabus?

Each course lists credit distribution by L (lectures), T (tutorials), and P (practical), with total credits and scaled marks, plus an assessment breakdown for semester exams and internal marks for specific papers.

What does the syllabus specify for the foundation course “FOUNDATION OF LIBRARIANSHIP”?

It states course objectives and outcomes, unit-wise topics covering libraries and their development, professional associations, and professional ethics, and it includes recommended books for further study.

Sep 28, 2026

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