MA Library Science
University
Tribhuwan University
Duration
2 years
Fee
Rs.
Summary
Two-year, four-semester TU postgraduate program focused on library science, information management, digital archiving, cataloguing, classification, and modern ICT-based information systems.
Program develops advanced competence in library operations, metadata organization, cataloguing systems, classification theory, digital information management, content curation, digitization technologies, research techniques, and specialized information services.
Emphasizes both traditional librarianship skills and modern data/ICT-oriented information practices required in libraries, archives, museums, corporate information units, and cultural institutions.
Description
Curricular Structure (Table)
First Semester
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| LISc 501 | Foundation of Library and Information Science |
| LISc 502 | Library Classification and Cataloguing I – Theory |
| LISc 503 | Library Classification and Cataloguing I – Practical |
| LISc 504 | Information Communication Technology – Theory |
| LISc 505 | Information Communication Technology – Practical |
Second Semester
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| LISc 551 | Library and Information Management I |
| LISc 552 | Library Classification and Cataloguing II – Theory |
| LISc 553 | Library Classification and Cataloguing II – Practical |
| LISc 554 | Networking and Content Management – Theory |
| LISc 555 | Networking and Content Management – Practical |
Third Semester
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| LISc 601 | Library and Information Management II |
| LISc 602 | Research Methodology |
| LISc 603 | Library Software and Digitization – Theory |
| LISc 604 | Library Software and Digitization – Practical |
| Specialization (Select one) | |
| LISc 605-1 | Analytical Products of Information – Theory |
| LISc 605-2 | Community Information Service – Theory |
Fourth Semester
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| LISc 651 | Information Sources and Services |
| LISc 652 | Quantitative Techniques |
| Specialization (Practical) | |
| LISc 653-1 | Analytical Products of Information – Practical |
| LISc 653-2 | Community Information Service – Practical |
| LISc 654 | Internship |
| LISc 655 | Thesis |
Features
Features
• Comprehensive training in cataloguing, classification, metadata, and digital library tools
• Strong ICT integration: networking, library software, digitization, content management
• Specialization options in information analysis or community information services
• Practical components: cataloguing labs, software labs, digitization labs
• Mandatory internship and thesis for professional readiness
• Suitable for libraries, archives, museums, research institutions, and corporate information units
Admission Process
Eligibility
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a TU-recognized institution
Job Prospects
Job Prospects
• Librarian (school, college, university, special library)
• Archivist or museum information officer
• Digital library specialist
• Information broker or media specialist
• Knowledge manager or records manager
• Library director or information service coordinator
• Corporate and government information officer
No entrance requirements available
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