MA Library Science

Tribhuwan University
2 years
Rs.
Updated November 30, 2025

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 CodeCourse Title
LISc 501Foundation of Library and Information Science
LISc 502Library Classification and Cataloguing I – Theory
LISc 503Library Classification and Cataloguing I – Practical
LISc 504Information Communication Technology – Theory
LISc 505Information Communication Technology – Practical

Second Semester

Course CodeCourse Title
LISc 551Library and Information Management I
LISc 552Library Classification and Cataloguing II – Theory
LISc 553Library Classification and Cataloguing II – Practical
LISc 554Networking and Content Management – Theory
LISc 555Networking and Content Management – Practical

Third Semester

Course CodeCourse Title
LISc 601Library and Information Management II
LISc 602Research Methodology
LISc 603Library Software and Digitization – Theory
LISc 604Library Software and Digitization – Practical
Specialization (Select one) 
LISc 605-1Analytical Products of Information – Theory
LISc 605-2Community Information Service – Theory

Fourth Semester

Course CodeCourse Title
LISc 651Information Sources and Services
LISc 652Quantitative Techniques
Specialization (Practical) 
LISc 653-1Analytical Products of Information – Practical
LISc 653-2Community Information Service – Practical
LISc 654Internship
LISc 655Thesis

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