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Department Profile
Name of the Department    Department of Library and Information Science
Year of Establishment        1993
Name of the Chairman       Dr. S. Padmamma
Address of the Department Post Graduate Department of Library and Information Science,
Kuvempu University,Jnana Sahyadri,Shankaragatta-577451
(Off) 08282-257319,  Fax: 08282-256255
e-mail: lib_science@kuvempu.ac.in
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About Department:

The Department of Library and Information Science was established in December 1993 offers two years M.Sc degree course in Library and Information Science since its inception. The course is designed to suit to the changing needs of the modern society. Greater emphasis has been laid in the curricula on IT oriented areas and practical aspects. To facilitate this, the department is equipped with necessary classrooms, furniture and equipments. It has an independent computer lab with 15 systems and Internet facility. So far, the department has produced more than 300 students and many of them have occupied good positions in Central/State Government departments, public/private enterprises, higher education institutions, R&D organizations and multinational companies. Some of them also have moved abroad. The department is also offering M.Phil and Ph.D. program in Library and Information Science in regular mode and M.L.I.Sc & B.L.I.Sc program in distance mode. It is active in teaching, training and consultancy activities. It has organized many national level seminars, conferences, workshops and UGC sponsored Refresher Courses in Library and Information Science

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Programmes Offered:
Programmes Nature & Duration Eligibility Intake
M.Sc., CBCS - Semester Scheme  (4 Semesters)

 A degree (BA,BSc,B.Com etc)

24+18
M.Phil., One Year for regular and two years for part time Masters degree in Library and Inf. Science with 55% For each guide 2 candidates
PhD Minimum three years and maximum five years Masters degree in Library and Inf. Science with 55%

For each guide 7 candidates
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Courses (i.e., Papers) Offered (Structure of the Programme):
Paper Code Paper Type Title of the Paper Hrs. Credit Marks
    Semester-I      
 1.1 Hardcore Foundations of Library and Information Science-I 48 03 100
 1.2 Hardcore Information Sources 48 03 100
 1.3 Hardcore Information Processing and Retrieval (Theory)-I 48 03 100
 1.4 Hardcore Information and Communication Technology (Theory)-I 48 03 100
 1.5 Elective Information Literacy 32 02 100
 1.6 Practical Information Processing and Retrieval (Practical)-I 64 02 50
 1.7 Practical Information and Communication Technology (Practical)-I 64 02 50
 
    Semester-II      
 2.1 Hardcore Foundations of Library and Information Science-II 48 03 100
 2.2 Hardcore Management of Libraries and Information Centers-I 48 03 100
 2.3 Hardcore Information Processing and Retrieval (Theory)-II 48 03 100
 2.4 Soft core Information and communication Technology (Theory)-II 48 03 100
 2.5 Elective Information Sources on Humanities and Social Sciences

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02

100
 2.6 Practical Information Processing and Retrieval (Practical)-II 32 02 50
 2.7 Practical Information and Communication Technology (Practical)-II 64 02 50
    Semester-III      
3.1 Hardcore Research Methodology 48 03 100
3.2 Hardcore Information Services 48 03 100
3.3 Hardcore Information Processing and Retrieval (Theory)-III 48 03 100
3.4 Soft core Information and Communication Technology (Theory)-III 48 03 100
3.5 Elective information Sources on Science and Technology

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 02 100
3.6 Practical Information Processing and Retrieval (Practical)-III 32 02 100
3.7 Practical Information and Communication Technology (Practical)-III 64 02 50
 
    Semester-IV      
4.1 Hardcore Networks sand Networking 64 03 100
4.2 Hardcore

Optional: (study of any one) Public Library Systems and service OR Academic Library system and services OR Health science Library  system and services

 64 04 100
4.3 Hardcore Information and Communication Technology (Theory)-IV     100
4.4 Soft core Project Work 64 04 150
4.5 Practical Information Processing and Retrieval (Practical)-VI   02 50
4.6 Practical Information and Communication Technology (Practical)-VI 64 02 50
 
Faculty:
Sl.No. Name Qualification Designation Area  of  Specialisation
01 Dr. B.S.Biradar M.A., M.L.I.Sc., Ph.D Professor  Information Technology, Bibliometrics, Information Sources and Services, Public Libraries
02 Dr.S.Padmamma M.A., M.L.I.Sc., PhD., Asst.Professor User study, Public Libraries, IPR
03 Dr. B. T. Sampath Kumar M.Sc., Ph.D., P.G.D.C.S Asst.Professor Information Technology, Information System
04 Sri. P. Dharani Kumar M.Sc., Asst.Professor Information Technology, IPR, Management
 
Departmental Trust Areas of Research
01 Information Technology
02 Bibliometrics
03 Public Libraries
04 User study
05 IPR
 
Research Projects :
Title of the Project Name of the Principal Investigator Funding Agency Duration Amount Sanctioned Status
Union Catalogue of Reference Sources in College libraries of Shimoga city Dr. B.S.Biradar

UGC unassigned grants

 1 year 10,000 Completed
Information needs of Kuvempu University and Sahyadri College women with special reference to Academic Library Sources and Services: A study Smt. Padmamma S

UGC unassigned grants

 1 year 5,000 Completed
 
Workshops/Seminars/Conferences organized and Funding Agency :
Title Level Year Funding Agency
Five days national workshop on D-Space and WINISIS National January 2006 Kuvempu University
Five days workshop on CDS/ISIS and WINISIS for college librarians National March 2002 Kuvempu University
4th ASSIST national seminar on Digital Resources and Services in Libraries National May 2004 Kuvempu University and INFLIBNET
Two-day national seminar on Challenges before the College Librarians in the New Millennium National February 2000 Kuvempu University
2nd UGC sponsored refresher course on Impact of Information Technology on Library Resources and Services National December 2002 UGC
1st U.G.C. Sponsored Refresher Course on Management of Library and Information Centers in Digital Era National  November 2001 UGC
 
Facilities :

The department is equipped with necessary classrooms, laboratory, furniture and equipments. It has an independent computer lab with 15 systems and Internet facility
 
Awards/ Recognition /Achievement of Faculty
Dr. B.S.Biradar

Both received “I.L.A.P.V.Verghese Award” for the best research paper published in ILA Bulletin-2005. The award was presented in the ILA conference held at Srinagara, (Garhwal) during 26th to 29th December 2006.
Dr. B.T. Sampath Kumar
 
Placements :
A necessary care has been taken by the Department to accommodate the students in reputed Institute/Colleges, Multi national/Corporate companies, a website has been created for the placement (http//www.freewebs.com/kulisc)
 
Achievements of the alumni :
Sl.No. Name Position Organization
01 Dr.B. Ravi Asst. Librarian University of Hyderabad
02 Dr.Vijaya Kumar Librarian Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi
03 K.T. Santhosh Kumar Lecturer Sahyadri Arts College, Shimoga
04 M.Chidananda Swamy Librarian J.N.N.C.E., Shimoga
05 Mr. Sridhara Scientist-C DRDO, New Delhi
06 Sujatha Mathad M Assistant Librarian Wood Science and Technology, Bangalore
07 Dr. Sampath Kumar B.T. Lecturer Dept. Of Library and Inf. Science, Kuvempu University
08 Suresh Kumar K.K. Librarian Amritha Institute, Bangalore
09 Mahesh N Juttiyavar Sr. Information Security Officer MASTEK, Mumbai
10 Anil G Librarian Baruka Power Corporation, Bangalore
11 Hedge Yamuna Narayanan Librarian UAE
12 Anil Kumar M. Librarian G E Electronics, Bangalore
13 Danappa Pattar Librarian WIPRO, Bangalore
14 Kumar G.T. Librarian Krishnadevaraya Institute of Technology, Bangalore
15 Maranna O. Librarian General Kariappa College, Madikeri
16 Sheela K. Information Assistant

The Printers Mysore Pvt Ltd, Bangalore
17 Dharani Kumar P. Lecturer Dept. Of Library and Inf. Science, Kuvempu Univesrity
18 Narendra A. Librarian Govt. Junior College, Chikmagalur
19 Raghavendra R. Librarian Javahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Chamrajnagar, Mysore
20 Rajesha K.A. Asst. Librarian HAL, Bangalore
21 Shalini S.S. Information Officer Novel Net, Bangalore
22 Manjunatha S

Assistant Librarian

Indian Air Force, Bangalore
23 Usha H.S. Assistant Librarian IBM, BANGALORE
24 Veena R. Bhat Assistant Librarian IIIT, PUNE
25 Manjunatha B

Librarian

 Vaidehi Institute of Medical Science and Research Center, Bangalore
26 Sathisha M.V. Project Assistant (NCSI) IISc. Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore - 560 012
27 Ashoka D ISD in charge

WIPRO Technologies, Electronic City, Bangalore
28 Mallikarjuna M.Kappi Asst. Librarian ISB, Gachibowli, Hyderabad
29 Sahul Ahmed  S Librarian Oracle India Pvt, Ltd, Bangalore
30 Usha K.

ISD In charge

 WIPRO Technologies, Electronic City, Bangalore
31 Rajshekar G.R.

Librarian

 TCS, Bangalore
     

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