College of Library and Information Sciences

About College of Library and Information Sciences

The 21st century has witnessed a remarkable boom in the production of documents in almost all fields of knowledge. The ever-increasing recorded information, whether in form of book or in form of electronic, internet has created information revolution. In this scenario users want precise information expeditiously. Consequently, library and information science and librarian as Information Scientists have attained significant position in society.

Now the job responsibility of librarians is not limited to only managing the books in library; rather they also manage the electronic information through CD Networks, e-books, e-journals etc. Now the concept of virtual library, electronic library and digital library are emerging. Such advancement not only revolutionized the academic discipline but also compelled the library professionals to equip themselves with the latest information and communication technologies.

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SPU college of Library & Information Sciences enables students to make a successful career in the field of library and information science. “Our endeavoris to strike a balance between state-of-the-art with traditional backbone to provide a holistic education in the field. Being a top B.L.I.Sc and  M.L.I.Sc College in Gangtok, Sikkim we have a dexterous teams of teaching faculties and all resources to provide quality education in the field of library and information science.

Our Vision

To provide world class education towards facing global challenges and to promote all-round development of the students’ potential by providing student centered career-oriented, quality education.

Our Mission

The College of Arts and Sciences encourages excellence in teaching through academic programs in the arts, humanities and social sciences by:

  • Providing quality education to the under privileged sections of the society
  • Imparting leadership qualities to dare new challenges
  • Facilitating students to develop professional and life skills to enhance the employability
  • Inculcating the importance of human and ethical values
  • Promoting students ethical and intellectual development and capabilities through critical and independent thinking, reading, and communicating.

Objectives of Library Sciences

  • In this ever-changing world of information technology, the job responsibilities of librarians have changed a lot, and technology can be significant obstacle for them. So, in such scenario, the objectives of our library science courses are:
  • Developing a learning culture in students, thereby they can keep learning the changing technologies used in library and information science.
  • Preparing competent information professionals who can facilitate the flow of information in a rapidly changing society.

Career after Library Sciences

SPU Arts and Science College, a Constituent College of Sikkim Professional University, Gangtok, has deep rooted experience in various fields of basic sciences education. It is a well-known element that education is a dynamic process in which new-fangled thoughts are supplemented persistently to construct the education in progressive approach. Vital difference among developed, developing and under developed countries depend on the strength of education system imparted to its young generations. It is thus, the education and its system that makes the country great, strong and developed. That’s why, our Institution strongly believes in imparting all round education in a systematic and structured approach for its students to become multidimensional rather than uni-dimensional by providing an exclusive environment, rich knowledge and support for developing the interest of students in various curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities to the students. The Institution aims at and does function by evaluating its students on the basis of the physical, psychological, social, emotional and intellectual development, such that every student is proud of becoming a fragment of the Institution. So as students, it gives me and my team an immense pleasure for witnessing the success journey of the Sikkim Professional University family.

Librarian

After graduation or postgraduation in library science, one can get employment opportunity as librarian in NGOs, government and private libraries. The job responsibility of a librarian is to manage information including books, magazines, books, newspapers and other electronic databases.

Information Analyst

The job responsibility of information analyst is to check the data meticulously using various software. Alongside they also create report and manage information. Top IT companies recruit information analyst.

Indexer

The job responsibility of index manager is to manage all the information in such a way thereby customer can access it in lesser time. An indexer should have good accuracy and must know the importance of keeping every detail in mind. Variety of documents are managed by an Indexer including books, periodicals, reports, DVDs.

Documentation Officer

After degree in library science one can get employment as documentation officer; he/she manages all the documents and data online or in a paper form.

Library Information Officer

A library Information officer manages all information thereby customers can get easy access to any materials and books.

List of Courses offered under SPU College of Library Sciences

B.L.I.Sc.
Duration : 2 Semesters
Eligibility : Graduation in any stream with minimum of 50% marks in aggregate

M.L.I.Sc.
Duration : 4 Semesters
Eligibility : B.L.I.Sc. with minimum of 50% marks in aggregate