Bachelor of Library and Information Science [B.Lib.I.Sc] (Part Time) From IGNOU, New Delhi

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Bachelor of Library and Information Science [B.Lib.I.Sc] Fees

8,100first year fees
1 Year DegreeDistanceGraduationPart Time
Year1
Tution fees₹8100
Total Year Wise fees8,100

Course Details

IGNOU BLIS admission 2024 for the January session has been started from December 15, 2023. The last date to apply is February 15, 2024. Interested candidates can apply online on the official website of IGNOU @ignou.ac.in. Admissions will be granted based on marks secured in the qualifying examination. Check IGNOU Admission 2024

IGNOU offers a Bachelor of Library and Information Science [B.Lib.I.Sc] program at the UG level for a duration of 3 years. The maximum duration to complete the course can be extended up to 6 years. Admission to the program is offered on the basis of merit in the qualifying examination. Candidates seeking admission to the program must have completed 10+2 with at least 50% marks from a recognized board. Check IGNOU Admission Status

IGNOU BLIS Admission Dates 2024

Event Dates
IGNOU admission 2024 January Session Last Date February 15, 2024

IGNOU BLIS Eligibility Criteria

For admission to the BLIS program, candidates must have passed:

  • Graduation with a minimum of 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ ST/ OBC/ PH candidates)

                                                          OR

  • Graduation with Diploma (at least 1 year) in Library Science

                                                          OR

  • Graduation with 2 years of working experience in a Library/Information centre.

IGNOU BLIS Admission Process

Admission to BLIS is merit-based. The candidates must have scored marks in graduation to apply for the course.

  • Visit the official website of IGNOU.
  • Visit the Academic Counselor Portal.
  • Click on Register Yourself.
  • A new page will be displayed.
  • Fill in all the compulsory details in the form like Your Name, Fathers/Mothers/Spouse Name, PAN number, Email, Mobile Number, Password etc and Click on the Submit button.
  • Go to the Home Page.
  • Click on Login.
  •  Enter your PAN number which is also your username and password along with security code and click on Login. 
  • A Dashboard containing all your personal information will be displayed.
  • Click on New Application and then click Agree and Continue
  • Enter the program and course details, personal details, education qualification details, employment & experience details.
  • Enter research & publication details.
  • Upload photographs, documents and a signature.
  • Now if you wish to change anything then click on Edit, otherwise click on Next. After upload click on Save.
  • For the Final submission of the form, click on Final Submit and wait for further communication from the institute.

Documents Required:

  • Photograph 
  • Signature 
  • Age Proof 
  • Scanned Educational Qualification Degree
  • Experience Certificate (if any) 
  • Category Certificate, if SC/ST/OBC

IGNOU BLIS Course Details

The programme is offered in both the January and July cycle of admission. The programme comprises 9 courses out of which 5 courses are practical based. The remaining 4 courses are theory-based. BLIS is currently being offered in English medium only. 

Details of the one year BLIS course at IGNOU are given in the table below:

Course Credits
Library, Information and Society 4
Information Sources and Services 4
Organising and Managing Information 4
ICT Fundamentals 4
Communication Skills 4
Management of Library and Information Centre 4
Document Processing: Practice 4
Information Products and Services 4
ICT in Libraries 4
Total Credits 36

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IGNOU BLIS Study Materials

IGNOU provides study material to students free of cost. Here are the links for BLIS study materials that are tabulated below. Students can easily download or view the study material from here without any registration. It will help students to understand & get a clear idea about the course curriculum.

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IGNOU BLIS Assignments 2024

Assignments constitute continuous evaluation. The marks that you secure in the assignments will be counted in your final result. As mentioned earlier, an assignment of a course carries 30% weightage. You are therefore advised to take your assignment seriously. 

Non Submission of Assignment

The TMA for each semester can be downloaded from the Student Zone of the University website. You have to complete the assignment within the due dates specified in the assignment booklet. You will not be allowed to appear for the term-end examination for any course if you do not submit the assignment in time for that course. If you appear in the term-end examination, without submitting the assignments, the result of the term-end examination is liable to be canceled.

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IGNOU BLIS Syllabus

< id="d"td colspan="2">Digitisation and Digital Libraries– D-Space and GSDL
Library, Information And Society Information Sources And Services
Library and Information in Societal Perspective Documentary Sources
Library, Information and Related Legislation Non-Documentary Sources
Resource Sharing and Library Networks Information Services
Library and Information Profession and Related Agencies Information Use and User Studies
Organising And Managing Information ICT Fundamentals
Classification Basics of ICT
Cataloguing Middleware Technologies
Indexing Network Fundamentals
Recent Developments Internet Tools and Services
Communication Skills Management Of Library And Information Centre
Communication Fundamentals Principles and Practices of Management
Preparing for the Job Interview Library Functions and Operations
Workplace Skills Financial Management
Writing Skills Human Resource Management
Advanced Writing Skills
Document Processing: Practice Information Products And Services
Classification– Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) Conventional Products and Services
Cataloguing – AACR 2R and MARC 21 Special Products and Services
Indexing – Sears List of Subject Headings Document Delivery Service
Web Products and Services
ICT in Libraries
Library Automation

IGNOU BLIS FAQs 

Ques. What are the job aspects after completing the IGNOU BLIS program?

Ans. Qualified graduates in Library Science have many job opportunities in libraries and information centres. The candidates can be hired as Library Attendant, Library Assistant, Junior Librarian/Professional Assistant, Application Specialist, Consultant/Reference Librarian, Record Manager, Senior Library Information Assistant and such.

Ques. What is the mode of education for the IGNOU BLIS program?

Ans. In IGNOU, education is not imparted through regular classroom lectures but follows a distance education mode. This mode of learning is different from the conventional system as there will be no regular lectures relating to any course. However, there will be counselling for different courses included in the curriculum and the counsellor will be available to you at the Study Centre which organises counselling sessions on different topics.

Ques. What are the IGNOU BLIS fees and mode of payment?

Ans. The BLIS course fee is INR 5000 per semester and it may change as per the university guidelines. The student is recommended to ensure that he pays the specified semester fee online at the time of admission to the college.

Ques. What is the IGNOU BLIS revaluation process?

Ans. Candidates who are not satisfied with the marks in the Term-end Examination may apply for re-evaluation within one month from the date of declaration of results on payment of INR 500 per course by means of demand draft drawn in favour of IGNOU and payable at New Delhi in the prescribed application form. 

Ques. Is there any age limit to apply for the IGNOU BLIS program?

Ans. Yes, the candidates have to be a minimum of 18 years of age, as of 1st July 2020.

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