The Master of Science in Library and Information Sciences (MS LIS) is a postgraduate program designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and practical skills in managing information resources and services. The curriculum covers topics such as information retrieval, digital libraries, information systems, archival management, data curation, and library management. Students also learn about emerging trends in technology, information access, and data privacy. This program prepares graduates to take on leadership roles in libraries, information centers, archives, and related sectors. Career opportunities include roles as librarians, information analysts, digital archivists, knowledge managers, and information systems specialists in public, academic, and corporate sectors.
Minimum Duration in Years | Total Number of Semesters | Maximum Duration in Years | Credit Hours |
Minimum CGPA Required |
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2 | 4 | 32-35 |
The program objectives are:
The objectives of the program are to;
Prepare the professional librarians in the discipline of Library and Information Sciences with research skills.
Leadership qualities will be developed in the librarians to face traditional and obsolete methods.
Prepare the prospective Librarians and Knowledge Managers to play their role in the enhancement of literacy rate in the country.
Further compete and contribute in the field of Library and Information discipline in effective manner by creating new techniques in their fields.
Apply knowledge of Library and Information Science into the field with respect to print and non-print formats of information resources.
Assess collection development policy and bibliographical control in the light of prevailing laws in the country.
Apply latest cataloguing codes to compile bibliographic entries of library collection.
Locate, retrieve, evaluate and disseminate information and information sources and reference services by applying latest statistical tools.
Apply principles of library management and demonstrate leadership abilities.
Apply relevant research methods to problem solving.
Analyze tools and practices of information technology.
Apply manual and machine readable classification and cataloguing tools.
Demonstrate and develop Library Resource Sharing and Networking.
Understand information sources and information cycle of disciplines of Social Sciences and Humanities.
Program Duration (Years) | 2 |
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No. of Semesters | 4 |
Admission Fee (One Time) | 10,000 |
Sem Enrollment/ Exam Fee | 5,000 |
Tuition Fee (Per Sem) | 60,000 |
Security (Refundable) | 10,000 |
Sem-1 Fee (At time of Admission) | 85,000 |
Sem-2 Fee | 65,000 |
Sem-3 Fee | 65,000 |
Sem-4 Fee | 65,000 |
Total Program Fee | 280,000 |
Code | Title | CrHrs |
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SLI 511 | Theoretical Foundations of Library Science | 3-0 |
SLI 513 | Leadership: Theory and Practice | 3-0 |
SLI 515 | Intellectual Property Rights | 3-0 |
SLI 517 | Seminar in Library & Information Sciences | 3-0 |
Code | Title | CrHrs |
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SLI 519 | Emerging Trends in Libraries | 3-0 |
RES 581 | Research Methodology | 2-0 |
SLI 623 | Advanced Statistical Methods | 3-0 |
Code | Title | CrHrs |
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SLI 625 | Education for Library and Information Sciences | 3-0 |
Elective I | 3-0 | |
Elective II | 3-0 |
Code | Title | CrHrs |
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Plan A: MS with Research Work | ||
RES 690 | Research Thesis | 0-6 |
Plan B: MS with Course Work | ||
Elective III | 3-0 | |
Project | 0-3 |
Code | Title | CrHrs |
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SLI 627 | Development of Library and Information Sciences in Pakistan | 3-0 |
SLI 628 | Human Resource Management in Library and Information Centers | 3-0 |
SLI 629 | Global Perspective in Library and Information Sciences | 3-0 |
SLI 630 | User Education | 3-0 |
SLI 631 | Information Behavior | 3-0 |
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