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Master of Science in Library & Information Sciences

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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 Total Semesters Maximum Duration Credit Hours Min CGPA
2 4 4 32 2.0

 

Program Objectives :

  • Prepare the professional librarians in the discipline of Library and Information Science 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.

Program Outcomes:

After completion of MS program scholars will be able to:

  • 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 method 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.

Eligibility

  • Candidate having 16 years of education in Library and Information Sciences with 2.00 CGPA on the scale of 4.00 in semester system or at least 50% marks in annual system from any recognized institute/university is eligible to apply.
  • Applicant needs to pass GAT (General) to be conducted by NTS/ETEA/any Registered Testing Agency or University, with at least 50% cumulative score and to clear departmental interview at the time of admission.

Documents Required
  • Matric DMC and Secondary School Certificate
  • Intermediate DMC & Provisional Certificate, and Higher Secondary School Certificate
  • Equivalency Certificate from IBCC (For A Level/Other than BISE students)
  • BS Transcript & Degree
  • Applicant CNIC / Form B
  • Father/Guardian CNIC
  • Domicile
  • 04 Recent Passport size Photographs (Light Blue Background)
  • 02 Original Recommendation Letters (From institute of last relevant degree)
  • GRE/ HAT/ SU-GAT (General) Result Card

Program Duration (Years)

2

No. of Semesters

4

Admission Fee (One Time)

10,000

Sem Enrollment/ Exam Fee

5,000

Tuition Fee (Per Sem)

80,000

Security (Refundable)

10,000

Sem-1 Fee

105,000

Sem-2 Fee

85,000

Sem-3 Fee

85,000

Sem-4 Fee

85,000

Total Program Fee

360,000

 

Scheme of Studies (Prospectus 2026)

Semester 1

Code Title CrHrs
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

Semester 2

Code Title CrHrs
SLI 519 Emerging Trends in Libraries 3-0
RES 581 Research Methodology 2-0
SLI 623 Advanced Statistical Methods 3-0

Semester 3

Code Title CrHrs
SLI 625 Education for Library and Information Sciences 3-0
Elective I 3-0
Elective II 3-0

Semester 4

Code Title CrHrs
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

List of Electives Courses

Code Title CrHrs
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

Procedure to Apply In-Person

  • Visit the Admission Office at the Main Campus.
  • Get the admission form.
  • Fill the form carefully.
  • Attach documents & submit.

Procedure to Apply Online

  1. Visit form.suit.edu.pk
  2. Sign up
  3. Login
  4. Select program
  5. Enter details
  6. Upload documents
  7. Download challan
  8. Pay at JS Bank
  9. Upload paid receipt
  10. Submit application

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Sarhad University of Science & IT, Main Campus

Hayatabad Link Road, Ring Road Peshawar

+92-91-5230931
HOD.LIS@suit.edu.pk

Mon – Fri 9:00A.M. – 5:00P.M.

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