Institutions offering MA in Library Science
Master of Arts (MA) in Library Science course is offered in Central Department of Library & Information Science, Kirtipur. Library science is mainly concerned with the retrieval and management of information under any form.
This discipline has become very complex due to the high technological development in our society. Libraries continue to hold an important role in the academic world, while making greater use of technology, compared to the past.
Belonging to an interdisciplinary field of study, library science degrees borrow tools from areas such as management, information technology and education, to collect, organize, preserve, and prioritize information resources.
Eligibility
The candidates require bachelor’s degree or the equivalent from an accredited institution recognized by Tribhuvan University.
Job Prospects
Graduates of this course can work in government, archives, information agencies, cultural organisations, museums, libraries, business intelligence firms and other organisations engaged in information activities.
Common post-graduation job paths include working as a school, law, reference or music librarian, in addition to such job titles as:
- Media specialist
- Archivist
- Library director
- Information broker
Curricular Structure
First Semester
| Course Code | Course Title |
| LISc 501 | Foundation of Library and Information Science |
| LISc 502 | Library Classification and Cataloguing-I [Theory] |
| LISc 503 | Library Classification and Cataloguing -I [Practical] |
| LISc 504 | Information Communication Technology [Theory] |
| LISc 505 | Information Communication Technology [Practical] |
Second Semester
| Course Code | Course Title |
| LISc 551 | Library and Information Management- I |
| LISc 552 | Library Classification and Cataloguing-II [Theory] |
| LISc 553 | Library Classification and Cataloguing-II [Practical] |
| LISc 554 | Networking and Content Management [Theory] |
| LISc 555 | Networking and Content Management [Practical] |
Third Semester
| Course Code | Course Title |
| LISc 601 | Library and Information Management- II |
| LISc 602 | Research Methodology |
| LISc 603 | Library Software and Digitization [Theory] |
| LISc 604 | Library Software and Digitization [Practical] |
Specialization Subjects
| Course Code | Course Title |
| LISc 605-1 | Analytical Products of Information [Theory] |
| LISc 605-2 | Community Information Service [Theory] |
Fourth Semester
| Course Code | Course Title |
| LISc 651 | Information Sources and Services |
| LISc 652 | Quantitative Techniques |
Specialization Subjects
| Course Code | Course Title |
| LISc 653-1 | Analytical Products of Information [Practical] |
| LISc 653-2 | Community Information Service [Practical] |
Internship and Thesis
| Course Code | Course Title |
| LISc 654 | Internship |
| LISc 655 | Thesis |