Department of Library & Information Science 


The department was established during the academic year 2007-2008. The department offers M.LI.Sc, M.Phil, Ph.D. and CLibSc programs. The Department aspires, through its various programs, to provide outstanding education in Library and Information Science.The Department is committed to the University’s mission of teaching, learning, research, and community services. As a professional department, which would empower students, in both theoretical and Practical, to identify, acquire, organize and disseminate information. By integrating technology across the curriculum, the department will impart the knowledge and skills of the profession in preserving and providing access to the records of our cultural heritage and the documents of scholarly research. By nurturing research, innovation, and service, the department will strive to offer high-quality student-centered programs necessary to prepare library and information professionals in the knowledge society of the 21st century. The Department of Library Science would be recognized both nationally and internationally as a leader in producing information professionals.
 
Library and Information Science is a growing subject interconnected heavily with information technology and telecommunication fields. In fact web enabled information services and resources have been considered as the thrust area for the development of IT industry in India as such a post graduate student may find wide opportunities in any sector - Public enterprises, R&D organizations, Industrial establishments, Corporate sectors, and Academic institutions. Librarian, Teachers, IT Researchers and Scientist, Record Managers.
 
Contact Details: 
Prof.P.G.Tadasad
Chairperson & Professor, Department of Library & Information Science
Ph.No: 9448180973
Vision:
Advance the well-being of women community through education, research and outreach programs in Library and information Science.
Mission:
  • To Provide quality LIS education to meet national and global challenges by blending theoretical knowledge of LIS with Practical Skills.
  • To encourage the faculty to pursue academic excellence through research and publications.
  • To promote the use of ICT in teaching and research.
  • To inculcate values and ethics among students in practicing the profession.
  • To promote leadership qualities among LIS students.
  • To prepare graduates for life-long learning and to be able to carry out information practice with competence.

    

  • To acquaint students with the principles of modern management of Library and Information centers
  • To provide a professional training for information specialists in order to enable them to organize information and manage different types of library and information institutions
  • To make them aware about the growth and development of universe of knowledge and its organization in different fields.
  • To provide training in methods and techniques of research and their application to the problems in Library and Information Science and preparing one for further research.
  • To acquaint students with the theory and practices of Information Technology in information collection, processing, storage and retrieval.
  • To contribute to the intellectual and scientific activities on or off campus and to carry out research by organizing seminars, conferences, and scientific meetings.
  • To contribute to the continuing education of information professionals by organizing workshops and consultations.
  • To offer services to information institutions and coordinate and establish cooperation with them by organizing    
    conferences and providing consultations and transferring expertise through the participation of the Department faculty in
    workshops, symposia etc To cooperate and coordinate with KSWUB academic departments, by providing services with
    regard to the use of   information sources, research methods, and search strategies on the Internet. To collaborate with
    foreign universities and scientific institutions in the area of  scientific research, exchange of experience, and the  training of students.
Sl.No Course Duration Eligibility Intake Career Options Syllabus
1 MLISc 02 Years Any Degree 30+10 (Payment Seats)

Library and Information Science is a growing subject interconnected heavily with information technology and telecommunication fields. In fact web enabled information services and resources have been considered as the thrust area for the development of IT industry in India as such a post graduate student may find wide opportunities in any sector - Public enterprises,

R&D organizations, Industrial establishments, Corporate sectors, and Academic institutions. Librarian, Teachers, IT Researchers and Scientist, Record Managers
 
2 Value added Certificate Courses 06 Months PG Students of Library Science 30+10 (Payment Seats)    
3 C-Lib 06 Months SSLC 30+10 (Payment Seats)    
4 Ph.D

3 Yers for Full Time Minimum Periods and4 Years for Part Time Minimum Period

       

 

Sl.No   Name & Designation Qualification Specialization Contact Details Resume
1

Prof.P.G.Tadasad

Chairperson & Senior Professor

MLISc. PH D Collection Development, User Education, Classification

Email: pgtadasad@gmail.com

Ph.No9448180973

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Prof.Shantadevi.T

Professor

M.A., MLISc, Ph.D,

UGC-NET
User Studies

Email: shantaakkaraki@gmail.com

Ph.No: 9448227878

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Prof.Gavisiddappa.Anandhalli

Professor

MSc. MPhil. PGDCA and Ph,D User Studies, Scientometric. ICT

Email: gavi.vijju@gmail.comgavi.vijju@kswu.ac.in 

Ph.No: 8618464821, 9448825666

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Sl.No Project Title Principal Investigator Sponsoring Agency Sanctioned Year Budget Status
1 Information  Support to Economically Weaker group of Women in Karnataka State: A Study Prof.P.G.Tadasad UGC 2012 4,17,200/- Completed
2 Availability and Utilization of Health Information Resources and Services By Secondary School SC/ST Teachers: A Study of Richur District Prof.Shantadevi.T

SC/ST Cell

KSAWU, Vijayapura
2018 1,00,000/- Completed
3 "Assessment of Research Skills and Productivity of Teaching Faculty Members: A Case Study of Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women’s University, Vijayapura" Prof. Gavisiddappa Anandhalli KSAWU Vijayapura 2023 80,000/-   as a seed money In Progress

 

Sl.No Title  Author Name Journal Name Year Impact Factor
1 Influencing factors for non-use of City Central Libraries by women: A case study of City Central Library, Bijapur Rajashri Joshi and P G Tadasad Journal of Library Development 2015  
2 Assessment of users by library professionals in India Deepthi, Tadasad, P G and Patil, Shobha Journal of Library Development 2015  
3 Awareness and use of Internet based e-information resources among school children: A case study of Bijapur District, Karnataka Deepa Kulkarni and P G Tadasad SRELS Journal of Information Management 2015  

 

 

Well equipped ICT facilities Like Computer Labs with 25 computers, LCD Projectors, Smart Boards Lan &Wify  Connections.

Basic software and open Access application software’s for Library Management ware used.

  • Celebrate of important personalities in library and information science birth anniversary, death anniversary in the name of national library week and international library week knowledge day.
  • In the Every day students write quotations about Library and information science in the knowledge board.
  • Students and research scholars visit school libraries to give awareness about library use and organizes the libraries systematically.