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The Department of Library and Information Science, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur is one of the oldest department of Library Science in the country. This department was started on 20 August 1956 and had a history of fifty years. Starting in the year 1956 with a diploma course in Library and Information Science it has come a long way upgrading the diploma to BLISc, starting MLISC of one year course (1984) and MLISc ( Integrated two years course ) as per UGC guide lines in the year 2003. The department also has to its credit Ph. D. program from 1987 onwards. Department has celebrated its Golden Jubilee year during 2006-07 to commemorate the 50 glorious years of its existence and its academic contribution to the discipline of Library and Information Science. The department was headed by stalwarts in the field who are renowned scholars and brought laurels to this department by their academic and administrative acumen to this university and upgraded standard of this department as one of the leading LIS educational institutes in the country. Department is Located on the first floor of RTMNU, Main library building, Ramdaspeth, Nagpur. The department regularly updates its curriculum to keep pace with the emerging job-market and development. The department is proposing to start semester pattern from the academic session 2012-13.
Currently Conducted Courses:
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Medium of Instruction: English
Structure of the course
MLISC Part- I (Two years integrated course) ( Intake Capacity : 40)
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Paper |
Max. Marks |
Minimum Marks for Passing |
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Theory |
100 |
40 |
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Paper-I Foundations of Library & Information Science |
100 |
40 |
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Paper-II Knowledge Organisation, Information Processing & Retrieval |
100 |
40 |
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Paper-III Management of Libraries and Information Centres |
100 |
40 |
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Paper-IV Information Sources and Services |
100 |
40 |
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Paper-V Information Technology Basics |
100 |
40 |
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Paper-VI Research Methods and Statistical Techniques |
100 |
40 |
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Total (Theory) |
600 |
240 |
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Practicals |
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1. Classification |
70 |
30 |
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2. Cataloguing |
70 |
30 |
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3. Information Technology Basics |
50 |
20 |
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4. Information Sources & Services ( VIVA-VOCE) |
50 |
20 |
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5. Internal Assessment of : a) Survey of Libraries & Information Centres (Educational Tour Report) b) Compilation of Bibliography/Documentation Lists |
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Total (Practical) |
300 |
120 |
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Total ( Theory + Practical) |
900 |
360 |
MLISC Part- II (Two years integrated course) (Intake Capacity: 40)
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Paper |
Max. Marks |
Minimum Marks for Passing |
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Theory |
100 |
40 |
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Paper-VII Information and Communication |
100 |
40 |
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Paper-VIII Information Analysis, repackaging and Consolidation |
100 |
40 |
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Paper-IX Information Retrieval and Bibliographical Control |
100 |
40 |
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Paper- X System Analysis and Bibliometrics |
100 |
40 |
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Paper-XI Information Technology Application |
100 |
40 |
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Paper-XII Information Systems (Elective Paper) One out of Five Papers given below: |
100 |
40 |
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Elective I Archival, Museum and Archeological Information System |
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Elective II Agricultural Information System |
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Elective III Biotechnology Information System |
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Elective IV Legal Information System |
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Elective V Industrial Information System |
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Total (Theory) |
600 |
240 |
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Practicals |
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1. Information Technology Applications |
100 |
40 |
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2. Project work Report |
100 |
40 |
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3. VIVA-VOCE |
50 |
20 |
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4. Internal Assessment a) Class work of Indexing & Abstracting b) Seminar and Assignments |
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Total (Practical) |
300 |
120 |
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Total ( Theory + Practical) |
900 |
360 |
Eligibility:
For MLISc Part- I : Any Arts, Science, Commerce/ or any other discipline University Graduattion
For MLISc Part-II : MLISc-Part-I / BLISc
For P.hd : the Research supervisors and the RRC’s Approval
Current Status of Full-time Faculty Positions
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Person holding the Post |
Position |
Joining Year |
Vacant positions |
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Mrs. Shalini R. Lihitkar |
Sr. Assistant Prof & HOD |
2003 |
One professor |
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Dr (Mrs) Mangala A. Hirwade |
Sr. Assistant Prof
Sr. Assistant Prof |
2009 |
One Reader |
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Dr Satyaprakash M. Nikose |
2009 |
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Dr. Mrs. Shalini Lihitkar – MLISc – NET,Ph.D
She has been in LIS Profession Since 2002, Gold Medalist
from Nagpur University . Worked as a Lecturer in DLISc,
Shivaji Univeristy, Kolhapur from 2002-2003. Presently
working as a Assistant Professor & Head in DLISC, Rastrasant
Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University , Nagpur . Experience of
teaching and guiding for UGC NET/SET, P.O. and other
competitive examinations. Published more than 100 papers in
seminars, conferences and Journals. She is a life member of
professional association viz. DLA, ILA, IATLIS, LISAA, SALIS
and VLA. She has completed Information Literacy Project
with UNESCO and SALIS as a member. Principal Investigator
for UGC-Minor Research Project on “Profiles of LIS
schools and Faculty Members in Maharashtra ”. Joint
Secretary of SALIS Nagpur Chapter. She was a Joint
Organizing Secretary of Golden Jubilee National Conference
on Quality Assessment and Quality Indicators of LIS
Education, 10-12th Nov, 2006. Columnist in “Mahiti Yug”
Quarterly Journal published by Foundation of Dr. P.S.G.Kumar,
edited by S.K.Keservani from 2005-2009. Production Committee
Member of Mahiti Yug from 2005-2008. Organizing Committee
member in XXI IATLIS National Conference organized by
Department of Library and Information Science, Nagpur in
November 2004. Organizing Committee member of Golden Jubilee
National Conference on Quality Assessment and Quality
Indicators of LIS Education, 10-12th Nov, 2006. Treasurer of
Alumini Association of Department of LISc, RTMNU from 2008.
Organizing Secretary for Prof. D. Rajyalakshmi
Felicitation function organized by Department of Library and
Information Science, RTMNU, Nagpur ,30th June 2009. 22
project reports have been completed under her guidance for
MLISc-II year. Convener of Workshop on “Technical
Writing” organized by DLISC,RTMNU in collaboration with
HRD cell of RTMNU during 3rd-5th Dec. 2009. Co-Convener of
National workshop organized by DAKM. She is a editorial
member of Interdisciplinary research journals. She is
subject expert members in Definitional Glossary of LISc,
project of Ministry of Scientific and Technical Terminology,
Govt of India. She has organized national workshop on
“e-Granthalaya software for automation and networking of
libraries” during 20th -22nd August 2010. She has organized
7 day workshop on “ Developing Digital Library using DSpace”
during 20-26th August 2011 in collaboration with INFLIBNET,
Ahmedabad. She is author of 2 books on “ Information Systems
and Networks in India” , Cataloguing: theory and practice. . |
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Dr (Mrs) Mangala Anil Hirwade – B.Sc, MLISc, NET, Ph.D.
Worked in Patent Information System (Jan 1992- Jan2003) |
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Dr Satyaprakash M. Nikose |
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Recognized Supervisors for LIS Research
Ph. D Degree Holders in Library and Information Science till Nov 2011
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ONGOING DOCTORAL RESEARCH Ongoing Doctoral Research in DLISc, RTMNU. (Guide-wise)
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RECENT EVENT HELD IN DLISC, RTMNU, NAGPUR
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12th August 2011 Ranganathan Day
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20TH August 2011 Foundation day of the DLISc,
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20-26nd August 2011 workshop on Developing Digital Library using Dsapce
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5th Sept 2011 Teachers day Celebration
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3rd -24th Nov 2011 UGC Refresher Course in LISc Sponsored by UGC Academic Staff College, RTMNU
Dr. Mrs. Shalini Lihitkar
Head,
Department of Library and Information Science,
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj, Nagpur University,
First floor of Main Library Building,
Ramdaspeth, Nagpur, 440010
Phone No. 0712-2448577 (O)
Cell: 9823886717
Email : shanwaghmare@yahoo.com