“Step into the world of knowledge and information! Enroll in Library and Information Science to unlock endless opportunities for growth and impact.”
Department of Library and Information Science (DLIS)
“We cannot evolve until we embrace it”
Department of Library and Information Science at KIIT Deemed to be University is dedicated to educating future leaders in the field of library and information science. We prepare students to excel in managing libraries, archives, information centers, and beyond with intense focus on advanced research, and practical training. Our expert faculty members are committed to fostering a dynamic learning environment where students can develop skills in information organization, management, retrieval, and digital librarianship and can subsequently get opportunities to be appointed in museums, multinational companies, industries and manufacturing units, cultural organisations, public libraries, academic libraries among others in prestigious positions.
Vision
Our vision is to be a premier destination for individuals seeking to pursue careers in library and information science, recognized for our commitment to academic excellence, research innovation, and community engagement. We aspire to be a hub of intellectual inquiry and collaboration, shaping the future of information professions.
Mission
Our mission is to produce dynamic professionals in library and information science who can lead and manage sustainable modern libraries with the acquired knowledge, skills, and technological competencies. We are highly committed to provide a kind of learning environment that can foster creativity, critical thinking, and innovation in the minds of the student.
Why Choose Library and Information Science ?
One can access information from a variety of sources, including printed books, e-books, printed journals, e-journals, newspapers, television, social networking sites, mobile devices, and the open web. The skills, preparedness, and capability to acquire and process information in organized and systematic ways offer golden opportunities to students who want to take up the challenging job of information management and control. The trained post-graduates can get opportunities to be appointed in museums, multinational companies, industries and manufacturing units, cultural organizations, public libraries, and academic libraries, among others, in prestigious positions.
KIIT Journal of Library and Information Management (KJLIM)
KIIT Journal of Library and Information Management (KJLIM), Print ISSN: 2348-0858, Online ISSN: 2455-8060, a peer reviewed scholarly print journal in English intended for publishing research results in the field of Library and Information Science. KJLIM publishes papers that focus on all areas of library and information science. The contributions consistently focus on the results of research, reports of significant developments in working practice and stimulating discussions which are of immense importance to the library and information profession. KJLIM has completed 11yrs of publishing. KJLIM is indexed in Indian Citation Index, Google Scholar, CNKI Scholar, EBSCO Discovery
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Extensive Collection: Students can access a diverse collection of books, journals, periodicals, databases, and multimedia resources covering various fields of library and information science, as well as related disciplines.
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Hands-on Learning: Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including a digital Library, computer lab, specialized software, and multimedia resources, enabling hands-on experience in cataloging, metadata creation, digital preservation, and information retrieval. Additionally, access to high-speed internet to support research and coursework.
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Internship and Career Support: We offer internship placements, career counseling, and networking opportunities with leading organizations, libraries, archives, and information centers, helping students gain practical experience
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Seminars and Conferences: We regularly conduct International Conferences, Seminars, Workshops, Librarians’ Development Programme and other training programs for the knowledge upgradation of the professionals on the latest technological developments and trends in the field.
Our Inspiration
Our Visionary Founder
Prof. Achyuta Samanta
“My Loveable KIITians” is a phrase that every graduate from KIIT University dearly remember and the incumbent batch are delighted to hear for first time. Dr Achyuta Samanta is an educationalist, philanthropist, humanitarian, socio-entrepreneur, policymaker and a writer. He is the founder of Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) and Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), both educational institutions of global repute and recognition. Besides education, Dr Samanta has made contributions in the field of Women Empowerment, Rural Development, Tribal Upliftment, Art, Culture, Literature, Media and Television, Social Work and Spiritualism. Know more about this modern day philantrophist fakir, a man in white shirt, denims and chappals.