About the Department

The Department of Library and Information Science was established in the year 2010. Department ever since its inception continues to play its role of leadership in Library and Information Science education. In order to keep pace with the changing and complex needs of libraries and documentation centres in the country, the Department took concrete steps in 2012 to introduce new areas of study in information science and management such as ‘Information Technology Applications in Libraries', ‘Digital Libraries' and ‘Information Storage and Retrieval' in its curriculum. Department revised its syllabi in 2013 as per Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) & again new papers were introduced in MLISc.

Vision

To be a world class library which provides all types of information to meet the needs of students, researchers and faculty members and also to play an active role in teaching and research.

Mission

To support teaching, research and other instructional programs of all the Departments by providing information services.

Objectives

1. To provide an effective base to fulfil the vision and mission of the Dravidian university.
2. To provide a strong educational background this caters to the current and future needs of the library profession.
3. To provide a comfortable teaching and learning environment.
4. To provide information scientists to the society who cater to the diverse needs of the users.
5. To encourage continuity in teaching and research activities.
6. To provide a platform to the students by encouraging their participation in seminars, presentations, debates, group discussions etc.
7. To provide efficient and ethical librarians.

Faculty:

	Name Qualification Designation Specialization E-Mail Contact Number Bio-data	: : : : : : :	Prof. M. DORASWAMY M.Sc, M.L.I.Sc, Ph.D Professor & Librarian  Academic Libraries mdoraswamy@gmail.com 09440219118  Click here to Download
	Name Qualification Designation Specialization E-Mail Contact Number Bio-data	: : : : : : :	Dr.AVINENI KISHORE M.A., M.L.I.Sc.,Ph.D Assistant Professor & Head I/c Academic Libraries saikishoresvu@gmail.com 09490003008  Click here to Download