About the Department of Library & Information Science

(রবীন্দ্রভারতী বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের গ্রন্থাগার ও তথ্যবিজ্ঞান বিভাগ সম্পর্কে)

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The Department of Library and Information Science at Rabindra Bharati University is dedicated to fostering a rich learning environment and equipping students with essential skills in information management. Our curriculum emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical applications, preparing graduates to excel in various roles within the library and information sector. We actively promote research and innovation, encouraging students to engage with contemporary issues in the field. Join us in exploring the dynamic world of library and information science.

Historical Background

The Department of Library and Information Science was established at the university's Jorasanko Campus under the initiative of Prof. Ramaranjan Mukherjee, the then Vice-Chancellor and the leadership of Dr. Sourendramohun Ganguly,the then librarian of the University. It began in 1985 as an evening course, offering Rabindra Bharati University's first professional postgraduate degree in the discipline—the Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc.). The department operates under the Post Graduate Faculty of Arts.

Academic Evolution

The department launched its Master of Library and Information Science (M.Lib.I.Sc.) programme in 2007. Demonstrating a commitment to contemporary educational frameworks, it introduced a two-year integrated M.Lib.I.Sc. programme in 2023 under the Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS), featuring lateral exit and entry options.

Research and Scholarship

The department has a strong research culture. By the end of 2025, it had awarded Ph.D. degrees to 22 research scholars, with an additional 12 scholars currently pursuing their doctoral studies.

Academic Publication

Origina Research article

For the past 27 years, the department has published the RBU Journal of Library & Information Science, a UGC-CARE Listed peer-reviewed scholarly journal, contributing significantly to the academic discourse in the field.

Department at a Glance

Name : Department of Library & Information Science

Establishment Year : 1985

Faculty : Post Graduate Faculty of Arts

Course Offer :• 2Years Integrated Master of Library and Information Science (M.Lib.I.Sc)(CBCS)

With Lateral Entry and Exit option; Completing 2 semester is equivalent to B.Lib.I.Sc;
• Doctor of Philosophy in Library and Information Science (Ph.D.)

Intake Capacity :• Integrated M.Lib.I.Sc.=25 (As per the decision of the Admission Board)

Department Journal : RBU Journal of Library and Information Science ISSN: 0972-2750
Published only PRINT COPY since 1997; Annually. UGC CARE ENLISTED

Year of Inception: • B.Lib.I.Sc- 1986 (Semester System introduced in 2016)
• M.Lib.I.Sc.- 2007( Semester System introduced in 2013)

2 Years Integrated M.Lib.I.Sc (4 Semester CBCS introduced in 2023)
• Ph.D. Course Work- 2010

PhD : Awarded-22 ( till 2025); Ongoing - 12 (till 2025)

HOD 1. Dr. S.M. Ganguly (1986-1992)
2. Dr. Pinaki Nath Mukhopadhyay (1992- 2011)
3. Sri Salil Chandra Khan (2011-2013)
4. Dr. Sudip Ranjan Hatua (2013- 2020 (as TIC);

5. Dr. Sudip Ranjan Hatua (2021- 14th Sept. 2023)

6. Dr. Ziaur Rahman (15th Sept. 2023 - 14th Sept 2025)

5. Dr. Sudip Ranjan Hatua (15th Sept. 2025- 14th Sept. 2027)

Objectives

To develop skills and trained knowledge worker
To help decision-making of highest level of management to the lowest level individual entrepreneur;
To build leaders in libraries, archives, and information/knowledge centres from conventional to DIGITAL Environment;
To conduct education, research and development for the advancement of the Library Information & Sciences;
To enhance the quality and standard of education;

Opportunity and Scope-

Students having Library and Information Science degree may find scope in both ‘academic’, ‘administrative’ as well as IT sector and Mass Media and public relations. Candidates having Degree of Library and Information Science will find the opportunity in the library of both public and private School, College, University. They can find the prestigious placement at the Institute of National Importance and R&D Centres like, IIT, IIM, IISc, IIIT, ISI, CSIR , ICSSR, DRDO etc. Students have an opportunity at various Information Centres like NISCAIR, NIC, INFLIBNET, NASSDOC, SENDOC, NISSAT etc. along with International organization like, UNESCO, UNDP, FID, IFLA etc. They have very good rising scope at unconventional area like Media, Hospital & Medical Industry, Software & IT industry. Apart from all these there are huge scope in Government Sector like Public libraries, State and National Secretariat Library, Parliament Library and National Library. In all these sector Librarian with professional degree is an essential criteria.