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Ph.D in Library Science

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Introduction

The Ph.D. in Library and Information Science programme at Pannadhay University is designed to cultivate advanced research skills and deep subject expertise in Library and Information Science. Students engage with contemporary information management practices, digital library systems, knowledge organization, research methodologies, information and communication technologies, and interdisciplinary perspectives to contribute original knowledge to the field of library and information science. The programme prepares scholars for leadership roles in academia, research institutions, libraries, information centres, government agencies, educational institutions, archives, documentation centres, and policy-making bodies.

Under the guidance of experienced faculty mentors, doctoral candidates undertake rigorous coursework, independent research, and thesis preparation in the field of Library and Information Science. The Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Pannadhay University provides a dynamic learning environment with modern libraries, digital repositories, information resource centres, research facilities, advanced information and communication technologies, and comprehensive research support to foster innovation in library and information science. Graduates emerge with strong analytical, research, information management, problem-solving, critical thinking, and research communication skills that are highly valued in academia, research institutions, libraries, information centres, archives, documentation centres, government agencies, and the knowledge management sector.

Subject Offered :

Library Management and Administration
Information Science and Knowledge Management
Digital Libraries
Library Automation and Integrated Library Systems
Information Retrieval Systems
Knowledge Organization and Classification
Cataloguing and Metadata Standards
Bibliometrics, Scientometrics, and Informetrics
Research Data Management
Digital Preservation and Archiving
Information Literacy and User Studies
Academic Library Management
Public Library Systems and Services
School and College Library Management
Special Libraries and Information Centres
Electronic Resource Management
Open Access Publishing and Scholarly Communication
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Libraries
Artificial Intelligence Applications in Libraries
Big Data and Knowledge Analytics
Library Networking and Resource Sharing
Information Ethics and Intellectual Property Rights
Records and Archives Management
Digital Curation and Institutional Repositories
Information Behaviour and User Experience
Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining in Libraries
Library Marketing and Outreach Services
Collection Development and Resource Management
Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Information Management
Research Methodology in Library and Information Science

Department	FACULTY OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE
Type	Regular
Duration of the Course	3-5 Years
Eligibility	Master's Degree with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD)
Seat Alloted
Medium of Instruction	Hindi & English
Examination	Entrance Test + Interview
Syllabus	University prescribed Ph.D. syllabus in Education
Scholarship	As per university norms rules
Fees	1,15,000 per year

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