Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Library and Information Management

The PGDLIM programme has started in 2010. This is a two-semester Blended Learning Models based one-year course with 40 credits. Blended learning models combine face-to-face instruction with online learning to create hybrid educational experiences. It is being offered through a combination of contact classes and online learning through MOODLE e-learning platform. In 2024, in accordance with the guidelines outlined in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the total credits were revised from 36 to 40. Selection of candidates is through a personal interview and the intake is 25 seats.

Vision Statement

“To be an integral part of the TISS efforts in democratizing access to information by training the graduates from different backgrounds to become proactive knowledge workers in the process of collecting, organizing, consolidating, repackaging and disseminating the knowledge/information for social transformation, scientific and technological growth and economic prosperity”.

Mission Statement

“We are preparing the manpower to be dynamic social change agents in managing, monitoring and disseminating the information by utilizing the ICT and related technologies. Training the manpower in capturing and preserving the tacit knowledge in the light of the emphasis on the importance of traditional knowledge. Restructuring and reviewing the LIS curriculum to cope with changing socio-economic, cultural and technological environment.”

Objectives

• To build and maintain the reservoir of memory to conserve and communicate culture, heritage, science, art and folk tradition of the nation.
• To prepare students in the application of ICT for selection, organization and preservation of knowledge for use.
• To bring out the competent human resource to promote access to the traditional and socially useful knowledge by the process of digitization.
• To involve in capacity building activities to create a development oriented, people friendly learning support system.

Course Outlines

The total credits for the PGDLIM programme are as detailed below:

• 8 Theory Courses (Contact Credits + Distance Credits) = 32 Credits
• Field Work: 8 Credits
• Total Credits of the Programme: 40 Credits

 

Course Structure

Sem	Course Code	Course Title	Contact Credits	Online Credits	Total Credits
Sem I	DL-01	Knowledge Society	2	2	4
	DL-02	Foundations of Digital Libraries	2	2	4
	DL-03	Collection Development in Digital Libraries	2	2	4
	DL-04	Information Management	2	2	4
	DL-05	Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Libraries	2	2	4
Sem II	DL-06	Digital Library Architecture	2	2	4
	DL-07	Information Access and  Services	2	2	4
	DL-08	Digital Preservation and Archiving	2	2	4
	DL-09	Field Work	-	-	8
	Total Credits (Semester I+ II)		16	16	40

 

On-Campus and Online Learning 

Contact classes (lasting 15 and 12 days) are held twice at the TISS Mumbai campus, once in October/November and again in May/June. During these contact classes and training periods, hostel accommodation will be provided within the campus. For the remainder of the semester, teaching and learning will be carried out through planned weekly readings and regular assignments, primarily via web-based platforms such as Moodle.

Prerequisites

The course program includes provisions for contact classes while students are on campus, discussions on Digital Library issues and involvement in fieldwork (Internship) – a practical project that enables them to create a Digital Library. However, it is expected that aspiring participants must have a basic understanding of computer operation, internet services, and elementary knowledge of IT applications. More than anything, this course involves a significant proportion of study time on the Moodle Online portal, participation in discussions and a group project.

Learning Outcomes

It is expected that this program enables students to gain a thorough and technically focused background in Digital Libraries. Furthermore, it helps them understand the critical issues of Digital Libraries, facilitating them to serve as designers, decision-makers and creators of Digital Libraries. Additionally, this course will help students gain advanced-level knowledge of digital asset management, information collection modelling, the design of human-centred digitally mediated information services and information management.

Learning Pedagogies

The courses are conducted through lectures, tutorials and laboratory sessions held in the Terminal Room (Computer Lab) by faculty members and academic staff drawn from Centre for Library and Information Management Studies (CLIMS), Computer Centre, School of Research Methodology, and other schools. Individuals from leading research institutions are invited to deliver lectures. Courses that require hands-on experience are held in the Terminal Room (Computer Lab), which is well-equipped with state-of-the-art systems with 21 computer systems and lecture halls with multimedia support, including access to broadband Internet.

MOODLE (Online Learning Mode)

Every semester will have a two-week contact program during which contact programs and exams are conducted at the TISS Campus. This program extensively uses MOODLE, an online learning management system, to complete online credits.

Field Work Research

Small-group discussions during tutorials allow students to explore subjects in depth, and practical sessions provide students with hands-on practical experience. Students investigate a concept in depth and apply the techniques they have learned in the classroom as part of course assignments. They are trained to create digital content in their chosen subjects of social sciences and other disciplines. Students come from diverse backgrounds and subject areas, contributing to an exciting learning environment.

Method of Assessment

Supervised placements in various libraries will be assessed through a continuous performance evaluation of students' fieldwork. A supervisor will review the student's project recordings, culminating in a final evaluation of a field work report using specific assessment tools. The overall teaching methodology includes lectures, brainstorming, practical sessions, and case studies. Assessment for these methods involves a mix of assignments, term papers, practical exams, and the evaluation of fieldwork or projects.

Career Opportunities

In recent times, career opportunities in the field of Library and Information Science have expanded significantly as organizations in India adapt to new concepts in handling information. The rapid shift from traditional print formats to digital mediums has created a demand for qualified and trained professionals in this field. There is a growing need for individuals who can lead and guide developments, assisting end users in navigating the evolving information landscape. As organizations recognize the importance of effective library and information management, there are ample career prospects for professionals equipped to handle the challenges of this dynamic and changing environment. Job roles may include positions in libraries, information centers, documentation centers, archives, museums, and knowledge management in various sectors, offering diverse and rewarding career paths for individuals with expertise in Library and Information Management.

Eligibility

• Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLISc) 

  OR

  Masters of Library and Information Science (MLISc) 

  OR

  PhD in Library and Information Science from any recognized university.

• Preference will be given to candidates with relevant work experience.

Admission

For information on application procedure, fees, dateline and admission related information, please visit TISS website to know more about the same: https://admissions.tiss.ac.in/admissions/stp/programmes/

International Students

International students can visit https://admissions.tiss.ac.in/ for more details about programme eligibility, qualifications, fees, and other important information.

 

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	2016-17	Mamta Kumari The Best Student Award for PGDLIM
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	2013-14	Candrakant T. Chavan The Best Student Award for PGDLIM
	2012-13	Rakhi Tomar The Best Student Award for PGDLIM
	2010-11	Bhavesh Patel The Best Student Award for PGDLIM