BS (Library and Information Sciences)
Programme Code: 0438
Objectives:
This is a new 4-year program. This scheme of study focuses to give students an understanding of the general subjects and theories, principles and methodologies that form program intends to the foundation of LIS. This enhance student’s abilities in planning and controlling library functions. The new scheme of study will produce highly skilled professional human resource to serve the libraries, resource centers, documentation centers, archives, museums, information centers, and LIS schools. This gives students a proficiency in the skills of management, research, ICT, advocacy, problem-solving, and decision making relevant to information work in a rapidly changing environment along with integrity and social responsibility.
Admission Criteria:-
An applicant having intermediate/higher secondary school pass certificate or equivalent in second division (at least 45%marks) with any subject(s) from any recognized institution is eligible for admission. There is no merit and age determination. All students who fulfill above criteria will be given admission.
Duration:-
The Duration of BS (LIS) program is eight semesters, i.e. four years. However, AIOU reserves the right to make any change(s) anytime in this program partly or wholly without prior notice.
Courses:-
A student will have to complete 42 courses comprising 129credit hours. All courses are of 100 marks each except Research Project (Code 9227) which comprises 200 marks. The semester-wise break-up of these courses is as under.
Pre-requisites from BS (LIS) Students:-
A BS (LIS) student must have a computer with internet connection to successfully complete this program. The University will provide helping books (for some courses only) or study guides (for some courses only) or links to online resources (for some courses only) to students. Most updates are available at AIOU website <https:\\aiou.edu.pk>such as matters relating to admission, exam and result, tutorials, workshops, assignments, and so on. A student should willingly be hard-working enough to get information and knowledge. Consult your AIOU-appointed tutors for technical and conceptual guidance. Take full benefit from your tutorial classes and workshops. We are also providing guidance to students via our website <http://lis.aiou.edu.pk/>and our Facebook page <LIS@AIOU official>; hence join our Facebook page as well.
Medium:
English language only will be the medium of study for any of the components of this program. However, Urdu and/or English language can be opted for a course on Islamiyat OR Ethics only.
Method of Instruction:
This BS (4-year) in LIS will be offered in blended ODL mode. Face-to-face tutorial classes for each 3-credit hour course in every semester with non-compulsory attendance and workshop (03 days for each 3-credit hour course in every semester with at least 70% compulsory attendance) support will also be provided. Face-to-face tutorial classes and workshops will only be held in Islamabad and Lahore. All matters related to Research Project (Code 9227) will be dealt with in accordance with AIOU rules.
Award of Degree:-
Multiple criteria have been adopted to assess students’ work for all courses, except Research Project, as under.
Written examination to be assessed by the Examination Department, AIOU at the end of each semester = 70%marks (pass marks 50%).
Two assignments and/or equivalent to be assessed by the relevant tutor/resource person = 30% marks (pass marks50% collectively). Students’ work may also be checked with Turnitin for plagiarism.
All the matters relating to Research Project will be dealt with as per AIOU rules. However, the pass marks for Research Project is 50% both in evaluation of Project report and viva voce examination separately.
Scheme of Studies:-
First Semester |
# | Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1. | 9407 | English-I | 3 |
2. | 9374 | Pakistan Studies | 3 |
3. | 5403 | Basics of Information and Communication Technology | 3 |
4. | 8413 | Introduction to Logic | 3 |
5. | 9201 | Soft Skills (Personality Development) | 3 |
Second Semester |
# | Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1. | 9408 | English-II | 3 |
2. | 9401/5437 | Islamiyat / Ethics (for non-Muslims) | 3 |
3. | 9266 | Language Skills and Communicative Abilities | 3 |
4. | 8411 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
5. | 9202 | Introduction to Library and Information Professions | 3 |
Third Semester |
# | Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1. | 9409 | English-III | 3 |
2. | 4431 | Pre-calculus | 3 |
3. | 6404 | General Science | 3 |
4. | 9410 | Introduction to Sociology, Culture & Society | 3 |
5. | 8432 | Economy of Pakistan | 3 |
6. | 9204 | Information Literacy | 3 |
Fourth Semester |
# | Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1. | 9416 | English-IV | 3 |
2. | 4485 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
3. | 9205 | Planning Library Building, Space and Services | 3 |
4. | 9206 | Collection Development and Management | 3 |
5. | 9208 | Classification and Subject Headings | 3 |
6. | 9209 | Cataloguing and RDA | 3 |
Fifth Semester |
# | Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1. | 9203 | Information Architecture | 3 |
2. | 9207 | Information Science in Transition | 3 |
3. | 9210 | Integrated Library Automation Systems ….. | 3 |
4. | 9211 | Library Public Services | 3 |
5. | 9212 | Library and Web Technology | 3 |
6. | 9213 | Library and Database Technology | 3 |
Sixth Semester |
# | Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1. | 9214 | Modern Information Retrieval Systems | 3 |
2. | 9215 | Communication Skills for Information Professionals | 3 |
3. | 9216 | Developing Digital Library | 3 |
4. | 9217 | Emerging Trends in Library and Information Services | 3 |
5. | 9218 | Management Basics for Information Professionals | 3 |
6. | 9219 | Library Analytics and Big Data | 3 |
Seventh Semester |
# | Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1. | 9220 | Library Security and Safety | 3 |
2. | 9221 | Marketing of Library and Information Services | 3 |
3. | 9222 | Archives, Records, and Information Management | 3 |
4. | 9223 | Knowledge Management | 3 |
5. | 9224 | Auditing Information Systems | 3 |
6. | 9225 | Development of Library and Information Professionals | 3 |
Eighth Semester |
# | Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1. | 9226 | Research Methodology in Library and Information Sciences | 3 |
2. | 9227 | Research Thesis | 6 |
Fee Structure:-
Item | Fee |
Registration Fee: (at the time of 1st admission in University) | 500/- |
Admission Fee: (at the time of 1st admission in Programme) | 500/- |
Per course Fee: Rs.2000/- Rs.2000/-×5= Rs.10000/- | 10,000/- |
Technology Fee (each semester) | 100/- |
Courier Charges (each semester) | 100/- |
Fee for 1st Semester | 11,250/- |
Fee for 2nd Semester | 10,150/- |
Fee for 3rd Semester | 12,150/- |
Fee for 4th Semester | 12,150/- |
Fee for 5th Semester | 12,150/- |
Fee for 6th Semester | 12,150/- |
Fee for 7th Semester | 12,150/- |
Fee for 8th Semester | 6,150/- |
Total | 88,250/- |
Note:
The AIOU reserves the right to make any change(s) anytime in this program partly or wholly without prior notice.
All the eligible candidates across Pakistan will be given admission provided they have fulfilled the required formalities. But, the tutorial classes and workshops will only be held in Islamabad and Lahore. There is also hostel facility at AIOU Main Campus, Islamabad, for students at nominal charges.
