Tuesday, November 29, 2022

List of Open Universities in India running Library & Information Science Courses

Central Open University
                      
1. Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi                                        
IGNOU, is a Central Open University located at Maidan Garhi, New Delhi, India. IGNOU was founded to serve the Indian population by means of distance and open education.The IGNOU has offered the following course in the field of library and information science:
1. Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS)   View details 
2. Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS)    View details 
3. Certificate Programme in Library and Information Science (CLIS)   View details 
4. Post Graduate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking (PGDLAN)  View details 
5. Doctor of Philosophy in Library & Information Science (PHDLIS)  View details 
 
                                                              




State Open University
   
1. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU), Hyderabad                                        
The University, initially known as Andhra Pradesh Open University, was set up on 26th August 1982 through an Act of the A.P. State Legislature (APOU Act 1982). Subsequently, the University was renamed as Dr. B.R.Ambedkar Open University on 26 October, 1991 by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. The University has offered the following course in the field of library and information science:
1. Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLISc)   View details  
2. Master's Degree in Library & Information Science (MLISc) View details 

                                                           

                 

2. Vardhman Mahaveer Open University, Kota                                     
Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University (VMOU or previously known as Kota Open University, renamed through a Gazette notification by the Government of Rajasthan on 21st September 2002) came into being in 1987 as a pioneering institution for open learning in Rajasthan. The University has offered the following course in the field of library and information science:
1. Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS) View details 
2. Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) View details 
3. Diploma in Library and Information Science View details 

 
                                                           
  
3. Nalanda Open University,  Patna                                  
The Nalanda Open University is the only University in the State of Bihar meant for imparting learning exclusively through the system of distance education. The University was established in March, 1987 by an ordinance, promulgated by the Government of Bihar. Later, Nalanda Open University Act, 1995 was passes by the Bihar Legislature, replacing the Ordinance, and the University came under the authority and jurisdiction of the new Act automatically. The University has offered the following course in the field of library and information science:
1. Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLISc)     View details   
2. Master's Degree in Library & Information Science (MLISc)    View details 
2. Certificate course in Library and Information Science    View details 

                                                          

 

4. Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nashik                     
Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) was established on 1st July 1989 by an Act XX (1989) of the Maharashtra State Legislature. It is the Fifth Open University in the country. The jurisdiction of this university is spread over the entire State of Maharashtra. The University has offered the following course in the field of library and information science:
1. Bachelor of Library & Information Science (B.Lib. & I.Sc.)   View details 
2. Master of Library & Information Science (M.Lib.& I.Sc.)    View details 

                                                            

 


5. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU), Ahmedabad, Gujarat                    
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU), Ahmedabad, Gujarat has offered the following course in the field of library and information science:
1. Bachelor of Library & Information Science (BLIS)   View details 
2. Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS)    View details 

                                                         

 


6. Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Mysore, Karnataka                   
Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Mysuru, is a State Public University established by the act of State Legislature in 1992, and was brought into force on 1st June 1996. The University has offered the following course in the field of library and information science:
1. Bachelor of Library & Information Science (BLib. I.Sc)   View details 
2. Master of Library & Information Science     View details 
3. Ph.D [Library Science]  View details 

                                                             


7. Netaji Subhas Open University, West Bengal               
Netaji Subhas Open University is the premier State Open University in India. The year 1997 was the birth centenary year of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. The University has offered the following course in the field of library and information science:
1. Bachelor of Library & Information Science (BLib. I.Sc)   View details 
2. Master of Library & Information Science     View details 
3. Ph.D [Library Science] View details 


                                                             


8. U.P. Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU), Allahabad              
Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University is a public university in Allahabad (Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh, India. It is named after Rajarshi Purushottam Das Tandon. The University has offered the following course in the field of library and information science:
1. Bachelor of Library & Information Science (BLib. I.Sc)   View details 
2. Master of Library & Information Science   View details 

                                                             

  


9. Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU), Chennai 
Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU) is an Indian institution for open and distance learning established by the government of Tamil Nadu, India. It was founded in 2002 and is based in Chennai. The University has offered the following course in the field of library and information science:
1. Post Graduate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking (PGDLAN)   View details 
2. Master of Library & Information Science     View details 

                                                             

 

10. Pt. Sunderlal Sharma Open University (PSSOU), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Pandit Sundarlal Sharma (Open) University Chhattisgarh, Bilaspur was established by the Chhattisgarh legislature in 2005. The Governor of Chhattisgarh accorded his assent on 20th January 2005. This University was named after Pandit Sundarlal Sharma, a well-known freedom and social justice fighter of Chhattisgarh region. The University has offered the following course in the field of library and information science:
1. Bachelor of Library & Information Science (BLib. I.Sc)   View details 

                                                             



11. Uttarakhand Open University, Haldwani, Distt. Nainitall, Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand Open University (UOU) was established by an Act of Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly in 2005 (Act No. 23 of 2005) on 31.10.2005 with the aim of disseminating knowledge and skills through distance learning, using the flexible and innovative methods of education to ensure ‘Independent Learning’. The University has offered the following course in the field of library and information science:
1. Bachelor of Library & Information Science (BLib. I.Sc)   View details 

                                                              



12. Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University, Guwahati, Assam
Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University is a state university in Guwahati, Assam, India. It was founded in 2006. The University has offered the following course in the field of library and information science:
1. Diploma in Library and Information Science (DLIS)   View details 

                                                              




13. Odisha State Open University
Odisha State Open University (OSOU) is a distance learning state university located in Sambalpur, Odisha, India. The university is established by an Act of the Odisha State Legislature in 2015. The University has offered the following course in the field of library and information science:
1. Certificate in Digital Library   View details 
2Post Graduate Certificate in Digital Library   View details 

                                                               








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