AIOU BSLIS (Library and Information Sciences)

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.