Department of Library and Information Science

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Library and Information Science was established in the year 2000 to meet the challenges of emerging scenario in the 21st century and to exploit the new opportunities in the field of Library and Information science. The Department has the pride of having dedicated faculty with research experience and excellent infrastructure for the M.Lib.I.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes. The courses offered by the Department are well updated with an institutional need based curriculum. The Students are trained by the faculty members and external experts in the emerging technologies like Digital Libraries, Institutional Repositories, Content Management systems, Knowledge Management, E-Learning and Web Technologies etc., with practical relevance to meet the current needs of the information industry and libraries. The Department arranges the programmes with updated curriculum to meet the present needs of government, academic, corporate libraries and information industries to equip the students for employability. The programmes offered by the department provide a solid foundation in core and emerging areas of Library and Information Science and trains students to become independent researchers.

M.Lib.I.Sc (Master of Library and Information Science)-CO        M.Lib.I.Sc(Master of Library and Information Science) -PEO,POs and PSOs

About the Department
Mother Teresa Women’s University Library was started in 1984. The university library is virtually a “Mecca” for researchers in Women’s Studies. Its unique and rare collection of books. reports, and journals on women, makes the library for excellence and competence in Women’s Studies. The university Library maintains a comprehensive collection of volumes numbering 74903 and 3561 volumes of complementary books from various sources. The Thrust area of library is Women’s Studies pertaining to various disciplines. Membership is open to students, scholars, University Faculties and registered full time Scholars. The library is being equipped with INFLIBNET facilities wide reference and information. Documentation work has been carried out on Women related issues. NKN (National Knowledge Network) Lab facility with 1GB connectivity.

FACULTY MEMBERS

p Dr. P. Sembianmadevi Librarian & Head
m Dr. R.Kavitha Assistant Professor cum Assistant Librarian
m Dr.K.P.Padmavathi Librarian, Retired on 31.07.2016

Facility available

The Department is adequately equipped with state-of-the-art Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure for students offering hands-on experience. The National Knowledge Network (NKN) lab system is a precious gift to the students for their knowledge and skill enhancement.

Facility available

SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE DEPARTMENT
1. Fluorescence Microscope 2. Gel Documentation Unit 3. GC-MS INSTRUMEMTS 4. BIO RAD THERMAL CYCLER 5. ANIMAL HOUSE FACILITY 6. Mycology Unit

PROJECT TITLE PROJECT TYPE TIME DURATION DETAILS
P.G M.Sc Botany Hi
P.G M.Sc Biotechnology Hi
M.Phil M.Phil Botany Hi
M.Phil M.Phil Biotechnology Hi
Ph.D Ph. D in Biotechnology Hi
NAME OF THE ALUMNI YEAR PLACEMENT
G.PRECILLA JANSI RANI 2005-2008 ABC DIRECTOR, UK
G.SHEELA 2005-2008 ABC DIRECTOR, UK
G.SHANTHI 2005-2008 ABC DIRECTOR, UK
G.KUMUTHA 2005-2008 ABC DIRECTOR, UK
G.ANITHA SHEELA 2005-2008 ABC DIRECTOR, UK

Placement

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