Department Profile

Overview:

The Department of LIBRARY SCIENCE launched its journey in Academic Session 2023-2026 as Honours subject. There are at present 32 sanctioned seats for Honours. This is a professional course which has better job opportunities in various libraries and other sectors of the society. This program’s curriculum and instructional framework are superior. With an emphasis on the use of information technology and advanced library services, the program’s curriculum and pedagogical framework are created to meet the ever-evolving demands of the library industry as well as the new demands of the library profession. Now, this course is operating effectively and in a positive academic setting.

Courses with seats:

The U.G curriculum covers a broad spectrum of subjects within the field of

  • Foundations of Library & Information Science
  • Information and Communication
  • Information Sources
  • Information Services
  • Library Management-I
  • Computer Fundamentals
  • Internet and Web Technologies
  • Electronic Information Resources
  • Knowledge Organization
  • Library Classification Practice
  • Web based Information Services
  • Information Systems
  • Resource Description
  • Library Cataloguing Practice
  • Library Management – II
  • Library Automation
  • Digital Library Systems
  • Research Methodology
  • Research Evaluation Metrics
  • Library Systems and Specialised Services
  • Library Users and Information Literacy
  • Marketing of Library Products and Services
  • Information Retrieval Systems

Seats; At present 32 sanctioned seats for Honours.

HOD information:

Dr. Lingaraj Sahu, Assistant professor of Odia, Model Degree College Nuapada.

Faculty list:

  1. Mr. Chintu Bhoi (Lecturer in Library Science)
  2. Mr. Chumban Kumar Dandasena (Lecturer in Library Science)

Infrastructure:

The Department of Library Science currently offers 32 sanctioned seats, welcoming enthusiastic learners who aspire to build careers in information management and knowledge services. The department is supported by 2 dedicated faculty members who nurture academic excellence through personalized guidance and practical exposure.

The teaching–learning environment includes well-equipped classrooms, access to the central library’s rich print and digital collections, and ICT support for hands-on training in essential library technologies. Students learn classification, cataloguing, information retrieval, and digital resource management using standard professional tools. A positive transformation is underway as interest in Library Science continues to rise in the region. More students are recognizing the value and career opportunities in this field, which fuels ongoing development of departmental facilities. The department is steadily expanding resources, strengthening technological infrastructure, and shaping a vibrant academic space for future information professionals.