A. N. College, Patna

The department of BLIS is started in the year 2011 due to the initiative of Prof. Haridwar Singh. It was inaugurated by the librarian of Sinha Library, Sri Ram Shobhit Singh on 11^th November, 2011. The library plays a very important role in promoting the progress of knowledge. It is considered as the store-house of knowledge. Department offers one year degree course.

Mission

• To provide scientific and technical knowledge as well as value education for a holistic living.
• To encourage self evaluation and guide the students to strive for perfection and competence.
• Department of LIS assures precise teaching and learning environment.
• To create a cadre of professional work force who have acquired specialized skills in library & information science.
• To provide an educational environment that fosters effective teaching and learning.
• Librarianship as a profession provides a platform of employment opportunities. Today there are a no. of career opportunities in Library and Information Science. Qualified professional employed in libraries, Publishing House, Research & Information Centre etc.

Pedagogical method

• Demonstration cum Lecture method
• Project method
• Practical exposure

Teaching Learning Process

• Practical knowledge by visiting libraries.
• Lecture-cum-demonstration methodology.
• Special classes by experts.
• Computer classes.
• Students Assessment .

Project Work and Tour Report

• The main objective of Project and Tour Report is to acquaint students with the practical aspects of the functioning a library.
• Students of every session visit at least two libraries to perceive its working procedure as per their course requirement.
• Special classes by experts.
• Computer classes.
• Students Assessment .

SWOC

Strength

• Highly qualified and experienced faculty.
• Job-oriented course

Weakness

• Temporary faculty

Opportunities

• Due to technological advancement there will be lot of scope for new avenues.

Challenges

• To prepare work force as per modern technology
• To motivate for higher studies in LIS research
• To enrich Placement Cell for LIS students

Future Plan of Action

• Proposal for MLIS (Master of Library and Information Science)
• Summer Training and Internship.
• E-library training

Departmental Activities

• Miss Kumari Adityee Amrita sang a song related to “Dowry System” in Yuva Mahotsav.
• Miss Preety Kumari participated in Dance.
• In the “Yuva Mahotsav” the students of LIS got 2nd Prize for “Sapno ki Udan”. Miss Ruby Played the lead role along with her team members- Abhay, Rahul, Nikita, Ankita, Julee & Nisha.
• Miss Alka Kumari & Ankita Sinha participated in Sports and got Prize.
• LIS Students, of each session have got practical exposure of Cataloguing and Classification of Books, Journals, Reports, Monograph etc. in the Central Library of the college and in the Seminar library of other departments of A. N. College, Patna.