Registration Open for IGNOU’s MLIS Online Programme MLIS programme is now available online on the LIVE platform. LIVE (Library and Information Virtual Education) is a Learning & Content Management System developed in-house by IGNOU for imparting online education. It is a complete virtual learning suite covering all the activities from registration to certification. For registration please visit the site at http://www.ignouonline.ac.in/live The online platform has the following features: 1. Walk in admission- admission will be available throughout the year. Registration form has been specially devised with the facility of uploading scanned certificates, other required documents and photograph. Registration will be confirmed only after verification of the certificates and payment of the required admission fee. Facility for online payment is available through the payment gateway of AXIS Bank. Session commences immediately once a group of minimum 20 students register for the programme. 2. Integrated multimedia courseware- once registered, learners will have access to personalized learning space (My Page). This includes self instructional material, related audio/ video, slides, self check exercises etc. weaved in one platform. 3. Online counseling and mentoring – web cast based counseling integrated with text based chatting facility is to be used for counseling purposes. Experts from the country will be be available for counseling and mentoring. 4. 24×7 learner support- asynchronous and synchronous modes of interaction will be used to provide just in time support to learners. 5. Portfolio based continuous evaluation- portfolios with individualized randomly generated assignments (both objective and subjective) is automatically generated from the question bank. Portfolio space is used for keeping track of course status, assignment status and grades. Objective questions will be evaluated by the system automatically and the subjective question by the e-councellor. 6. E-tutor based practical- online instructions and e-tutorials for hands on practice of WINISIS and Library Automation Packages will be used for the practical sessions. Multimedia manuals for self learning are provided online. 7. Group based online seminar- Blogs, chat rooms and discussion forums and web conferencing facility are used for group based seminars. 8. Online Project platform – templates are available for synopsis submission, project uploading and evaluation. Viva voce will be conducted through through web based video conferencing tool. 9. Online Term End Examination- Online examinations will be conducted in specified centres in proctored environment. The methodology adopted is different from the conventional three hour examination. The programme will be completely monitored by the faculty at the Headquarters in New Delhi. Eligibility The programme is available to the candidates who have BLIS Degree or its equivalent from any recognized university and similar institutions. If you are already enrolled with IGNOU as MLIS student you can ask for transfer to the online mode. For further details contact Prof. Uma Kanjilal ukanjilal@ignou.ac.in. For the online programme access to computer and internet is a must. The facility will not be provided by the University. Before registration please ensure that you have basic infrastructure available at your end. Duration The programme can be completed in a minimum period of 1 year and a maximum period of 4 years. Programme Structure The 36 credit programme comprises 6 core courses, one project and 2 electives (to be selected out of 6 electives being offered now). Medium of Instruction The Programme is offered in English. Fee Structure The fees for the Programme including registration fee is as follows: · Indian Residents - Rs. 6,700 · SAARC countries - Rs. 23, 000 · Other countries- US $ 1000 Contact Person For further details and clarifications please contact: Prof. Uma Kanjilal Director, School of Social Sciences Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi Pin:-110068 Phone: +91 11 29534336 Fax: +91 11 29533845 E-mail: ukanjilal@ignou.ac.in. _________________________________________________________________
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