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: