Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (RCSS), Kalamassery, Kochi, Kerala invites applicationsfor “Master of Library and Information Science” (M.Lib.I.Sc.)regular full-time programme for the academic year 2022-2024. This two year, four semester master’s programmeprovide common and essential inputs covering the Library andInformation Science. Building on these fundamentals, students undertake a dissertation inan emerging area of their interest. Programme lays moreemphasis on practical aspects and is multidisciplinary drawing expertise from all theschools/centres of RCSS and other related institutions/industries in India. Dept. of Library &Information Science The Dept. of Library& Information Science (DLIS) of RCSS, established in 2005, is now conducting(i). 02 Year M.Lib.I.Sc.; and (ii). 06 Months Diploma in Library Automation(DLA). (iii). Research, Extension and Social Projects. RCSS is an autonomous college, affiliated to Mahatma GandhiUniversity, Kottayam.  It has First Rank(3.83 out of 4) as per NAAC 4th Cycle (2021) Accreditation and 31stas per NIRF Ranking 2021. RCSS is known for its well-crafted curriculum, soundtheory, high quality teaching and unique experiential learning. Admission Eligibility Candidates with Degree in any subjects having 50% marks (CGPA of 2out of 4 or 5 out of 10) will be admitted M.Lib.I.Sc. Relaxation in Marks willbe allowed to special categories, as per Rules. Lateral Entry B.Lib.I.Sc. holders will be admitted to the 2nd Year ofM.Lib.I.Sc. Qualified Library Professionals / Working Librarians will beadmitted to the DLA Programme. Highlights of theProgramme Major highlights of the Library Science Programmes in RCSS are:- ExcellentFaculty Team, Modern Library & Info Lab with One Computer for each Student,Internship/ Field Projects, Add on/ Value added courses by the SpecialistTeachers, Placement and Career / NET / JRF Guidance and Coaching, National andInternational Seminars, Conferences and Workshops, Scholarship for Eligiblestudents, Expert Coaching for IT, English, Statistics, Research Methodology,etc. Faculty Members The DLIShas 07 Regular Teachers, largest in India, 05 of them have PhD and all have publishedbooks and articles in reputed national and international journals and earnedreputation as researchers, trainers, and consultants for many esteemed nationaland international agencies such as UGC, ICAR, DRDO, Govt. of India and Govt. ofKerala, Universities, etc. Fr. Moses Library The College Library is in the name, Rev. Dr.Abraham Moses, CMI, the first principal of RCSS. The Library is 17000Square Feet size, 4740 Sq.ft. stack area and 300 seatingcapacity, functioning 8am to 8pm. The resource collection includes 30,000books, journals in print and online, subscribing databases like ACM, EBSCO,IMC-E-Journals, J-Gate, Sage, Questia, N-LIST, DELNET, EPW, IMF-E Library, TurnitinPlagiarism Tool, Language Editing Tools, SPSS and so on. Live Labs Live Labs are Rajarigi’s unique contribution tosocial work education and  practice whichensures strengthened experiantial learning environment. Rajagiri Centres forSkill Development, Sustainable Livelihood, outREACH, Family Counselling,Childline, Middle Level Training Centre (MLTC) for ICDS, etc. are major LiveLabs. Application Last Date: 31-03-2022. For enquiries contact us at: Website: https://rajagiri.edu/admission-process/m-lib-i-sc-2-year Email: dlis@rajagiri.edu Phone: 9140881625; 9496839409; 0484-291-1363 Dr. A.T. FRANCIS, MCom, MLISc, NET, PhD PROFESSOR & HEADRajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous)Kalamassery - 683 104Former University Librarian Kerala Agricultural University Thrissur - 680 656, India, 0484-291-1363 (o); 9496839409 (m) francisaloor@yahoo.com