M.Lib (1 year after B.Lib): Goes deeper and adds research orientation. Typical papers:
• Information and Communication: Theories of information science, information diffusion, communication channels, knowledge society concepts.
• Research Methodology in Library Science: Teaching how to conduct research, statistical techniques in library science, bibliometrics, design of library surveys.
• Advanced Library Management: Strategic management of libraries, finance, HR, marketing of information services.
• Information Retrieval Systems: Designing and evaluating IR systems, indexing languages, search strategies, databases (like learning Dialog, etc.), possibly intro to NLP for info retrieval.
• Digital Libraries and Information Technology: In-depth about digital library architecture, institutional repositories, metadata standards (Dublin Core, MARC21), networking of libraries (like library networks in India, e.g., INFLIBNET, DELNET)【17†L23-L27】.
• Electives/Specializations: Some programs allow focusing on academic library system, or preservation & conservation, or advanced classification/cataloguing (like learning UDC or advanced metadata).
• Project/Internship: Often M.Lib requires a dissertation or project – e.g., a small research project like “Use of e-resources in XYZ University Library – a survey” or “Bibliometric study of journal articles in field X”. Alternatively, a hands-on project like developing a digital library collection using Greenstone/DSpace software.
The M.Lib is oriented to produce library managers and information analysts. SVSU’s curriculum will ensure knowledge of latest trends: likely a paper on ICT applications at advanced level (maybe programming basics for librarians, database design for info storage). Also, since SVSU adheres to UGC, topics like Knowledge Organization (advanced classification theory) or User Studies might be included.