Ph.D. in Library and Information Science

Doctor in Philosophy (PhD) in Library and Information Science has been offered since 2012. PhD research focuses on emerging topics and trends within library and information science, encompassing areas such as: digital libraries, library automation, open science, LIS education, library management, informetrics, scientometrics. Selection for the program is based on the University Grants Commission–National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) and a Personal Interview, with the number of successful candidates determined by the availability of vacant seats. Possible areas of research are: 

• Traditional Knowledge and Depository
• Information Access and Services
• Information and Digital Literacy
• Open Educational Resources
• Research Data Management
• Semantic Web Technologies
• Digital Library Applications
• Knowledge Management
• Scientometrics Studies
• Institutional Repository
• Assistive Technology
• Blended Learning
• AI Applications
• Open Science