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Library and Information Science, Ph.D.

College of information and communications.

This research-intensive degree prepares doctoral-trained teacher scholars for library and information science faculty and administrative careers at universities, research centers and private businesses.

Our graduates distinguish themselves in advancing the ways people and organizations create and use information. We emphasize the relevance of social justice in the study and practice of library and information science, and we encourage faculty-student mentorship through publishing, grant writing and conference presentations.

Program Highlights

An expert faculty.

Learn from faculty members who combine distinguished academic careers with extensive professional experience.

Cross Disciplines

Learn to foster cross-disciplinary thinking with research and academic expectations.

Funded Research Opportunities

Apply for funding for your research and travel through The Graduate School and the School of Information Science.

Top Program

Study at a school ranked in the Top 20 of all American Library Association-accredited schools (U.S. News & World Report).

What You’ll Study

The program requires 54 credit hours beyond the master’s level, including 12 hours of dissertation preparation, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. You'll take 15 hours of core courses, two research methods courses, 12 hours of electives within your research area (with a goal of producing work for scholarly publication) and a nine-hour cognate.

Building Skills

Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.

Data Analysis

Examining and interpreting information to uncover insights and inform decision making

Gathering and analyzing information to increase knowledge or solve problems

Analytical Reasoning

Breaking down complex problems or situations to identify patterns, connections and solutions

Collaboration

Working with others to achieve a common goal or objective

Critical Thinking

Analyzing and evaluating information to make informed decisions or judgments

Communication

Exchanging information and ideas through speaking, writing or other means of expression

Using your degree

Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.

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Ph.D. in Information and Library Science

This doctoral program provides an environment that enables creative and energetic students to become innovative thinkers and leaders. Through coordination of student and faculty interests and activities, the program offers opportunities for research, teaching, and leadership in a variety of settings.

Information and library science research leaders must be able to identify problems that are significant for our future as an information society, carry out rigorous studies and draw valid conclusions from them, and communicate those findings to stakeholders who can act on them. The SILS doctoral program provides intensive, but highly flexible and customizable, preparation for careers in academia and research.

The Ph.D. in Information and Library Science is designated as a STEM program, which allows eligible international graduates to apply for a 24-month OPT extension.

After successfully defending their dissertations, SILS’ graduates have accepted positions as tenure-track faculty in information schools, research scientists in corporate and government labs, and chief information officers in a myriad of organizations and businesses. With a degree from our doctoral program, our graduates are making a difference.

• Kimberly Hirsh, 2021, Consulting Scholar-Librarian
• Sandeep Avula, 2020, Research Scientist, Amazon
• Eliot Hauser, 2020, Assistant Professor, University of Texas at Austin
• Colin Post, 2020, Assistant Professor, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• Jonathan Crabtree, 2020, Assistant Director of Research Data Information Systems, Odum Institute, UNC-CH
• Emily Roscoe, 2020, Adjunct Instructor, School of Government, UNC-CH
• Megan Threats, 2020, Assistant Professor, Rutgers University
• Heather Barnes, 2020, Digital Curation Librarian, Wake Forest University
• Yinglong Zhang, 2020, Research Scientist, Google
• Shenmeng Xu, 2020, Scholarly Communications Librarian, Vanderbilt University
• Sarah Beth Nelson, 2019, Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
• Anita Crescenzi, 2019, Assistant Professor, School of Pharmacy, UNC-CH
• Kathleen Brennan, 2018, Senior Researcher, Google
• Samantha Kaplan, 2018, Research and Education Librarian, Duke University
• Ericka Patillo, 2018, Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Information Studies, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
• Grace Shin, 2018, Sookmyung Women’s University, Korea, Adjunct Professor at SILS.
• Leslie Thomson, 2018, Postdoctoral Fellow, UNC-CH

Other notable graduates in recent years:

• Jay Dominick, 2005 , Vice President and CIO at Princeton University
• Meredith Evans, Ph.D.  2006 , Director, Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum & 74th President of the Society of American Archivists
• Meredith Weiss, 2010 , Vice President for Administration at Virginia Commonwealth University
• Fred Stutzman, 2011 , CEO, Freedom

Financial Support

SILS typically provides support for full-time doctoral students during their first five years of study. Prospective doctoral students must apply by December 10 to receive full consideration for financial aid.

Learn more from our Financial Information page.

SILS seeks PhD students who:

• Aim to be information leaders in the 21 st century.
• Are attracted to information and library science as a field that incorporates diverse theoretical perspectives and a wide range of research methods.
• Possess the discipline and will to be independent investigators, and the vision and communication skills to be influential leaders in the field.
• Are committed to a life of research and scholarly inquiry addressing critical questions.
• Enjoy intellectual challenges and demonstrate analytical and critical thinking.

Admission to the doctoral program is competitive and based upon the strength of the applicant’s educational background and standardized test scores, work experience, statement of research, and personal interview. In reviewing applicants for admission, the school will consider past academic record and scholarly potential of an applicant, as well as the match of the candidate’s research interests with those of the school’s faculty. One or more faculty must be willing to assume the advisory role for the student.

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Library and Information Science, PhD

The Doctor of Philosophy in Library and Information Science program, in the Department of Information Culture and Data Stewardship (ICDS), prepares students for careers in research, education, and professional practice. The primary purpose of the PhD program is to develop an understanding of library and information science beyond the master’s degree, with particular emphasis on the conduct of original research, the production of significant research findings, and the contribution of such findings to public knowledge.

This is a research-driven program where you will work closely with professors who are experts in their fields. Opportunities for our PhD students include:

• Archives and Information Science: For doctoral students interested in pursuing academic careers in the archives area, with a focus on digital preservation or curation and archival ethics, accountability, and appraisal issues.
• Information Behavior: For doctoral students who seek to understand how people plot a course through complex information ecologies including digital environments, and how such ecologies can respond to their ways of thinking, feeling, and valuing. A special emphasis is placed on behaviors of children and youth.
• Health Information Behavior and Health Education Interventions: For doctoral students who wish to investigate the information practices and behaviors of health professionals, patients, caregivers, and consumers.
• Social Information Systems: For doctoral students who will investigate issues related to the design and use of social information systems, focusing on the impact of social media on people’s information behavior.
• Web-based Information Systems: For doctoral students interested in studying, designing, and implementing web-based systems for representing, retrieving, extracting, and disseminating relevant information.
• School Librarianship: For doctoral students interested in teaching, research, and administrative experience in a top-ranked, competency-based School Library Certification Program designed for school librarians and school library supervisors.

Degree Requirements

This PhD degree requires a minimum of 54 credits beyond the master’s degree with a total credit minimum of 72. A minimum of 36 credits must be taken in advanced course work. The student must receive a letter grade in each course taken in this 36-credit requirement, except for the teaching practicum course.  

An additional 18 credits are required, which must be applied to dissertation research and writing; however, regardless of the number of credits taken, no more than 18 credits for dissertation research and writing may be applied toward graduation. The grade for these credits will appear as an “S” on the student’s transcript. In order to register for, and successfully complete, dissertation credits, students must show evidence of work toward the dissertation by completing the Dissertation Credit Tracking Checklist and updating it at the end of the term.  

The minimum of 36 credits of course work, all of which must be on the graduate level, must be distributed as follows: 

• 3 credits: LIS 3000 Introduction to Doctoral Studies
• 9 credits: 3000-level doctoral seminars offered by SCI
• 3 credits: LIS 3950 Teaching Practicum or FACDEV 2200 Practicum on University Teaching
• 6 credits: Courses in research methodology and statistics
• 6 credits: Courses in cognate field
• 3000-level independent studies or doctoral seminars offered by SCI (maximum of 6 credits)
• Additional 3000-level doctoral seminars offered by SCI
• Additional cognate courses (up to 6 credits)
• Additional research methodology courses
• 2000-level courses in SCI (subject to approval by the students’ advisor)

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Candidates are requested to check the eligibility criteria before filling the application form. Applicants will be shortlisted for the Research Aptitude Test (RAT) on the basis of them meeting the following considerations with regard to educational qualifications and research proposal:

1. Educational Qualifications: The minimum academic qualification for admission to the Ph.D programmes is a Second Class Master’s or equivalent degree in the relevant subject awarded by a recognised university in India or abroad, with at least an average of 55 per cent of aggregate marks, or a grade point average of 3.5 under the seven-point scale of the University Grants Commission (UGC). In the case of SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/differently-abled candidates, the minimum eligibility is an average of 45 per cent of aggregate marks, or a grade point average of 2.5 under the seven-point scale of the University Grants Commission (UGC).

2. Candidates who have an M.Phil or equivalent degree awarded by a recognized university in India or abroad are also eligible to apply for the Ph.D Programme.

3. Submission of a research proposal is a compulsory requirement for admission for the Ph.D. Programme. A research proposal consisting of approximately 1,000 words should accompany the proposal and indicate the Specification of the broad field of study, Statement of the research problem and scope and objectives of the study, rationale for and the significance of the study, methodology to be followed, references, and the candidate’s research/work experience in that area, if any.

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The following contains specific admissions requirements for the PhD in Library and Information Science program. For information regarding admissions requirements for the School of Computing and Information, please click here .

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• A master's degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association, a recognized international program, or the equivalent in a closely related field of study. Students must submit official transcripts as evidence. Only official transcripts will be accepted.
• Attainment in graduate work of a minimum quality point average of 3.50 (on a scale with A having a value of four points per credit). An international student's quality point average will be calculated on the basis of equivalency from universities that use a different scale.
• Submission of scores from a predictor test such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken within the last three years. The institution number for the University of Pittsburgh is 2927 .
• At least three references are required. Two references should be able to address your academic abilities, while the remaining references may discuss your professional experience and accomplishments. The Committee on Doctoral Studies may, on occasion, require additional references.
• Submission of an application fee of $50.
• An essay (not exceeding 1,000 words) indicating, as specifically as possible, the student's academic and professional goals in relation to the Library and Information Science doctoral program and identifying potential areas and/or topics in which the student expects to pursue dissertation research.
• A complete curriculum vitae that provides an overview of education, work, publication, and other professional activities.
• At least one example of scholarly research or professional writing in any format (print or electronic) which should be authored solely by the applicant. The student should describe fully any published or unpublished research, thesis, contributions to the professional or scholarly literature, and other professional or academic experience relevant to an assessment of his or her capacity to pursue research successfully. If the writing sample submitted is a co-authored publication, the applicant must explain the nature and extent of his or her contribution to the work, and should attach additional evidence as verification (for example, a statement by the primary author or co-author of the work, confirming the parts of the work contributed by the applicant).
• If the candidate has had appropriate professional work experience in libraries, information centers, publishing, the information industry, education, or similarly related areas of professional activity, a brief description should be provided.

Credentials of prospective students are reviewed by the Admissions and Review Committee and voted upon by the LIS Committee on Doctoral Studies throughout the year. However, students who are applying for financial aid should be aware that they must be admitted and meet financial aid deadlines to ensure consideration for funding. PhD students may begin their studies only in the fall term in order to ensure a coherent program of study.

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In order for your student visa document (Form I-20 or DS-2019) to be issued in time for your studies, you will need to provide additional financial information directly to the  Office of International Services (OIS) at the University of Pittsburgh . Please access and read the  International Graduate Student Financial Information form  to determine what you need to prepare.

Please note:  you will not be able to submit your financial information unless you have been admitted to our School and you accept that offer of admission. At that point, OIS will contact you directly via the email address you have provided to us in your application, and they will share a link to use to submit your financial information. You must accept any offer of admission you receive by the deadlines stated below in order for your visa to be processed in time. OIS will then give you a deadline by which to submit your financial information as well.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

Graduate students must possess sufficient knowledge of English to study without being hindered by language problems, to understand lectures, and to participate successfully in class discussion. International applicants must submit either the TOEFL or the IELTS (taken within  two  years of the date of application). Contact Educational Testing Services directly to request that an official score report be sent to the School of Information Sciences. The institution code for the University of Pittsburgh is  2927 and the department code for all applicants is 90. A minimum score of 550 (paper-based) or 80 (Internet-based) on the TOEFL is required for admission to the MSIS, MST, MLIS, PhD IS & TELE programs. Students may choose to take the  International English Language Testing System exam  (IELTS) in place of the TOEFL. Students should receive a minimum result of Band 6.5 on the IELTS. A minimum score of 600 (paper-based), 250 (computer-based) or 100 (Internet-based) on the TOEFL is required for admission to the PhD in Library and Information Science program. Students may choose to take the International English Language Testing System exam (IELTS) in place of the TOEFL. Students should receive a minimum result of Band 7.5 on the IELTS.

Exceptions:  International students who completed a degree at a regionally accredited college or university in the United States are not required to submit a TOEFL/IELTS score. Students from certain English-speaking countries are also  exempt . Permanent residents are exempt. However, the School reserves the right to ask for TOEFL scores if deemed necessary for the evaluation of the application. Please note: degrees where anything less than the entire degree was completed in-residence within the English-speaking country will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Students in these circumstances may be required to complete the TOEFL or IELTS with the required minimum score upon review. Prior to registration, students with TOEFL scores of less than 100 (Internet-based), 600 (Paper-based) or less than Band 7.5 on the IELTS must take this additional test of English language proficiency:  English Language Proficiency Test . If remedial courses in English as a foreign language are recommended, the student must complete the remedial course during the first two terms of study.

TRANSCRIPT EVALUATION

All degrees obtained outside of the U.S.  will be  evaluated for equivalency to U.S. educational standards by the School of Computing and Information/University of Pittsburgh. Therefore, all international applicants must provide an official English-language translations of all pertinent transcripts. All transcripts from non-U.S. institutions, for undergraduate and graduate study, will be reviewed by the School/University of Pittsburgh in terms of: the U.S. degree to which your degree is equivalent - Bachelor's, Master's, etc., the overall grade point average for your studies (converted to a U.S 4.0 scale), and a course-by-course grade equivalency evaluation for every class taken. If you completed your degree in the U.S. but also took coursework outside of the U.S., you do not need to have an evaluation by an external agency. However you need to provide a certified English translation of the coursework taken outside of the U.S. if the record was issued in a language other than English.

Please note:  the Admissions Committee may request an external review of your transcript, the cost of which is the responsibility of the applicant.

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The School of Computing and Information makes every effort to issue a determination about applications within 6-8 weeks of the application deadline. This is, of course, dependent upon the timely receipt of all required application materials. You will be notified via e-mail when an admissions decision has been posted to your Apply Yourself account.

Please note that, during the December–January timeframe, numerous applications are received. Due to the volume of submissions, there may be a delay in notification of receipt of materials.

You may always check your Apply Yourself account to ascertain if documentation has been received or if an admissions decision has been made. The status of your application, related documents and admission decision cannot be verified until you have submitted the application fee (which is the final step in submitting your application).

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Course Overview

To facilitate the research work in the field of library and information science, particularly in the context of open and distance learning, the PhD in Library and Information Science was launched in 2001 in response to the demand from the various groups of learners and different agencies.

Information related to PhD Programme is as follows:

Synopsis outline  The structure of the synopsis should be in the following format: 1) Title   2) Introduction 3) Statement of the Problem 4) Review of Related Literature   5) Objectives and Scope   6) Hypotheses   7) Research Methodology (including sample etc.) 8) Limitations 9) Organisation of the Study (Tentative Chapterisation) 10) Conclusion   11) References and Bibliography

  i) Proposed dates for PhD Synopsis Presentation for Category 'A': To be decided by the discipline. ii) Proposed dates for interview for both the categories: To be decided by the discipline. v) Course Work for PhD students is of 16 credits. The different courses offered are a under : 

Fee Rs. 14000/- per annum

Teleconferencing

Teleconferencing is a one-way video and two-way audio facility. Teleconferencing will be held every month. During teleconferencing session, you will get an opportunity to interact by phone in facility or fax with the resource persons/experts who participate in teleconferencing session and clear your doubts immediately.

The teleconferencing facility will be available at the Regional Centre and Selected Study Centres. The teleconferencing schedule will be sent to the Programme In-charge and Regional Director who would inform the students. Teleconferencing is done through Gyan Darshan Channel. Students must regularly attend these sessions. These will help them clarify doubts and interact with other learners all over the country.

Radio Counselling

Radio counselling will be held through FM and students can ask questions free of cost with phone in facilities right from their homes. A toll free telephone number 110012345 has been provided for this purpose.

The Programme will also be telecast through DD Metro channel and schedule will be informed to students in advance.

Audio-video Programme

Audio and video programmes for each course have been prepared to support learning for the students. These Audio-video programmes in the form of cassettes are available at all Programme Study Centres. These Audio and video cassettes will be provided for viewing and listening. They can also hire the cassettes for viewing and listening.

Students will be required to complete seventy-five percent attendance in theory counselling to become eligible for appearing in Term-end Examination. Similarly, they will be required to complete ninety percent attendance in practical contact sessions to become eligible for appearing in practical examination.

Continuous Evaluation of Theory Component

Assignments

Assignment is a means of continuing assessment of theory and practical. Assignments will help you to recapitulate the theory and go back to the text again in case students are unable to answer a particular question. Thus assignments also help to reinforce learning in distance learning system of education. These assignments consist of a set of questions and activities that you will answer at your own place by referring your blocks. The assignments will cover all types of questions (long answer type, short answer type, objective type, multiple choice questions and case studies). The assignments will carry thirty percent weightage. Students will be required to obtain fifty percent marks as pass percentage in each assignment separately. Each assignment will carry 100 marks. In the final result assignments will carry thirty percent weightage.

Term-end Examination

As stated earlier, term-end examination is the major component of the evaluation system and if carries seventy percent weightage in the Final result. The University conducts term-end examination twice a year i.e., in June and December. They can take the examination only after completion of the course, failing which students can take the same in December or June of subsequent years years within the total span of the programme. In case any student fail to get a pass score in the Tern-end Examination, the person will be eligible to reappear at the next Term-end Examination for that course as and when if is held, within the total span of the Programme.

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Through a combination of required and elective courses, independent study, workshops, and guided experiences, the Ph.D. in Library and Information Science prepares students for lifelong activity in research, scholarship, teaching, and service. Students work closely with faculty, academic advisors, and the Committee on Doctoral Studies as they progress through their degree program. Reviews of progress as evidenced by coursework taken, research outputs, teaching and service activities, are conducted annually. The SLIS Ph.D. program is an outstanding program consisting of students who form a cohesive and collaborative cohort, and who are nurtured from the start of their course enrollment through the completion of their dissertation and the degree. 

Our flexible program allows you to take classes fully online, at our Boston campus, or a combination of both. Core courses are offered in synchronous and asynchronous online formats with electives that may be taken either online or face-to-face.

Program Attributes

• The program prepares students to excel in areas of scholarship, teaching, and service.
• Students emerge from the degree program with scholarly publications, teaching experience, and a professional service activity record.
• Simmons has excellent bibliographical and technological resources and can draw on a robust local library and information community.
• There are rich opportunities for synergy between the doctoral students and project led by SLIS faculty. Collaborative research and group work enrich the learning experience and fosters a stimulating intellectual environment. 
• SLIS has an established reputation for producing leaders in professional service at local, national, and international levels. Interaction with the SLIS alumni community (and the New England LIS community) enriches the doctoral student’s research and professional experience.    

Areas of Study

Doctoral studies can be conducted at various intersections of setting, audience, and activity. Some examples of study areas which build on strengths among SLIS faculty include information organization, user and data services, social informatics and social justice, archives and preservation, scholarly communication, information literacy frameworks, information behavior, mis- and dis-information, collaborative learning, usability and user experience research, and more.

Learning Outcomes

A graduate of the Simmons SLIS Ph.D. program:

• Demonstrates in-depth familiarity with scholarship in the field of library, archival, and information science;
• Articulates prominent theories in the field of library, archival, and information science;
• Identifies researchable problems and applies relevant research studies, research designs, and methodologies to tasks requiring problem solving and critical thinking;
• Analyzes and presents information, including research proposals and findings, clearly and accurately in a variety of formats;
• Conducts qualitative, quantitative or mixed method research studies by engaging in reflective inquiry, performing data collection and analysis, composing research reports, and producing publications and a dissertation;
• Engages in teaching activities, develops appropriate unit- or course-level student learning outcomes, and plans and implements learning experiences that assist students to achieve those outcomes; and
• Leads service activities for local, national, or international professional associations and communities.  

Admission Requirements

All applicants for admission to the doctoral program must hold a master's degree from an ALA-accredited program in library and information science or a master's degree from a recognized institution in a related area. Applicants are expected to submit a completed application file that includes the following:

• Completed online application
• Non-refundable application fee of $65
• Comprehensive and updated curriculum vitae
• Statement of purpose (1,500-2,000 words)
• Writing sample of prior research work is strongly recommended (not to exceed 20 pages)
• Official transcript(s) of all academic work
• Three professional and/or academic references
• Current (within the last 5 years) results of the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE)- The Simmons GRE code is 3761, and the Area of Interest code for Library Science is 470 (GRE scores are optional for Fall 2023).     
• Current (within the past 2 years) results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), if English is not the native language of the applicant

After all admissions materials have been received, exceptional candidates will be selected for interviews with the Committee of Doctoral Studies and/or program faculty and staff. For further information on the interview process please see the application form. Admissions decisions are based on a composite of all documentation in the application file.

Degree requirements

Students are required to complete 36 credit hours to achieve the Ph.D. degree. Of these 36 credit hours, 15 are devoted to required coursework and three are devoted to the dissertation. The remaining 18 credits are elective courses. Students often take independent study courses for their research projects or research-related courses at the masters' level or at the doctoral level of other disciplines.

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Doctoral studies are conducted at the University of Borås within the field of library and information science. This includes the processing of meaningful information in a broad sense and how this can be arranged, made searchable and accessible, as well as conveyed by various technologies and information services.

The research deals with the conditions and methods for individuals and organisations when it comes to obtaining the required/relevant information for various activities, education, or experiences. The area focuses on Library and Information Services as well as how individuals and organisations seek, use, and access information. These issues are studied at both the micro and macro level; also included are cultural and information policy issues.

Since the 90s, the University of Borås has offered doctoral education studies in library and information science. For years, this was in collaboration with the University of Gothenburg; since 2010, the university has had its own rights to grant doctoral degrees.

From the beginning, there has been a strong research environment and doctoral education programme at the University of Borås, which has meant that we have, for some time, been able to offer a complete education and research environment within library and information science. The doctoral programme is the largest and oldest in the area in Sweden. Since its inception, the doctoral programme has generated nearly 40 doctoral theses altogether.

The research environment in Library and Information Science in Borås includes the following more specific subareas and research groups:

• Information Practices (including information retrieval, information usage, and strategic information management)
• Digital resources and services within culture and information (including, among others, the organisation of knowledge, bibliometric IR, and information management)
• Library, culture, and society (including reading research as well as cultural and information policy)

To lead the research and the doctoral education programme, there are seven professors full-time or part-time (including two Emerita/Emeritus), four associate professors, and a number of senior postdoctoral researchers. There are 15-20 doctoral students currently at the university in this field.

The doctoral programme is headed by a senior scientific leader and a Research Education Committee with participation from the university's Research and Education Board. A Director of Studies is also associated with the doctoral education programme.

Doctoral education takes four years full-time, yet it is usually the case that doctoral students are involved in teaching or administrative work for 20% of their employment, bringing the total to five years to receive a doctorate. The programme consists of 90 ECTS of doctoral courses and 150 ECTS credits for one's own research.

The final work can take the form of a monograph thesis (dissertation) or a so-called compilation thesis in which articles are combined with an introductory and summarising chapter, a "kappa." The thesis is defended at a public defence. A principal supervisor and at least one assistant supervisor lead, support, and challenge the doctoral student during the study period.

In order to be admitted to the doctoral education programme within the library and information science, you must have an advanced degree in the field or within a related discipline judged relevant for the educational programme. The admissions process means an examination in which candidates are assessed based on ability and conditions required to complete the programme. Doctoral students must have good capabilities with the English language; for most of the posts, it is also necessary to be fluent in Swedish or another Scandinavian language.

Doctoral education in Sweden is free of charge for the student. However, doctoral students' living costs must be guaranteed either by a doctoral studentship (employment as a doctoral student) at the University of Borås or employment at another institution, organisation, authority, or company.

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IGNOU PhD in Library & Information Science

IGNOU PhD in Library & Information Science Admission 2024: PhD in Library and Information Sciences at IGNOU, registration has been closed in January session 2024. Those students who want to be admitted to PhD are required to appear for the entrance examination. Students who pass the interview round can get a Ph.D. in Library and Information Science from IGNOU.

Note:- GNOU PhD in Library & Information Science entrance test result is out on the official website. Applicant can check their result. Click Here

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• IGNOU Exam form 2024 is live for the June 2024 Term-End-Examinations (TEE). Studnets can apply till the last date of 22 April 2024.
• IGNOU Assignment submission is ongoing for the June 2024 TEE. Studnets can submit their assignments before the last date 30 April 2024.
• IGNOU Admission has closed for January 2024-25 Session, the last date was extended till 31 March 2024 for all courses.
• IGNOU's Re-registration for January 2024-25 Session has closed, The extended last date was 31 March 2024 with a late fee of Rs 500/.

IGNOU PhD in Library and Information Science fee is Rs. 16,800/. To be eligible for an IGNOU PhDLIS students must get at least 55% on their master’s degree. 5% discount for the reserved category (OBC/SC/ST/Physically Disabled) It is a library and information science course for people who want to get their PhD. To get into the PhD program, students must do well on the entrance exam given by the university. Admission to the courses will be based on the merit list and how well you did on the entrance test.

Note: IGNOU PhD library science through distance education interview round schedule has been released by the university. Students can check out the university’s authorized web portal and check it.

IGNOU PhD in Library and Information Science Highlights

Ignou phd in library & information science admission 2024.

The last date was 03 January 2024 for the IGNOU PhD Library and Information Science Admission for the January 2024 academic session. Indira Gandhi National Open University offers PhD in Library and Information Science for session 2024. IGNOU admits students for a Ph.D. in Library and Information Science through two stages: A Written Test and an interview round.

IGNOU gives PhDs in many different areas of study, including Library and Information Science. To be eligible for an IGNOU PhD in Library & Information Science, students must get at least 55% on their master’s degree. 5% discount for the reserved group.

The admission portal has been closed for the registration portal, The entrance result has been released on the IGNOU portal. Student interviews are ongoing now the admission will be closed on 10 April 2024* . allowing students to access and complete the registration form required for participation in the entrance exam.

There are multiple regional and Study centre that provides PhD in Library and information offline classes. This is a push point of IGNOU Ph.D., students do not need to do more they easily can visit the nearest RC. 

IGNOU PhD in Library and Information Science Eligibility

IGNOU PhD is a course that requires some eligibility criteria that a student needs to complete. Students are bound to complete their master’s degree from a UGC -recognized university, and also they need to obtain 55% marks in their master’s degree. Also, for the reserved category, students get a relaxation of 5%, where they need 50% marks in their master’s degree.

Also, there is an Entrance test set up by the IGNOU for students who want to pursue admission to Ph.D. programs followed by an interview.

IGNOU PhD in Library & Information Science Fees

The minimum duration for an IGNOU PhD in Library and Information is three years, with a maximum duration of six years. There is no age limit to pursue this course. The fees for IGNOU’s PhD in Library and Information Science with coursework are Rs. 8,400/- for registration, Rs. 8,400/- for coursework, and an additional Rs. 1,050/-. for two credit coursework on Research and Publication Ethics.

Registration fees for first-year PhD in Library & Information Science without coursework is Rs. 9,450/- . Re-registration fees of Rs 8,400/- are required annually until thesis submission.

IGNOU PhD in Library & Information Science Admission Process

• Open an official website portal and click an admission section of IGNOU.
• Students need to click a “New Registration Section” to get admitted.
• Then need to Insert your mobile number and email ID for enrollment
• Then, They have to complete an application form with all the prescribed details.
• Without submitting a fee you can’t proceed with a form. The course fee is mandatory to submit.
• After all procedures, you can proceed with the form.

IGNOU PhD in Library & Information Science Syllabus 2024-25

Ignou ph.d. in library & information science assignment.

IGNOU Ph.D. in Library & Information Science Assignment submission procedure has been started for the Dec Term-end Examination 2023. Candidate can submit the Ph.D. LIS course assignment by the specified last date 30 November 2023 at the official portal of the University. If any candidate does not submit the assignment by the last date, they will not appear in the term-end examination. IGNOU assignment carries a 30 per cent weightage of the result.

IGNOU PhD in Library & Information Science Scope

IGNOU PhD in Library and Information Science is a doctorate course with all aspects of the library and scholarly study of the educational topics, which are mandatory. Research is also important for grabbing good opportunities. 

Students who complete this PhD course can quickly get lucrative job opportunities in government and the private sector. The primary job profiles for PhD holders are Assistant, Associate Professor, Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Researcher, Professor, Tenure Track, Research Assistant, Medical or Scientific Writer, and more.

PhD in Library & Information Science Job Opportunities 

Students who complete their PhD degree seek the best opportunities which are around. Also, after giving a lot of time to the course, the results should be fruitful. Also, some students have a focused mindset, and these students find a better way to get a good opportunity in working profiles.

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Que. PhD Courses from IGNOU are Worth it?

Ans. Yes, PhD Courses are valid for IGNOU, Indira Gandhi National Open University is one of the finest universities designed for students who cannot attend regular lectures and can opt for this University.

Que. Does IGNOU PhD in Library & Information Science require Entrance Exam Clearance?

Ans. Yes, you have to pass an entrance exam to get into a PhD programme. This is because higher-level studies are built around the entrance exam. If students don’t take the entrance test, they won’t be able to get in, and the process of getting in won’t be done.

Que. What can be the salary of the students after completing this course?

Ans. The Salary of any candidate depends on the student’s capability and what they can achieve and grab, but the basic salary package for this course is around 3 lacks to 6 lacks per annum.

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Library and Information Science (M.L.S.)

The Department of Library and Information Science welcomes applications to our Masters of Library and Information Science program from individuals interested in entering the library and information professions. Applicants to the Indianapolis program bring a range of backgrounds to their graduate education, through both their prior education and work experience. Applications from those who have been in the work force and from recent graduates are equally desirable.

Bachelor’s Degree Students holding a bachelor’s degree from regionally accredited four-year collegiate institutions are eligible to apply for admission. Applicants in the final year of their undergraduate program may apply and be granted admission conditional upon being awarded the bachelor’s degree.

An applicant must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent in the total undergraduate program, or an average of 3.2 in the latest graduate degree or representative graduate hours (usually 30 semester hours) completed.

If the applicant does not meet the minimum undergraduate (or graduate) GPA requirements, he or she must submit Graduate Record Exam scores.

GRE Revised Test (Nov.2011) – Initial GRE scoring conversion charts are available. These charts may be updated as more student test data is collected by the GRE board.

LIS looks at the whole application in making an admissions decision. The following scores will be considered to have met the minimum required – V: 153, Q: 144, and AW (not decided at this time).

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• GRE – IU Institutional Code: 1324
• GRE – Library Science Code: 4701

The Graduate Admissions Committee will not review applications until the application fee and all required materials are completed and received by the deadlines indicated .

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• Complete and submit the  IUPUI Graduate Online Application  form. Paper applications are not accepted.
• In what manner do you see yourself as a future library/information leader in your future organization and community?
• What examples can you provide that illustrate how you work as a constructive member of a team to solve problems?
• Provide your perspective on or experiences with technology in information services.
• Submit official transcripts from all post-secondary colleges and universities (graduate and undergraduate), except for Indiana University campuses.
• Submit three references from academic instructors and/or employers. To submit references, you will input contact information for each person on your electronic application. The reference will receive a form via email to fill out and submit electronically.
• If necessary, complete the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and ensure that IUPUI receives your score report.  The IUPUI and MLS program codes are listed above.  The Informatics and Computing school code for the GRE is 1325 – enter this code on the exam’s answer sheets.
• For international and non-native English speaking students, submit English language proficiency exam score (see below).
• Pay your $65 application fee.

Graduate applicants are expected to have completed the equivalent of a U.S. Bachelor’s degree in order to be considered for graduate study, such as:

1.      Have completed at least 16 years of primary+secondary+tertiary education and have earned a university first degree, or

2.      Have completed a university first degree that grants eligibility for graduate study in a recognized university in that same country.

Persons without this background cannot be accepted for graduate study, regardless of the name of any first degree they may hold.

Once minimum eligibility is determined, Indiana University graduate programs will make the final admissions decision, based on reviewing the applicant’s educational credentials to determine if the applicant is academically competitive and has the preparation needed for success in that program. The Office of International Affairs at IUPUI will provide evaluations of the applicant’s educational background and academic documents upon request from the departments.

International applicants must submit both GRE and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores. To gain admission, international applicants must earn minimum scores in the table below. TOEFL and GRE details:

• TOEFL – TOEFL minimum 600 (Paper test) or 250 (Computer test) or 100 (new test Fall 2005)
• TOEFL – IU Institutional Code: 1325;

International applicants must comply with the deadline dates indicated in Office of International Affairs Web site at www.iupui.edu/~oia .

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