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(1946–2026)

The Department has a significant impact on the inclusive growth and development of librarianship in India and abroad. In 2026, the department proudly marks 80 successful years of providing education in Library and Information Science. The Department has also achieved many milestones, notably that it is the only department in the country to have had the rare distinction of having four Padma Shree Awardees, a First National Tagore Fellow, and many academicians who became Vice-Chancellors and Chief Ministers (Delhi).

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Padma Shri Awardees

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PhD Degrees Awarded

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MPhil Degrees Awarded

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MLISc-1623 & BLISc-2794
Degrees Awarded

About the Department

The Department of Library and Information Science (DLIS) was established in 1946 and became the first Department in the country to have a formal degree program in Library and Information Science. It had a venerable legacy and international acclaim for the highest academic standards, distinguished faculty, illustrious alumni, varied co-curricular activities, and modern infrastructure. It was the first Department in the whole Commonwealth countries to award the first PhD degree in Library Science in 1957 and was also the first in the world after the USA to have a Master's program in Library Science in 1950.

Padma Shri Awardees

Distinguished Personalities in Library Science

Prof. S. R. Ranganathan 1957

Prof. B. S. Kesavan 1960

Prof. Syed Bashiruddin 1976

Prof. P. N. Kaula 2004

Latest @ Department

28July

BLISc, MLISc & PhD Course Work Classes commence from 28.07.2026 |
Orientation for BLISc & MLISc. students from 10.00am onwards

Posted on July 16, 2026

12Aug.

National conference on 'Library and Information Science Education in Alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020'

Posted on July 09, 2026

03July

Professor Margam Madhusudhan received the Professor S P Narang Research Promotion Award 2025 by IATLIS.
Professor Margam Madhusudhan honoured with the Innovative Educator Award 2025.
Professor K P Singh received the COLLINET – World Library Leader Award in France.
Professor Margam Madhusudhan bestowed with Research Excellence Award & Academic Excellence Award.
Professor Margam Madhusudhan was ranked among Top 2% of Influential Indian Scientists.
Professor Manish Kumar received the Distinguished Teacher Award & DLA Excellence Award.