LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY
May 27, 2026 2026-06-03 15:42LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY
The Certificate Course in Library Technology (CLT) is a three-month, practice-oriented certificate program offered in association with the Knowledge Center.
The program is designed to equip learners with modern library technology skills required in academic, public, school, and special libraries. The course combines traditional library science concepts with contemporary digital tools and platforms, including KOHA ILMS, DSpace, Zotero, AI-assisted research tools, RFID systems, digital repositories, and web-based library services.
The program follows a blended, hands-on learning approach consisting of lectures, demonstrations, laboratory sessions, assignments, and a practical capstone project. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Certificate in Library Technology, and the earned credits will be uploaded to the National Academic Depository (NAD) through APAAR ID.
The program prepares participants for opportunities in:
- Academic Libraries
- University and College Libraries
- School Libraries
- Public Libraries
- Digital Libraries
- Institutional Repositories
- Research Support Services
- Information Management Centers
- Corporate Knowledge Centers
Participants will gain practical experience with modern library technologies and digital information management systems, which are increasingly in demand in the library and information science sector.
Applicants must possess:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
Preference will be given to:
- BLISc / MLISc degree holders
- Library professionals
- Candidates working in library and information science environments
Final-year students awaiting results may also apply provisionally.
Programme Fee Details
Total Course Fee: ₹35,000/- (inclusive of GST)
Application Fee: ₹5,000/- (non-refundable and payable after submitting the application for the course. A payment link will be shared with the applicant upon successful submission of the application.)
Admission Fee: ₹15,000/- (payable at the time of admission)
Final Instalment: ₹15,000/- (payable before the final examination)
- Duration: 3 Months
- Mode: On-campus (Blended Learning)
- Credits: 6 Credits
- Maximum Intake: 30 Participants
The fee includes:
- Course materials
- Laboratory access
- Practical sessions
- Certification
Applicants will be required to submit:
- Online application form
- Proof of educational qualification
- APAAR ID (or willingness to obtain one)
- Supporting documents, if applicable
Selection will be based on eligibility on a first-come, first-served basis.
The program consists of five modules delivered over approximately 200 instructional hours:
Module 1: Foundations of Library Technology and Automation
- Integrated Library Management Systems (ILMS)
- KOHA software
- Cataloguing standards
- OPAC and circulation systems
- Barcode-based library workflows
Module 2: Digital Libraries and Institutional Repositories
- Digitization workflows
- Metadata standards
- DSpace and Greenstone
- Digital preservation
- Institutional repositories
Module 3: Scholarly Communication and Research Support Tools
- Open Access systems
- Zotero and Mendeley
- Citation management
- Research visibility tools
- AI-assisted literature search
Module 4: Emerging and Web-Based Library Technologies
- RFID systems
- Library websites and CMS platforms
- Social media for libraries
- Virtual reference services
- Web-based information services
Module 5: Practical Project Work
- Capstone project
- Library technology implementation
- Project presentation and demonstration
