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IGNOU PGDLAN Course Full Information
Programme DescriptionPOST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN LIBRARY AUTOMATION AND NETWORKING
Programme Short Description PGDLAN
School Short Description SOSS
School Description School of Social Sciences
Programme Description: 
The Post Graduate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking (PGDLAN) aims at developing the professional competencies of the library and information professionals in an automated and networked environment. The programme also provides opportunities for in depth or intensive practical to enhance technological skills of the learners to independently develop or manage a computerized library and information centre.
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Programme Details
The programme is essentially a judicious mix of theory and practical components to develop technology based knowledge, skills and aptitude of library and information professionals
Programme Objectives:
The objective of the programme aims to impart to the learners knowledge and skills:
- associated with fundamentals of computer technology;
- of library automation and services provided by an automated library;
- of the components of an information system;
- of networking and Internet technology in general and library and information networks in particular;
- of Internet with special reference to the information resources available in different forms and subjects;
- to develop web-enabled content;
- to about the legal issues associated with information;
- to design and develop a programme by enhancing skills on programming based on specific languages such as Java or Visual Basic or C++;
to undertake a practical based project in order to specialize in one of the thrust areas on library automation and networking.
Eligibililty
Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science
Medium of Instruction English
Duration Minimum 1 year and Maximum 4 years; offered in both January & July cycle of admissions.
Fee Structure
Rs. 18,000/- for full programme
Programme Coordinator
Dr. Archna Shukla, archna@ignou.ac.in, Ph. 011-29572743