Key strengths of the department include:

1. Emphasis on blended learning and hands-on training using modern LIS tools and technologies.
2. Exposure to field work, internships, and project-based learning.
3. Focus on digital literacy, open access, research data management, and emerging trends in information science.
4. A dynamic and evolving curriculum in tune with national standards and global developments

Library Science Education in Bihar – The Need for Quality

Bihar has long faced challenges in access to quality Library and Information Science education. While there are a few institutions offering LIS programmes, there is a pressing need for comprehensive, research-driven, and technologically integrated education in this domain. The introduction of the Integrated B.Lib.I.Sc – M.Lib.I.Sc programme at CUSB is a significant step towards bridging this gap.

This initiative aims to produce competent professionals who can meet the increasing demand for skilled information managers in the digital era especially in academic, public, and special libraries, many of which are in urgent need of modernization and professional staffing.

Future Plans
To further strengthen academic and research capacity, the department is in the process of initiating a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programme in Library and Information Science, which is likely to commence soon. This will open avenues for advanced research and contribute to the scholarly development of the discipline in Bihar and the region.

For aspiring professionals and researchers in Library and Information Science, the Department at Central University of South Bihar offers a vibrant academic environment, cutting-edge curriculum, and a clear commitment to building a knowledge-literate society in India.