About GILIS
Gandhinagar Institute of Library & Information Science (GILIS)
Gandhinagar Institute of Library & Information Science (GILIS) is a constituent institution of Gandhinagar University, committed to providing quality education and professional training in the field of Library and Information Science. The Institute is supported by modern infrastructure and digital resources to meet the evolving demands of the knowledge-driven world.
GILIS integrates library science with information technology, focusing on digital libraries, knowledge management, information organization, research skills, and modern documentation practices. The curriculum is designed to align with global standards and industry requirements.
The Institute emphasizes holistic development by nurturing leadership, ethical values, communication skills, and practical competence through workshops, seminars, internships, and hands-on training.
With its strategic location near Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, GILIS offers strong academic and professional exposure, preparing students to become skilled information professionals and leaders in the global knowledge economy.
GILIS – Shaping Knowledge Professionals for Tomorrow.
🌟 Our Vision & Mission
Committed to excellence in Library and Information Science education, research, and professional development.
🌟 Vision
To emerge as a centre of excellence in Library and Information Science education and research by producing technologically proficient, compassionate, and professionally competent information specialists who support sustainable knowledge societies.
🎯 Mission
- To provide high-quality education in Library and Information Science through a structured, outcome-based curriculum aligned with national and international standards, fostering critical thinking, leadership, and lifelong learning.
- To promote research, innovation, and scholarly analysis addressing contemporary challenges in information access, organization, and management, while encouraging ethical and evidence-based professional practice.
- To equip students with technological competencies, practical skills, and professional ethics required for diverse information environments, contributing to societal development through inclusive information services, knowledge dissemination, and community engagement.
📚 Programs Offered Under GILIS
Our programs in Library and Information Science are designed to build skilled information professionals equipped for modern knowledge environments.
🎓 Bachelor of Library & Information Science (BLISc)
Eligibility:
After graduation or equivalent from a recognised university.
Duration: 1 Year
Intake: 30
🎓 Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc)
Eligibility:
After BLISc or equivalent from a recognised university.
Duration: 1 Year
Intake: 30
🎓 Master of Library & Information Science (Integrated)
Eligibility:
After graduation or equivalent from a recognised university.
Duration: 2 Years
Intake: 30
Why Choose Us
Gandhinagar Institute of Library & Information Science (GILIS) offers a serene, green campus on the outskirts of Ahmedabad–Gandhinagar, creating a peaceful and focused learning environment. With modern infrastructure supported by strong academic values, the institute promotes innovation, professionalism, and continuous development in Library and Information Science. Equipped with advanced laboratories, a Wi-Fi enabled campus, a well-resourced centre, and comprehensive student facilities, GILIS ensures holistic academic and professional growth.
GILIS is committed to nurturing technologically proficient and ethically responsible information professionals through quality education, research-oriented learning, and practical exposure. The institute fosters critical thinking, leadership skills, and community engagement, preparing students to excel in diverse academic, research, and knowledge-based institutions.
🌟 Our Features
Our department is dedicated to academic innovation, professional excellence, and meaningful societal contribution in Library and Information Science.
To deliver quality education in Library and Information Science through an outcome-based curriculum aligned with UGC standards, integrating emerging technologies, digital librarianship, and research-driven learning.
To develop skilled, ethically responsible, and technologically proficient information professionals capable of serving academic, research, and knowledge institutions in a dynamic information environment.
To promote scholarly research, information literacy, and community engagement initiatives that contribute to knowledge dissemination, lifelong learning, and inclusive societal development.
