M.Phil Library & Information Management

Program Overview

Credit Hours

32

Duration

2 Years

Semesters

4

Attendance

Full-time

The M.Phil Library & Information Management program at Superior University is a 2-year postgraduate research degree offering advanced training in library science, information organization, digital library systems, knowledge management, cataloguing and classification, information architecture, library leadership, and research in library and information science. Students develop original research expertise through advanced coursework and a thesis — preparing graduates for senior library management positions, academic appointments, digital information system roles, and archival management in Pakistan’s growing knowledge economy.
Built on Superior University’s 3C Advantage Model, the program shapes library and information professionals of Character who steward knowledge with integrity, Courage to lead digital transformation in Pakistan’s library and information sector, and Competence in both classical library science and cutting-edge digital information management.

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Character


Guardianship of Knowledge & Intellectual Freedom — Libraries are institutions of intellectual freedom — committed to providing access to information without censorship, regardless of political or commercial pressure. M.Phil LIM graduates are trained to uphold this principle with professional integrity — advocating for intellectual freedom and equitable access to knowledge in every institutional context they serve

Courage


The Courage to Lead Digital Transformation — Pakistan's library and information sector is at a critical juncture between traditional physical collections and fully digital information ecosystems. Students develop the professional courage to champion digital transformation, advocate for library funding and modernization, and lead institutional change in organizations resistant to the digital transition.

Competence


Classical & Digital Library Science Mastery — Students build advanced competence in cataloguing and classification (RDA, MARC, DDC, LC), digital library systems, institutional repository management, information architecture, knowledge management, digital preservation, and library leadership — producing information professionals equipped to lead any library or knowledge management institution in the digital age.

Why choose M.Phil Library & Information Management at Superior University?
  • Classical & Digital LIS Integration — RDA, MARC, and DDC alongside digital library systems, institutional repositories, and information architecture.
  • Knowledge Management Focus — Organizational knowledge management — a growing field connecting LIS to corporate and government information management.
  • Digital Preservation & Archival Science — Training in preserving Pakistan’s documentary heritage in digital formats.
  • HEC Recognized Degree — Nationally recognized postgraduate qualification.
  • PhD Library & Information Science Pathway — Academic progression to doctoral LIS research. (Data Lacking — confirm)

Key Skills You Will Master

Cataloguing & Classification — RDA, MARC, DDC, LC

Digital Library System Management

Knowledge Management

Information Architecture & User Experience

Digital Preservation & Archival Management

Library Leadership & Research

Career Outcomes

University / College Librarian

Academic Institutions

Digital Library Manager

Academic & Research Institutions

Lecturer / Assistant Professor — LIS

Universities

Knowledge Manager

Corporate, Government & NGOs

Program Roadmap

Explore courses roadmap in M.Phil Library & Information Management
CourseCredit Hours
Theoretical Foundations of Library Science3
Theoretical Foundations of Information Science3
Computer Application in Library & Information Science3
Qualitative Research Methods3
Fehm-e-Quran I1
Total Credit Hours13
CourseCredit Hours
Quantitative Research Methods3
Seminar in Library & Information Sciences3
Marketing of Library & Information Services3
Development of Library & Information Sciences of Pakistan3
Fehm-e-Quran II1
Total Credit Hours13
CourseCredit Hours
Dissertation6
Total Credit Hours6
CourseCredit Hours
Leadership Theories3
Organizational Behavior & Change Management3
Total Credit Hours6

What sets us apart

Discover the unique opportunities, global exposure, and industry-focused learning that make Superior University stand out.

Digital Library & Institutional Repository Systems

Knowledge Management for Organizations

Digital Preservation & Archival Science

Information Architecture & UX

Admissions & Eligibility

Domestic Applicants

Candidates must hold a 16-year degree (130 credit hours) in Library and Information Management or its equivalent. Additionally, they must achieve a minimum score of 50% in the Quality GAT General (NTS) or 60% in the GAT General (University).

International Applicants

Candidates must hold a 16-year degree (130 credit hours) in Library and Information Management or its equivalent. Additionally, they must achieve a minimum score of 50% in the Quality GAT General (NTS) or 60% in the GAT General (University).

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