Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC) is a research centre for
library and information science and allied disciplines at the
Indian Statistical Institute
Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) is a higher education and research institute which is recognized as an Institute of National Importance by the 1959 act of the Indian parliament. It grew out of the Statistical Laboratory set up by Prasanta ...
,
Bangalore
Bangalore (), List of renamed places in India, officially Bengaluru (), is the Capital city, capital and largest city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It has a population of more than and a metropolitan area, metropolitan population of a ...
. The Centre was established in April 1962, under the auspices of Prof.
S. R. Ranganathan (considered to be the father of modern library and information science in India) with the encouragement of Prof.
P. C. Mahalanobis
Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis OBE, FNA, FASc, FRS (29 June 1893– 28 June 1972) was an Indian scientist and statistician. He is best remembered for the Mahalanobis distance, a statistical measure, and for being one of the members of the first ...
at the
Indian Statistical Institute
Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) is a higher education and research institute which is recognized as an Institute of National Importance by the 1959 act of the Indian parliament. It grew out of the Statistical Laboratory set up by Prasanta ...
.
DRTC is India's only "proper"
iSchool
An information school (sometimes abbreviated I-school or iSchool) is a university-level institution committed to understanding the role of information in nature and human endeavors. Synonyms include school of information, department of informati ...
with a very strong research program.
DRTC runs a graduate program leading to the award of a 'Master of Science in Library and Information Science' (MS-LIS) from the
Indian Statistical Institute
Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) is a higher education and research institute which is recognized as an Institute of National Importance by the 1959 act of the Indian parliament. It grew out of the Statistical Laboratory set up by Prasanta ...
as well as serving as an academic and research center for Research Fellows registered for a PhD in
Information Science
Information science (also known as information studies) is an academic field which is primarily concerned with analysis, collection, classification, manipulation, storage, retrieval, movement, dissemination, and protection of informatio ...
. Research at DRTC generally focuses on the application of
information technology
Information technology (IT) is the use of computers to create, process, store, retrieve, and exchange all kinds of Data (computing), data . and information. IT forms part of information and communications technology (ICT). An information te ...
to
library and information science.
DRTC has a Ph.D. collaboration with the
University of Trento
The University of Trento (Italian: ''Università degli Studi di Trento'') is an Italian university located in Trento and nearby Rovereto. It has been able to achieve considerable results in didactics, research, and international relations accor ...
, Italy.
2012 marked the Golden Jubilee of DRTC, which was celebrated with the 'International Conference on Trends in Knowledge and Information Dynamics' (ICTK-2012).
Courses
Master's Program
The DRTC offers a Master of Science in Library & Information Science (MS-LIS) with the primary objective of preparing the next generation information managers. This unique program offers an ideal blend of courses spanning library science, information technology, knowledge management and quantitative studies. The course also trains on cutting edge topics along with practical IT applications. On successful completion of this program, a student will be able to pursue an academic career or take up responsible positions in various government, public/ private sector undertakings and industrial organizations in their Library and Information centers and knowledge and data management teams. For those with an aptitude for higher studies and research, the M.S. Program provides a good foundation for PhD programs in India and abroad.
Research Program
The DRTC offers a Junior Research Fellowship program in Library & Information Science. This program helps the researchers to explore disciplines such as library science, information technology, knowledge management and quantitative studies. The researchers of the program will find excellent openings in the industry, especially the IT industry, R & D organizations and institutions of higher education & research.
Faculty
*Devika P Madalli, ''Professor''
*M Krishnamurthy, ''Associate Professor and Head''
*Biswanath Dutta, ''Associate Professor''
See also
*
Documentation science
Documentation science is the study of the recording and retrieval of information. Documentation science gradually developed into the broader field of information science.
Paul Otlet (1868–1944) and Henri La Fontaine (1854–1943), both Belgi ...
*
Information science
Information science (also known as information studies) is an academic field which is primarily concerned with analysis, collection, classification, manipulation, storage, retrieval, movement, dissemination, and protection of informatio ...
*
iSchool
An information school (sometimes abbreviated I-school or iSchool) is a university-level institution committed to understanding the role of information in nature and human endeavors. Synonyms include school of information, department of informati ...
References
External links
Documentation Research and Training CentreICTK2012,Bangalore, India
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Library science education
Information schools
Libraries in Bangalore
Research institutes in Bangalore
1962 establishments in Mysore State
Indian Statistical Institute