LIS Notes for Competitive Examinations 6: First in Library and Information Science in India

First Bachelor of Library Science Course was introduced at Aligarh Muslim University.

First five years integrated course in LIS was introduced at Calcutta University.

The First and Oldest University Library were established in British India - Calcutta University.

The first university in India where library committee is formed- Calcutta University.

First Public Library in India Thiruvananthapuram Public Library ( The Kerala State Central Library ) in 1829.

The first Library Network to provide e-mail service in the country - DELNET

First University to introduce, M.Lib.Sc., M.Phil, and Ph.D. in LIS in India - Delhi University.

The first center to use the computer in the library and information activities in India- DRTC Bangalore.

First e-mail service in India provided by - ERNET.

First social network for Indian Library and Information Science professionals - LIS Links.

First Public Library Act in independent India - Madras (1948)

First PG Diploma in Library science was introduced by Madras University.

The first library noticed in India - Sravasti (U.P).