IGNOU MLIE-103 Assignment 2026-27
Academic Library System
Last updated by IGNOU: 05 Aug 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 24 Oct 2026, 04:26 pm.
| Course code | MLIE-103 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Academic Library System |
| Programme | Master’s Degree Programme in Library and Information Science (MLIS)MLIS |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | AST/TMA/ Jul.2026-Jan.2027 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 50 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2027 |
| Medium | English, Hindi |
About the MLIE-103 assignment
The MLIE-103 assignment covers Units 1–14 and examines university library objectives, finance, services, information technology, collection management, resource sharing and professional development. It also includes topics such as INFLIBNET, accounting, shelving and college library collection policies.
The tutor-marked assignment has five compulsory question groups worth 10 marks each, totalling 50 marks. Questions 1–4 offer alternatives, while Question 5 requires short notes on any two listed topics. The PDF also specifies a separate 50-mark seminar covering Units 1–14, with its topic decided by the course counsellor and performance assessed at the study centre.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 (1.1 or 1.2) | 10 | Discuss how a university library supports university objectives, or explain financial management and the sources of university library funding. |
| Q2 (2.1 or 2.2) | 10 | Explain university library functions and changes brought by IT, or discuss academic library services and their planning and management. |
| Q3 (3.1 or 3.2) | 10 | Discuss the need for a weeding policy and obstacles to removing unusable documents, or examine library networking as a means of effective resource sharing. |
| Q4 (4.1 or 4.2) | 10 | Explain national agencies’ roles in continuing education for LIS professionals, or examine INFLIBNET’s role in supporting India’s academic and research community. |
| Q5 | 10 | Write short notes on any two topics covering accounting versus cost accounting, shelving problems, library service costs and college library collection development policy. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Use the assignment set for your admission session; its validity is one year, and missing the session deadline requires attempting a fresh set for a subsequent session.
- Write your answers by hand on foolscape-size paper; typed or computer-printed assignments are not permitted.
- On the first page, put your enrolment number, name, full address and despatch date at the top right.
- At the top left of the first page, include the programme title/code, course title/code, assignment number, and study centre name and code; follow the prescribed format strictly.
- Complete every required question, observing the alternatives in Questions 1–4 and selecting two short-note topics in Question 5.
- Explain relevant course material in your own words; reproducing unit text can result in zero marks, and copying another student’s answers can lead to rejection.
- Leave a three-inch left margin and at least four lines between answers, and write the question number with each answer.
- Submit the assignment by the applicable deadline to the Coordinator or Programme In-charge of your allotted study centre.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam; July 2026 session); 30 September 2027 (December term-end exam; January 2027 session).
Frequently asked questions
What are the submission deadlines for MLIE-103 for July 2026 and January 2027?
The deadline is 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2027 for the December term-end exam. The PDF links these dates to the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions respectively.
Is the MLIE-103 assignment worth 50 or 100 marks?
The official listing gives 100 maximum marks. The PDF separately assigns 50 marks to the tutor-marked assignment and 50 marks to the seminar. The tutor-marked assignment carries 30% weightage.
How many questions must I answer in the MLIE-103 assignment?
Complete all five question groups. Choose one alternative in each of Questions 1–4 and write short notes on any two topics in Question 5. Each group carries 10 marks.
Can I write the MLIE-103 assignment in Hindi?
Yes. The PDF permits English or Hindi, and the official listing shows both mediums as available.
Are typed MLIE-103 assignments accepted?
No. The PDF does not permit typed or computer-printed assignments. Answers must be handwritten on foolscape-size paper.
Is there a seminar for MLIE-103?
Yes. The PDF specifies a separate 50-mark seminar covering Units 1–14, with assignment code AST/SEM/ Jul.2026-Jan.2027. The counsellor selects the topic using the Programme Guide’s model topics, and the study centre evaluates the presentation.
Other IGNOU MLIS assignments
- MLI-101: Information, Communication and Society
- MLI-102: Management of Library and Information Centres
- MLIE-101: Preservation and Conservation of Library Materials
- MLIE-102: Research Methodology
- MLIE-104: Technical Writing
- MLIE-105: Informetrics and Scientometrics
- MLIE-106: Public Library System and Services
Assignment details and PDFs come from IGNOU's official website; the guide is a summary of the official PDF. Always check the latest instructions and last dates on ignou.ac.in or with your Regional Centre before submitting.