IGNOU MLIE-106 Assignment 2026-27
Public Library System and Services
Last updated by IGNOU: 05 Aug 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 24 Oct 2026, 04:27 pm.
| Course code | MLIE-106 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Public Library System and Services |
| Programme | Master’s Degree Programme in Library and Information ScienceMLIS |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | AST/TMA/ Jul.2026-Jan.2027 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2027 |
| Medium | English, Hindi |
About the MLIE-106 assignment
The MLIE-106 assignment covers Units 1–17, focusing on public libraries’ social role, buildings, AI applications, standards, resources, staffing and policy. It also includes IFLA guidelines, community information services and resource sharing.
The listing gives a maximum of 100 marks; the PDF separately specifies a 50-mark tutor-marked assignment and a 50-mark seminar. The written assignment has five compulsory question groups worth 10 marks each, with alternatives in the first four. The final question requires two short notes of about 300 words each. The seminar topic is chosen by the course counsellor and assessed at the study centre.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1.1 | 10 | Explain how public libraries contribute to society. |
| Q1.2 (alternative) | 10 | Discuss the interior facilities and arrangements needed in a public library building. |
| Q2.1 | 10 | Discuss library housekeeping tasks in which artificial intelligence can be used. |
| Q2.2 (alternative) | 10 | Explain public library standards and discuss important standards available for Indian public libraries. |
| Q3.1 | 10 | Describe the resources required to develop a public library and how these resources are mobilised. |
| Q3.2 (alternative) | 10 | Present an essay discussing IFLA guidelines for public libraries. |
| Q4.1 | 10 | Explain the main components of human resource management in a library. |
| Q4.2 (alternative) | 10 | Discuss the need for a library policy and NAPLIS recommendations concerning public libraries in India. |
| Q5.0 | 10 | Write notes of about 300 words each on any two topics: RRRLF, community information services, State Central Library or resource sharing. |
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 deadline requires attempting a fresh set for a subsequent session.
- Write your answers by hand in English or Hindi; typed assignments and computer printouts are not permitted.
- Put your enrolment number, name, full address and dispatch date at the top right of the first page.
- Put the programme title/code, course title/code, assignment number, and study centre name and code at the top left of the first page.
- Use foolscap-size paper, leave a three-inch left margin and at least four lines between answers, and label each answer with its question number.
- Complete every compulsory question group, following the alternatives offered; for Q5, write two notes of about 300 words each.
- Explain relevant course-material points in your own words; reproducing unit text can receive zero, and copying another student’s answers can lead to rejection.
- Submit the assignment to the Coordinator or Programme In-charge of your allotted study centre by the applicable deadline.
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 is the MLIE-106 assignment code for July 2026 and January 2027?
The tutor-marked assignment code is AST/TMA/ Jul.2026-Jan.2027, covering Units 1–17.
What are the maximum marks and weightage for MLIE-106?
The official listing gives 100 maximum marks and 30% weightage. The PDF lists the tutor-marked assignment and seminar separately, each carrying 50 marks.
Do I need to answer every alternative in the MLIE-106 assignment?
No. Complete all five question groups, choosing one alternative in each of the first four groups. For Q5, choose any two short-note topics and write about 300 words on each.
When and where should I submit the MLIE-106 assignment?
Submit it to your allotted study centre’s Coordinator or Programme In-charge. The deadlines differ by session: 31 March 2027 for the July 2026 session and June term-end exam, and 30 September 2027 for the January 2027 session and December term-end exam.
Can I submit a typed MLIE-106 assignment in Hindi?
Hindi and English are both permitted, but the assignment must be handwritten. Typed work and computer printouts are not accepted.
Is there a seminar for MLIE-106?
Yes. The PDF specifies a 50-mark seminar covering Units 1–17. The counsellor selects the topic using the Programme Guide’s model topics, and performance is evaluated at the study centre under the Annexure-1 guidelines.
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-103: Academic Library System
- MLIE-104: Technical Writing
- MLIE-105: Informetrics and Scientometrics
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.