Library Science

Library Science is an Interdisciplinary Subject. It's an outcome of Information Science and Library Studies. It deals with the organization, arrangement, preservation, collection, shelving, categorization, and management of library materials such as books, texts, titles, journals, newspapers, and old editions. As per these job recommendations, Librarians are trained to collect, organize, develop, evaluate, use, and manage the information. They play an essential role in maintaining the information in the form of books, videos, audio, and digital files. Librarians know how to search for particular information in databases and How we use this information ethically. Simply, A person who manages library resources is called a librarian. He is also referred to as Information Resource Manager. The Library is the central object of study in every college and institution. However we all to know about the importance of libraries.. not only specified for students, they play a key role in our lives also. 

What is Library Science? Most of them think of Library Science, which is a course only about choosing books for purchase or processing orders and creating bibliographic records for readers, which maintains the catalog as per need. But the reality, it is a Management of Information under any form. Libraries play a crucial role in the academic world. Library science is popular in areas such as Management, Information Technology, and Education.. which may collect or organize, preserve, and prioritize information resources as well. 

Types of Courses: Diploma, UG, PG and Doctorate level. 

Courses Availability:

Certificate: Library Science, Library and Information Science,

Diploma: Library Science, Library and Information Science,

UG: Bachelor's in Library Science (BLib),
Library and Information Science (BLiblSc), 

PG: Master's in Library Science (MLib),
Master's in Library and Information Science (MLiblSc),

PGD: PG Diploma in Library Automation and Networking,

Ph.D: Library and Information Science.

Eligibility criteria: 
Certificate/ Diploma/ PGD:

To pursue a Certificate in Library Science, need to pass in 10+2 in any stream, from a recognized board. This course duration is 1 year.

UG: For admission into the Bachelor's in Library Science course, need any Graduate level degree from any recognized university/ board with an aggregation mark of 50 - 55% is required. This course duration is 1 year.

PG: To pursue an M.LibSc, He/ She is required to pass a Bachelor in Library Science (BLiSc) or in relevant is required with an aggregation of a minimum of 45% marks from a recognized board/ university. This course duration is 1 year.

MLib: This is a full-time regular course with a duration of 1- 2 years. This may vary from the Research and teaching skills of the aspirant.

Ph.D: To pursue a Ph.D in Library Science, He/ She is required to pass in post-graduation or M.Phill in relevant from a recognized university/ board with an aggregation of 50% marks. Moreover, a minimum of 5 years of experience in Teaching or Administration are eligible for this course to study. They also appeared for the entrance examination conducted by the university. This course duration is 2 - 3 years.

Entrance Exams: OU, UGCNET, CSIR, NEt, SLET & IGNOU.

Fee Structure:
❖ Diploma: INR. 7,400- INR. 75000 (Total fee)

❖ UG: INR. 5,400 - INR. 2.48L per entire course

❖ PG: INR. 8,500 - INR. 2.42L per total fee

❖ Ph.D: INR. 85,000 - INR. 6L per entire course.

How to get in that Career: Are you looking for a career in Library Science? Firstly, you may be passionate about book reading, knowing book types, how to collect them, and all. To enter Library Science, you need to complete of intermediate with any stream is basic eligibility. then complete a Bachelor's degree in Library Science, and go further studies like a Master's of Library. or you go with another pathway finished of 10+2. then complete a Diploma in Library Management. you may get attractive salaries in topmost fields.

Skills Required:

❖ Good Communication skills

❖ Creative and Researchable skills

❖ Organizational skills

❖ Technological skills

❖ Digital Literacy

❖ Problem Solving skills

❖ Be calm and patient

❖ Good Analytical skills

❖ Detail- oriented

❖ Decision-making skills and many more.

Top Institutions:  

❖ University of Hyderabad

❖ Andhra University

❖ Kakatiya University

❖ Osmania University

❖ Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University

❖ AMU Aligarh

❖ Tamilnadu Open University, Chennai

❖ Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata

❖ CSJMU Kanpur

❖ IGNOU Delhi.

Top Sectors:

❖ Museums

❖ Galleries

❖ Educational Institutions

❖ Schools

❖ Colleges

❖ Universities

❖ Public and private libraries

❖ News broadcasting agencies

❖ Documentation centers

❖ Archives

❖ Publishing Houses

❖ Galleries

❖ Record Keeping Agency

❖ Media Library

❖ Corporate Library

❖ Research Centers and all.

Job roles/ Designations:

❖ Library Director - up to INR. 11.8 Lakhs per year

❖ Web Archivist - Average INR. 10.6 Lakhs per Annum

❖ Archivist - up to INR. 7 Lakhs per year

❖ Librarian - up to INR. 6 Lakhs per Annum

❖ Deputy Librarian - Average INR. 5 Lakhs per year

❖ Law Librarian - Approx. INR. 4.7 Lakhs per Annum

❖ Cataloguer - Average INR. 3 Lakhs per year

❖ Information Architect

❖ Library Science Teacher

❖ College Co-ordinator

❖ Education Administrators

❖ Consultant

❖ Data Administrator

❖ Manager of Information Services

❖ Document Control Specialist

❖ Chief Information Officer

❖ Library Assistant

❖ Curator

❖ Teacher

❖ Principal

❖ Library Manager

❖ Indexer.

How is Career? Candidates after completion of the courses, get into School Librarian, College Librarian, Law Librarian, Music Librarian, and many more. The average salary of a Librarian in India is approximately INR. 2.59 LPA. However, experience and updated skills may increase the salary of a Librarian can go up to as much as INR. 8.33 LPA. Apart from India, one can choose to pursue librarian courses abroad.. here are some of the top countries like the UK, USA, etc, 

Top Hiring Companies:

❖ National and state level Libraries

❖ Institutions

❖ TCS

❖ Lawyer Association

❖ Universities

❖ All India Radio

❖ Doordarshan

❖ Lawyer Associations and many more. 

Conclusion: After finishing any Library Science related courses like a Diploma, or B.Lib... You may get job opportunities at several areas such as - Colleges, Universities, Schools, Public Library, Book Museums, and other Library associations. A Junior Librarian gets an initial salary of up to INR. 10 - 15K per month. with experience, the salary will go up.