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There has been massive growth in system of education and learning infrastructure around the globe. One of the direct beneficiaries of this phenomenon is development of libraries. As well all know, libraries play a crucial role in education, socio-economic development and research of any country. That makes it natural for an educational institution to hire personnel that can take utmost care of libraries. It is not an easy job to manage and run the libraries and information centers effectively and efficiently. Professionally qualified individuals are required to handle management of libraries and thats where library science departments come into the picture. Library science is a specialized field and the job of a librarian is to store, organize and maintain books, papers, journals and now a day even, informational tools like virtual libraries, CD-ROM and other data.
Available courses in Library & Information Science are:-
Certificate Course in Library Science
Diploma in Library Science.(DLSc)
Diploma in Archives & Documentation
Bachelor of Library Science(BLSc)
Bachelor of Library & Information Science(BLISc)
Master of Library Science(MLSc)
Master of Library & Information Science(MLISc)
M.Phil
Ph.D
Courses in library science are offered by various colleges, universities, colleges, polytechnics, and distance learning institutions around the country. Course curriculum covers subjects like library and information systems management, library management, computer applications, classification/cataloguing systems, indexing, bibliography, library planning, documentation, research methodology, archives management and preservation and conservation of manuscript.
Major institutes offering degree and diploma courses in library and information science are:-
National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resource (NISCAIR)
Indian National Scientific Documentation Centre (INSDOC)
Jamia Milia Islamia, Delhi
College of Arts & Social Sciences, Department of Library & Information Science, Hyderabad
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
Guwahati University, Department of Library & Information Science, Guwahati
Department of Library & Information Science, Dr Zakir Husain Library, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
Madurai Kamarj University, Tamil Nadu
Gujarat University, Department of Library & Information Science, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad
Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu
Makhanlal Chaturvedi National Institute of Journalism, Bhopal
One can pursue certificate courses in library science from :-
Amravati Nagar Wachanalaya, Amravati University, Tapowan Road Camp, Amravati
Department of Library & Information Science, Jayakar Library, University of Pune, Pune
AEC Training College And Centre Department of Library And Information Science, Barkatullah Vishavidyalaya, Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh
Central Institute Of Library Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Department of Library & Information Science, Ananthapur
Most of the certificate courses in library science are of 6 months duration. Successful candidates can work in capacity of library attendant, library assistant, junior librarian, professional assistant, deputy librarian, librarian and researcher. As one gains experience, he/she can reach higher posts like consultant, cataloguer and director etc. Employment opportunities for librarians are available in foreign embassies, information centres, news agencies, public and government libraries, universities and other academic institutions, private organizations, film libraries and museum and galleries etc. many librarians are self-employed and work as researchers and consultants.
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