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With technology becoming more and more sophisticated, things like on line information, micro-films, CD-Rom, etc., have hit the market place. This has made library reference very simple. A career as a Librarian is very challenging one. It entails a basic knowledge of all subjects and also a good working knowledge of all topics under the sun. He should have a methodical approach and a good organizing ability. The person should also have knack for information and technology.
 
Work :
The common basic purpose of work in any library is to ensure that relevant information is available and used effectively. A librarian has to ensure that a person gets information in the minimum time with the least effort. Apart from day to day activities, there are several areas, where librarians/information scientists are required for specialized jobs. Experienced librarians can do work in areas such as administration; bibliography; abstraction; translation; technical writing-including consolidation and repacking of information; computation and evaluation of data, compiling photographs etc.
 
Job Opportunities:
Every college, university, government of media institution has a library. In the university library a person usually starts as semi-professional assistant and moves on to become a professional assistant first, assistant librarian next, deputy librarian thereafter, before he becomes a university librarian.
One can apply at national librararies and archives, academic libraries, public libraries, science and technology libraries, media institutions, social science libraries, special libraries, government libraries and embassy libraries.
Other opportunities exist at the information systems. Some of them are Indian National Scientific Documentation Centre (INSDOC), Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI), Defense Science information center, New Delhi, and National Social Science Documentation Center (NASSDOC), New Delhi, Opening in ministries, attached and subordinate offices of the government and All India Radio Station / offices.
 
Levels of Librarians :
   
Bullet Attendant :
  With matriculation and a certificate in library science.
Bullet Clerk :
  Requiring matriculation with a diploma in library science. Semi Professional Assistant : With a Bachelor’s degree in library science.
Bullet Assistant Librarian :
  Requires an M.Phil in Library Science.
 
Academic Course :
Earlier it was not essential to have a technical knowledge on library science. But with the growing competition, it has become very essential for a person to first have an academic course in library science and then join some library. There are many types of courses offered by various institutes. Course duration varies with the programme and the institution that is conducting it. Short-term certificate courses are between three and eight months. Others can take from one to four years to complete.
General qualifications are:
   
Bullet Diploma in Library Science :
  HSC or equivalent school leaving examination.
Bullet Degree in Library Science :
  Graduation in any discipline
Bullet Master’s in Library Science :
  Graduation with B.Lib.Sc.
 
Remuneration :
The bachelor’s degree holders in Library and Information Science join usually as assistant librarians at monthly salaries of Rs. 6,000 approximately. In commercial organizations, salaries could range between Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 20,000 depending upon qualifications, experience level and responsibility of the job.
Those wishing to take a shot at the job opportunities abroad have to complete a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science.
 
Where To Study:
   
1. M.S. University, Baroda, Madhya Pradesh.
Course Offered: Bachelor’s degree in Library Science-1 year.
Eligibility: Graduation.
2. Bhagalpur University, Bihar.
Course Offered : Bachelor’s degree in Library Science-1 year.
Eligibility : Graduation
3. University of Bombay, Mumbai.
Course Offered : Bachelor’s degree in Library Science-1 year(2 year-part time.)
Eligibility : Graduation.
4. Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar, Gujarat.
Course Offered: Bachelor’s degree in Library Science-1year.
Eligibility : Graduation
5. Bundelkhand University, Jhansi, Madhya Pradesh.
Course Offered : Bachelor’s degree in Library Science 1 year.
Eligibility : Graduation with 50%
6. University of Kolkata.
Course Offered : Bachelor’s degree in Library Science-1 year.
Eligibility : Graduation and Selection test.
7. University of Kerala.
Course Offered : Bachelor’s degree in Library Science-1 year.
Eligibility : Graduation with 45%
8. University of Delhi.
Course Offered : Bachelor’s degree in Library Science-1year.
Eligibility : B.A./B.Sc. with 50%
9. Dr. H.S. Gour, Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh.
Course Offered : Bachelor’s degree in Library Science 1 year.
Eligibility : Graduation.
10. Gulbarg University.
Course Offered : Bachelor’s degree in Library Science-1year.
Eligibility : Graduation.
11. Gujarat University, Ahmedabad.
Course Offered : Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science-1 year
Eligibility Graduation.
12. Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar.
Course offered : Bachelor’s degree in Library Science-1 year.
Eligibility : B.A./B.Sc. + 3 years experience or B.A./B.Sc. with 50% or M.A./M.Sc.
13. Jiwaji University, Gwalior.
Course Offered : Bachelor’s degree in Library Science 1 year.
Eligibility : Graduation
14. Jiwaji University, Gwalior.
Course Offered : Bachelor’s degree in Library Science 1 year.
Eligibility : Graduation
15. Rani Durgavati, Vishwavidyalaya Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.
Course Offered : Bachelor’s degree in Library Science 1 year.
Eligibility : Graduation.
16. University of Pune.
Course Offered : Bachelor’s degree in Library Science-1 year.
Eligibility : Graduation
17.

Nagpur University
Course Offered : Bachelor’s degree in Library Science-1 year.
Eligibility : Graduation.

18. University of Mysore, Crawford Hall, Mysore.
Course Offered : Bachelor’s degree in Library Science 1year.
Eligibility : Graduation.
19. Punjabi University, Patiala.
Course Offered : Bachelor’s degree in Library Science 1 year.
Eligibility : Graduation with 50% or 5 years experience or P.G. 50%
20. Punjab University, Hyderabad, A.P.
Course Offered : Bachelor’s degree in Library Science 1 year.
Eligibility : Graduation with 50%
21. Osmania University, Hyderabad, A.P.
Course offered : Bachelor’s degree in Library Science 1 year.
Eligibility : Graduation with 45%
22. Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan.
Course Offered : Bachelor’s degree in Library Science 1 year
Eligibility : Graduation with 45% relaxable for candidates with 5 years experience.
23. University of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Course Offered : Bachelor’s degree in library science-1 year.
Eligibility : Graduation with 50%
24. Kurukshetra University, Haryana.
Course Offered : Bachelor’s degree in Library Science 1 year.
Eligibility Graduation with 50%
25. Indira Gandhi Natioanl Open University, New Delhi.
Course Offered : B. Library Science (distance learning) 1 year.
Eligibility : Graduation with 2 years experience in recognized University library with minimum age of 25 years.
26. Indira Gandhi National, Open University, New Delhi.
Course Offered : M. Library Science-1 year.
Eligibility : B. Library Science 2 years with experience.
27. Jadavpur University, Kolkata.
Course Offered : B. Library Science 1½ year part time.
Eligibility: Whole time employees of recognized libraries with B.A./B.Sc. degree.
28. Jadavpur University, Kolkata.
Course Offered : B. Library Science -1 year.
Eligibility : B.A.
29. Jadavpur University, Kolkata.
Course Offered : B. Library & Information Science 1½ year.
Eligibility : B. Library Science with 3 years experience.
30. Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.
Course Offered : B. Library Science (Eve.)- 1 year.
Eligibility : Bachelor’s degree with 50% or Bachelor’s degree with 45% + 5 yrs. experience.
31. Guwahati University, Guwahati, Assam.
Course Offered : B. Library Science- 1 year.
Eligibility : Bachelor’s degree.
32. Guwahiat University, Guwahati , Assam.
Course Offered : M. Library Science 1 year.
Eligibility : B. Library Science.
33. University of Kerala, Thuruvananthapuram, Kerala.
Course Offered : B. Library Science-1 year.
Eligibility : Bachelor’s degree.
34. University of Kerala, Thuruvananthapuram, Kerala.
Course Offered : M. Library Science 1 year.
Eligibility : B. Library Science.
35. Mangalore University, Mangalgangotri, Karnataka.
Course Offered : B. Library Science & Information Science - 1 year. Eligibility : Bachelor’s degree (1st Class)
36. Mangalore University, Mangalgangotri, Karnataka.
Course Offered : M. Library Science & Information Science - 1 year. Eligibility : B. Library Science.
37. Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat.
Course Offered : B. Library & Information Science 1 year.
Eligibility : Bachelor’s degree
38. Sardar Patel University, Vallabh, Vidyanagar, Gujarat.
Course Offered : M.Library & Information Science 1 year.
Eligibiity : Appropriate degree
39. Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujarat.
Course Offered : B. Library Science 1 year
Eligibiity : Bachelor’s degree.
40. Shivaji University, Vidyanagar, Kolhapur, Maharashtra.
Course Offered : B. Library & Information Science 1 year.
Eligibility : Bachelor’s degree.
41. ShrimatiNathi Bai, Damodar Thackersey Women’s University, Mumbai (S.N.D.T. Women’s University),
Course Offered : B. Library Science 1 year.
Eligibility : Bachelor’s degree.
42. Shrimati Nathi Bai, Damodar Thackersey Women’s University, Mumbai (S.N.D.T. Women’s University).
Course Offerd : M. Library Science 1 year.
Eligibility : Degree or Diploma in Library Science with library experience.
43. Tilak Maharashtra, Vidyapeeth, Pune, Maharashtra
Course Offered : B. Library Science (Marathi Medium)- 1 year.
Eligibility : Bachelor’s degree.
44. Rabindra Bharati, University, Kolkata.
Course Offered : B. Library Science (Eve.) 1 year (Part-time).
Eligibility : M.A. with honours.
45. University of Jammu, Jammu (J & K).
Course Offerd : B. Library Science 1 year.
Eligibility : Bachelor’s degree.
46. University of Jammu, Jammu (J & K).
Course Offered : M. Library Science 1 year.
Eligibility : B. Library Science with 50%
47. Manipur University, Imphal, Manipur.
Course Offerd : B. Library Science 1 year.
Eligibility : Bachelor’s degree.
48. Agra University, Agra, U.P.
Course Offered : B.Library Science & Manuscriptology 1 year.
Eligibility : Bachelor’s degree.
49. Aligarh Muslim Universitiy, Aligarh Uttar Pradesh.
Course Offered : B. Library Science 1 year.
Eligibility : Bachelor’s degree with 48% or Bachelor’s degree with 45% and 3 years experience or IInd class M.A. degree.
50. Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh Uttar Pradesh.
Course Offerd : M. Library Science 1 year (Distance education)
Eligibility : B. Library with 48%.
51. Andhra Pradesh Open University, Andhra Pradesh.
Course Offered : B. Library Science - 1 year.
Eligibility : Minimum age 20 years and must be graduates working in recognized Libraries.
52. Andhra University, Waltair, Andhra Pradesh.
Course Offerd : B. Library Science 1 year.
Eligibility : Bachelor’s degree.
53. Annamalia University, South Arcot district, Tamil Nadu.
Course Offered : B. Library Science 1 year.
Eligibility : Bachelor’s degree.
54. University of Mysore, Mysore, Karnataka.
Course Offered : B. Libraray Science 1 year.
Eligibility : Bachelor’s degree.
55. University of Mysore, Mysore, Karnataka.
Course Offered : M. Library Science 1 year.
Eligibility : Bachelor’s degree.
56. Patna University, Patna, Bihar.
Course Offered : B. Library Science 1 year.
Elibiligy : Bachelor’s degree.
57. Karnatak University, Dharwad, Karnataka.
Course Offerd : B. Library Science 1 year.
Eligibility : Bachelor’s Degree.
58. Karnataka University, Dharwad, Karnataka.
Course Offered : M. Library Science 1 year.
Eligibility : B. Library Science or P.G. Diploma in Library Science & Entrance test.
59. University of Kashmir, Srinagar, J & K.
Course Offered : B. Library Science-1 year.
Eligibility : Bachelor’s degree.
60. University of Kashmir, Srinagar, J & K.
Course Offered : M. Library Science- 1 year.
Eligibility : B. Library Science.
61. Madurai Kamraj University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
Course Offered: B. Library Science- 1 year.
Elgigibility : Bachelor’s degree.
62. Madurai Kamraj University, Madurai Tamil Nadu.
Course Offered : B. Library Science 1 year.
Eligibility : B. Library Science (II nd Class) with 3 years experience in a library.
63. University of Burdwan, Burdwan, West Bengal.
Course Offered : M. Library Science 1 year.
Eligibility : Bachelor’s degree.
64. Indian Library Association (ILA) New Delhi.
Course Offered : Short-term course on Computer Application in Library Science.
Eligibility : For Practicing librarians
65. Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Course Offered : B. Library Science 1 year.
Eligibility : Bachelor’s degree with II class (50%) or P.G. Degree with 50%
66. Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Course Offered : M. Library Science 1 year.
Eligibility :Bachelor’s degree.
67. Bangalore University, Bangalore, Karnataka.
Course Offered : B. Library Science 1 year.
Eligibility : Bachelor’s degree.
68. Bangalore University, Bangalore, Karnataka.
Course Offered : M. Library Science 1 year.
Eligibility : B. Library Science.
69. Sri Krishnadevraja University, Anantpur, Andhra Pradesh.
Course Offered : B. Library Science 1 year.
Eligibility : Bachelor’s degree.
70. Sri Krishnadevraja University, Anantpur, Andhra Pradesh.
Course Offered : M. Library Science 1 year.
Eligibility : B. Library Science.
71. Sri Venkteshwara University, Tirupati Andhra Pradesh.
Course Offered : B. Library Science 1 year.
Eligibility : Bachelor’s degree.
72. Sri Venkteshwara University, Tirupati Andhra Pradesh.
Course Offered : M. Library Science 2 year.
Eligibility : B. Library Science.
73. Amravati University, Amravati, Maharashtra.
Course Offered : B. Library Science 1 year.
Eligibility : Bachelor’s degree.
74. Marathwada University, Aurangabad, Maharashtra.
Course Offered : B. Library Science 1 year.
Eligibility : Bachelor’s degree.
75. Marathwada University, Aurangabad, Maharashtra.
Course Offered : M. Library Science 1 year.
Eligibility : B. Library Science.
76. University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Course Offered : B. library Science & Documentation 1 year.
Eligibility : Bachelor’s degree with 45% aggregate
77. University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Course Offered : M. Library Science & Documentation 1 year.
Eligibility : B. Library Science with 50%.
78. Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Course Offered: Parangat Granthalaya & Mahiti Vignan = M. Library Science 1 year.
Eligibility : Bachelor’s degree with 45%
79. Sambalpur, University, Sambalpur, Orissa.
Course Offered : B. Library & Information 1 year.
Eligibility : Bachelor’s degree.
80. Sambalpur University, Sambalpur, Orissa.
Course Offered : M. library Science 1 year.
Eligibility : B. library Science.
81. Sampuranand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Course Offered: Granthalaya Vignan Shastri = B.Library Science-1 year. Eligibility : Bachelor’s degree with Sanakrit r Shastri exam of Viswavidyalaya
82. Kakatiya University Waragal, Andhra prades.
Course Offered : B. Library Science (Distance learning basis)
Eligibility : Bachelor’s degree
83. Behrampur Universwity, Ganjam, District, Orissa.
Course Offered : B. Library Science-1 year.
Eligibility : Bachelor’s degree
84. Vidyasagar, University, Midnapore, West Bengal.
Course Offered : B.Library Science-1year.
Eligibility : Bacehlor’s degree with IInd class.
85. Vidyasagar, University, Midnapore, West Bengal.
Course Offered : M. Library Science 2 years.
Eligibility : B. :Library Science with II nd class.
86. Madras University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Course Offered : B. Library Science 1 year.
Eligibility : Bachelor’s degree
87. Madras University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Course Offered : M. Library Science- 1 year.
Eligibility : B. Library Sciece.
88. Vikram University, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.
Course Offered : B. Library Science.
Eligibility : Bachelor’s degree.
89. Vikram University, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.
Course Offered : M. Library Science-1 year.
Eligibility : M.A. with B. Library Science with 50% & Entrance test.
90. Chennai University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Course Offered : Certificate in Library Science 3 months.
Eligibility : HSC
91. Annamalai University, Chennai.
Course Offered : Certificate in Library Science.
Eligibility : HSC
92. Behrampur University, Ganjam, Orissa.
Course Offered : Certificate in Library Science.
Eligibility : HSC
93. Jabalpur University, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh (K.P. Guru Bhasha Bharti Institute).
Course Offered : Certificate in Library Science.
Eligibility : HSC
94. University of Jodhpur, Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
Course Offered : Certificate in Library Science 1 year.
Eligibility : SSC
95. Madurai Kamraj University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
Course Offered : Certificate in Library Science-3 months.
Eligibility : Bachelor’s degree.
96. Nagpur University, Nagpur, Maharashtra.
Course Offered : Certificate in Library Science 1 year.
Eligibility :Pass in SSC
97. Sri Krishnadevaraja University, Anantpur, Andhra Pradesh.
Course Offered : Certificate in Library Science 6 months.
Eligibility : Pass in SSC
98. Sri Venkateswara University Tirupati, Maharashtra.
Course Offered : P.G. Certificate in Library Science-1 year.
Eligibility : Bachelor’s degree.
99. Amaravati University, Amaravati, maharashtra.
Course Offered : Certificate in Library Science 4-1/4 year.
Eligibility : Class XII
100. University of Ajmer, Ajmer, Rajasthan.
Course Offered : Certificate in Library Science Documentation 8 months Eligibility : Sr. Higher Sec.
101. Vishwa Bharati University, Shanti Niketan, West Bengal.
Course Offered : Certificate in Library Science 1 year.
Eligibility : Matric.
102. University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Course Offered : Certificate in Library Science & Documentation 8 months Eligibility : Pass in higher Sec
103. University of Jammu, Jammu (J & K).
Course Offered : Certificate in Library Science-1 year.
Eligibility : Matric.
104. Indian National Scientific Documentation Centre (INSDOC), New Delhi. Course Offered : Short term Fresher..profession or Course in Library & Information Science-5 weeks.
Eligibility : Fresh graduates in graduates without experience.
105. Indian National Scientific Documentation Centre (INSDOC), New Delhi. Course Offered : Advances Course 4 weeks
Eligibility : Working personnel in the field.
106. Society for Documentation & Information Science, Jamshedpur, Bihar. Course Offered : Certificate Training Course in Library Science & Documentation 6 months.
Eligibility : Matric
107. The Library Council, Jamshedpur, Bihar.
Course Offered : Advanced Certificate minimal Course in Library personnel with experience or training.
108. Kerala Granthasala Sanghom. At. Calicut, Kottayam, Malapuram, Cannanore, Quilon Allepey, Ernakulam, Palghat.
Course Offered : Training Course 3 weeks.
Eligibility : For Library workers.
109. Kerala Granthasala Sanghom. At. Calicut, Kottyam.
Course Offered : Regular Training Course-3 months.
Eligibility : Matric.
110. Seth Jai Prakash Polytechnic Society, Yamunanagar, Haryana.
Course Offered :Certificate in Library Science 3 months.
Eligibility : Matric.
111. Gujarat Pustakalva Mandal.
Course Offered : Certificate in Library Science- 6 months.
Eligibility : Matric
112. Summer Course Bengal Library Association, Kolkata.
Course Offered : Certificate in Library Science – 4 months.
Eligibility : Matric.
113. Bengal Library Association, Kolkata.
Course Offered : Certificate in Library Science weekend Course.
Eligibility : Matric.
114. Delhi Library Association.
Course Offered : Certificate in Library Science-1 year.
Eligibility : Higher Sec. Or High School with 2 years experience in recognized library + Entrance test & Interview.
115. Association of Government Library Information Specialists (AGLIS), New Delhi.
Course Offered Short- term Computer Course : Information Science & Tech. Info Activities 1-2 Weeks.
Eligibility : In Service Library & Information Officers
116. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) , New Delhi.
Course Offered : Vocational Training Course in Library Science.
Eligibility : Pass in Xth Std.
117. Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC), Mumbai and Bombay Libraries Association (BOSLA), Mumbai.
Eligibility : Middle & Lower Category of internal staff & staff of other libraries
118. Dakshina Bhart Hindi prachar sabha, Chennai & Hydrabad.
Course Offered :m Diploma in Library Science Evening 1 Year (Part Time). Eligibility : Bachelor’s Degree with Hindi.
119. Kota Open University , Kota Rajasthan.
Course Offered : Diploma in Library Science 1 Year.
Eligibility : Bachelor’s Degree or Non-Graduates with 5 Year Experience in approved library.
120. Lalit Narayan Mithila University , Darbhanga, Bihar.
Course Offered : Diploma in Library Science 1Year.
Eligibility : Bachelor’s Degree.
121. Purvanchal University, Jaunpur, U.P.
Course Offered : Diploma in Library Science 1Year.
Eligibility : After Intermediate
122. Association of Government Librarians & Information Specialists (AGLIS), New Delhi.
Course Offered : Diploma in Library Science School of Vocational studies, Maharrani Bagh. New Delhi (In-service P.G. Diploma in Library Science - 1 year.
Eligibility : In Service Librarians
123. Delhi Library Association (DLA).
Course Offered : Diploma in Library Science.
Eligibility : Must have membership in DLA, with graduate degree & certificate in Library Science & Working experience in approved library
124. Medical Library Association of India (MLAI), AIIMS, New Delhi.
Course Offered : Diploma in Medical Librarianship.
Eligibility : Correspondence Course.
125. Indian National Scientific Documentation Center INSDOC, New Delhi. Course Offered : A post graduate level Course 2 Years. Documentation Research & Training center (DRTC), Banglore. Course Offered : Associate ship in Information Science 2 Years.
Eligibility : M.A. (IInd Class) or 4 Year plus degree such as B.E./ M.B.B.S. Etc. or Bachelor’s degree with B. Library Science & 3 Year experience in Library/ Information center + Entrance Test.
 
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