The Diploma In Library Science is a course that deals with the importance of Libraries along with technology. With Diploma in library and information science students can vouch for job positions such as Librarian, Store Manager, Director, Information Executive, Documentation Officer, Information Analyst, Tutor, and many more.

1. Diploma In Library
Science

2. What is Diploma In Library Science ?
The Diploma In Library Science is a course that deals with the
importance of Libraries along with technology. With Diploma in
library and information science students can vouch for job
positions such as Librarian, Store Manager, Director, Information
Executive, Documentation Officer, Information Analyst, Tutor,
and many more.

3. What you will learn in this course ?
● Teaching of Cataloguing, organising and storing of documents or books or similar resources
● This course lays emphasis on developing skills like communication , problem solving , patience, social
skills and the skill of performing under pressure.
● Although there are various computer applications available which ease the work of the librarian to a
great extent, yet a good memory power goes a long way in keeping track of the changes made,
example books ordered in a particular genre of a particular writer when dealing with literature
students.
● Knowledge of computers is given so that the librarian can successfully use the applications designed
for making library management easier.

4. Why this course ?
● This is one sector where there isn't much competition if one is after getting a lucrative government job
with all its perks.
● The diploma is only of one year as opposed to 3 year degrees and can be done conveniently from home via
distance education programme.
● The students can go for higher education after doing diploma and then try to get better packages both in
private firms and government jobs.
● The fresher salary is good, and after a few years one can expect getting much better salaries as experience
will be counted. Along with that one can pursue his higher degree via correspondence (distance
education).
● There is a huge variety of jobs, documentation officer, consultant or working as a librarian in schools or
colleges. If you want the stability of a single place, doing a routine job then being a librarian is good for you.

5. What your curriculum will look like ?
Library and Society
Library Management
Computer Fundamentals
Library Classification theory
Library Classification practice
Reference and Information sources
Information Services
English communication
Information Retrieval
Documentation
Research methods in library science