What are the career opportunities in India in the field of Library & Information science

1. Careers in Library & Information Science
Dr. Vinita Jain
Librarian
Maharshi Dayanand College of Arts, Science & Commerce
Mumbai,INDIA
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2. Why Libraries are Required ?
• Libraries are the ocean of knowledge and information
• The demand and importance of library science is growing rapidly.
• In 21st Century job opportunities for librarians are on the upswing.
• Libraries are no more store houses, it becomes Community hub now
• Students can perform better by using library material during
examination.
• Libraries are very important for the progress and development of the
society and the Nation.
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3. A satisfying Career not merely a job
• The field of Library and information science is filled with professionals
passionate about making a positive change in the world around them
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4. Library Science Courses
Certificate
Courses
• Certificate in
Library
Science
• Certificate in
Library &
Information
Science
Diploma
Courses
• Diploma in
Library
Science
• Post
Graduate
Diploma in
Library
Science
{PGDLAN}
Bachelor
Courses
• Bachelor in
Library
Science
{B.Lib.Sc}
• Bachelor of
Library &
Information
Science
{B.L.I.Sc.}
PG Courses
• Master in
Library
Science
{M.Lib.Sc.}
• Master in
Library &
Information
Science
{M.L.I.Sc.}
Doctoral
Course
• M.Phil. In
Library
Science
• Ph.D. in
Library
Science
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5. • University of Mumbai , Kalina campus
• Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University
• TISS Tata Institute of Social Science
• SHPT School of Lib Sc., SNDT University
• YCMOU Study centre-Hinduja College
• Joshi Bedekar College,Thane
• Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil College, Vashi, Navi
Mumbai,
• Birla College of Arts, Sc. and Com. Kalyan –YCMOU
• Chatrapti Shivaji Maharaj University, Navi Mumbai
B.Lib & M.Lib Courses in Mumbai
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6. • Library, Information and Society
• Management of Library, Information Centers
• Information Processing- Theory & Practical : Classification
• Information Processing- Theory & Practical : Cataloguing
• Information Sources and Services
• Fundamentals of Information Technology
• Digitisation & Preservation
• Library Automation
• Information Communication Technology
Main subjects in Library science
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7. • Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu 630003, (Tamil Nadu)
• Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, (Tamil Nadu)
• Awadesh Pratap Singh University, Rewa, (Madhya Pradesh)
• Barkatullah University, Bhopal, (Madhya Pradesh)
• Bharathidasan University, Tiruchrappali, (Tamil Nadu)
• Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad, (Andhra Pradesh)
• Dr. Hari Singh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar, (Madhya Pradesh)
• Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur, (Madhya Pradesh)
• Indira Gandhi National Open University IGNOU, New Delhi, (Delhi)
• Kakatiya University, Warangal, (Andhra Pradesh)
• Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, (Haryana)
• Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Darbhanga, (Bihar)
• Madurai Kamaraj University, Directorate Of Distance Education, Madurai, (Tamil Nadu)
• Mahatma Gandhi Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya, Chitrakoot, (Madhya Pradesh)
• Nalanda Open University, Patna, (Bihar)
• Patna University, Patna, (Bihar)
• Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, (Andhra Pradesh)
• University Of Calicut, Calicut, (Kerala)
• University Of Madras, Chennai, (Tamil Nadu)
• YCMOU Nashik
List of few Open Universities offering B.Lib.Sc. & M.Lib Sc.
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8. Job Opportunities in Library Science
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9. Eligibility criteria [Preference will be given to experienced person]
Type of Library Qualification Specialization Job Opportunities
School Graduate + B.Lib.Sc. Computer Skill Govt. School, Public School, International School, Convent
School
College Graduate
+M.Lib.Sc.+NET/SLET+Ph.D
Library Automation Arts, Science & Commerce College, B.Ed. College,
College of Physical Education
University Graduate
+M.Lib.Sc.+NET/SLET+Ph.D
Library Automation,
Innovative Library Service &
Research Work
State University, Private University, Deemed University,
Central University
Special Graduate +M.Lib.Sc. (Min.55%) Library Automation Medical College, Engineering College, Technical Institute,
Architect School, Business School, IITs, NITs, IIMs, Law College,
NAB, Museum library, Film Division, Radio & Media, News
Agencies, Fashion & Design Institute
Public Graduate +M.Lib.Sc. Library Automation +
Digitization & Preservation
American Library, British Library, Asiatic Library, National
Library
Research Graduate +M.Lib.Sc. Graduate in related field +
Computer Skill
IGIDR, TIFR, ICMR
Corporate Graduate +M.Lib.Sc PGDLAN + Computer
training+ Digitization
TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, Foreign Embassy,
Reliance, Cognizant
Others Graduate+ M.Lib.Sc Special degree in relevant
field
Information Centres , Documentation Centres, NGOs, Church
Library, Temple Library, Defence Library
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10. Pay scale in Government organisations
As per VII Pay Scale
Designation Academic Pay
level
Starting Salary
in Rupees
Maximum Salary
in Rupees
University College
Assistant Librarian College Librarian 10 57700/ 1,82400
Asst. Librarian-Senior
Scale
College Librarian – Senior
Scale
11 68900 205500
Deputy Librarian /
Asst. Librarian
Selection Grade
College Librarian –
Selection Grade
12 79800 211500
Deputy Librarian /
Asst. Librarian
Selection Grade
College Librarian –
Selection Grade
13A 131400 217100
University Librarian College Librarian –
Prof. Scale
14 144200 218200
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11. Pay Scale in Private Sector
• Depend upon Organizational policy
• It can be contract basis ; Temporary or Permanent
• Based on Performance Appraisal
• Salary range may be 10000 – 1 lakh depend on the experience and
expertise
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12. Qualities in Librarian
Trainer Motivator
Digital
Skill
Cyber
Skill
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13. Department of Library Science
• Work as a Lecturer in Library Science dept. which offers B.Lib.Sc.&
M.Lib.Sc. Degree
• Assistant Professor
• Associate Professor
• Professor
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14. Other Post in Libraries
 Assistant Librarian - Graduate + B.Lib.Sc. + Computer Skill
 Library Attendant - 10th
 Library Clerk - Graduate + Certificate /Diploma in Library Science
 Technical Person in Library – Graduate + Technical Knowledge
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15. Thank You
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