This document provides an overview of the field of library and information science. It discusses what the field is, why it may be suitable for the reader, common functions in libraries, levels of education available, and various job opportunities. Key points covered include that library science applies practices from other fields to libraries and information management, common skills needed for the field, functional areas like cataloging and reference services, and the many positions available in academic and research libraries as well as other institutions.

1. By
Dr. Manendra Singh
M.A. (History), MLIS, PhD (Banaras Hindu University)
NET (History), NET-JRF (Library & Inf.Science)
Career Opportunity in Library &
Information science
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2. Agenda of presentation
To know about library Science
Why suitable for you
Functions in library
Job opportunities

3. Old library

4. New library

5. “ Library and information science is an
interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary field that
applies the practices, perspectives, and tools of
management, information technology, education,
and other areas to libraries; the collection,
organization, preservation, and dissemination of
information resources.”

6. W. A. Borden
Beginning of LIS Education

7. Dr. S. R. Ranganathan
12 August 1892 – 27 September 1972

8. Why suitable for You, If you have
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Functions independently and collaboratively to achieve
goals
 Highly organized with sharp attention to detail
 Manages priorities and adapts to change
Uses interpersonal skills to build positive relationships
Deeply committed to serving diverse communities

9. Levels of LIS Education
The ICFAI University is presently offered LIS Courses at
different levels like:
 1 year Bachelor’s Degree (B.Lib.I.Sc.)
 1 Year Master’s Degree (M.Lib.I.Sc.)
 2 year Master’s Degree (M.Lib.I.Sc. Integrated)
 Ph.D.

10. Strength of the Program
•Excellent combination of technology for Library
Theory, Practice and Research.
•Truly professional Course.
•Students become best library planner and
information provider.
•Become expert Information Professional and Library
manager
•Both teaching and non-teaching opportunity
available in Government and private school,
Colleges, and University after course completion.

11. Course
Components
Core LIS
Skills
Information
and
Communication
Technology
Management
Soft Skills
Research
Methodology
Behavioral
Studies

12. Functional area of Library
Classification
Cataloguing
Library Management
Reference Service
Digital Library
Library Automation
Library Website creation
National Library, Kolkata

13. Classification

14. Cataloguing

15. Library Management
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16. Reference Service
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Digital Library

18. Library Automation
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19. Creation of Library Website

20. Job opportunities
Central Universities (50+)
State Universities (367+)
Indian Institute of Technology (16+)
National Institute of Technology (31+)
Indian Institute of Management (20+)
Indian Council of medical Research (26+)
Indian Council of Agriculture Research (64+)
Council of Scientific and Industrial research (38+)

21. Indian Space Research Organization (17+)
Defense Research and development Organization (50+)
Reserve Bank of India and other Banks
Research and development
Parliament Library
Engineering Colleges, Medical colleges, Agriculture Colleges
(Govt., Private)
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (1113+)
Navodaya Vidyalaya Sangathan (587+)
CBSC Schools (18006+)

22. Hierarchy of the Post
Teaching Post Qualification Non Teaching post Qualification
Professor 10 year experience +
PhD
University Librarian 10 year experience +
PhD
Associate Professor 8 Year experience + PhD Deputy Librarian 8 Year experience + PhD
Assistant Professor MLIS, NET or PhD Assistant Librarian MLIS, NET + PhD
School Librarian BLIS College Librarian MLIS, NET + PhD
Public Librarian MLIS, NET + PhD
Information scientist MLIS
Senior Information
Scientist
BLIS
Junior Information
Scientist
BLIS
Senior library Assistant BLIS
Library Assistant BLIS
Cataloger BLIS

23. Now its your Decision
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