The domain of
Library and Information Science deals with all sorts of activities associated
with Libraries and Information Centres. It involves the process of acquiring,
classifying, cataloguing, and distribution of information and reference work.
Work Responsibilities:
- Reserve, renew, and circulate books
- Catalog and sort books
- Organize and maintain periodicals
- Explain use of library facilities
- Maintain quiet setting in library
- Keep records of items received
- Answer queries and telephonic calls
- Administer and supervise
- Respond to customer complains
- Develop library policies
Abilities and Traits:
- Love for reading and interest in books
- Organizational and planning skills, methodical
- Customer service and helpful attitude
- Communication skills and ability to understand people
- Working independently as well as in teamwork
- Knowledge of wide variety of scholarly and public information sources
- Research oriented ability with inclination towards information technology
Courses:
- Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.L.I.Sc.)
- Duration: 1 year
- Eligibility: Graduate in any stream
- Master of Library and Information Science (M.L.I.Sc.)
- Duration: 1 year
- Eligibility: B.L.I.Sc.
Career Options:
- Librarian
- Library Assistant
- Library Attendant
- Deputy Librarian
- Director/Head of Information Centre
- Information Analyst
- School Librarian
- Law Librarian
- Medical Librarian
- Government Librarian
- Archivist
- Indexer
- Information Architect
Employment Opportunities:
- Libraries (Public / Government)
- Museums
- Archives
- Universities and Schools
- Academic Institutes
- School Libraries
- Galleries
- Photo / Film / Radio Libraries
- Private Organizations
- Foreign Embassies
- Information Centres
- Documentation Centres
- Research Institutes (ICAR, ICMR, ICFRE, DRDO, ICSSR, CSIR, ICHR)
- Historic and Conservation Firms
- Law Libraries / Special Libraries
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