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Once upon a time, nobody thought seriously of taking library science as a career. In today’s century, with the expansion of information and revolution in publicity i.e. broadcasting of education, the importance of library science has increased.
The scope of library science has a firm standing in today’s schools, colleges, universities, public places and many government and non-government institutions. There is a growing awareness among the young people for taking library science as a career.
There are a lot of possibilities for those who are searching knowledge in the field of library science. Young people interested in making their career in library science can move from clerical level to a gazetted officer level.
In India, the Library and Information Department was established in 1964 with the effort of Dr. Ranganathan. From the last few years, with the increasing possibilities in this field and the gradual increment in its popularity, around 100 colleges, universities and institutes all over the country are conducting library science courses. While educating them for this course, detailed knowledge related to library science is being taught, so that they can fulfill all the formalities related to information and education in accordance with library needs.
A trained librarian is serious about the need of the teachers and availability of books. A librarian’s work is not only to check the account from time to time but it is his responsibility to maintain the discipline inside the library. A different video section has also been established in various libraries because it is the librarian’s responsibility to take care of video cassettes, compact discs, slides, TPs and other modern educational aids along with the books. This is the reason why librarian is given a special respect and honour in western countries. Library science training includes study of other subjects like reference and information source, cataloging, classification and library management etc.
Today, study of library and information science is done at various levels for which different academic qualifications and time period is required. In this field the following courses are being conducted:
Certificate in Library Science (C.Lib)
Diploma in Library Science (D. Lib)
Bachelor of Library Science (B. Lib)
Information Science
Master of Library Science (M. Lib)
Out of the above mentioned courses for the first two courses, the minimum eligibility is 10+2 or graduation. But for B. Lib one should be at least a graduate.
In many universities to get an admission, candidate should at least have 50-55% marks. For admission in M.lib, along with graduation, a student should have cleared his B.Lib.
Time period for C.Lib and D.Lib is normally 6 months to 1 year. One can directly take admission in this. But B.Lib is a one year course. Some universities also organise entrance examinations. M.Lib course is also for 1 year. After clearing these courses, a candidate is eligible for appointment in any library. In government libraries there is an arrangement for appointment on the basis of written exams and interview. In some cases selection is based only on interview. In non-government and private libraries, candidates are selected only after interview.
Men and women trained in the above mentioned courses are appointed as Library Information Assistant, Assistant Library Information Officer, Library Information Officer, Director of library etc. People working in this field earn from Rs. 4000-Rs. 20,000 per month.
Major Training Institute
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra (U.P.)
- Bundelkhand University, Jhansi (M.P.)
- Baraktulla University, Bhopal (M.P.)
- Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi
- Delhi University, Delhi
- Directorate of Education, Kurushetra University, Kurushetra – 132119 (Haryana)
- Indira Gandhi Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi
- Jamia Milia Islamia University, New Delhi
- Journalism Education Institution, Madras University, Chepak, Chennai – 600005 (Tamil Nadu)
- Jeevaji University, Gwalior (M.P.)
- Journalism Education Department, Punjab University, Patiala – 147002 (Punjab)
- Kota Open University, Kota (Rajasthan)
- Kashmir University, Nasimbad, Sri Nagar-190005 (J&K)
- Lucknow University, Lucknow (U.P.)
- M.S. Baroda University, Baroda (Gujarat)
- Osmania University, Hyderabad (A.P.)
- Patna University, Patna (Bihar)
- Pune University, Pune (Maharashtra)
- School of Vocational Studies, Maharani Bagh, New Delhi
- Shri Venkatesh University, Journalism Education Institute, Tirupati – 517502 (TamilNadu)