Career and Job Opportunities in Library and Information Science
History of Libraries and Librarians has been witnessing diversities since the evolution of writing. People have been writing and recording their thoughts and ideas on different platforms. To keep a check of these documents, professionals were appointed. These professionals were later termed as librarians and the work of Librarianship then came into existence. The history of Librarianship in India can be witnessed with the presence of a large number of artifacts related to Indian mythology and kings and their kingship. Libraries at that time were mostly privately open for selective readers and writers. In modern eras, there are many types of libraries like -Public Library, Private Library, academic library and many more. The work of a librarian, however, has remained the same, that is, to keep a track of the books and arrange them systematically and in order as prescribed by the concerned authorities of the respective library.
The work profile of a LIS professional, today has gained recognition with
a proper degree and training. So, if you like being around books and have an
interest in reading and maintaining books, then this profession is meant just for
you. Grab all the opportunities to become the best LIS Professional and Librarian
of all times. To help you with this we have assembled relevant and necessary details
that you must know if you are thinking of becoming a LIS Professionals.
Eligibility to become
Librarian
For those who want to pursue this career path, they must know the process
of how to become a LIS professional and follow the steps designated for the same.
Aspirants should know the different courses offered to become a LIS
professional. These courses include:
Ø Certificate
in Library Science (C.Lib.)/Library and Information Science (C.L.I.Sc.)
Ø Diploma
in Library Science (D.Lib.)/Library and Information Science (D.L.I.Sc.)
Ø Bachelor
in Library Science (B.Lib.)/Library and Information Science (B.L. I.Sc.)
Ø Master
of Library Science (M.Lib.)/Library and Information Science (M.L.I.Sc.).
Apart from this, a candidate can also pursue M.Phil. /Ph.D. and Research
Work in these courses. Candidates must know the subjects they must study to become
a LIS professional and the eligibility criteria prescribed by the UGC offering courses
related to the designated field.
Subject Combination –Any Stream
in 10+2
Exam – As per
the institutional guidelines and courses requirement.
Eligibility –
A candidate who wants to pursue a Certificate Course must have a passing
marksheet of 10+2 from any recognized institution/ university with at least 55%
total aggregate.
Candidates planning for Diploma Course should have passed 10+2 with at least
55% total percentage. The certificate must be valid and issued from recognized school
or college.
For a Bachelors course, candidates must have cleared their graduation with
qualifying marks from an affiliated or accredited institution.
Those who want to do Masters Course must produce their Bachelors mark sheet
at the time of admission. Candidates must remember that a minimum of 55% total aggregate
in Bachelor course is compulsory for taking admission in Masters Course.
Aspirants opting for M.Phil/Ph.D. courses need to qualify entrance exam defined
by the concerned institutions. Along with the mark sheet of the entrance exam, candidates
will have to produce the passing score card of Masters Course with a minimum aggregate
of 55% to take admission in the Ph.D. course.
Employment Opportunities
for LIS Professionals
To become a LIS professional is a tough task, as the candidates will
have to remember and track the books, reference materials, records and other
related files and folders of the organization they are serving. Employment
opportunities for LIS professional explain the different sectors and fields
where the Librarians are hired. These sectors hire Librarians to get their
libraries well organized and arranged the way they want. Let’s check out the
list of these sectors and fields that hire LIS professionals.
Ø Educational
Institutions
Ø Governmental
Organizations
Ø Law
Firms
Ø Corporate
Houses
Ø Media
Houses
Ø Hospitals
Ø Research
Organizations
Ø Private
Firms
Ø Foreign
Embassies
Ø Museums
and Galleries
Ø Public
Sectors
Ø And
many more………….
Top Recruiting Companies
for LIS Professional:
Librarians are those professionals who work in a literary surrounding
and are hired by organizations that possess a library of books, reference materials,
audio, video, journals, etc. for the purpose of research, knowledge or reference.
These organizations are present in different sectors including educational institutions,
medical firms, governmental organizations, media houses, corporate houses, etc.
Mentioned below is the list of some these to recruiting companies for librarians
for the reference of interested aspirants.
Ø All India
Radio
Ø Door Darshan
Ø Lawyers
Associations
Ø St. Xavier's
Collegiate School
Ø La Martini
ere for Girls School
Ø The National
Library of India
Ø Sinha Library
Ø Public
Library
Ø Research
Institutes
Ø Multinational
Companies
Ø Public
Sectors
Ø Special
Library
LIS Professionals
Pay Package
LIS
Profession is such a profession which offers Salaries according to the individual's
qualifications and experience. The other factors which matter are size and the nature
of the hiring institutions. In India, a LIS professional can get a salary
between Rs 3 to 5 Lacs per annum.
In the
United States a Librarian can expect an average salary of $ 48 K - $55 K on
annual basis.
Salaries
will vary upon the working area, education, experience and many other factors.
Conclusion-
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