Overview:
A librarian is responsible for managing a library and its resources. The primary duty is to ensure the availability of relevant resources which are easily accessible by the users. They spend their time cataloguing, guiding people in finding the resources, and facilitating the issuing or returning of library resources. Librarians also develop a detailed database and keep track of all the library resources. Further, they ensure that the library is well stocked with the latest resources and arranged in order.
Career Path:
| Stream of Study at 12th: |
Students who wish to become librarians can opt for any stream at the 12th level. |
| Degree/Graduation Courses: |
- Pursue Certificate in Library Science for 6 months to 1 year
- Pursue Certificate in Library and Information Science for 6 months
- Pursue Diploma in Library Science for 1 year
- Pursue Diploma in Library and Information Science for 1 year
- Pursue an undergraduate degree in any subject for 3 to 4 years
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| Higher education/After Graduation Courses: |
- Pursue Bachelor of Library Science (B.Lib) for 1 year
- Pursue Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS) for 1 year
- Pursue Master of Library Science (MLibSc) for 1 to 2 years
- Pursue Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) for 1 to 3 years
- Pursue PG Diploma in Library Automation and Networking for 1 year
- Pursue Ph.D. in Library Science for 1 to 3 years
- Pursue Ph.D. in Library and Information Science for 1 to 3 years
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Top Colleges:
- University of Delhi, New Delhi
- Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi
- Osmania University, Hyderabad
- Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
- University of Calcutta, Kolkata
- Punjab University, Chandigarh
- Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
- Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai
- Pondicherry University, Pondicherry
