Libraries are the store house of information. They contain a large number of Books, Periodicals, and CDROMS from which information can be retrieved.

NATURE OF WORK

Library work can be divided into three basic categories which are a) User Services: Librarians working in this department helps the user to find the information they need. b) Technical services: This department gathers information and prepares the material to be used by visitors. c) Administrative Services: Librarians in this department oversee the management of library, supervise the library staff and ensure that all sections of library are functioning well.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Aspiring Librarians should have good communication skills, patience and an outgoing personality. They should have tact to deal with different kind of people visiting library. Good memory proves to be helpful.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Librarians can find job with libraries of government agencies, special libraries of government undertakings, public libraries and school libraries.

COURSES OFFERED

Various Institutes offer graduate courses in Library and Information Sciences (B.Lib), a 1year course which can be pursued after graduation in any stream. Masters course in library science (M.LIB) can be done after doing B.LIB.Some Institutes also offer Diploma and Certificate courses in Library science after 10+2.

ELIGIBILITY

For B.LIB: Graduates of any stream For M.LIB: B.LIB For Diploma/Certificate courses: 10+2 with any stream

INSTITUTES/COLLEGES

Institutes offering B.LIB, M.LIB

Institutes offering Diploma/Certificate courses