Library Science as a course is not limited only to the science of managing books but it also includes the scientific process and procedures of maintaining student's records, online documentation of information, maintenance and management studies, helping out public as a public institution in accessing information and students are also trained in scientific methods of preserving documents.
From the first course in madras library association, library science has evolved a lot as a professional course and encompasses a variety of job opportunities that has changed its meaning dramatically. Read the full article to find out how Library science can open new gates for your career.
A Journey to 250 Institutes:
The first Public Library was started by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad(1862-1939) of Baroda in 19th century A.D.This Library was known as The
Baroda School.He invited an American librarian WA Borden(1852-1931) to India to
create a librarian training program. This program started in 1912 and was the first
library education school in India. After this several other schools were started
like the Lahore School in 1915,Andhra Desa in 1920,but all of these courses
were only for librarians. The first open-for-all course was started by Dr. Rangnathan
in 1929.Before Independence only 5 universities-Andhra,BHU,Calcutta,Delhi and
Bombay-were offering this course but now this course is offered by 250 universities
across the nation giving 7000 Library Science graduates each year.
What is Library Science Course?
Library Science as a course is not limited only to the
science of managing books but it also includes the scientific process and
procedures of maintaining student's records, online documentation of
information, maintenance and management studies, helping out public as a public
institution in accessing information and students are also trained in
scientific methods of preserving documents. A recent add-on is training in
preparation of smart libraries.
Courses Options in Library Science:
Certificates or Diploma in Lib. Sc.
Institutes:
- Mirabai Polytechnic
- Delhi library association
- IGNOU
Duration: 4 months to 1 year
Eligibility: Passed 12th from any stream
Bachelor of Library and Information Science:
Institues:
- Various Institutes across the country
Duration : 1 year
Eligibility: Graduation in any stream
Master of Library and Information science
Institutes:
- RTM Nagpur Univ.
- Karnataka Univ.
- North east Hill Univ.
Duration:1 and 2 years
Eligibility: Graduation
PG Diploma in Library Automation and Networking
Institutes:
- Univ. of Hyderabad
- IGNOU
- Kurukshetra Univ.
Duration: Based on distance learning.
Eligibility: Master of Library and Information science
M.Phil in Library and
Information science
Institutes:
- Delhi University
- Kurukshetra University
- Christ University
Duration: Variable
Eligibility: Master of Library and Information science with
min. 55%
Dr. of Philosophy in Library and Information science
Institutes:
- Kurukshetra University
- Dravidian University
- Punjab University
Duration: Variable
Eligibility: Master of Library and Information science or M.Phil
in Library and Information science.
Jobs:
After Completing Master of Library and Information science or M.Phil in Library and Information science.You can join any of the below mentioned institutes:
As a scientist in:
- DRDO
- ICFRI
- CSIR
As a technical officer in:
- ICAR
- ICMR
- CSB
As an engineer or scientist in:
- National Informatics Centre
- BARC
- ISRO
- DAE
As a sub inspector in:
- CBI
- CRPF
- BSF
- IB
As a senior/general manager in:
- RBI
- National Banks
- PSUs
As archive manager in:
- Public Media and Press
As a documentation officer/library and information officer:
- ICSSR
As a resource manager/content manager/information scientist/technological gatekeeper in:
- Corporate and It Sector
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