Humanities & Social Sciences

1. Indira Gandhi National Open University IGNOU offers a Bachelor of Arts B.A. In English Literature which can be pursued through distance learning.
2. Annamalai University: Annamalai University offers a two-year Diploma in English Literature through distance learning.
3. Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University YCMOU offers a Bachelor of Arts B.A. In Literature which can be pursued through distance learning.
4. Karnataka State Open University (KSOU): KSOU offers a B.A. In English Literature which can be pursued through distance learning.
5. Madurai Kamaraj University (MKU): MKU offers a B.A. In English Literature which can be pursued through distance learning.
6. Osmania University: Osmania University offers a B.A. In English Literature which can be pursued through distance learning.

No, there is no need for a Masters degree to work in a library. Withholding a Masters degree you may earn more salary as compared to Diploma holders or you may work as a senior manager. There are many certificates, Diplomas, and Bachelor's courses available to become a librarian. Some of them are listed below;
Diploma Courses:
1- Diploma in Library and Information Science.
2- Post-Graduate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking. Eligibility for Diploma and Certificate course: Students must have passed 10+2 level education. Certificate Courses:
1- Certificate in Library Science
2- Certificate in Library and Information Science
Eligibility for Diploma and Certificate course: Students must have passed 10+2 level education. Bachelor Courses:
1- Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLI Sc. )
2- Bachelor in Library Science (B. Lib. )
Eligibility criteria for Bachelor courses: For Bachelor courses like Bachelor of Library Science (B.Lib.) and Bachelor of Library Information Science (B.Lib.Sc.), students should have a graduate-level degree from any recognised university.

Salary of librarians:
Librarian gets excellent salary packages in both the government sector and private sectors. In India, a Librarian can get a salary between INR 3 Lacs per annum to 6 Lacs per annum. In the United States of America, a Librarian can expect an average salary of 48,000 dollars on annual basis. Salaries of librarians will vary on experience, education, working area, and many other factors. With a master's degree and good experience as a Librarian, you can earn a very good salary package. Employment Areas for Librarians: Schools, College, Universities, Central Government Libraries, Training centers of banks, National Museum and Archives, NGOs working in different areas, R&D Centre like ICAR, CSIR, DRDO, ICSSR, ICHR, ICMR, ICFRE, Business Houses, Databases provider firms, Publishing companies for preparing Index, abstracts, bibliographies, etc. I hope this will help you.

A Librarian can be found in various places like Colleges and Universities, Court Houses, Law Offices, Public Schools, Museums, Local Library Buildings, etc. Being passionate about books and learning is a must need for a librarian. In the field of Librarian, you can avail many career opportunities. You could switch to a senior job as a manager. You may take the responsibility of a specialist service or collection. You can go for a wide range of career prospects within library organizations. It is possible to plan your career effectively from starting point to top-level management, depending on your interests and background. Responsibilities of librarians:
1- Promoting the use of the library.
2- Organizing information resources in an accessible way.
3- To deal with inquiries and assist library users.
4- Keeping up to date with new publications.
5- Setting up activities such as reading groups. Job Titles:
1- Librarian
2- Library Assistant
3- Information Assistant
4- Library Attendant
5- Deputy Librarian
6- Senior Information Analyst
Recruiters:
1- Libraries
2- Colleges
3- Universities
4- Corporate Training Centres
5- Research Institutions
6- Media Organizations
7- Consulting Firms
Salary: In India, a Librarian can get a salary between INR 2 to 4 Lacs per annum. In the United States of America, a Librarian can get an average salary of 48000 dollars per annum. Salaries will vary on education, experience, working area, and many other factors. Withholding a master's degree and good experience as a Librarian you can earn a very good salary package.