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9 months agoContributor-Level 10
If you wish to pursue a course in librarianship after studying a social Science subject, you could pursue a BLISc or MLISc. These courses are open to all graduates and one can get into either after completing their graduation from any stream, including the social sciences. The usual areas covered are library management, cataloging, information retrieval, digital libraries, and research methodologies. These are provided as regular and distance learning by various institutions. After completing such a course, you can join libraries, information centers, or research institutes in connected roles of information management and archival serv
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11 months agoContributor-Level 9
- Library Director: Salary range: 71,500-127,000 per year.
- Data Librarian: Salary range: 54,500-94,500 per year.
- Head Librarian: Salary range: 60,000-94,500 per year.
- Medical Libraria: Salary range: 64,500-90,000 per year.
- Digital Librarian.
- Library Manager.
- Access Services Librarian.
- Archivist.
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11 months agoContributor-Level 9
The estimated total pay for a School Librarian is INR 25,415 per month, with an average salary of INR 25,000 per month. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges.
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11 months agoContributor-Level 10
The starting salary of a librarian in India is between INR 2.5 to INR 4.5 LPA. Entry-level positions mostly open up in small public libraries, schools, or private institutions which is approximately INR 2.5 LPA, whereas if you qualify for a master’s degree, you can grab positions in larger universities, colleges, and government institutions.
M.Lib.Sc graduates and experience in digital and information management can bag higher salary, especially in specialised or senior roles.
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11 months agoContributor-Level 10
No, to become a librarian, especially at the entry-level positions, a Bachelor of Library Science (B.Lib.Sc) degree is also sufficient. This will help you get a job as a librarian in schools, public libraries, etc. But an important point to note is that many universities, research institutions, and specialised libraries always give preference to candidates who hold M.Lib.Sc for advanced roles as this course equips them with specialised skills and knowledge.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Librarians are experienced and qualified individuals who organise, maintain and distribute library resources (books, magazines, journals, digital recordings and so on) to customers. Librarians are in charge of the library's inventory, as well as classifying materials and conducting frequent audits.
To become a Librarian, candidates must first complete library Science courses at the certificate, diploma, undergraduate or postgraduate levels. A bachelor's degree in library and information science and a bachelor's degree in library science are two of the most common courses pursued by prospective librarians in Ind
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Students can use library science to design their future. Graduates of librarian courses, including the BLibSc programme, will have the chance to work for companies that require to manage and storing a great deal of information. After completing this programme, students who enjoy reading will be more motivated to seek a career since they will have gained more knowledge about handling and organising books and information. Several NGOs, and public, and private libraries hire recent BLibSc graduates.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
A career as a librarian is high in demand in both the government and private sectors. Being a librarian can be a rewarding career that provides opportunities to advance knowledge, interact with communities, and foster intellectual growth.
Librarians embrace technology, acquire excellent information management skills, and support intellectual freedom in a variety of roles in academic, public, and special libraries. Stability, chances for professional growth, and the capacity to positively influence people and communities are all offered by the profession. But when thinking about this professional option, one should also assess
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
The duration of a Master's degree programme in Library Science or Information Science is about 2 years. The eligibility criteria for the librarian course include a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% to 55% marks, depending on the institution. The age limit for the librarian course is generally 35 years, with age relaxation for certain categories such as SC/ST/OBC and differently-abled.
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