Library & Information Science

Yes, students can pursue PhD in Library and Information Science, if they fulfill the eligibility and clear the entrance exam  UGC NET,  GATE,  JEST, etc. Aspirants can check the table below to know the eligibility, fees, admission process, fees, and salary of PhD courses:

Yes, Library and Information Science is an impressive career. Students pursuing an Library and Information Sciences degree gain knowledge of a range of topics related to library and information administration, such as cataloguing, information organisation, retrieval of data, collection management, digital libraries, and information technology. It also open doors for students to venture into the research field in the same. The graduates can earn an average salary between INR 4 Lacs to INR 6 lakh.

One can become a librarian, academic librarian, research analyst, digital archivist, information analyst or even work in historical museums after completing a course in Library and Information Sciences.

• National and State Libraries
• Various universities
• Schools
• Colleges
• Institutions
• Tata Consultancy Services
• Lawyers association

Some of the job profiles are Librarian, Library Assistant, Law Librarian, Deputy Librarian, Assistant Professor, etc. Students can see the table below to know the average annual salary of each job profile:

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Library and Information Science is a course that's available on UG, PG and Diploma levels. Most of the top colleges in India offer this course. The colleges mentioned in the table are listed alphabetically and not in any order of ranking hierarchy.

The list of top government colleges offering Library and Information Science courses are:

1. Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University (VOU), Kota
2. Delhi University (DU)
3. IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University)
4. JMI (Jamia Millia Islamia), Delhi
5. BHU (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi

Yes, after completing a PGDM in Digital Marketing and Transformation, you can pursue an M.Phil in Library and Information Science. Pursuing an M.Phil. usually has no age restrictions, and your prior education need not have been in the same field as the M.Phil program. However, as some colleges may have additional needs or restrictions, it's a good idea to examine the precise admission requirements of the universities you're interested in.

Yes, you can pursue Master of Library Science course after completing BSc course. Many candidates, who wish to change their field and explore a career in the field of Library Sciences, can pursue the course.

To acquire the knowledge and abilities required for managing library resources, offering information services, and organising and protecting information, librarians usually need a master's degree in library science.

To effectively serve library clients and satisfy the different requirements of the community, this advanced degree offers instruction in areas like collection development, cataloguing, reference services, information technology, and library management. Furthermore, a master's degree in the relevant discipline is often required for professional staff members at libraries and information centres.