Library & Information Science

Candidates with a MLibSc degree can secure jobs at different places such as libraries (public or private), news agencies, embassies, photo/ film libraries, information/ documentation centers, information handling divisions, museums and so on. Some of the popular job profiles for candidates who have successfully completed MLibSc course include:

• Library Director: A library director is a professional who checks books in and out for customers along with performing some other administrative duties that lead to smooth running of the library.
• Information Architect: An information architect is responsible for ensuring the user-friendly design of websites and other software applications in a library. 
• Library Assistant: A library assistant compiles records, sorts and shelves books, and issues and receives library materials such as pictures and card. The assistant also locates library material and replaces it in shelves, stacks, or files. 
• Library Science Teacher: A library science teacher imparts library science education to school students. The teacher also prepares different course materials such as syllabus and homework assignments for students.
• Indexer: An indexer works with a variety of documents such as books, periodicals, and manuscripts to review them and compile indexes to make information searches easier.
• Cataloguer: A cataloguer is a trained professional who manages the catalog of different materials at a library. The professional prepares bibliographic records for library material like journals and monographs.

Library science is an interdisciplinary field that involves the study of principles and practices of library administration. The major disciplines that are associated with library science include education, management, and information technology. The Master of Library Science course is offered as a full-time or part-time (distance learning) programme at various universities and colleges in India. The course serves as a foundation for candidates who wish to build their careers in the field of research or teaching.

However, the course also offers lucrative employment opportunities to candidates who wish to pursue jobs. Admissions to MLibSc courses are done mainly based on entrance exams conducted at the university/ college level. However, some institutions also provide direct admission to candidates based on merit determined through candidates' marks scored in the qualifying exam.  

Some of the popular job profiles for BLibISc candidates include:

• Library Information Officer: A library information officer manages information to make it easily accessible to others. The professional typically works with electronic information such as online databases content management systems, digital resources and traditional library materials
• Library Assistant: A library assistant is a person who lends as well as collects books/ periodicals/ videotapes, updates patrons’ records on computer, and processes new materials such as books, software, audiovisual material, etc
• Assistant Director: An assistant director assigns tasks to staff at the circulation desk, trains new staff in library, provides reader's advisory service for patrons, etc
• Librarian: Some of the daily responsibilities of a librarian include organizing library materials so that the books, periodicals etc are easily accessible; assembling and indexing databases of library materials; etc
• Library Specialist: A library media specialist is a professional who usually works in schools to help students and staff find materials and learn to conduct research. However, such candidates typically need to have a master's degree in library science to work as a library specialist
• Cataloguer: A cataloguer is responsible for managing the catalogue of materials at a library
• Lecturer: Candidates interested in academics can also become a lecturer in a college or a university
• Indexer: An indexer reviews various documents and compiles indexes to make information searches easier. An indexer works with a variety of documents such as books, periodicals, manuscripts, literature, reports, websites, DVDs, audio recordings, etc
• Assistant Professor: An assistant professor provides knowledge to the students in subjects related to Library and Information Science