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New answer posted•2 years ago

Students who succeed in library science are given the Bachelor of Library Science (B.Lib) degree.  B.Lib's main objective is to provide training in the basic requisite skills for each field to applicants. After completing this curriculum, students who enjoy reading and have a clear underst

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New answer posted•2 years ago

Interested candidates can pursue an MPhil and PhD in library and information Science to build a career in the field of research. Also, the candidates will have a variety of job options in library and information science, as well as allied professions, after earning a Master of Library and Informatio

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New answer posted•2 years ago

Yes, it is worth it as libraries and artefacts are valued a lot in our country and abroad. In the end, your contentment and success in your career can be greatly impacted by your love and dedication to the field. The pursuit of an MLibISc degree may be more gratifying if library and information Scie

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Some of the job sectors after MLibISc include libraries, news agencies, foreign embassies, photo/ film libraries, information/ documentation centres, museums, galleries, etc. The graduates of this course can work as:

  • Deputy Librarian: A deputy librarian leads the secondary library team, which provide

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New answer posted•2 years ago

After completing the course in Library and Information Science, candidates can earn up to approximately INR 20,000 to INR 30,000 per month at the start. The salary packages are also determined based on the institute or college from which the student has pursued the course. 

Students can refer to

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New answer posted•2 years ago

MLibISc graduates can work in the government sector, corporations, consultancies, PSUs and NGOs. Apart from these, they can also pursue jobs in other areas of employment that require the professional to have adequate knowledge of Library and Information Sciences.

 

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New answer posted•2 years ago

A few universities/colleges conduct their university-level entrance exam/s for admission into MLibISc course. Some of them have been listed below:

  1. Pondicherry University M. Lib.I.Sc Entrance exam

  2. Osmania University M. Lib.I.Sc Entrance exam

  3. Mangalore University M. Lib.I.Sc Entrance exam

  4. Shivaji Universi

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New answer posted•2 years ago

MLIS comprises subjects like library management, information science, digital library, Catalogues, Software concepts, information services and alike. Students can see the table below for more information: 

Subject Area

Description

Information Technology

Use of technology in libraries, including automation and digital libraries.

Information Organisation and Management

Principles of cataloguing, classification, metadata, and information retrieval.

Usage of Reference Tools

Assisting library users in finding information using reference tools and interviews.

Collection Development and Management

Selecting, acquiring, and managing library collections.

Library Services and User Education

Designing and delivering library services and user education programmes.

Research Methods

Research methodologies relevant to library and information science.

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New answer posted•2 years ago

Yes, students need to graduate with any stream to be eligible to pursue MLibISc. It is possible to pursue a Master of Library and Information Science degree in many situations without first earning a Bachelor of Library and Information Science degree.

Numerous programmes accept applicants with a vari

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New answer posted•2 years ago

To be eligible for MLibISc, the candidates must have completed graduation in any discipline and should have secured at least 50% to 60% marks in graduation. Some colleges may consider Class 12 marks for shortlisting purposes. Most colleges prescribe a maximum age limit of 22 years. However, some col

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