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a year agoContributor-Level 10
A Bachelor of Library Science (B.Lib.Sc) degree is a persuasive career choice which has a number of benefits:
- B.Lib.Sc offers diverse career opportunities: Graduates can work in schools, universities, archives, public libraries, and corporate libraries. Common working profiles include information manager, librarian, archivist, or a research assistant.
- Skill Development: The study material of this course deals with digital information systems, cataloging, classification, and reference services, which is quite effective to manage library functions.
- Public Service: There is no doubt to the fact librarians play a crucial role in making valuab
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The Bachelor of Library Science (B.Lib.Sc) course has a vast syllabus that is inclusive of foundational topics. Key concepts include:
1. Library and Society: This case entails study of libraries in types of libraries, society, and their functions.
2. Information Sources and Services: This course covers information such as digital media, books, journals, and services such as reference assistance.
3. Library Management: This subject focuses on budgeting, library administration, human resources, and policies.
4. Library Classification and Catalogui
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The Bachelor of Library Science (B.Lib.Sc) course has a vast syllabus that are inclusive of foundational topics. Key concepts include:
1. Library and Society: This case entails study of libraries in types of libraries, society, and their functions.
2. Information Sources and Services: This course covers information such as digital media, books, journals, and services such as reference assistance.
3. Library Management: This subject focuses on budgeting, library administration, human resources, and policies.
4. Library Classification and Catalogu
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
It is advised to check the institution's official website or get in touch with the admissions office directly to find out if Kamta Prasad Guru Bhasha Bharati, DLIS, B.Lib.I.Sc. (Bachelor of Library and Information Science) admissions are still open. Depending on the academic calendar, the admissions process for these programs usually opens in June and runs through August or early September. The B.Lib.I.Sc. course lasts for one year on average. Although the cost of this programme varies, it typically ranges from INR 10,000 to INR 30,000 for the full course. Contacting the college is the best course of action to find out the most recent
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a year ago
Scholar-Level 17
The cutoff percentages for admission to the Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc.) program at Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University (SGBAU), Amravati for the 2022 academic year were approximately:
- Open Category: 45-55%
- Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) Category: Eating habits: 40-50%
- Other Backward Classes (OBC)
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a year agoContributor-Level 8
Entry-level jobs in libraries may become available to those with a certificate in library and information science. Here are a few points related to the scope of certification courses in library and information science.
- It equips workers with abilities for jobs involving shelving, circulation, and customer service.
- Information management opportunities are available in several industries.
- Database administration and other IT skills essential to libraries are covered in the curriculum.
- A bachelor's or master's degree will help further education, that can help enhance professional opportunities.
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a year agoContributor-Level 8
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:
Features | Details |
Eligibility | Passed Master's degree course with 50% marks |
Course Duration | 2-3 years |
Admission Process | Entrance-based |
Course Fee | INR 25,000 |
Average Salary | INR 3 LPA to INR 25 LPA |
Mode of study | Offline |
Top Exams | UGC NET, CSIR NEt, SLET, etc. |
Top Colleges | KUK, Panjab University, Osmania University, etc. |
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a year agoContributor-Level 8
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.
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a year agoContributor-Level 8
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
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a year agoContributor-Level 8
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:
Job Profiles | Average Annual Salary (in INR) |
Deputy Librarian | INR 8.2 LPA |
Academic Librarian | INR 3.8 LPA |
Professor | INR 6.1 LPA |
Cataloguer | INR 5.8 LPA |
Electronic Resources Librarian | INR 12 LPA |
Junior / Assistant Librarian | INR 3 LPA |
Librarian | INR 4 LPA |
Teacher Librarian | INR 5.4 LPA |
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