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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Depending on the institute or university they entered and the organisation they are put in, the average compensation of students will be INR 1.8 lakhs per year. The initial income of freshers qualifying from the Bachelor of Library Science curriculum starts at roughly INR 15,000 per month. Yet, the compensation package for BLibSc graduates grows over time as they gain experience. The average salary of the starter varies from INR 1-2 lakh, and increases to INR 3-5 lakhs after two years. After five years, the salary reaches INR 5-7 lakh.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
After completing Bachelor of Library Science (BLibSc), candidates can apply for Master of Library and Information Science degree. The majority of students who enrol in master's in library science courses are dissatisfied with their bachelor's degrees and eager to pursue more specialties. Master's degrees in research, operations, data analysis, biotechnology, nutritionist, etc. are a few of the important specialisations.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Jobs at organisations with significant information handling requirements, such as foreign embassies, museums, galleries, news agencies, picture and film libraries, schools, colleges, and universities, are available to Bachelor of Library Science graduates in both the public and commercial sectors. After completing Bachelor of Library Science, the students can find work at various job positions.
The table below contains their salaries at different positions:
| Job Profile | Average Salary (in INR) |
|---|---|
| Library Assistant | 2 LPA |
| Chief Librarian | 3 LPA |
| Deputy Librarian | 4 LPA |
| Public Librarian | 3 LPA |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
BLibSc is a one-year duration course offered at different universities and colleges in India. Given below is an overview of the subjects taught in BLibSc course for the reference of candidates:
BLibSc Syllabus | |
|---|---|
Library Information & Society | Library Classification (Theory) |
Library Classification (Practical) | Library Cataloguing (Theory) |
Library Cataloguing (Practical) | Library Management & Information Centres |
Information Sources & Services | Library Information Technology |
Project Work: Literature and Field Survey | |
Relevant Link: Library and Information Science syllabus
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
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 s
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
After completing the course, candidates can earn up to approximately 15000 to 16000 monthly, which means the average package of students will be around 1.8 LPA depending on the institute or university they joined and the company they are placed in. However, the salary package of B.Lib.I.Sc. graduates keep on increasing with their experience over years.
Years of Experience | Salary Package (Expected) |
|---|---|
Fresher | INR 1.8 LPA - 2 LPA |
2+ years | INR 2.5 LPA - 3 LPA |
3-4 years | INR 3.8 LPA - 4.5 LPA |
4-5 years | INR 5 LPA - 7 LPA |
5+ years | INR 7.5 LPA - 9 LPA |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
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 understanding of how to organise their books can give their all.
In addition, students with leadership potential, who are detail-oriented and have an eye for organisation can pursue this degree. A Bachelor of Library Science degree is recommended for those who enjoy reading and who want to learn more about the organisation and valuable res
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
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 Information Science (MLibISc) degree.
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