M.Lib.Sc.

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.