Career Scope after Library and Information Science Courses

 

Whenever we think about the library, then a large collection of books, journals, research papers and newspapers automatically strike in the mind. And a Librarian is the person who manages and arranges all all these stuffs systematically thereby people can get precise information without any hassle. The advent of Information Technology (IT) has changed the nature of libraries and employment related to libraries significantly. Today, the job responsibilities of Librarians are beyond cataloging, classifying and indexing, storing documents, and retrieving the required information and so on. Now they manage electronic information resources too. Therefore, today a librarian is also entitled as Information Manager, Cybarians and Information Scientists.

Those interested in this discipline can join Bachelor of Library and Information Science courses. Bachelor of Library and Information Science is an undergraduate programme of one year focused on the collection, classification, manipulation, storage, retrieval and dissemination of information. This web article aims to highlight the career scope of Library and Information Science. 

Career Scope of Library Science:

Technology has broadened the scope of career in the sphere of Library and Information Science. Today there are ample of opportunities for students who have Bachelor of Library and Information Science degree. Upon completion of the programme, well-qualified candidates can find employment opportunities in schools, colleges, universities, public and government libraries, private libraries, news broadcasting agencies, academic institutions, etc. Besides, they can find employment opportunities in art galleries, archives, museums, and documentation centers.

Nowadays, R&D centers like ICAR, CSIR, DRDO, ICSSR, ICHR, ICMR, ICFRE, etc. release exclusive vacancies for Bachelor of Library and Information Science degree holders. Candidates who want to pursue higher studies after completing Bachelor of Library and Information Science, they can opt for a Master's degree (M. LISc / M.LIS), M.Phil. or Ph.D. in this discipline.

Today, the role of libraries in providing knowledge is widely acknowledged. And in the forthcoming future, there will be plenty of opportunities for librarians, therefore programme like Bachelor of Library and Information Science is assuredly a great boon for career. 

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