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    A librarian is a trained professional in the field of library sciences and is responsible for looking after and running the library services in universities, colleges, schools, and public libraries. He / she is responsible for providing access to multiple sources of information in the form of books, magazines, newspapers or in electronic form. Modern libraries today provide information in the form of CDs, DVDs, E-books, newspapers, documents, audiobooks etc. A trained librarian is knowledgeable about libraries as well as information science.

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    What are the roles and responsibilities of a Librarian

  • Assisting patrons with reading / reference materials
  • Assisting new members in the membership process and guiding them to use the facilities provided by the library.
  • Maintain the library inventory and place order for new books
  • Conduct regular audit of the information / files
  • Organize the books and other reference material in a systematic and accessible manner
  • Update and maintain the regular publications such as newspapers, magazines etc.
  • Help members in navigating the electronic records and periodicals
  • Help in issuing books and their return
  • Organize book sales periodically
  • Create and implement programs to attract new members
  • Organize teaching programs for different groups in enhancing reading / writing / speaking skills
  • Set up book reading groups
  • Which are the popular Library Science courses available in India

  • There are three main formats in which librarian courses are available :
  • Certificate courses
  • Certificate in Library Science
  • Certificate in Library and Information Science
  • Diploma courses
  • Diploma in Library Science
  • Diploma in Library and Information Science
  • Bachelor's degree course
  • Bachelor of Library Science
  • Bachelor of Library and Information Science
  • Advanced Courses In Library Sciences Are As Follows

  • Master of Library Science
  • Master of Library and Information Science
  • M.Phil. Library and Information Science
  • PhD in Library and Information Science
  • Eligibility for becoming a librarian

    10+2 (any stream) for Certificate & Diploma Courses

    What are the colleges to study Library Science Courses in India

  • Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
  • Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi
  • University of Delhi
  • Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
  • Bilaspur University, Chattisgarh
  • Osmania University, Hyderabad
  • Jiwaji University, Gwalior
  • Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi
  • Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar, Gujarat
  • What are the different job profiles available for a Librarian

    The career of a librarian can start as a library attendant and can be successfully promoted and rise up to the level of Director and Head of the information center.

    Find below a list of job titles and their brief description :

  • Library Attendant - New memberships, process bills, shelving books etc.
  • Library Assistant - Maintenance of books, binding of books / magazines, shelf arrangements, levying of fines, technical work pertaining to books, locate missing books etc.
  • Junior Librarian (as a semi-professional assistant) - Receives and issues books, sends out emails about overdue loans, looks after accessioning (adding new material / resources).
  • Junior Librarian (as a professional assistant) - Is responsible for classification, cataloging, ordering new books, accessioning, and also handles computer data.
  • Junior Librarian / Assistant Librarian - Supervises the work of semi-professional assistants, is responsible for selecting and acquiring books, reference material, encyclopedias, looks after reference services as well handling computer related logistics.
  • Deputy Librarian - Supervises the staff, oversees the administration of the library, computer related work
  • Librarian - Looks after technical, administrative, financial matters, delegates duties, supervises the management of library, personnel administration, budgeting, recommendation of new acquisitions, cataloging
  • Director / Head of information Center - Is responsible for the organization's external relations, coordination, supervision, and administration, works at the policy and planning level.
  • In information services, designations could be Information Assistant, Junior Information analyst, and Senior Information Analyst

    What are the job prospects for Librarians

    Job Profiles Available For a Librarian Are As Follows

  • Government libraries / Public libraries
  • Colleges
  • Corporate Training Centers
  • Research Institutions
  • Consulting firms
  • Media organizations
  • Foreign embassies
  • Photo / Film libraries
  • Museums / Galleries
  • Information / Documentation centers
  • Private organizations
  • What are the pros of being a Librarian

    Pros

  • A respectable job with a decent salary
  • Comfortable and easy working conditions
  • Relatively stress free job
  • Timings are fixed, extra hours may be required occasionally
  • Sufficient free time during the day
  • Good work-life balance
  • No actual physical labour is required
  • Great opportunity to expand one's knowledge
  • Job security
  • A dream job for a book lover to be able to have access to various books
  • What are the cons of being a Librarian

    Cons

  • Need a college degree to become a librarian
  • Libraries are in the danger of becoming obsolete
  • Low social status in society
  • Not a high paying job, no scope for incentives / perks
  • Promotions come far and few
  • Not much scope for creativity
  • Can get monotonous and boring after a while
  • Need tremendous patience and self control while dealing with patrons who can be rude and insensitive
  • Libraries usually work on weekends and have weekdays off, this can be difficult to adjust to.
  • Amount of information that need to be learned can be overwhelming sometimes
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