Library Science
CAREER AFTER XII Library & Information Science
Library & Information Science (LIS) is an interdisciplinary field that applies the practices, perspectives, and tools of management, information technology, education, and other areas to libraries; the collection, organization, preservation, and dissemination of information resources; and the political economy of information.
Library & Information Science Stream
The career in library includes areas like library and information systems management, classification/cataloguing systems, bibliography, documentation, preservation and conservation of manuscript, collection management, information systems and technology, research methodology, computer applications, reference, statistics and management, information processing, archives management, indexing, library planning, etc.
Library science is constantly evolving, incorporating new topics like database management, information architecture and knowledge management, among others.
It is an interesting subject and provides a great opportunity to have the knowledge of wide variety of information sources.
Undergraduate (UG) Courses
Bachelor of Library Science (BLibSc) – Any bachelor’s degree holder from any recognised University with a minimum overall aggregate of 50% or more in the bachelor’s degree exam are eligible
Postgraduate (PG) Courses – Higher Education Options
Master of Library Science (MLibSc) – Candidates should pass graduation in any stream with at least 50% – 60% aggregate marks in order to meet eligibility criteria for MLibSc course.
Doctoral and Other Courses
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
List of various careers that students can pursue after completing their 10+2 in the Library & Information Science stream:
Library Attendant | Library Assistant | Junior Librarian | Professional Assistant | Deputy Librarian | Librarian/Chief Librarian | Consultant/Reference Librarian | Cataloguer/Technical Assistant/Records Manager | Director/Head of Information Centre | Senior Information Analyst | Senior Library Information Assistant | Law Librarian | Indexer | Information Architect | Archivist
Sectors Employing Library & Information Science Graduates
University/Institutes/Colleges
National Institute of Technology | Indian Institute Of Technology | Indian Statistical Institute | Daulat Ram College | Miranda House – University of Delhi | Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College | National Institute of Design | Shiv Nadar University
Libraries
Delhi Public Library | The National Library of India | Anna Centenary Library | Krishnadas Shama Central Library | Allahabad Public Library | Connemara Public Library | State Central Library | Saraswathi Mahal Library
Schools
Sainik School | Amity Global School | KR Manglam Global School | National Public School | Vanasthali Public School | Achlon International School | The Sanskriti School | Seth Anandram Jaipuria School
Government Institutions
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission | Indian Space Research Organization | Indian Council of Social Science Research | Vikram Sarabhai Space Center | Archaeological Department | Indian Citation Index (ICI) | Zoological Survey of India | Directorate of Library Services
Hospitals and Organisations
St. Stephen Hospital | Tata Memorial Hospital | Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Hospital Pvt. Ltd | Annapoorna Medical College and Hospital | Pactron India Pvt. Ltd | K12 Techno Services Pvt. Ltd | Chemplast Sanmar Ltd | British Council
Indian Judiciary, Armed Forces & Police Forces
Supreme Court and High Court of India | North Eastern Police Academy | Border Security Force Academy | Bureau of Police Research & Development
English
Bengali
Chinese (Simplified)
French
German
Hindi
Japanese
Kannada
Latin
Marathi
Nepali
Spanish
Tamil
Telugu