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LIBRARIAN


A librarian is a person who has received training in the field of information

science. A librarian assists persons in need of informational articles and

services while also administering and arranging those materials, whether at a

school, a neighbourhood library, or even for the government.


Librarians are in charge of a tremendous amount of material, ranging from the

traditional management of books and periodicals to more current tasks such as

audio and video recordings and digital resources.




LIBRARIAN
CAREER AS A LIBRARIAN



“I see library and librarians as frontline soldiers in the war against illiteracy and

lack of imagination.”


-Neil Gaiman



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Who is a librarian?

What are the basic qualifications needed for the librarian?

Which stream will be best/ suitable/ relevant for librarian?

Which Course will be best for librarian?

What are the top 10 universities in India to study librarian?

What are the top 10 universities in out of India/Abroad to study librarian?

What are the entrance Exams for librarian?

Any Scholarship are available for librarian?

Which skills are required to be a librarian?

Which type of personality is best for librarian?

What are the best companies offering jobs as librarian?

What are the pros & cons / Advantage & disadvantage of working a

librarian?



Who is a librarian?


A librarian is a professional who works in a library, providing users with access

to information as well as social or technical programming and information

literacy teaching. A librarian is in charge of overseeing the everyday operations

of a public or private library. They can work in schools, religious institutions, or

government-run research libraries and institutes.


What are the basic qualifications needed for the

librarian?


1.A bachelor's degree is required.

2. Many students receive work experience in a library or research Centre while

pursuing their bachelor's and master's degrees.

3. Obtaining a master's degree

4. Certification or licensure


Which stream will be best/ suitable/ relevant for

librarian?


Taking library science courses at the certificate, diploma, undergraduate, or

postgraduate level is required. In India, aspiring librarians choose between a

Bachelor of Library and Information Science and a Bachelor of Library Science.

If speed is of the essence, candidates can seek Certification in Library Science

or a Diploma in Library and Information Science.


Which Course will be best for librarian?


• Certificate in Library Science

• Certificate in Library and Information Science

• Diploma in Library and Information Science

• Post Graduate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking

• Bachelor in Library Science (Blab.)

• Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLI Sc.)

• Master in Library Science

• Master in Library and Information Science

• PhD in Library and Information Science

• M.Phil. in Library and Information Science


What are the top 10 universities in India for becoming a

librarian?


• University of Delhi, New Delhi

• Indira Gandhi National Open University

• Punjab University, Department of Library & Information Science,

Chandigarh

• SRM University, SRMU, Haryana

• Savitribai Phule Pune University, SPPU, Pune

• Osmania University, OU, Hyderabad

• Lucknow university, Lucknow

• Chandigarh university, Chandigarh

• Jadavpur University, Kolkata

• Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi


What are the top 10 universities in out of India/Abroad

for becoming a librarian?


• Northern Arizona University

• University of south Florida

• University of Washington

• University of Wisconsin

• The catholic university of America

• University of north Texas

• Florida state university

• National University

• Colleges of contra costa


What are the entrance Exams for librarian?


• UGC NET/SET/ SLET

• Individual colleges proctor admission examinations, such as the B.

Lib entrance examination at Aligarh Muslim University or the BLISc

entrance examination at Calcutta University.


Any Scholarship are available for librarian?


• AALL DEGREE CANDIDATE SCHOLARHSIP

• ALA DAVID H. CLIFT SCHOLARSHIP

• INDIAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION AWARDS


Which skills are required to be a librarian?


• Delegation of Tasks

• Creativity

• Knowledge of library software

• Excellent Communication with words

• Record-keeping

• Research

• Analytical-thinking

• proficiency in a foreign language is preferred


Which type of personality is best for librarian?


People who are more cautious, adaptable, focused, inventive, open-minded,

respectful, self-reliant, serious, tender-minded, and trustworthy than the norm

group, as well as having stronger general reasoning skills are well suited to opt

their career as a librarian.


What are the best companies offering jobs as a

librarian?


• Libraries

• Universities

• Colleges

• Corporate Training Centres

• Research Institutions

• Media Organizations

• Consulting Firms


What are the pros & cons / Advantage & disadvantage

of working a librarian?


Pros:

• Librarians can earn a good living doing what they do.

• The ability to work indoors is a huge advantage for librarians.

• A librarian's job is not particularly demanding.

• You have a lot of flexibility during the day because you can choose your

working structure.

• A librarian meets with a variety of clients, allowing them to connect and

collaborate with a large number of people.

• With so many books around, you have a lot of knowledge.


Cons:

• The number of job openings is dwindling.

• It's Easy to Feel Alone

• There isn't much job security.

• Librarians must adhere to the library's programme guidelines. As a

result, you are unable to express your creativity.

• It is impossible to work from home.

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