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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?


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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