Contributor
Contributor is working as Dean, Apex School of Library Science, Apex University; with an experience of more than 18 years in the field of Library and Information Science.
Presently acting as- Academician, Research supervisor, Student mentor.
Apex University, realizing the need of trained library personnel, instituted training courses in librarianship at School of Library Science in the year 2019. The School offers Diploma, Bachelor’s and Master’s in Library & Information Science along with Ph.D. programme.
The programmes are based on the practices and underlying theories of information acquisition, organization, dissemination and utilization. On completion of the courses, the students demonstrate the values, attitudes, and behaviours associated with the roles and responsibilities of information and library professionals in accordance with the market oriented employment.
The mission is not simply to ensure that each student gains adequate employment, but to prepare graduates to assume responsible positions in libraries and information centres.
Career/Career Opportunities in Library and Information Science
Librarianship as a profession provides a variety of employment opportunities. Today there are a number of career prospects in Library and Information Science. The qualified professionals are employed in various libraries and information Centers in:
- School, College, Universities;
- Central Government Libraries.
- the training centers of banks.
- National Museum and Archives;
- NGOs working in different areas.
- R&D Centre like ICAR, CSIR, DRDO, ICSSR, ICHR, ICMR, ICFRE, etc.
- Foreign Embassies and High Commissions.
- International Centers like WHO, UNESCO, UNO, World Bank etc.
- the libraries of Ministries and other government departments.
- National Level Documentation Centers.
- Library Networks.
- the newspaper libraries.
- News Channels.
- the Libraries of Radio Stations.
- the Databases provider firms.
- publishing companies for preparing Index, abstracts, bibliographies etc.
- various digital library projects like ‘Digital Library of India’ etc.
- Training Academies.
Why Choose Library and Information ? Future in Library and Information Science
Trained library professionals can find opportunities for employment both as teacher and as a Librarian. In Librarianship, designations could be Librarian, Documentation Officer, Assistant Librarian, Deputy Librarian, Scientist (Library Science/ Documentation), Library and Information Officer, Knowledge Manager/ Officer, Information Executive, Director/Head of Library Services, Information Officer, and Information Analyst.
Student of 12th class should know about Library and Information Science
Library and Information Science course is one of the vocational course at Senior secondary level and students after secondary examination can opt this skilled course in 11th and 12th standard .
- Certificate course in Library and Information science (CLISc or CLIB) Eligibility 10+2
- Diploma course in Library and Information Science (DLISC or DLIB) Eligibility 10+2
- Bachelor in Library and information science (BLISC or B.LIB) Eligibility Graduate in any discipline from recognized University
- Master in Library and information Science (MLISC or M.LIB) Eligibility BLISc or B.LIB from recognized University
- Ph.D in library and Information Science Eligibility MLISC from recognized University
How to choose perfect course?
As per the enquiry and interest of Student seeking information in our university we provide –
- Proper counselling about course,
- Job oppurtunities and placement information
- Course curriculum and teaching methodology
- Examination pattern and ontime results
This course enjoy a good reputation in the employment market. In view of the increasing use of computer and information technology in libraries, several universities in India also have started various courses focusing primarily on information technology and computer.
How Library and Information Science students can get a job
Persons possessing good academic record and adequate skills in computer and information technology, can look forward to a rewarding career in this profession.
Campus placement interview tips that will help you to get hired.
Personality development ,General Awareness and Reasoning Aptitude and Knowledge of Subject
5 reasons to opt for Library and Information Science course.
The role of libraries in providing widespread and inclusive access to knowledge is widely acknowledged. In today’s context, libraries have to play two distinct roles – to serve as a local centre of information and knowledge, and be a local gateway to national and global knowledge. Some of the issues under consideration of National Knowledge Commission are:
- institutional framework of libraries;
- networking;
- education, training and research;
- modernization and computerization of libraries;
- maintenance of private and personal collections and
- staff requirements to meet changing needs.
This commission has recommended the formation for the National Library Commission to strengthen the Library networks in India.
The Department of Culture (DoC) has proposed setting up a National Mission for Libraries (NML) as a Central Sector Scheme. The NML will cover libraries under the DoC and the activities under it will include: National Census of Libraries; Modernisation including networking of Libraries under DoC; establishing Knowledge Centres and Digital Libraries.
Recently under National Mission for Libraries there is a proposal for establishing 7000 libraries having computers with internet facility across the country.
Is Library and Information Science a good career option ?
Need of hours and new trends and technologies in Libraries has created new career options in Library and Information
The salary varies depending upon the nature of the organizations. Many colleges and universities have adopted UGC scales of salary for the library staff. The library staff in the constituent units of large establishments of the Central Government,
such as Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) enjoy salary scales similar to those applicable to scientific staff. Opportunities for upwards mobility based on assessment of performance at intervals, make the job attractive.
Last two years, student activities, Department achievements, outcomes etc.
Appeared in Competition examination , Selected in Government service, skilled in one of the best course. Students enjoyed the tenure in learning and developing skills in Librarianship. The interesting feature of the course was hands on practices. Below are some activities of department-
- Department wise events details
- Visit to Central Library , University of Rajasthan
- Visit to Dr RadhaKrishnan State Central Library
- Differentiate your course to other
Library and Information Science is a profession that is full of people, passionate about making a positive change in the world, and they tend to be wildly happy about what they do. It is an interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary field. In the age of digitization, librarians bridge the gaps that exist between people, information and technology.
Mr Rabbinoor Singh – Librarian , Seedling Public School , Jaipur
- Industrial Training
Students have served different libraries neraby their residence.
- Practical Exposure
- Ninty hours trainning programme has been schdelde for all LIS students at each level . Students have to serve either foundation libraries or any other similar libraies.
- Visit to well established Libraries .
- Industry Tie ups
Tie up for internship in both Goernment and Private sector renowened Libraries is under process.
