Librarian

Eduberance

Ahmedabad, India

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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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Starting salary

10000

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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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