Librarian

Job Description:

The primary job of a librarian is to make available the information contained in a library to its readers. This requires organizing information, by classifying, cataloguing, recording and storing books and materials in a manner so as to make it easily accessible to readers and users. Their area of function would also include acquiring materials for the library, within a given budget. The selection of material would require skill and awareness about the latest developments in various subjects. A librarian also disseminates information by answering queries, issuing and receiving books as well as planning and organizing activities to encourage use of the library like sending out newsletters informing readers of the latest acquisitions and so on.

The career for a librarian begins at the level of library attendant and though the promotions may differ from organization to organization, in general the levels followed thereafter are of library assistant, junior librarian, assistant librarian, deputy librarian, and then librarian. One may reach up to the level of Director and head an information centre.

Educational Qualification:

A bachelor’s degree in library science or a diploma/certificate in library science

APYL Career Counselor has details on:

(a)    442 Institutes offering graduate courses in Library and Information Science under Career Fields Library Science and Course Type Graduate

(b)    32 Institutes offering diploma/certificate courses in Library and Information Science under Career Fields Library Science and Course Type (a) Diploma (b) Certificate

Opening:

Opportunities are available in Government organizations, Research and Academic Institutions, Public/ Government Libraries, News Agencies, Information Centres, Museums and Galleries, Private Collections and Specialised Libraries etc.

Remuneration:

Starting salary is Rs. 6,500 per month (excluding other allowances)