B.Lib.I.Sc.

BLibISc (Bachelor of Library & Information Science) is a one-year duration undergraduate course in Library Science. In BLibISc course, students are taught various aspects of library science including management, maintenance and preservation of information using sources of education as well as information technology.

BLibISc mainly deals with the preservation and maintenance of libraries. BLibISc admission process varies from institution to institution. Some institutions provide direct admission to candidates on the basis of their marks scored in graduation. On other hand, some universities/ colleges conduct entrance exams to offer admission to candidates in BLibISc course. The course is available as both a full-time and part-time programme at universities.

The Bachelor of Library and Information Science [B.Lib.I.Sc] students earn an average salary of Rs 1.8 LPA to Rs 6 LPA. Some of the common job profiles include Law Librarian, Deputy Librarian, Library Assistant, etc. 

Given below is all you need to know about BLibISc course in terms of its required skillset, eligibility criteria, course curriculum, job prospects, and more.

Given below are some of the highlights of BLiblSc course:

All candidates who possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with a minimum 50% - 60% aggregate marks fulfil eligibility criteria for the BLibISc course.

However, it may be noted that the eligibility criteria might vary depending on the university in which a candidate is applying for admission.

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) conducts entrance examination for admission into BLibISc course. The University of Calcutta also conducts BLIS Entrance Exam for students who wish to pursue the course. Most colleges/universities offer merit-based admissions for the course.

BLibISc is a one year duration course typically divided into two semesters. Given below is semester-wise BLibISc course curriculum for the reference of candidates:

Many colleges offer Bachelor of Library and Information Science course either through direct admission or entrance exam. Some of them have been listed below for the reference of students:

• Jadavpur University
• Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)
• Isabella Thoburn Degree College, Lucknow
• ICFAI University, Tripura
• Kalinga University
• Panjab University

Candidates looking to pursue BLibISc course should possess the below-mentioned traits and skills:

Candidates after successfully completing the Bachelor's course in Library and Information Science can opt for higher studies and pursue a Master's degree in Library and Information Science.

There are various career opportunities for candidates who complete BLibISc course successfully. Candidates who wish to pursue a job after completion of the course can find employment opportunities at news agencies, public/ private libraries, photo/ film libraries, universities and other academic institutions, foreign embassies, museums, libraries of radio stations, etc. Some of the popular job profiles for BLibISc candidates include:

• Library Information Officer: A library information officer manages information to make it easily accessible to others. The professional typically works with electronic information such as online databases content management systems, digital resources and traditional library materials
• Library Assistant: A library assistant is a person who lends as well as collects books/ periodicals/ videotapes, updates patrons’ records on computer, and processes new materials such as books, software, audiovisual material, etc
• Assistant Director: An assistant director assigns tasks to staff at the circulation desk, trains new staff in library, provides reader's advisory service for patrons, etc
• Librarian: Some of the daily responsibilities of a librarian include organizing library materials so that the books, periodicals etc are easily accessible; assembling and indexing databases of library materials; etc
• Library Specialist: A library media specialist is a professional who usually works in schools to help students and staff find materials and learn to conduct research. However, such candidates typically need to have a master's degree in library science to work as a library specialist
• Cataloguer: A cataloguer is responsible for managing the catalogue of materials at a library
• Lecturer: Candidates interested in academics can also become a lecturer in a college or a university
• Indexer: An indexer reviews various documents and compiles indexes to make information searches easier. An indexer works with a variety of documents such as books, periodicals, manuscripts, literature, reports, websites, DVDs, audio recordings, etc
• Assistant Professor: An assistant professor provides knowledge to the students in subjects related to Library and Information Science

After completing the course, candidates can earn up to approximately 15 to 16K per month, which means the average package of students will be around 1.8 LPA depending on the institute or university they joined and the company they are placed in. However, the salary package of B.Lib.Sc. graduates keep on increasing with their experience in years. 

Candidates can land up jobs in various sectors after successfully completing the BLibISc course including:

• Libraries
• Universities
• Colleges
• Corporate Training Centres
• Research Institutions
• Media Organisations
• Consulting Firms
• Galleries
• Museums
• Foreign Embassies

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