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Librarianship Introduction
Libraries are repositories of
knowledge, information and
entertainment. The basic aim of
library is to disseminate knowledge.
With the upsurge in the number of
institutes in the field of learning
and the intensification of research
activities, the importance of
libraries is also growing. This has
made the librarianship attain the
status of a separate discipline in the
universe of knowledge. Librarianship
is the profession which concerns with
organising, maintenance and storage of
books in a library. Librarians are the
custodians of library. Librarians
assist people in finding information
and using it effectively in their
personal and professional lives. (They
help people to navigate the
increasingly far-flung and voluminous
world of data.)
Libraries contain
books, periodicals, micro-films,
videos, cassettes and slides - for
education, research, reference and
pleasure. Those who systematically
catalogue, store and display these
items are librarians. The traditional
concept of a library is being
redefined, from a place to access
paper records or books, to one which
also houses the most advanced media,
including CD-ROM, the Internet,
virtual libraries, and remote access
to a wide range of resources.
There are different
kinds of libraries depending upon the
individuals to which it is catering.
Various kinds of libraries are public,
reference, children’s libraries and
those attached to offices and
institutions of both private and
public. These could include a mobile
lending library. There are also
specialist libraries attached to the
research and academic institutions
that cater to specific readers
in specific subjects such as medicine,
engineering, art, music, or types of
books such as Braille or collections
for children.
Eligibility :
Minimum qualification required to take
up a course in Library Science is
graduation. Click
here for more information
Job prospects
and Career Options : Librarians
are information managers. Librarians
assist people in finding information
and using it effectively. Click
here for more information
Remuneration :
Salaries of librarians vary according
to the individual's qualifications,
experience, type, size and the nature
of the hiring institutions. Click
here for more information
Institutes :
Click
here for a comprehensive list of
Institutes
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