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Bachelor of library science?

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The Bachelor of library science is a 1 year course after graduation that trains to manage and upgrade physical & digital libraries.

Just as books are essential for acquiring knowledge, it’s equally important to organize them to ensure learners can find them easily.

A librarian is a learned person who manages books and other resources in a proper manner so that we can retrieve them with ease.

He manages a database of information sources, such as books, catalogues, journals, and electronic information. The aim is to ensure that researchers access the needed information with ease without wasting time.

The Bachelor of Library Science is a career-focused course, and with the emergence of new educational institutions, the demand for information managers is increasing.

Every educational institution requires a librarian to manage its knowledge ecosystem so that learners have access to up-to-date information.

With digitalization pervading every sphere, the libraries are no different. Now librarians are database experts who manage digital libraries so that users can retrieve information at the click of a mouse.

They are like information managers who organize resources for seekers to find information.

The Bachelor of Library Science course (B.Lib. Sc) is available in both Government & private institutions because not everyone can get admission into Government colleges owing to limited seats.

Bachelor of library science eligibility

Graduation in any discipline from a recognized board with a minimum of 45% marks. 5% relaxation to SC/ST candidates.

Graduates from any field can enrol in this course as they’ll develop skills in managing information.

Bachelor of Library Science Colleges

The Bachelor of Library Science course is available in both aided & unaided institutions as the demand for the course remains high.

The various Government colleges that offer the Bachelor of Library Science course are:

Name of CollegeFees (in INR)
Daulat Ram College, Delhi35K-62K
Gargi College, Delhi24K-49K
Hindu College, Delhi36K-53K
Hansraj College, Delhi432-15K
Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi2K-67K
Miranda House, Delhi17K-51K
Madras Christian College, Chennai56K-63K
Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak800-30K
Ramjas College, Delhi17K-52K
T C Business School, Jaipur44K

Most reputed institutions give admission based on the score in the entrance tests like CUET, while many shortlist candidates based on their marks in the qualifying examination.

Some other colleges that offer the Bachelor of Library Science course are:

College NameCityAverage Total Fee
Isabella Thoburn Degree CollegeLucknowINR 50,000
Aligarh Muslim UniversityAligarhINR 61,700
Jadavpur UniversityKolkataINR 2,500
Panjab UniversityPanjabINR 8,100
Kalinga UniversityJaipurINR 56,000
Venkateshwara Group of InstitutionsMeerutINR 15,000
Royal Global UniversityGuwahatiINR 1,14,800
Rabindranath Tagore UniversityBhopalINR 15,000
Shri Venkateshwara UniversityGajraula INR 18,000

Librarian course after 12 th

For pursuing the Bachelor of Library Science course, one should be graduate but 12th pass outs can do a diploma in library science.

The Diploma in Library Science (DLibSc) is a 1 year course after class 12th so that candidates gain basic knowledge about managing the library.

Eligibility – 10+2 or equivalent in any discipline from a recognized board with a minimum of 45% marks. Minimum age should be 17 years. 5% relaxation to SC/ST candidates.

Librarian course fees

Government institutions offer courses at lower fees because they receive grants from the government, while private institutions do not receive such subsidies.

In India, the average course fees in Public Colleges is INR 14830 while in private ones its 27770.

In UP the bachelor of library science average course fee at public colleges is INR 20390, while at private ones it is INR 22180. While in MP, the average course fees at Public institutions is INR 14820, while in private ones it is INR 22520.

In Rajasthan, the Public colleges charge INR 9610 while private colleges charge INR 29430 as their average course fees. In Uttarakhand INR 5600 is the average fees in public colleges compared to INR 33550 at private institutions.

In Delhi NCR, public colleges charge INR 28750 as their average fees compared to private ones that charge INR 38830 as the fees. While in Bihar, public colleges charge an average fees of INR 13220 compared to private institutions that charge INR 20320 as their fees.

In Punjab, the average course fees at public colleges is INR 23710 while in private ones it’s INR 40500. Similarly, Government colleges in Haryana charge INR 13190 as their fees compared to Private ones that charge a fee of INR 33750..

Those planning to study bachelor of Library Science from Gujarat Government colleges will have to dole out INR 15250 and INR 32520 for studying at private ones.  

If you want to study Bachelor of Library Science in WB Government colleges, then shell out INR 5170 as the average fees while in private ones it costs INR 60000. Similarly, in TN, public colleges charge INR 6730 as their fees compared to private ones that charge INR 10000.

Bachelor of Library Science Subjects

The course duration is 1 year where students study the following subjects:

Library and SocietyComputer Application in LICs
Information Sources and ServicesPatriarchy and Gender Inequalities
Library Cataloguing (Theory)Library Cataloguing (Practical)
Library Classification (Theory)Library Classification (Practical)

B.Lib. Sc Jobs & Salary

There is no dearth of jobs for library professionals because they are vital for the smooth functioning of the knowledge ecosystem. With new schools & educational institutions coming up, the need for librarians is on the rise.

Job Profile Job DescriptionAverage Annual Salary
LibrarianThe main job of a librarian is to organize and issue books in the library. He/ She is also responsible for issuing other library materials like audio files, movies, etc.INR 2.55 LPA
Law LibrarianA law librarian is responsible for taking care of law-related libraries. They mostly work in law courts and legal firms.INR 3 LPA
Assistant ProfessorAn assistant professor provides knowledge to the students in subjects related to Library and Information Science .INR 6 LPA.
Library ConsultantA library consultant performs various activities related to setting up of a new library. He also assists in the improvement of existing libraries.INR 4.5 LPA.
Library ManagerA library manager is mainly responsible for taking care of all the operations that take place in a library.INR 4 LPA

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