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CAREER AFTER XII Library & Information Science

Library & Information Science (LIS) is an interdisciplinary field that applies the practices, perspectives, and tools of management, information technology, education, and other areas to libraries; the collection, organization, preservation, and dissemination of information resources; and the political economy of information.

Library & Information Science Stream

The career in library includes areas like library and information systems management, classification/cataloguing systems, bibliography, documentation, preservation and conservation of manuscript, collection management, information systems and technology, research methodology, computer applications, reference, statistics and management, information processing, archives management, indexing, library planning, etc.

Library science is constantly evolving, incorporating new topics like database management, information architecture and knowledge management, among others.

It is an interesting subject and provides a great opportunity to have the knowledge of wide variety of information sources.

Undergraduate (UG) Courses

Bachelor of Library Science (BLibSc) – Any bachelor’s degree holder from any recognised University with a minimum overall aggregate of 50% or more in the bachelor’s degree exam are eligible

Postgraduate (PG) Courses – Higher Education Options

Master of Library Science (MLibSc) – Candidates should pass graduation in any stream with at least 50% – 60% aggregate marks in order to meet eligibility criteria for MLibSc course.

Doctoral and Other Courses

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

List of various careers that students can pursue after completing their 10+2 in the Library & Information Science stream: