Library & Information Science

Hi there, Elena! An overview of the procedure is provided below if you are interested in studying for a Master of Library Science (M.Lib.Sc.) in India as an international student from the Philippines.Start by looking out for Indian universities that provide M.Lib.Sc. programs. Seek out colleges with reputable information Science and library departments.Check the admission requirements of the universities you are interested in for M.Lib.Sc. programs for international students. A bachelor's degree from an accredited university is usually required, regardless of the field.Certain academic qualifications or language competence (English) tests, like the TOEFL or IELTS, may be required by certain universities.Once the university and programme have been determined, visit their official website to review the application process and deadlines.A few universities might provide entrance tests for students applying to their M.Lib.Sc. programs. Verify whether the universities you are applying to have any admission exam requirements, then be ready accordingly.Apply for a student visa as soon as you obtain an admissions offer from an institution (usually an Indian Student Visa or X Visa). Documents including your admissions letter, evidence of your financial stability, and a current passport are required.Make travel arrangements for India. International students can stay in hostels at many universities, or you can look into off-campus accommodation choices.Seek out financial assistance or scholarships from Indian colleges or outside groups that assist overseas students.To receive advice and updates, it's critical to communicate with the university's foreign admissions office at every stage of the procedure. You can study M.Lib.Sc. in India with ease and success if you do your homework ahead of time and prepare thoroughly. Different universities may have different prerequisites and procedures.

Some of the job sectors after MLibISc include libraries, news agencies, foreign embassies, photo/ film libraries, information/ documentation centres, museums, galleries, etc. The graduates of this course can work as:Deputy Librarian: A deputy librarian leads the secondary library team, which provides services detailed in library policy. The professional also works in coordination with teaching staff to ensure that the library service provides proper resources to support teaching and learning throughout the school.Academic Librarian: An academic librarian acquires, organises, manages as well as distributes library resources to ensure that the provision of the library meets the needs of all the users.Electronic Resources Librarian: An electronic resources librarian is a professional who manages the life cycle of electronic resources such as e-books, databases, videos, etc. The professional is also responsible for managing serials, including ordering, maintaining and receiving serials in print and electronic formats.Junior /Assistant Librarian: A library assistant helps librarians in different tasks needed to run a library smoothly. Some such tasks include acquiring, preparing, and organizing library materials.Librarian: A librarian performs different tasks needed to run a library such as acquiring, selecting, cataloguing, circulating, and maintaining library materials. Apart from this, a librarian also furnishes reference, bibliographical, and readers' advisory services.Teacher Librarian: A teacher librarian is the keeper as well as distributor of instructional media for a school. The professional helps assure equity of information by working in collaboration with teachers to help them and their students learn the skills required to identify and access appropriate resources.

MLIS comprises subjects like library management, information science, digital library, Catalogues, Software concepts, information services and alike. Students can see the table below for more information: Subject AreaDescriptionInformation TechnologyUse of technology in libraries, including automation and digital libraries.Information Organisation and ManagementPrinciples of cataloguing, classification, metadata, and information retrieval.Usage of Reference ToolsAssisting library users in finding information using reference tools and interviews.Collection Development and ManagementSelecting, acquiring, and managing library collections.Library Services and User EducationDesigning and delivering library services and user education programmes.Research MethodsResearch methodologies relevant to library and information science.