Diploma in Library Science

COURSE DESCRIPTION

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Diploma in Library Science is a Diploma level Library Science course. A Diploma in Library Science provides, students, knowledge and develops their skills in library procedures and techniques. Students will learn traditional and computer-based library management skills that will help students administer and organize the extensive amount of information that exists in the world and is stored in the library. The diploma course is an important one and providing many career opportunities after its successful passing both in private and government sectors.

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Diploma in Library Science Eligibility

• A pass in Class X or its equivalent examination with 45% in each of the subjects with Science and Mathematics student must have studied English as one of the subjects in Class X

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Diploma in Library Science Course Suitability

• The Course is suitable to impart elementary knowledge to students about different aspects of Library Science, thus preparing them for the jobs of Semi- professional nature in all types of libraries.
• They should possess organizational and evaluation skills such as the ability to multitask and juggle many different jobs.
• Candidates should also have interpersonal skills as they should communicate with users who come in searching for information, employers and co-workers as well.

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Diploma in Library Science Syllabus

Syllabus of Library Science as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Sr. No.	Subjects of Study
1	Archives Management
2	Information Retrieval
3	Documentation
4	Research Methods for Library Science
5	Concepts of Library Cataloguing Theory
6	Concepts of Library Classification Theory
7	Elements of Library Management
8	Understanding Library and Society

How is Diploma in Library Science Course Beneficial?

• Programme provides opportunities for in-depth or intensive practical training to enhance technological skills of the learners to independently develop or manage a computerized library and information centre.
• The students are prepared to take up leadership position in both the traditional types of information institutions e.g., academic libraries and most modern and futuristic types of information institute e.g., as database managers, or information specialists.

COURSE ELIGIBILITY

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A pass in Class X or its equivalent examination with 45% in each of the subjects with Science and Mathematics student must have studied English as one of the subjects in Class X