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Library Science Career in
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Library Science Jobs ..Library Science
Degree..Introduction
Books and libraries are
primary elements of the civilization and
development
of this world. If books and libraries were not there, we
would have never benefited from the sagacity and insight of the dialogue
of Socrates. Newton’s laws would have been effaced from our memories.
The process of education would have never advanced so swiftly and how
much would the world been backward. When libraries became the minaret of
light, to make their utility and activeness more effective, libraries
was regularized in a proper educational system. Today libraries have
become centers where research is being done and every sort of
information is readily available. Library science has made a
considerable progress along with other social and natural sciences.
Kinds of libraries
National library
Colleges’ libraries
Universities libraries
Schools libraries
Public libraries
Special libraries
Career Options
in Library Science in Pakistan
Chief librarian
Assistant librarian
Classifier, cataloger,
bibliographer, reference librarian
Information assistant
Documentation assistant
Library assistant
Library
Science Degree
Those who want to enter into
this profession should select optional paper of library science in
intermediate/A-level class. After intermediate class one can do B.A Hons
in library science or post graduate diploma from a university where this
subject is taught. M.A in library science is another option after
B.A (pass).
M.A programme is of two years duration but if it is not
possible to keep it continue due to some reason then after passing M.A
part-I, one can get B.A Hons degree or post graduate diploma and find
job in this field. Qualifying both the part of
M.A programme, master
degree can be achieved.
Educational institutions
where Library Science Degree Programme is taught in Pakistan
Following universities
offered courses in library science.
Faculty of library science,
university of Karachi
Faculty of library science,
university of Peshawar
Faculty of library science,
university of Lahore
Faculty of library science,
university of Quetta
Faculty of library science,
university of Bahawalpur
Faculty of library science,
university of jamshoro
Allama Iqbal Open University
Islamabad
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Universities
Certificate
in Library Science in Pakistan
School of librarianship
PBWG, Karachi
Directorate of libraries,
Karachi & Islamabad
Allama Iqbal Open University
Nature of work in practical
life
When a student steps into
practical life after having complete the academic qualification, he has
a broad field in front of him where he can try his abilities,
opportunities and natural talent. There are different categories in
library science performing different duties.
Characteristic of librarian
The success and development
of a librarian depends on the following:
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He must be educated as well
as skilled, well mannered, Consistent
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Aware of modern trends and
research
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Know more than one language
and Fond of study
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Have knowledge of the
political, social and educational system
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Knowledge of modern
developments i.e. knowledge of computer
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Ability to mobilize the
subordinates
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Have desire of national
development and progress
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Command over speaking and
writing
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Responsible and Sincere to
one’s profession
Job Opportunities for Librarian in Pakistan
The numbers of libraries are
increasing gradually keeping in view of the importance and efficacy of
library science. Libraries are being established in every notable
organization of the country. According to the available records, there
are the following libraries in Pakistan.
Every year in Pakistan,
approximately 4000 thousand students graduate from different colleges
and universities. There are opportunities in educational institutions,
colleges, technical institutions, special education’s institutions,
universities, all the provincial and federal departments, banks,
financial organization, scientific and research organization, public
relation organization, mass communication organization, provincial and
national assemblies libraries, court libraries, hospital libraries,
private organization, and corporation etc. All the above organization
and institutions offer great opportunities for library science graduate.
Further information
For further details about
library and information science please contact on the following address:
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Directorate of libraries
government of Pakistan
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School of librarian ship,
PBWGR-3, block 9, federal B Area, Karachi
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Pakistan library Association
(Sindh Council), Liaqat Memorial Library Stadium Road, Karachi.
