The term librarian is used often and incorrectly used to refer to anyone who works in a library. Para-professional or clerical staffs working in a library are more properly referred to as library clerks, library assistant, or some equivalent title. A librarian on the other hand is an information professional trained in library and information science, which is, simply stated, the organization and management of information services or materials for those with information needs.
Normally, librarians work in a public or a school or college library, in a library within a company, or any other information providing agency. Some librarians are independent entrepreneurs working as information specialists, catalogers, indexers and other professional, specialized capacities. Librarians may be categorized as a public, school, special, independent or academic librarian.
Librarians are the custodians of library and assist people in finding information and using it effectively in their personal and professional lives. They help people to navigate through the voluminous data contained in books, periodicals, micro-films, videos, cassettes and slides - for education, research, reference and pleasure. They systematically catalogue, store and display these items. The traditional concept of a library is being redefined, from a place to access paper records or books, to one which also houses the most advanced media, including CD-ROM, the Internet, virtual libraries, and remote access to a wide range of resources.
Eligibility: Graduation in library science BLib or BLsc or post graduation MLib or MLsc.
Remuneration: Salaries for Librarians vary as per individual's qualifications, experience, and the nature of the hiring institutions etc;