Dear Bobby,

Library and Information Science (LIS)  is an interdisciplinary field that applies the practice and tools of management, information technology, education, and other areas related to libraries, collection, organisation, preservation and dissemination of information resources. The librarianship has the status of a separate discipline. They play a vital role in organizing, maintaining and storing books in libraries. The traditional libraries which contained only books now have periodicals, journals, micro-films, audio-videos, cassettes and slides for various purposes such as education, research, reference and pleasure. It also includes archival science which deals with how information is acquired, evaluated and applied by people in and outside of libraries with the implementation of computer technology used in the documentation and record management.

The career in library science includes areas like library and information systems management, classification and cataloguing systems, bibliography, documentation, preservation and conservation of manuscript, collection management, information systems and technologies, research methodology, computer application, reference, statistics and management, indexing, library planning, etc. It is an interesting subject and provides a great opportunity to have the knowledge of wide variety of information sources.

Eligibility Criteria:

The minimum qualification required to undertake bachelors in library science is 12th passed from a recognized board of India.

Graduates from any branch can go for Bachelors degree in Library Science.

Employment and Opportunities:

As India is moving towards a knowledge society with proliferation of learning and research Institutes, the demand for library science is growing rapidly with a higher aspect of job opportunities. In addition to that,  with the advent of information technology and computers the traditional concept of library science just restricted to books is gone. There is a lot of scope in this area and a person employed in this field can find employment opportunities in the following areas:

Public or Government Libraries

University or colleges or schools and other academic institutions.

News agencies and organizations

Private organization and special libraries

Foreign embassy

Photo/Film/Radio/Television Libraries

Information Centres/Documentation Centres

Museums and Galleries which have reading rooms and research facilities

Law library or special library.

Types of library science professionals:

1.Library Attendant

2.Library Assistant

3.Semi professional assistant

4.Junior Librarian or Professional Assistant

5. Assistant Librarian

6. Deputy Librarian

7.Librarian/Cheif Librarian

8.Researcher/Scientists/Application Specialist

9.Director or Head of Information Centre

10. Senior Information Analyst

11.Indexer

But as you want to pursue your bachelor's degree in library science in Moradabad, you have a limited number of colleges offering library science degree to you.

1. IFTM University

It is a UGC approved university located in Moradabad, it offers a course in Bachelor of Library and Information Science as well as Master in Library and Information Science.

2.Teerthanker Mahaveer University

It is also a UGC approved university located in Moradabad, it offers a course in Bachelor of Library and Information Science, Master in Library and Information Science as well as a Diploma Degree in Library and Information Science.

I hope this helps you. Good Luck.