The bachelor of library science (or “bachelor of library and information science”) is a

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sometimes awarded to students majoring in

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. It is commonly abbreviated as “B.L.S.”, “B.Lib.”, or “B.L.I.S.”, often with the periods omitted (“BLS”, “BLib”, or “BLIS”). It has gone out of favor in the United States due to an

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accredited M.L.S. degree becoming required in most

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and

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for employment at the

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level. Most colleges that still offer B.L.S. programs are specifically focused on training recipients to work in a

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, as requirements are not always as stringent if the proper teacher certification is attained.

Indian system

As per the

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n education system, a Bachelor of Library Science degree is awarded after one year of study, divided into two semesters. The number of semesters may vary between institutions. The award can be abbreviated to B.Lib., B.Lib.Sc. or B.L.I.Sc (for 'Bachelor of Library and Information Science.').

Eligibility for B.Lib.

Bachelors in any stream from a recognised University or College.

References

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