The bachelor of library science (or “bachelor of library and information science”) is a
degree sometimes awarded to students majoring in
library science. 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
ALA accredited
M.L.S. degree becoming required in most
public libraries and
academic libraries for employment at the
librarian level.
Most colleges that still offer B.L.S. programs are specifically focused on training recipients to work in a
school library
A school library (or a school library media center) is a library within a school where students, staff, and often, parents of a public or private school have access to a variety of resources. The goal of the school library media center is to e ...
, as requirements are not always as stringent if the proper teacher certification is attained.
Indian system
As per the
India
India, officially the Republic of India (Hindi: ), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the so ...
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
Library Science
Library science education
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