Education & Training
Librarian (Academic/School)
Manages library resources, assists patrons in finding information, and promotes literacy and research skills.
Any (with specialization in Library Science)
Role overview
Manages library resources, assists patrons in finding information, and promotes literacy and research skills.
Career role Name
Librarian (Academic/School)
Career Cluster
Education & Training
Career Role details
Manages library resources, assists patrons in finding information, and promotes literacy and research skills.
Job duties and Responsibilities
Catalog and organize materials, assist students and faculty with research, manage library budget and staff, develop collections, conduct library orientation sessions.
Industry alignment
Educational Institutions: Schools, colleges, universities. Also in public libraries and research institutions.
Work environment
Typically indoor, quiet environment. Standard working hours, though may vary with academic calendars. Requires attention to detail and good organizational skills.
Opportunity Type
Stable career with a focus on knowledge dissemination. Moderate growth opportunities. Salary growth is steady, often linked to the institution's pay scale.
Key skills needed
Information Management (High), Research Skills (High), Customer Service (High), Organization (High), Digital Literacy (Medium).
Interest type alignment
Conventional (C): Organizing and classifying information. Social (S): Assisting patrons and promoting learning. Investigative (I): Researching and curating resources.
Career growth Path
Assistant Librarian (0-5 years) -> Librarian (5-10 years) -> Senior Librarian/Head Librarian (10+ years).
Suggested education Pathways 10th standard onwards
1. Grade 10: Complete 10+2. 2. Grade 12: Bachelor's degree in any stream. 3. Post-Graduation: Bachelor of Library Science (B.Lib.Sc.) or Master of Library Science (M.Lib.Sc.).
Education Stream recommendations
Any (with specialization in Library Science)
Demand in India
Moderate demand, particularly in universities and larger institutions.
Demand globally
Consistent demand, especially in academic and specialized libraries.
Career & Job Prospects
Employment in educational institutions and public libraries. Related roles include archivist, information manager, records manager.