LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE

PhD in Library and Information Science is a research based doctoral level course. Duration of this course 2 to 3 years. Library Science is an interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary field, under this course, students are taught about library and information systems management, documentation, manuscripts, catalogues, bibliography, etc. This course provides students with an in-depth knowledge of the managerial and administrative aspects of handling a library. The eligible criteria of PhD Library and Information Science course, candidates must have a Master's degree or M.Phil. in the relevant discipline with a minimum 55% (50% for SC/ST candidates) aggregate score from a recognized university. Admission to this course study is done on the basis of the entrance exam followed by the personal interview round conducted by the respective colleges or universities. After completing this course study, the students can find lucrative job profiles such as Librarian, Sr. Information Sourcing Analyst, Library Trainee, Library Director, Sr. Information Analyst, Researcher, Teacher, Technical Professional, Library Assistant etc. The average salary earned by the PhD Library and Information Science degree holders in India typically ranges between INR 3,00,000 to 25,00,000 per annum depending on their skills, expertise and research works. PhD Library & Information Science Entrance Exams Some of the top-most entrance exams considered for admission into PhD Library and Information Science course are mention below: CSIR-UGC NET for JRF UGC-NET for JRF NBHM Entrance Exam SLET PhD Library & Information Science Job Profiles After successful completion of PhD Library and Information Science course study, the students get placed in Libraries, reputed IT companies, educational institutes, research labs etc. The average salary earned by the PhD Library and Information Science degree holders in India typically ranges between INR 3,00,000 to 25,00,000 per annum depending on their skills, expertise and research works. Some of the job options available for PhD Library & Information Science are mentioned below: Librarian Archivist Library Trainee Sr. Information Sourcing Analyst Library Directors Researcher Technical Professionals Teacher/Professor