The main focus of Library Science is the management and retrieval of information in all its forms. The high level of technological advancement in our society has led to this discipline being exceedingly complex. While using more technology than in the past, libraries still play a significant role in the academic community. Being an interdisciplinary subject of study, library science gathers, organises, preserves, and prioritises information resources using methods from fields like management, information technology, and education.

The subfields of library science include documentation science, bibliography, information management, knowledge management, and many others. As a profession that is becoming more and more digital, library science is frequently linked to academic programmes in informatics and information science.

Students pursuing a degree in Library Science get knowledge on how to operate in the online environment, handle information effectively, and make it accessible to users. They also learn how to utilise specialised computer software to structure their work and become familiar to the legal position of libraries and records management.

Study levels:

Degree programmes in Food Sciences are delivered at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels by different colleges and universities around the world via degrees, certificates and diplomas which can be pursued under:

• Bachelor of Library Science
• Bachelor of Library and Information Science
• Bachelor’s Degree in Library Archival and Information Studies
• Bachelor of Science in Library Informatics
• Master of Library Science
• Master of Library and Information Science
• Master of Arts in Library and Information Science
• Master of Science in Library Media
• Master of Science in Library Science
• Doctor of Philosophy in Library Science
• Master of Philosophy in Library Science
• Diploma/Certificate in Library Science
• Diploma/Certificate in Library and Information Science

Specialisations:

Students of Library Science have a variety of specialisation options in addition to the fundamental programmes that are offered. These, however, will vary depending on the institution and the programme. Popular Library Science specialisations that are accessible to students include:

• Academic Libraries
• Archives Studies
• Information Science
• Digital Libraries
• Individualized
• Information Organisation
• Information Technology
• Public Libraries
• Resources and Services: Children and Youth
• Resources and Services: Health
• Resources and Services: Reference
• Records Management
• Digital Content Curation
• Music Librarianship
• Rare Books and Manuscripts Librarianship
• School Library

Employability:

There is a tremendous scope of library science because all schools, colleges & universities hire librarians to manage their knowledge repositories. Careers in this field covers topics such as reference, statistics and management, information processing, archives management, indexing, classification/cataloguing systems, bibliography, documentation, preservation and conservation of manuscripts, collection management, information systems and technology, research methodology, computer applications, and more. Information architecture, knowledge management, database management, and other novel areas are also all part of the ongoing evolution of library science. It's a fascinating topic, and learning about a wide range of information sources is a terrific opportunity.

Job profiles include:

• Archives and Special Collection Librarian                                         
• Archivist
• Book Curator
• Children’s Librarian
• Competitive Intelligence Analyst
• Data Curator
• Digital Archivist
• Digital Librarian
• Editor
• Electronic Resources Librarian
• Government Records Analyst
• Indexer
• Information Architect
• Information Officer
• Instructional Coordinator
• Law Librarian
• Learning Resource Centre Librarian
• Librarian and Media Specialist
• Library Assistant
• Library Attendant
• Library Technician
• Publishing Director
• Rare Books Curator
• Record Manager
• Reference Librarian
• Research Analyst
• School / College / University Librarian
• Subject Specialist Librarian
• Teacher / Professors
• Teaching Assistant
• University Library Services Director
• Web Content Strategist
• Youth Services Librarian