M.Lib.I.Sc Jobs, Scope, Salary in India 2024

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MLIS jobs in India are available in a variety of sectors. Aspirants used to wonder about the job scope after the MLISC course. After graduation, one can work as Librarian, Junior Information Analyst, Information Architect, Library Attendant, Integrated Library System Application Specialist, etc. Thus the scope for MLIS is rising in demand in a variety of diversities.

Career Prospects and Job Scope for M.Lib.I.Sc

There are a number of Master of Library and Information Science jobs available to the graduates. After completing M.Lib.I.Sc course one can either go for a job or can go for higher studies in the same field. MLIS's scope in India lies in a diverse range of sectors ranging from private to government institutions.

Some of the MLIS careers available are:

Deputy Librarian
Academic Librarian
Electronic Resources Librarian
Junior /Assistant Librarian
Information Analyst
Technical Writer

Areas of Recruitment for M.Lib.I.Sc

After successful completion, of the course, one can find MLIS job opportunities in the private and public sectors. Graduates can find lucrative employment opportunities in the areas of archiving, cataloguing, indexing, information architecture, research, metadata architecture, etc. Some of the areas of recruitment for graduates are:

News Agencies
Foreign Embassies
Public and Private Libraries
Photo/ Film Libraries
Information/ Documentation Centers
Museums
Galleries

Salary Packages for M.Lib.I.Sc Graduates

Master of Library and Information Science salary in India ranges from INR 2.1 - 5.5 LPA [Source: Glassdoor]. Skilled graduates can also get some highest-paid jobs in the industry. This salary is not fixed and can vary according to many different factors. Some of these factors include location, designation, education, and work experience.

Job Roles	Average Annual Salary
Deputy Librarian	INR 5.1 LPA
Academic Librarian	INR 2.12 LPA
Electronic Resources Librarian	INR 4.7 LPA
Junior /Assistant Librarian	INR 5.4 LPA
Teacher Librarian	INR 2.4 LPA

Source: Glassdoor

Government Jobs for M.Lib.I.Sc Graduates

This course brings ample opportunities for students to choose from. There are a lot of career options after MLIS in the government sector . The MLIS degree salary in India ranges from INR 2.1 - 5.4 LPA [Source:Glassdoor]. Some MLIS government jobs with salaries are:

Job Roles	Average Annual Salary
Academic Librarian	INR 2.12 LPA
Deputy Librarian	INR 5.1 LPA
Electronic Resources Librarian	INR 4.7 LPA
Junior /Assistant Librarian	INR 5.4 LPA
Teacher Librarian	INR 2.4 LPA

Source: Glassdoor

Private Jobs for M.Lib.I.Sc Graduates

There is a huge M.Lib.I.Sc scope for a demanding career after completion of the course. The MLIS salary in India per month is around INR 20,000 and the average salary of graduates is around INR 2 - 5 LPA [Source: Glassdoor]. Some of the jobs after MLIS are:

Job Roles	Average Annual Salary
Librarian	INR 2.4 LPA
Library Attendant	INR 2.01 LPA
Information Analyst	INR 3.15 LPA
Technical Writer	INR 4.94 LPA
Metadata Librarian	INR 2.5 LPA

Source: Glassdoor

Job Opportunities Abroad for M.Lib.I.Sc Graduates

A wide range of employment opportunities awaits MLIS degree holders in India and abroad also. Scope of MLIS courses is rising in demand offering a large range of occupations available in fields such as public and private libraries, news agencies, foreign embassies, photo/ film libraries, information/ documentation centers etc. Even graduates can go for higher education to increase their chances of getting a job abroad.

Top Companies

Check the list below for the top organizations that hire graduates:

Princeton University
University of Michigan
Harvard University
UCLA
MIT
Keller ISD
Virginia Tech

Best Countries

Below is the list of top countries offering job opportunities to graduates:

USA
UK
Australia
Canada
Spain
Denmark
Luxembourg
Germany
Switzerland
Netherlands

Various Career Designations Abroad for M.Lib.I.Sc Graduates

Here is the list of job roles that attract graduates to work abroad:

Deputy Librarian
Academic Librarian
Electronic Resources Librarian
Teacher Librarian
Library Attendant
Technical Writer
Information Analyst
Metadata Librarian

Famous M.Lib.I.Sc Graduates

Working in some of the elite places like Governmental Embassies, British Library, London Library of Parliament and other global and historical book palaces are some of the work opportunities at the same time it will attract an individual to opt for this course. Some of the notable librarians are: