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DIPLOMA IN LIBRARIAN

  • Last updated Nov, 2025
  • Certified Course
₹14,999 ₹16,999
  • Duration6 Months
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  • Lectures16
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  • CertificateYes

What you'll learn

A 6-month Diploma in Librarian is a short-term vocational program designed to train students in the basics of library science, library management, cataloging, record-keeping, and digital library operations.

This course prepares students for:

  • Assisting in library operations
  • Organizing books and digital resources
  • Helping readers locate information
  • Managing library software and databases
  • Maintaining library records and issuing/returning books

This program is suitable for:

  • Students wanting to work in schools, colleges, or community libraries
  • People who want to learn basic library management
  • Beginners who want quick job-oriented training


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Course Syllabus

🔹 MODULE 1 (Weeks 1–4): Introduction to Library Science

  • History and role of libraries
  • Types of libraries (public, academic, special, digital)
  • Library ethics and responsibilities
  • Library rules and user services
  • Book classification basics
  • Library terminology

🔹 MODULE 2 (Weeks 5–8): Cataloging & Classification

  • Cataloging principles
  • Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)
  • AACR & MARC Basics
  • Accessioning and shelving
  • Labeling, numbering, and organizing books
  • Handling reference books, journals, newspapers

🔹 MODULE 3 (Weeks 9–12): Library Management

  • Circulation system (Issue, Return, Renewal)
  • Library record maintenance
  • Book procurement and processing
  • Stock verification
  • Budgeting and library maintenance
  • Library rules, discipline, and safety

🔹 MODULE 4 (Weeks 13–16): Digital Library & ICT

  • Computer basics for librarians
  • Library Management Software (LMS) introduction
  • Digital cataloging
  • E-resources and online journals
  • Barcode & RFID in library
  • Use of internet and database searching
  • Digital archiving basics

🔹 PRACTICAL TRAINING (Weeks 17–22)

Hands-on tasks:

  • Cataloging & classifying books
  • Shelving and organizing sections
  • Using library software
  • Creating book labels and IDs
  • Assisting users at issue/return desk
  • Maintaining reading room

🔹 FINAL PROJECT & EXAM (Weeks 23–24)

  • Small project (e.g., cataloging a mini library of 50–100 books)
  • Practical test
  • Viva & written exam

Course Fees

Course Fees
:
₹16999/-
Discounted Fees
:
₹ 14999/-
Course Duration
:
6 Months

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