Librarian

Librarian

NCS CODE: 2622.0100 | SS003

A librarian is a custodian of knowledge, responsible for organising, preserving, and disseminating information in libraries. They assist patrons in locating resources, managing library collections, and promoting literacy and learning. Librarians play a crucial role in facilitating access to information and fostering a love for reading and research.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Customer Service

• Library Materials Maintenance

• Communication Skills

• Organisational Skills

• Attention to detail

SUCCESS STORY

Usha Mukunda is a Librarian who has been an ardent advocate of open libraries for children for over 35 years. She has an Honours Degree in English Literature from Presidency College Calcutta and a Masters' degree in Librarianship from Bangalore University. She co-founded the Centre for Learning (Bangalore) in 1990 and set up an open library there. She worked with several rural, government and community libraries across India.

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