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What employers look for in a Librarian / Information Science CV / resume

Libraries in schools, colleges, research institutes and offices now want librarians who manage both books and digital information. Recruiters look for BLIS or MLIS, UGC NET in Library Science for college posts, and practical skills in cataloguing with AACR2 or RDA, classification using DDC, and library automation software such as Koha or SOUL. Highlight digital repository work on DSpace, e-resource and database management, reference service, plagiarism check support and information literacy sessions. Freshers should mention library internships, stock verification and barcode or RFID implementation work.

⚡ Key skills for your CV

  • Cataloguing (AACR2 / RDA)
  • DDC classification
  • Koha library software
  • DSpace digital repository
  • E-resource management
  • Reference services
  • Barcode & RFID systems
  • Plagiarism check tools
  • Stock verification

🤝 Soft skills

  • Organisation
  • Helpfulness
  • Attention to detail
  • Patience
  • Communication

🎯 Sample career objective (fresher)

MLIS graduate with hands-on Koha and DSpace training, seeking an Assistant Librarian role in an academic library. Focused on well-organised collections, easy access to digital resources and helpful reader services.

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💼 Sample experience / internship points

  • Catalogued and classified new arrivals using DDC and entered the records into Koha
  • Assisted in annual stock verification and barcode labelling of the collection
  • Helped students search online journals and databases for project references

🔧 Project ideas for your CV

  • School Library Automation — Koha setup and catalogue migration for a small school library
  • College Institutional Repository — DSpace collection of question papers and dissertations
  • Library Usage Survey — study of reader habits with suggestions for better services

📜 Certifications that help

  • BLIS / MLIS
  • UGC NET in Library and Information Science
  • Certificate in Koha Library Management
  • Certificate in Digital Library (DSpace)

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What should a Librarian / Information Science CV include?

A short career objective for Librarian roles, your education, the software and technical skills you use (Cataloguing (AACR2 / RDA), DDC classification, Koha library software, DSpace digital repository, E-resource management), projects you worked on, internships or experience, and certifications.

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