By Nilankeeta Roy Chowdhury

When it comes to the expansion of knowledge and education in India, Tamil Nadu ranks among the most literate states. Library & information science is one of the emerging fields in the state with a great potential to grow. As the scopes of education are increasing in the state with each passing day, the importance of this professional course is also going up.

Courses and Eligibility
There are more than a few reputed colleges in Tamil Nadu that offer courses on library & information science at different levels. Students who are interested in this subject can join the graduate level course after completing their 10+2 and earn Bachelor’s in Library & Information Science (B.LISc.) degree. After that they can pursue Master’s in Library & Information Science (M.LISc.). If someone is interested in higher studies, then M. Phil and Ph.D. in this field are the best options available.

Scopes and Opportunities
With the increasing number of learning and research centers in Tamil Nadu, the demand and significance of library & information science is mounting fast. Students of this field have immense scope and employment opportunities. They can join public or government libraries, academic institutions, news agencies and publishing houses, foreign embassies, museums and galleries with research facilities, reading rooms and many more. Following is a list of library and information science colleges in Tamil Nadu: