Library Science graduates face unemployment as schools rely on teachers
Government schools in Kerala, India, are facing criticism for failing to hire professional librarians despite mandatory requirements. This has left many Library Science graduates unemployed while teachers are forced to manage library duties alongside their academic workloads.
Why it matters
The issue highlights systemic gaps in public education infrastructure and the struggle of specialized graduates to find employment in state-run institutions.
As another National Reading Day approaches, nearly all government schools in Kerala continue to face a persistent institutional gap—the absence of dedicated librarians.
The article presents the grievances of job seekers and teachers while acknowledging the government's stated financial constraints.
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