Authors :
Ch. Ratna Kumari; Dr. G. Saroja
Volume/Issue :
Volume 7 - 2022, Issue 11 - November
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7470924
Abstract :
The proportion of women in workforce in
India is very less compared to men. According to the
National Statistical Office (NSO)the female work
participation for the year 2020 is 23.8% as against 66%
for men. Participation of women in all fields is possible
only through empowering women and educating them to
understand the life in the contemporary world. This study
examines the career aspirations of female librarians
working in academic libraries of Telangana state. This
research paper aims to understand the counterproductive elements that adversely affect the
achievements of female professional librarians. The
research investigates into factors like socio-economic
status, factors that influence the career choice, barriers in
reaching top level jobs for women LIS professionals.
Findings indicate that career choice of respondents is
influenced by husband (40.65%), parents (21.95%),
friends (19.51%)and self-interest(17.89%).Further
analysis also reveals that low confidence levels; lack of
networking skills are the major barriers that hinder
women LIS professionals in attaining the top-level
positions.
Keywords :
LIS Professionals – Women; Career Aspirations – Women LIS Professionals; Women LIS Professionals – Telangana State. India
The proportion of women in workforce in
India is very less compared to men. According to the
National Statistical Office (NSO)the female work
participation for the year 2020 is 23.8% as against 66%
for men. Participation of women in all fields is possible
only through empowering women and educating them to
understand the life in the contemporary world. This study
examines the career aspirations of female librarians
working in academic libraries of Telangana state. This
research paper aims to understand the counterproductive elements that adversely affect the
achievements of female professional librarians. The
research investigates into factors like socio-economic
status, factors that influence the career choice, barriers in
reaching top level jobs for women LIS professionals.
Findings indicate that career choice of respondents is
influenced by husband (40.65%), parents (21.95%),
friends (19.51%)and self-interest(17.89%).Further
analysis also reveals that low confidence levels; lack of
networking skills are the major barriers that hinder
women LIS professionals in attaining the top-level
positions.
Keywords :
LIS Professionals – Women; Career Aspirations – Women LIS Professionals; Women LIS Professionals – Telangana State. India
