The Bihar Librarian Recruitment 2025, conducted under the State Teacher Eligibility Test (STET), is a vital opportunity for aspiring librarians across the state. To ensure effective preparation, candidates must thoroughly understand the official syllabus and exam pattern. The examination typically covers subjects such as Library and Information Science, General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, Teaching Aptitude, and Computer or Hindi. Each section is designed to assess both subject knowledge and teaching readiness. The paper generally consists of 100 multiple-choice questions, each carrying one mark, with a fixed time duration. A clear grasp of the syllabus enables focused study, while familiarity with the exam pattern helps in strategic time management. This abstract serves as a concise guide for aspirants, highlighting key components essential for success in the Bihar Librarian STET Exam 2025. Candidates are advised to follow the official notification for updates and begin early preparation for better outcomes.
The recruitment examination will be conducted through Computer Based Test (CBT) Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of their performance in the written examination (CBT TEST)
There will be one paper consisting of two sections. The first section will be for Library and Information Science for 100 marks, and the second paper will be for General Paper for 50 marks. There will be 150 objective-type multiple-choice questions. No negative mark.
Bihar Librarian Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Section I: General Paper
| Subject | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
| General Knowledge | 10 | 10 |
| General Aptitude | 10 | 10 |
| Logical Reasoning | 10 | 10 |
| Teaching Aptitude | 10 | 10 |
| Hindi/Computer | 10 | 10 |
Section II: Library and Information Science
UNIT 1: Foundation of Library Science.
- Social & Historical Foundations of Library.
- Different types of libraries- Academic, Public, & Special Libraries.
- Role of U.G.C. for the development of Academic libraries.
- Five Laws of Library Science and Their Implications
- Library legislation in India (Public Library Act in India)
- Bihar State Public Library and Information Centre Act, 2008
- Press and registration act & Delivery of Books act (Public Library)
II. Knowledge Organization, Information Processing & Retrieval.
- Universe of Knowledge
- Modes of formation of subjects.
- Different types of subjects.
- Bibliographic description: Catalogue purpose, Structure and types physical forms including OPAC filling rules.
- Normative Principles of cataloguing.
- Current trends in Standardization, description and exchange: MARC 21, RDA, ETC
- Standard codes of cataloguing: AACR II, CCC.
- General theory of Library Classification and Canons and principles
- Standard Schemes of Classifications and their features, CC, DDC, UDC.
- Notation: Need, Functions, Characteristics
- Subject Classification: Principles of Subject Classification.
III. Information Technology
- Computer Basic (Hardware): Introduction to Computers
- Overview of Historical Development of Computers.
- Components, Generations and Classification of Computers.
- Input and Output devices- Keyboard, Scanner, OCR, Printers, Monitor
- Operating systems: Single & Multi User Systems, Basic features of MS-DOS, MS Windows, Linux, UNIX, Windows NT etc.
- Programming Languages
- Word Processors, Spread Sheet etc.
- Browser & Search Engine
- Library Software: CDS/ISIS, SOUL, Granthalaya, Koha, Eprints, Greenstone Etc
- Library Networks:- DELNET, NICNET, etc.
- National and international information system: INFLIBNET, NISSAT,NASSDOC, INSDOC,DESDOC etc.
- Internet
- Virus
IV. Management of Libraries & Information Centres/Institutions
- Library Management: Concepts, definition and scope.
- Use and maintenance of the library, circulation, Maintenance Shelving, stock verification, Binding, and preservation, weeding out, etc..
- Budgeting Techniques and Methods PPBS, Zero Based Budgeting etc
- POSDCORB and Project Management PERT/COM
- SWOT ( Strength Weakness Opportunities Threat)
- Total Quality Management (TQM): Definition, Concept, Element
- Sections of the Library & Information Center and their functions.
- Book Ordering (Acquisition), Technical Processing, Serials Control, Circulation Control, Maintenance, etc.
- Stock Verification- Policies and Procedures.
- Evaluation and Weeding.
- Archiving-conservation-Preservation.
- Policies and Procedures, MBO
- Library Building, Interior & Exterior, Furniture, Equipment, Standards & Types.
V. Information Sources & Services
- Reference and information sources.
- Reference Sources Categories: Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Information Sources.(Encyclopedia, Dictionary, Periodical, Thesis, Books, Year book, Patents, Trade literature, standards, Monographs, Reference Books, Year Books, Almanac, Atlas
- Abstracting & Indexing periodicals, Bibliographies, Handbooks etc.)
- Reference Service: Concept, Definition, Need, Scope and trends.
- Need, Techniques and Evaluation of Alerting services (CAS &SDI)
- Bibliographic, Referral, Document Delivery and Translation Services.
VI. Library Users
- Techniques of Library and Information Centres Survey. ———- Proforma method.
- Interview method and Records analysis method.
- Information users and their information Needs
- Categories of Information users.
- Information needs definitions and models.
- Information-seeking behaviour.
- User Education
- Goals and Objectives level, Techniques and Methods, Evaluation of Users’ Education Programmes.
- User Studies.
- Methods and techniques of User studies.
- Evaluation of User studies.
- User Orientation Programmes:
- Conventional and modern Techniques: Study tours, Newsletters, Handbooks, Leaflets, Powerpoint presentations, Websites etc.
