Role of a School Library and Librarian in Career Guidance & Counselling

The school library and librarian can play a pivotal role in career guidance and counseling. Here’s how:

Role of a School Library:

• Resource Center: School libraries house a wealth of information, including books, magazines, and online resources about various careers, colleges, and professional paths. They can provide students with the latest materials on career trends, higher education options, and job skills.
• Workshops and Seminars: Libraries can host career workshops, guest lectures, and informational seminars. These events can offer students insights into different career paths and the skills required for them.
• Career Information Corner: A dedicated space within the library can be set up with brochures, college catalogs, and career guides. This area can become a hub for students exploring different career options.
• Study and Research Skills: Libraries promote the development of research skills, which are essential for students as they explore career options and seek information about their future endeavors.

Role of a School Librarian:

• Career Advisor: Librarians can guide students in finding relevant career resources. With their knowledge of the library’s collection, they can recommend books, articles, and websites that align with the student's interests.
• Collaboration with Counselors: Librarians can work alongside school counselors to provide a comprehensive career guidance program. This collaboration ensures that students receive accurate and up-to-date information.
• Developing Research Skills: Librarians can teach students how to effectively research careers, colleges, and scholarships. These skills are invaluable as students gather information and make informed decisions about their futures.
• Personalized Assistance: By understanding the interests and strengths of individual students, librarians can offer personalized advice and resources tailored to each student's career aspirations.

In essence, a well-equipped school library, supported by an engaged and knowledgeable librarian, can significantly enhance a school's career guidance and counseling efforts

2: Introduction

- **Definition of Career Guidance & Counselling**

  - Assisting students in making informed educational and career choices.

- **Significance**

  - Helps students identify their strengths, interests, and aspirations.

3: Importance of School Library in Career Guidance

- **Resource Center**

  - Central hub for information on various careers.

- **Supportive Environment**

  - Encourages students to explore different career options.

4: Librarian's Role in Career Guidance

- **Information Provider**

  - Sharing relevant materials and resources with students.

- **Guidance Expert**

  - Helping students navigate information and make decisions.

- **Workshop Facilitator**

  - Organizing career-related workshops and seminars.

 5: Resources Available in School Libraries

- **Print Resources**

  - Books, magazines, and pamphlets on careers.

- **Digital Resources**

  - Online databases, e-books, and career websites.

- **Multimedia Resources**

  - Videos, webinars, and interactive tools.

 6: Career Guidance Activities

- **Career Exploration Workshops**

  - Sessions on different career paths and their requirements.

- **Guest Speakers**

  - Inviting professionals from various fields to talk about their careers.

- **Career Fairs**

  - Providing opportunities for students to meet with potential employers and career advisors.

 7: Collaboration with Career Counsellors

- **Joint Efforts**

  - Working closely with career counsellors to provide comprehensive support.

- **Resource Sharing**

  - Providing counsellors with up-to-date materials and information.

 8: Enhancing Research Skills

- **Information Literacy**

  - Teaching students to effectively research career information.

- **Access to Career Databases**

  - Providing access to specialized databases for career research.

- **Career Projects**

  - Encouraging students to undertake research projects on various careers.

9: Supporting Personal Development

- **Interest and Aptitude Assessments**

  - Offering tools to help students assess their interests and strengths.

- **Skill Development Resources**

  - Providing resources to develop skills relevant to their career interests.

- **Motivational Content**

  - Sharing success stories and motivational content to inspire students.

10: Challenges and Solutions

- **Keeping Resources Current**

  - Ensuring resources are up-to-date and relevant.

- **Engaging Students**

  - Making career resources appealing and accessible to students.

- **Resource Limitations**

  - Maximizing the use of available resources and seeking additional funding or donations.

11: Conclusion

- **Summary of Key Points**

  - Recap the roles of the library and librarian in career guidance and counselling.

- **Encouragement**

  - Encourage students to utilize library resources for their career planning.

 12: Questions & Discussion for EODB in KVS.

- Invite questions from the audience.

- Encourage discussion on how libraries can further support career guidance.

Guidelines for School Library and Procedure Manual - KVS - School Library Blog - PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Kanjikode (CBSE India)

CAREER DAY @ SCHOOL

career day is organized every term and it is not an occasion where students just dress to depict professionals in the field of the career they intend to venture. 

It is a well-planned and executed program that provides real value to students and all participants.

It is a day set aside to educate the Aspire Scholar on the programs they are offering and career paths available to them in the job market.

Activities for this day are planned to create maximum awareness and enable our scholars to interact with professionals in various fields to share information about their workplace, their job, and the education and skills that are required for success in their career

Career days are days where activities are planned to expose participants to their Career Awareness stage of the work-based learning continuum and provide authentic experiences to all.

This program is essential and is designed to meet specific learning objectives in helping participants connect what they are learning in school with the workplace.

The day will provide an opportunity for all participants to interact with speakers or navigate selected events independently, seeking information about the industry and the career options it provides. Participants will also understand the education required for entry into the industry and participating in a business’s role in the economy and the world as a whole.

PURPOSE

The main purpose of the Aspire Career Day is to Career days expose students to a variety of careers and jobs and connect them to partners in the field. Partners will be selected to mentor students through the school liaison on Career and related activities.

The activities are designed to:

• Provide a realistic picture of the workplace
• Help students make the connection between school and the workplace
• Inform career planning.

STRUCTURE

Activities for the day will be structured in a manner that offers opportunities for students to listen, receive information, and ask questions. The activities are structured to:

Enable students:

• obtain a deeper understanding of the course or their interest and begin identifying areas of career interest
• Elevate students’ comfort level in interacting with adult professionals in a secure and safe manner
• Provide a setting where students can demonstrate their communication skills
• Support classroom preparation, including research on the industry and participating businesses
• Create opportunities for students to reflect upon the experience both verbally and in writing
• The day will also enable Aspire Management to view their students from a different angle, assess their participation and interests and provide better orientation and support.
• We shall also set up a counselling platform to provide professional assistance and guidance in resolving personal or psychological problems.
• Lessons learned from this program will enable the school improve its operations. From next term a career czar will be appointed who will ensure that the career awareness is not just a day but a continuous engagement and support program for deepening students understanding and helping them make better choices.

FORMAT

Our career day will be organised in five formats and in a manner that deliver unique experiences to students and employers. Formats includes:

• Two, 40-minute panel sessions with selected students participating in each session.
• One interactive session interactive session with upper primary and above students
• Career Day booth format where students visit booths that are staffed by employers and networks.
• Guest speaker series where selected industry representatives rotate and visit different classrooms.
• Student interaction where students will hold roundtable discussions on their experience.

OUTCOMES

Expected outcomes for students who are better aware of their career path, to enhanced information about future workplace opportunities through learning from business partners to students who are eager to research and provide Aspire with feedback to improve the program in all ways.

Activities are connected to:

• Individual career development and/or training plans
• Future work-based learning activities
• The student’s next steps
• Students research topics for assessment and reward.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL: https://www.aspireinternationalschool.com/career-day/

SOME MORE CAREER CHARTS 

 ONLINE RESOURCES ON CAREER

Career Research Library

The top resource for free Career research, white papers, reports, case studies, magazines, and eBooks.

Project : Career Day @School

FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS  

Introduction:  

·       To create maximum awareness and enable our scholars to interact with counselors in various fields and to share information about workplace, job, and the education and skills that are required for success in career.

·       Career day for school students are days where activities are planned to expose participants to their Career Awareness stage of the work-based learning continuum and provide authentic experiences to all.

AIM:

·       This program is essential and is designed to meet specific learning objectives in helping participants connect what they are learning in school with the workplace.

·       The day will provide an opportunity for all participants to interact with speakers or navigate selected events independently, seeking information about the industry and the career options it provides.

·       Participants will also understand the education required for entry into the industry and participating in a business’s role in the economy and the world as a whole.

PURPOSE :

·       The main purpose of the Career Day is to expose students to a variety of careers and jobs and connect them to partners in the field. Partners will be selected to mentor students through the school liaison on Career and related activities.

The activities are designed to:

·       Provide a realistic picture of the workplace

·       Help students make the connection between school and the workplace

·       Informed career planning.

STRUCTURE :

·       Activities for the day will be structured in a manner that offers opportunities for students to listen, receive information, and ask questions. The activities are structured to:

Enable students:

·       obtain a deeper understanding of the course or their interest and begin identifying areas of career interest

·       Elevate students’ comfort level in interacting with adult professionals in a secure and safe manner

·       Provide a setting where students can demonstrate their communication skills

·       Support classroom preparation, including research on the industry and participating businesses

·       Create opportunities for students to reflect upon the experience both verbally and in writing

·       The day will also enable to view students from a different angle, assess their participation and interests and provide better orientation and support.

·       We shall also set up a counseling platform to provide professional assistance and guidance in resolving personal or psychological problems.

·       Lessons learned from this program will enable the school improve its operations. will ensure that the career awareness is not just a day but a continuous engagement and support program for deepening students understanding and helping them make better choices.

FORMAT :

Our career day will be organized in five formats and in a manner that deliver unique experiences to students. Formats include:

·       Two, 40-minute panel sessions with students participating in each session.

·       One interactive session with upper primary and above students

·       Career Day booth format where students visit booths that are staffed by employers and networks.

·       Guest speaker where selected industry representatives visit schools.

·       Student interaction where students will hold roundtable discussions on their experience.

OUTCOMES :

·       Expected outcomes for students who are better aware of their career path,

·       To enhance information about future workplace opportunities through learning from business partners

·       Students who are eager to research and provide with feedback to improve the program in all ways.

Activities are connected to:

·       Individual career development and/or training plans

·       Future work-based learning activities

·       The student’s next steps.

·       Students research topics for assessment and reward.

Role of a School Library and Librarian in Career Guidance

A school library and its librarian play pivotal roles in career counselling by providing resources, guidance, and support to students as they navigate their career paths. 

Here are some key points you can include in your presentation on this topic:

1: Role of a School Library and Librarian in Career Counselling

2: Introduction

- **Importance of Career Counselling**

  - Helps students make informed career choices.

  - Encourages self-awareness and future planning.

- **Role of School Library and Librarian**

  - Supports the counselling process through resources and expertise.

3: Resources for Career Counselling

- **Books and Publications**

  - Career guides, job descriptions, and industry reports.

- **Digital Resources**

  - Online databases, e-books, and career websites.

- **Multimedia Resources**

  - Documentaries, interviews, and interactive tools.

4: Providing Guidance

- **Workshops and Seminars**

  - Organizing career talks and workshops with professionals.

- **Individual Counselling**

  - One-on-one sessions to help students with personalized advice.

- **Career Fairs**

  - Hosting events where students can interact with representatives from various fields.

5: Collaboration with Counsellors

- **Partnership with Career Counsellors**

  - Working closely with career guidance counselors to support students.

- **Resource Sharing**

  - Providing counselors with access to up-to-date information and materials.

 6: Enhancing Research Skills

- **Information Literacy**

  - Teaching students how to effectively research and evaluate career information.

- **Access to Databases**

  - Providing access to career-related databases and journals.

- **Research Projects**

  - Encouraging students to undertake projects on various careers.

7: Supporting Personal Development

- **Interest Assessments**

  - Offering tools to help students assess their interests and strengths.

- **Skill Development**

  - Providing resources for developing skills relevant to their career interests.

- **Motivation and Inspiration**

  - Sharing success stories and motivational content to inspire students.

 8: Creating a Career Section

- **Dedicated Career Resources**

  - Establishing a dedicated section in the library for career-related materials.

- **Regular Updates**

  - Ensuring the career section is regularly updated with new information and resources.

9: Challenges and Solutions

- **Keeping Up-to-Date**

  - Ensuring resources are current and relevant.

- **Engaging Students**

  - Finding ways to make career resources appealing and accessible.

- **Limited Resources**

  - Maximizing the use of available resources and seeking additional funding or donations.

10: Conclusion

- **Summary of Key Points**

  - Recap the roles of the library and librarian in career counselling.

- **Encouragement**

  - Encourage students to utilize library resources for their career planning.

11: Questions & Discussion for EODB in KVS.

- Invite questions from the audience.

- Encourage discussion on how libraries can further support career counselling.

Guidelines for School Library and Procedure Manual - KVS - School Library Blog - PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Kanjikode (CBSE India)

EXPLORING CAREER PATHS WITH CAREER CARDS VOLUME -1 & 2

AVAILABLE IN HINDI AND ENGLISH 

HARD COPY OF LAMINATED CAREER CARDS 

ALSO AVAILABLE IN THE LIBRARY 

FOR CONSULTATION & REFERENCES

YOU MAY DISCUSS WITH YOUR LIBRARIAN 

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NAVIGATING LIFE AFTER SCHOOL

NOTHING IS OUTSIDE THIS FOR CAREER CHOICES, 

UNIVERSITIES, APPTITUDE, MONEY NEEDED

CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO READ PDF ONLINE

  Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards - A Career Guide for School Students' (Volume 1)

  Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards - A Career Guide for School Students' (Volume 2)

  करियर के समुचित अवसरों का अन्वेषण मार्ग - करियर कार्ड विद्यार्थीयों हेतु करियर पथ प्रदर्शिका (भाग 1)

  करियर के समुचित अवसरों का अन्वेषण मार्ग - करियर कार्ड विद्यार्थीयों हेतु करियर पथ प्रदर्शिका (भाग 2) 

https://ncert.nic.in/CareerGuide.php?ln=en

 

 

 

  

      

ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BASED ON THESE CARDS 

FOR CLASSES 

  VIII, IX & X

XI & XII

• READ THE CARDS 
• EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES 
• DISCUSS WITH A PEER
• DISCUSS WITH THE LIBRARIAN
• DISCUSS WITH SCHOOL COUNSELOR 
• MAKE A NOTE IN YOUR DIARY
•  SELECT THE BEST 3 THAT MATCH YOUR 

SIP

SKILL: INTEREST: PERSONALITY 

DO A SWOT ANALYSIS 

STRENGTHS: WEAKNESSES: OPPORTUNITIES: THREAT 

WITH YOUR COUNSELOR - MENTOR -GUIDE

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WATCH ON THE LINKS BELOW 

500 Career Cards PMShri Grant :

 Stock brokers 

500 Career Cards : PMShri Grant : 

Heath and well being

 500 Career cards class xi 20 November 2025 : 

Relationship Manager

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TO WATCH MORE ON YOUTUBE CLICK THE LINKS BELOW 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_TDTSxDegI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31c1TC06NrU 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaZu9ibV6Ks 

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-GC5y1qa7r4 

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WojIcNY680g

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSp4AP6Uqs0 

CARDS READ BY 255 STUDENTS 

DISCUSSED WITH ABOUT 75 STUDENTS 

& THE LEARNING CONTINUES

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Navigating life after school 

HOW TO USE THESE 

500 CAREER CARDS

OBJECTIVE:  

Explore, 

Identify and Align 

the Skills, Interests, and Personality 

IMPLEMENTATION

Circulation of the Link : 

To the students & Parents in them 

Class Groups, PTM, Career Groups, Career Fair & Social Media.

Display in School: 

At prominent places and in each class.

Adaptation and Translation:  

 In House by Teaching staff through their subject specific Cards

 and by outside experts on their fields.

Activities

Group Discussions: 
For and against the future prospects of emerging and diminishing careers.
Role play: 
Responsibilities and challenges of a career chosen. 

 Career Maps: 
From 10th,12th passed to upwards showing pathways.

Feed Back: 
What learner says about Skill, Interest, Personality and Career.
 Career Fair: 

Students of Classes IX_X_ XI_XII Represent the Career Corner 

on Which they have explored & researched using Interactive posters and boards During the Fair.

Career Day Programme in a  School
PTM: 

Provide the Expectation and significance of these cards. 

"My Career Advisor"

 MOBILE APPLICATION

 The "My Career Advisor" app is a free, AI-guided career platform developed

 by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, launched in July 2025

 to provide personalized career guidance for school students, teachers, and parents. 

It offers interactive questionnaires to assess aptitudes and interests, 

provides information on over 1,500 career paths, and 

suggests tailored job roles and educational courses 

to help users make informed career decisions.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wadhwani.career&pcampaignid=web_share

Dear teachers & Students.

This is a mob App..it's 

Free

&

GOI sponsored 

You can find job roles that are available in different subject area ...in which  you may be interested.

Example 

Education and Teaching listed 37  Professions. 

Or 

You may attempt different categories of questions,based on your SIP,  almost  40+28, and reach to few Professions that suit your personality  type.  

These may not be very well understood by you alone so take help of your mentor.

But do not worry, it has a feature of reattempt and revaluation.

So start doing it now.

&

Do it every year.

By the time you reach a reasonable stage of professional startup you will be guided by it on your Skills, personality type,  Interests & values that need improvements for you.

Very good application by team ..

Reading and understanding the question itself will give you insight that ....These traits which you thought were just nothing in your life have such a significant importance in life ....

For students up to class x

I would suggest atleast just read, understand and just comprehand the questions ..don't  worry much about its answers and being wrong or right. ....

Class xii and  above be serious plz .🇮🇳👍💐