Multimodal Roles of Library and Information Science Professionals in Present Era

Halder, Sambhu Nath. Multimodal Roles of Library and Information Science Professionals in Present Era. International Journal of Library and Information Science, 2009, vol. 1, n. 6, 092-099. [Journal article (Paginated)]

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Innovation and development of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and different library software and its application in the field of Library and Information Science (LIS) create changes in entire library management system. The present study highlights the present scenarios of LIS profession and the professionals in this changing environment. The new roles of LIS professionals especially as advocate, consortia manager, consultant, content manager, facilitator, guide/teacher, intermediary, knowledge manager, researcher, sifter, web designer are discussed. Roles of government bodies, professional organizations and LIS schools to upgrade the managerial skills of LIS professionals to be fit for the changed situation are discussed. The study reveals the prospects and opportunities to cope with the changes in Library world from traditional to digital environment.

Item type:	Journal article (Paginated)
Keywords:	Librarian, LIS profession, LIS professionals.
Subjects:	A. Theoretical and general aspects of libraries and information. A. Theoretical and general aspects of libraries and information. > AC. Relationship of LIS with other fields . D. Libraries as physical collections. F. Management. G. Industry, profession and education. H. Information sources, supports, channels. L. Information technology and library technology
Depositing user:	Dr. Sambhu Nath Halder
Date deposited:	28 Sep 2021 03:21
Last modified:	28 Sep 2021 03:21
URI:	http://hdl.handle.net/10760/42368

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