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<abstract xmlns="http://eprints.org/ep2/data/2.0">An attempt is made in this paper to critically highlight some of the sociological issues concerning Librarianship (LIS) as a profession. Different theoretical formulations are discussed. Importance of the studies of sociology of occupations and professions for librarians is emphasized. Useful suggestions are offered towards achievement of full-fledged status of Librarianship (LIS) as a profession.</abstract>
