Venkata Ramana, P(INFLIBNET Centre, February 2, 2006)
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Abstract:
Library and Information Service profession is one of the most challenging professions in
the knowledge society. Librarians face complex challenges posed by recent trends in
Information and Communication Technology. The role of the Library professional has
become more dynamic and challenging in the modern world. This paper covers the role of
library and library information service professionals that have undergone a large degree of
change in recent years. This paper outlines and discusses the professional skills and
technological competencies necessary for library professionals and considers how these
are acquired and developed to survive in a ever changing technological environment and
to meet the future challenges of the 21st century.