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Abstract:
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The recent developments in the IT area and challenges posid by the same
for the libraries are presented. The need for suitable manpower with
required skills to handle the IT in library is discussed. Paper discusses in
detail the role of various agencies involved in manpower development.
Particularly, library science schools libraries and information systems,
professional associations and government departments. The specific
responsibilities of each the agencies have also been listed. Lastly, paper
presents future scenario and calls upon information professionals to put
their sincere efforts in making this profession withstand, holding its head
high, in this state of transition. |