Preparing Indian Library and Information Science Professionals for Employment in the Digital Age
Journal Title: SRELS Journal of Information Management - Year 2016, Vol 53, Issue 5
Abstract
Empowering LIS professionals and making them acquainted with the latest technology based services to work competently in modern libraries is discussed in the paper. The paper examines the perceptions of recent Library and Information Science (LIS) graduates about their respective LIS curriculum and seeks suggestions. Participants include LIS professionals from a wide range of institutions including universities, research institutions, colleges, government departments, Corporate/Industrial Sector as also LIS Research Scholars from different parts of India. Results indicate that recent library and information science graduates are not satisfied with the curriculum, infrastructure, lab facilities and teaching methodologies. Professionals have also responded that the current program should be reviewed and revised according to the changing needs of the market. Suggestions for further research are proposed to study the need and expectations of the employer.
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