Library & Information Science Education and Job Market Expectations in Contemporary Digital Environment

Abstract

The Information Communication Technology (ICT) has the greater impact on the Library and Information Science (LIS) profession. The fast changes in the ICT have changed the traditional libraries into information hub of the institution. The online digital library resources, services, and complex networked infrastructure of the libraries require the library professionals to equip themselves with new competencies and skills in order to meet the job market expectations and fulfilling the changing needs of library user community. The paper discusses structured professional courses and other programmes in the context of emerging job market expectations from LIS professionals. How far the present LIS education system is able to fulfill these expectations and meet the challenges of the profession.