As in other walks of life, computer and telecommunications technology has greatly affected
the world of librarianship during the last two/three decades. To ensure survival in the age of …

Library education in Pakistan started in 1915. The first library school at a university level in
Asia was set up in the area that is now Pakistan. In spite of a long history, library education …

The role of libraries today seems to have two primary purposes which are some what in
conflict. The first purpose is the collection, organization, and preservation of past and …

The paper presents a historical perspective of Library and Information Science (LIS)
education in India, and traces the growth and development of the subject. LIS education …

The purpose of this study is to analyze the present situation and review the developments
made in the first decade of this century (2000-2009). The study is delimited to formal courses …

Discusses the fifty years' development of librarianship in Pakistan and briefly analyses the
policies and plans made in this regard. The role of library schools and their curriculum in …

Unplanned expansion of library education facilities has affected the quality of library
manpower. Various constraints encountered by library schools in their effort to improve the …

The biggest technology challenge facing the library profession today is that of preparing our
employees to use the technology effectively. The library environment is currently undergoing …

Professional developments and initiatives both at international and national level have
necessitated library and information professionals in general and library and information …