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    Training of the Library Professionals in Digital Era: Key Issues
    (INFLIBNET Centre, 2006-11-09) Gobbur, Devendra S; Kattimani, S F; Kumbargoudar, Praveenkumar
    The present paper examines the developments in the Information and Communication Technology and its application to the Library and Information Science. As it developed the library’s functions and services, there is a need for training of the library professionals in these applications. The paper briefly explains the role of the library professionals and applications of the Information and Communication Technology applications to the libraries. The applications may be grouped as Basic Computerization, Library Automation, Electronic Services, Strategic Management, Digital Rights Management, Information Systems and Networks, etc. These are identified as key areas in which, present library and information professionals need training and competency development.