Vol. 61 No. 1 (2023): Library Herald
Articles

A Study of Skill Requirements and Perception of Knowledge Managers Towards Competencies in the New Normal

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  • Devashri Shastri,
  • Geeta Gadhvi
Devashri Shastri
Research Scholar, Dept. of Lib. Info. Science, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad
Geeta Gadhvi
Head &Associate Professor, Dept. of Lib. Info. Science, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad

Published 2023-03-31

Keywords

  • Competencies,
  • Employability,
  • Information Science,
  • Library Science,
  • LIS Professionals,
  • Skills,
  • Training,,
  • Qualifications
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How to Cite

A Study of Skill Requirements and Perception of Knowledge Managers Towards Competencies in the New Normal. (2023). LIBRARY HERALD, 61(1), P. 1-19. http://libraryherald.in/index.php/LH/article/view/67

Abstract

 Skills and competencies of employees are essential component of any profession. This study identified significant skills and described importance of various skills that LIS professionals require to work exponentially in modern library system. The structured questionnaire is devised to collect primary data to study the phenomena.  The informants were LIS professionals working in libraries of 23 IITs (Indian Institutes of Technology) at different positions. The study surveyed views of respondents regarding level of requirement of various skills. Based upon data analysis, the paper described recommendations to enhance library scenario.

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