NACLIN-2016 Inspiring Librarians: Evolving Roles and Responsibilities of Library and Information Science Professionals Prof. Pravakar Rath

Library and Information Services: Changing Scenario Emerging Knowledge Society Eliminating Digital Divide Growing Popularity of Digital Libraries ICT Enabled Teaching and Learning –MOOC Smart Libraries with State-of- the –art Technology Innovative and Value added Services Adopting Best Practices and Creating Success Stories

Changing Global Scenario-Few Examples Transformation of Libraries around the World Emphasis on creation of Digital Libraries Content Creation, Content Development and Content Management Building Virtual Reference Desk Moving towards Smart Libraries

ATM Libraries –To promote China's reading habits Beijing has recently seen an increasing number of so- called ATM libraries - the 24-hour self-service machines which allow people to borrow and return books without the help of librarians. Anyone who wants to borrow books from the ATM library only needs to swipe their second-generation Identity Card and put down 100 yuan in cash deposit collateral. They can borrow a maximum of five books each time and return these four weeks later or extend the borrowing period by two weeks

U-Pustaka portal in Malaysia u-Pustaka aims to link all public libraries in the country using broadband and portal technology to create a library network which will provide its members with inter lending services, delivery services, e-payment services and virtual access to web publishing, collaboration and content management. u-Pustaka is an innovation that manifests a collaborative synergy that has been initiated by the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia Malaysia (KKMM) through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) with the support of eight (8) u-Pustaka Consortium libraries as Information Service Providers (ISPs) and eight (8) strategic partners from the public and private sectors

Bookless library opened by new US University Florida Polytechnic University's enormous facility promises to make 'many more books available for the students' in digital form. The ability to read, absorb, manage and search digital documents and conduct digital research are skills of growing importance in industry," The new digital-only library "designed to help students become better technology users and learners".

Robotic libraries Robotic libraries are very much popular in USA for automatic check-in and check-out besides offering many more services.

Electric Library Electric Library is a subscription service that is available on the Internet. This means that you pay the company, and they give you a user name and password that gives you access to their website and allow you to search its databases. Electric Library provides a large database of articles from magazines, books, pictures and newspapers and also provides transcripts from some television and radio news programs. These are items that are generally not available for free on the Internet

Web-Based Library Services and Social Networking With the emergence of Web 2.0/3.0 and its compatibility with library management software , the libraries have started providing a number of innovative and value added services to its users community like- Synchronous messaging, Streaming Media, Blogs, Wikis, Social Networks, Tagging, Bookmarking, Really Simple Syndication (RSS) Feeds, Podcasting, Mashups etc.

Role and Responsibilities of LIS Professionals Understanding the information needs of the Users and its utility Identifying information as key input for decision making Generating capacity among the users to raise information queries Understanding related information and sources and services Contd.......

Developing effective and efficient literature search using modern information tools and techniques Allowing users to do critical analysis Organisation and manipulation of information for different applications.

Capacity Building /Skill Development of Library and Information Profesionals ICT Skills- These include handling sophisticated and state-of –the art technologies required for automation, networking , digitisation, web site development , both in terms hardware and software operations. Innovations in ICT based Library Services -Design and development of a dynamic library website -High speed Bandwidth with wireless connectivity

Creating more and more digital content and uploading the same on website, portal, desktop and mobile -Remote access to library services using mobile and remote desktop -Regular maintenance of library web site (addition, updation and deletion) -Developing and maintaining institutional/knowledge repository -More hyperlinks to web based library collections and services -Provision to upload content by users themselves Organising digital literacy and web based tutorials for users

Information Management Skills Content development in electronic environment Collection, organisation and dissemination of information Design, development of database with user friendly information search techniques

Personality Development Skill A visionary approach, ability to think strategically generating innovative ideas with good interpersonal communication skills leadership quality with team building approach ability of marketing services and products of the library and public relation

Preparing Quality Project Report- Technical, Administrative and Financial Handling real fife situations more professionally Resource generation and mobilisation Creating conducive work culture Implementing SWOT analysis as an effective management technique Establishing standards of excellence, adopting best practices and creating success stories

Qualities and Attributes of Inspiring Librarian Managerial Ability Vision- “Looking ahead Leadership- To build and lead a team with foresightness and ability to transform Innovations and Best Practices-“Think outside the Box” and set example by adopting healthy practices Public Relation and Marketing

Project Management Problem Solving Resource Generation and Mobilisation Collaboration and Partnership Appreciation /Tolerance Comfort and Humour

ICT Ability Library automation, Networking and Digitization Website development and maintenance Content creation, development and Management Digital resource Management Institutional Repositories RFID and Library security Technology

Digital Reference Service Current Awareness Service Information Literacy/Digital Literacy Open Educational Resources WEB 2.0/3.0 Social networking Copyright and IPR

Conclusion Librarians as “Knowledge Managers" for total Transformation of Libraries in the Changing Information Scenario Redesign, Revamp and Reorient Libraries and Library Professionals Provide innovative and Value Added Services, Adopt Best Practices and Create Success Stories Management of LICs: A Great Opportunity and Challenges for Inspired Librarians

Thank You So Much

Department of Library and Information Science (A Central University) Prof. Pravakar Rath Department of Library and Information Science Mizoram University (A Central University) Aizawl-796004.