Inspiring Librarians: Evolving Roles and Responsibilities of LIS Professionals Dr. Jagtar Singh Professor, Library and Information Science & Professor In charge, Punjabi University Library, Patiala

Paradigm Shift SALs to LINs PPs to DDs Ownership to Access Library to Web 5.0 9x5 to24x7= a3, a4, c3 Intermediary to End Users Library catalogs to Search Engines Divergence to Convergence Place to Concept Teaching to Learning Being to Becoming

Gap and Divides Gap between Explicit Knowledge and Tacit Level Capacity Gap Push and Pull Gap Info-Divide Digital Divide Digital Determinism ICT Impact at Functional and Philosophical Level Message: Lead, follow or quit Don’t come between the dog and the lighthouse

Challenges and Opportunities Making library resources and services smart Inspiring LIPs Understanding the user needs Bringing users to libraries Reaching the users CPET and capacity building Collaboration and partnership Inclusion, excellence, equity, diversity and real-time access EFAP, IFAP and MIL for all

Conclusion Third Wave Power Shift NYP-2014 NML The SDGs Reinforce human rights Eliminate bias, discrimination, and marginalization Bridge gaps and divides Lingering Issue: To be or not to be Many thanks for your valuable time and kind attention