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Library Herald
Year : 2024, Volume : 62, Issue : 2
First page : ( 279) Last page : ( 287)
Print ISSN : 0024-2292. Online ISSN : 0976-2469.
Article DOI : 10.5958/0976-2469.2024.00022.8

Empowering women LIS professionals: A comprehensive guide to essential skills and competencies

Trivedi Bhavini R.1, Kanadiya Praytkar2

1Research Scholar, Department of Library and Information Science, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad, Email: bhavini.feelings@gmail.com

2Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad, Email: prayatkar_kanadiya@yahoo.com

Online published on 23 August, 2024.

Abstract

This articleprovidesan in-depth analysisof the crucial skillsand competencies that are considered to be extremely necessary to empower women in the arena of Library and Information Science (LIS) in the existing world. It covers twenty (20) essential areas, such as, information literacy and continuous education, underscoring their importance and the relevance in the present day’s informationrich environment. By drawing on academic sources and expert opinions,the article offers a detailed roadmap for female LIS professionals to overcome obstacles, foster innovation, and contribute meaningfully to their communities. Each skill and competency is thoroughly examined, highlighting its role in creating diverse and fair library settings, advancing digital literacy and technological progress, and advocating for the significance of libraries and information accessibility. Through honing these abilities, women in the sphere of LIS can boost their own empowerment andthat of their communities, amplify the impact oflibrary services, and influence the future of the profession. The article ends with a plea for female LIS experts to embrace continuous learning, teamwork and leadership, and to champion diversity, inclusivity, and social justice within the LIS field and beyond.

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Keywords

LIS Professionsals, Empowering Women, Information Literacy, Information skills.

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