DESIDOC Bulletin of Information Technology
  • Year: 2007
  • Volume: 27
  • Issue: 2

Need for national consensus on library and information science education in India

  • Author:
  • R.S.R. Varalakshmi
  • Total Page Count: 8
  • Page Number: 13 to 20

Department of Library and Information Science Andhra University, Visakhapatnam-530 003. E-mail: rvsn1234@hotmail.com

Abstract

Library and information science education in India is nearing to celebrate centenary celebrations. However, several issues need to be resolved to meet the demands of the contemporary information society. The paper reviews the growth of LIS education in India, foresees the future trends and suggest for national consensus on some of the basic issues.

Keywords

LIS education, information society, UGC, IT-based information, ICT, LIS curriculam