1Junior Research Fellow, Department of Library and Information Science, Karnatak University, Dharwad
2Assistant Professor, Department of Library and Informaton Science, Karnatak University, Dharwad
Online published on 1 February, 2017.
The aim of the present paper is to trace out the Organizations/Associations/Institutions viz. NISCAIR, INFLIBNET, DESIDOC, NASSDOC, ILA, IASLIC whether they are organizing Continuing Education Programmes (CEPs) for Library and Information Science Professionals in India. The study also reports the importance of CEP, how these programmes help the LIS professionals to upgrade their knowledge, develop information skills and competencies in the changing environment. The role of Academic Staff Colleges in the promotion of LIS profession is also highlighted.
Academic Staff Colleges, Continuing Education Programmes, LIS profession, Orientation Programmes, Professional Education, Refresher Courses
