Proceedings of the International Conference on Marching Beyond the Libraries (ICMBL): Leadership, Creativity, and Innovation (ICMBL 2024)

<Previous Article In Volume
Next Article In Volume>

Navigating the Digital Edge: the Evolving Role and Responsibilities of Library Professionals

Authors
Basudeb Jana1, *, Bijayalaxmi Rautaray2, Chandrakanta Swain3, Dillip K. Swain4
1PhD Research Scholar, Dept. of Library and Information Science, KIIT Deemed to By University, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, India
2Director, Library & Head Dept. of Library and Information Science, KIIT Deemed to By University, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, India
3Librarian, Indian Institute of Management Raipur, Raipur, Chaatisgarh, India
4Faculty, Dept. of Library and Information Science, KIIT Deemed to By University, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, India
*Corresponding author. Email: basujana5@gmail.com
Corresponding Author
Basudeb Jana
Available Online 15 May 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-712-0_13How to use a DOI?
Keywords
ICT; Digital Era; Library; Role of Library Professionals; Resource Sharing; Library Automation
Abstract

In the current era of digitalization, we strive to acquire comprehensive knowledge through the utilization of Internet technology. Global internet connectivity is widely accessible. The majority of the library resources will undergo migration to the Internet platform. The process of digitizing library collections, using automation in the acquisition, circulation, cataloging, and reference technologies as well as utilizing open-source software can liberate library professional’s time and library space, allowing them to focus on new initiatives. The majority of these services are accessible through open-source software that are making the initial investment cost manageable for libraries. As a result, migration is occurring rapidly. Library personnel are currently recognized as individuals who give information or act as custodians of knowledge. In order to effectively provide high-quality information services to the users’ community, they must enhance their competencies and acquire knowledge in Information Communication Technology (ICT). This article discusses the influence of the dissemination of knowledge through Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and web technologies on libraries, information centers, and individuals seeking access to information.

Copyright
© 2025 The Author(s)
Open Access
Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

Download article (PDF)

<Previous Article In Volume
Next Article In Volume>
Volume Title
Proceedings of the International Conference on Marching Beyond the Libraries (ICMBL): Leadership, Creativity, and Innovation (ICMBL 2024)
Series
Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research
Publication Date
15 May 2025
ISBN
978-94-6463-712-0
ISSN
2352-5428
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-712-0_13How to use a DOI?
Copyright
© 2025 The Author(s)
Open Access
Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

Cite this article

risenwbib
TY  - CONF
AU  - Basudeb Jana
AU  - Bijayalaxmi Rautaray
AU  - Chandrakanta Swain
AU  - Dillip K. Swain
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/05/15
TI  - Navigating the Digital Edge: the Evolving Role and Responsibilities of Library Professionals
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Marching Beyond the Libraries (ICMBL): Leadership, Creativity, and Innovation (ICMBL 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 148
EP  - 158
SN  - 2352-5428
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-712-0_13
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-712-0_13
ID  - Jana2025
ER  -