Knowledge Management Skills for 21st Century Library Professionals in India A Study

TL;DR

This study examines the current knowledge management and data literacy skills of library professionals in India, emphasizing the need for futuristic skills to enhance library services in educational and organizational settings.

Contribution

It provides an analysis of the existing skills and strengths of Indian library professionals, highlighting areas for skill development to meet 21st-century demands.

Findings

Library professionals possess foundational knowledge management skills.

Data literacy skills are emerging but need strengthening.

Futuristic skills are essential for improved user services.

Abstract

In any kind of educational institute and organization, libraries are playing a crucial role. For the development of library services, skillful library professionals are indispensable. Without knowledge management skills, no one can provide essential services to the users. Library is a growing organism by S.R. Ranganathan 1931, based on his law, as library professionals have to adopt futuristic skills for better user services. The study investigates knowledge management skills and the chief strengths of library and information science professionals in India. For this study, data collected from the Institute of National Importance and Central Universities around India. The principal aim of this study is to understand the current scenario and data literacy skills of library professionals.