Librarian competencies and the LIS curricular : continuing paradigm shifts

Abstract

The fast changing technologies, exploding information resources, and waning financial support for many libraries have led library administrators to rethink about the knowledge, competencies and skills that their library staff need to possess in order to provide new and efficient services. This paper offers perspectives of an academic library director on the professional qualities and skills necessary for new cohorts of library and information professionals in a rapidly changing environment