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Soft Skills are the Desiderata for the Librarians of 21st Century


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1 MSNM Besant Institute of P.G Studies, Besant Vidya Kendra, Bondel, Mangalore -8, India
 

The advancement in the library science field has transformed the library as a workplace with evolved an interpersonal dynamic, that can not be ignored. The acts of listening, presenting ideas, resolving conflict, and fostering an open and honest work environment has come down to knowing how to build and maintain relationships with people. It's those relationships that allow people to participate fully in team projects, show appreciation for others, and enlist support for their projects. It is important for the librarians to recognize the vital role of soft skills that play within the team and not only work on developing them within themselves, but encourage their development throughout the organization. Team Work, Interpersonal skills, Leadership Qualities, Writing skills, Presentation skills play a role in the success of a Library profession.

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Soft Skills, Librarianship-Soft Skills.
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Ashalatha
MSNM Besant Institute of P.G Studies, Besant Vidya Kendra, Bondel, Mangalore -8, India

Abstract


The advancement in the library science field has transformed the library as a workplace with evolved an interpersonal dynamic, that can not be ignored. The acts of listening, presenting ideas, resolving conflict, and fostering an open and honest work environment has come down to knowing how to build and maintain relationships with people. It's those relationships that allow people to participate fully in team projects, show appreciation for others, and enlist support for their projects. It is important for the librarians to recognize the vital role of soft skills that play within the team and not only work on developing them within themselves, but encourage their development throughout the organization. Team Work, Interpersonal skills, Leadership Qualities, Writing skills, Presentation skills play a role in the success of a Library profession.

Keywords


Soft Skills, Librarianship-Soft Skills.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.23872/aj%2F2016%2Fv6%2Fi1%2F129247