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What Do Employers Expect from Library and Information Professionals


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1 Department of Library and Information Science, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga, Kamataka, India
2 Department of Library and Information Science and University Librarian (I/C), Kamataka State Women's University, Bijpur-586109, India
     

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Analyses the employers' expectations of library and information professionals reflected through job descriptions released in the form of 645 job postings on LIS Forum from T' January 2007 to 31" December 2009 The results indicate that computer and communication skills are required and that an additional qualification along with MLISc is being preferred. At the same time a large number of job postings do not reveal necessary information required for the post. The paper concludes that for an effective recruitment of LIS professionals and better understanding between the employers, the job seekers, and LIS schools, the policy makers on Human Resources Development, job postings or the advertisements should carry all the relevant information that is required for that post.

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Employer's Expectations, LIS Professionals, Job Postings, LISFORUM, Content Analysis.
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Authors

Deepthi
Department of Library and Information Science, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga, Kamataka, India
P. G. Tadasad
Department of Library and Information Science and University Librarian (I/C), Kamataka State Women's University, Bijpur-586109, India

Abstract


Analyses the employers' expectations of library and information professionals reflected through job descriptions released in the form of 645 job postings on LIS Forum from T' January 2007 to 31" December 2009 The results indicate that computer and communication skills are required and that an additional qualification along with MLISc is being preferred. At the same time a large number of job postings do not reveal necessary information required for the post. The paper concludes that for an effective recruitment of LIS professionals and better understanding between the employers, the job seekers, and LIS schools, the policy makers on Human Resources Development, job postings or the advertisements should carry all the relevant information that is required for that post.

Keywords


Employer's Expectations, LIS Professionals, Job Postings, LISFORUM, Content Analysis.

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