Extinction of Librarianship (Professional Identity Crises)

We have been hearing about endangered species, tribes and languages. The list can be extended to add some professions. Librarianship is one such profession speculated as endangered and is often said that the profession is facing identity crises. Periodic reorientation to meet changing needs is essential for every profession. In this sense, no doubt, librarianship is at crossroads due to fast developments and changes taking place in the information horizon during last one decade or so. At this juncture, some opportunists have taken extreme view and made hue and cry about extinction of the profession. Futurology is like a hammer in the hands of people who could not resist hitting wherever a nail is found.