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Library Education in India at the Critical Cross Roads


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Traces the development of Library education in India. Identifies the reasons for the tardy growth of library education. Discusses the problems with the recruitment of librarians and LIS teachers. Suggests that syllabi should be according to the needs of the market.

Keywords

Library Education, India, Accreditation, Faculty, Curriculum, Market Needs.
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M. P. Satija
G.N.D. University, Amritsar-143005
India


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M. P. Satija
G.N.D. University, Amritsar-143005, India

Abstract


Traces the development of Library education in India. Identifies the reasons for the tardy growth of library education. Discusses the problems with the recruitment of librarians and LIS teachers. Suggests that syllabi should be according to the needs of the market.

Keywords


Library Education, India, Accreditation, Faculty, Curriculum, Market Needs.

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