TECHNO-SAVVY LIBRARY PROFESSIONALS IN THE MODERN-DAY ICT SCENARIO

The advancement of information communication technology (ICT) and its usability in the educational system have
brought many changes. It is not only impacting upon library and information services but also influences the roles and
expectations of librarians in the field of disseminating services using the latest computer gadgets in a quicker and faster
manner. Librarians are currently more talented and techno-savvy in handling digital resources and institutional
databases. They provide jobs like e-resources, guiding users in the maximum utilization of resources and providing
assistance through plagiarism checks. The traditional working librarians are facing day-to-day problems and upgrading
their service-providing pattern drastically and facing challenges adapting them to a new situation in their job routine
life. Rapid environmental changes affect library and information professionals' professionalism, like job opportunities,
role-playing, self-image, and motivational factors. So, librarians must find a solution in their timely role of claiming
and repositioning their workplace. It is undoubtedly a big project to solve this problem without denying using the sixth
sense to assess new parts in time. As we believe in information technology and telecommunications networking to
increase the corresponding knowledge and rapid accessibility of resources for the rapid development in all fields, it is
required to be competent in developing skills in accessing, processing, and using information. It is an ongoing learning
process depending upon the curious attitude of the library professionals to tackle the present situation and prove them
as needed tools for a complete revolution in the educational system.