TO STUDY THE STUDENTS CAREER PLANNING AND LEADERSHIP IN DEGREE COLLEGES AND LIBRARIES

The concept of Career Planning and Leadership is centuries old, but it got momentum in the contemporary
higher education environment owing to the impact of globalization and technological advancements. The UGC and State Higher Education Directorates have assigned importance to Career Planning and Leadership and established Career Planning and Leadership cell or centers in colleges and universities. However, its implementation is at a snail‘s pace. The authors opined that the Career Planning and Leadership is teamwork
and librarians have to play a pivotal role. A model for Career Planning and Leadership in college libraries of India is also suggested.