• Naresh Kumar
• Sudesh Kumari

Libraries hold a special position in the development of a society. The objective for training of Library and Information Science (LIS) professionals is to promote library, to educate, to articulate and provide for the need of the clientele to increase productivity and economy of the society. The process of developing competent library and information science professionals is directly related to the quality of LIS education imparted to these professionals. In the networked environment there is a strong need for continuing professional education and training. LIS education and training for LIS students and professionals has become crucial for meeting the challenges of 21st century. Besides many universities and institutes, library associations also organize various training and refresher courses, orientation programmes, seminars, conferences etc. that pertaining into LIS education to overcome the challenges of 21st century. This paper presents a view of LIS education in India provided by different library associations.

Library and Information Science Education, Library Association, Library Science, Library and information science Professional, Librarianship, India.

"Library organisations and their role in LIS education", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no.779-781, June 2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1907I98.pdf

"Library organisations and their role in LIS education", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no. pp779-781, June 2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1907I98.pdf