Libraries are undergoing tremendous changes in terms of collection, services, technology, distribution and dissemination due to ICT revolution, availability of digital resources, tech-savvy Google generation users, diminishing library budget, dominance of Google and global access to open sources and technologies. Library and information services are changing at par with technology, so there is a need for libraries and LIS professionals to update themselves with recent trends in the field. In view of technology and market driven library services, the traditional library services are replaced with artificial intelligence, machine-learning software and robotics enabled applications. Therefore, LIS professionals need to acquire latest skills and competencies to provide information and dissemination activities in virtual platform. LIS Professionals should explore opportunities in new areas in the changing global scenario.
