Abstract:
We are living in the information age. Information is the basic requirement for every human activity
and it is important as food, air and water. Information in itself has no value, but its value lies in its
communication and use. Information is the life blood of democracy and it is considered as the vital
sources of power. Library & Information Science (LIS) professionals need to play an important role
in the education process by making people aware of a need and motivating the use of information a
new knowledge and a new ability. The paper discussed the concept of Digital Library, the role of LIS
professionals and changing face of traditional library to digital libraries. The study uses an adapted
methodology for literature review, to find data available to answer research questions .The report
discussed on the concept of Digital Library, the role of LIS professionals and changing face of
traditional library to digital libraries. This paper explores the growing needs of information
acquisition; processing, storage and dissemination, a large number of new technologies have been
adopted and modified by library professionals from time to time in the digital environment. It's a
refreshing change for library professionals who have struggled with the complexity, cost and
practically of the present generation of technology tools. Libraries are growing emphasis on use of
information technologies have undergone major structural changes in terms of their collections,
organizations and services. As the changes occurred in library environment the library and
information science professionals should be acquaintance with different skills. In the Digital age
need stronger Technological type of librarianship. This paper emphasizes that acquisition of new sets
of skills required by library professionals for survive in this technological based environment.
