InResults of interview responses indicated that library profession is revolutionizing significantly in many aspects. The
emergence of new information and communication technology, internet, World Wide Web pose new challenges for
library professionals, therefore, it requires librarian to become positively energetic, equipped with greater skills and
capabilities to survive and thrive in this new digital environment. The major challenges pointed out by respondents
are a clear gap between theoretical and practical aspects of librarianship in curricula of most library schools,
budgetary constrains, inadequate IT infrastructure in libraries, ineffective leadership, low professional status and pay
scale, poor information literary skills and digital literacy, inadequately trained and skilled manpower, limited library
resources, insufficient communication skills, lack of accreditation, lack of incentives and inactive role of LIS
professional associations. It was also pointed out that low information literacy rate among LIS professionals and
users, lack of awareness about e-resources, and inadequate promotional activities are the major challenges faced by
LIS professionals in developing countries.terview Responses