The library professional in an academic institution has to
anticipate the changing expectations of the users, and be flexible
in adopting new skills and levels of awareness. Technology has
drastically changed the way librarians define themselves and
the way they think about their profession and the institutions
they serve. In addition to the technical and professional skills,
commitment to user centred services and skills for effective oral
and written communication; they must have other skills, including
business and management, teaching, leadership, etc. Eventually,
library and information professionals in academic libraries
need to update their knowledge and skills in Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) as they play the role of key
success factor in enabling the library to perform its role as an
information support system for the society.