TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose– To map out routes along which the library and information profession can chart its future development.Design/methodology/approach– A literature‐based opinion piece which looks at “roadmaps to change” in library and information work from the historical, knowledge economy and information technology perspectives.Findings– Change is inevitable for organizational survival and the maintenance of professional relevance.Practical implications– Librarians and information professionals are by training positioned to continue to make a difference in information handling and management both now and in the future. The paper recommends the forms of repositioning that are vital for them if they are to continue to be relevant in information service delivery.Originality/value– New and emerging roles for the profession are highlighted from various authors and authorities in the field.
VL  - 55
IS  - 4
SN  - 0024-2535
DO  - 10.1108/00242530610660816
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/00242530610660816
AU  - Obiora Omekwu Charles
AU  - Eteng Uwem
PY  - 2006
Y1  - 2006/01/01
TI  - Roadmap to change: emerging roles for information professionals
T2  - Library Review
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 267
EP  - 277
Y2  - 2024/04/25
ER  -