Fundamentals competencies and skills in information and communication technology for library professionals

Abstract

The current era is known as the revolution in information and communication technologies. Today, no industry is behind in terms of technological advancement. Humans will unavoidably use technology in their everyday lives, education, jobs, business, culture, and so on. The use of information and communication technology in libraries is rising in order to perform numerous activities and provide information services to its users in an efficient and timely manner. The goal of this article is to enlighten library professionals about the information and communication technology skills and competences required to deliver library and information services. There is also advice on how to improve library professionals’ abilities or competences in information and communication technologies.