Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

• Salma Keshavarzian ¹
• Amirreza Asnafi ²

¹ Master of Knowledge and Information Science, Shahid Beheshti University, Iran

² . Assistant professor of Knowledge and Information Science, Shahid Beheshti University, Iran

Abstract

Purpose: Librarians to survive in the age of information metamorphis and to serve better and effective service in this environment should be equipped with particular knowledge and skills which expressed as "information literacy". Familiarity with the use of software and hardware techniques, laws of Selection and evaluation of sources, information network systems, the ability to search the Web sites and databases, Mastering the work with library softwares, Ability to analyze problems, the ability to conduct research in the field of library and information science, and the ability to educate consumers Are some of these skills. The purpose of this study is to introducing the impacts of Data Metamorphis on public libraries and the role of librarians.
Methodology: This is a reviewed and analyzed research.
Findings: Librarians before entering the labor market, must acquire these skills to do better their role between information resources and users. This task is the responsibility of the education system through proper college curriculum, which prepare librarians to enter the field work.
Conclusion: While training new librarians who are familiar with new information technology and are trained as information specialists is much needed, the cultural environment that seriously affect the training offered should be considered. Also, information infrastructure of the country, the value society attaches to information, attitudes of planners, policy makers and decision makers, the growth of technology, technological change is happening and requests made by different groups of users should be considered. 

Keywords

• Data Metamorphis
• Information technology
• librarians
• public libraries

Main Subjects

• IT
• public library
• Information Management