02042nam a22001937a 4500 20250408151011.0 250408b |||||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d LDD Trivedi, Bhavini R. Empowering Women LIS Professionals: A Comprehensive Guide to Essential Skills and Competencies New Delhi : Delhi Library Association , 2024 p. 279-287 Library Herald Vol. 62(2) This article provides an in-depth analysis of the crucial skills and competencies that are considered to be extremely necessary to empower women in the arena of Library and Information Science (LIS) in the existing world. It covers twenty (20) essential areas, such as, information literacy and continuous education, underscoring their importance and the relevance in the present day’s informationrich environment. By drawing on academic sources and expert opinions, the article offers a detailed roadmap for female LIS professionals to overcome obstacles, foster innovation, and contribute meaningfully to their communities. Each skill and competency is thoroughly examined, highlighting its role in creating diverse and fair library settings, advancing digital literacy and technological progress, and advocating for the significance of libraries and information accessibility. Through honing these abilities, women in the sphere of LIS can boost their own empowerment and that of their communities, amplify the impact of library services, and influence the future of the profession. The article ends with a plea for female LIS experts to embrace continuous learning, teamwork and leadership, and to champion diversity, inclusivity, and social justice within the LIS field and beyond. LIS Professionals Empowering Women Kanadiya, Praytkar click here to online access https://libraryherald.dlaindia.in/post/empowering-women-lis-professionals-a-comprehensive-guide-to-essential-skills-and-competencies ddc ARTICLES 0 195104 195104 2025-04-08 15:10:22 0 2025-04-08 ARTICLES 0 ddc 0 0 0 LDD LDD 2025-04-08