I really confused by the reply of "Sukhdev Singh, NIC" every employer has his own requiremnts, it may be certain technique, skill, knowledge on subject, or way of communicating and behaving etc based on the work /job to be performed. We being information professional can't say no. Regarding newness of issue, i have to appreciate " Mr.Sukhdev Singh, NIC" because he mention's back to 1986-87, where MLIS course was for one year and he had specialization in social science and other subjects then why its not continued, i wish to go through syllabus of "PU Chandigarh 1986-87" if he has a copy. Up to my knowledge non of indian universitie's MLISc has specialization in other subjects(law,medicine,engineering, subjects in science nor in social science). They teach topics related to LIS, hardly with application of ICT and Management. Now after 20 years also we are not in a position to change, learning social science and learning specialized subject makes lot of difference.

I dont know why some of experianced persons are agnist change (may be not willing to learn and may have to face job security problems, if that's case hopefully they can stay in position by learning and guideing, younger generation to right direction, we has respect them whole heartedly, since they are flag barrer's and taken your profession to respectful position but don't misguide us. I will raise this issue possible very soon after searching few facts and figures.)

On 11/27/07, Sukhdev Singh <esukhdev@gmail.com> wrote:

Dear All,

Sukhdev Singh. I still remember, We had a paper in our MLIS
(1986-87, PU Chandigarh), where we had studied "Social Sciences" as
such including it's philosophers and their works.

I can not forget it!!! Coming form 'Science' stream - the things were
quite alien to me. But I enjoyed it and still boast of my knowledge in
these disciplines.

So, I think the options for specialization might still available at
Master's level.

The problem in this particular case [ asking a candidate to draw
"Benzim" structure] is with the employer. They do not know what to
look for in an Information Professional.

--Sukhdev Singh, NIC.

On Nov 26, 2007 5:04 PM, J. K. Vijayakumar <vjkjk@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Dear Professionals,
>
> I fully agree with Rajesh. We need specialized
> courses to make specialized Librarians. That is
> the need of the hour. Adding elective modules
> (papers) about resources and systems in Law,
> Medicine, Sciences and all specialized subjects
> in 4th Semester is absolutely a good suggestion.
> Off course, our library schools should involve
> practicing Librarians in these specialized
> courses.
>