The study attempts to find out whether the development of the ICT skills has any influence on the informal needs in the digital era, the awareness of library professional activities, educational and their skills in handling the new technologies. Out of 68 Institution, 153 were duly filled Questionnaire were received. The investigator attempted to make a study of the Prospects for continuing professional education for LIS professionals in health science college libraries of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts.
Keywords : ICT Skills; Developing Technology Skills; Professional Development Programmes.
Corresponding Author : Mahesh V. Mudhol, Retrd. Professor & Chairman, Dept. of Lib & Info. Sc., Mangalore University, Mangalagangothri, Mangalore, Karnataka 574199, India.