Author(s): Gita Sarkar

Abstract: This paper traces the emergence of library and information science (LIS) education in Kolkata through distance mode. Describe the current major different pattern of students are involved in distance's mode for professional progressive. It discusses the problem of these students in LIS professional to face the growing challenges of the job market for distance learners as well as regular learners. Nevertheless, current situation maximum students are learnt in distance mode and changing scenario of the society.

Keywords: LIS education, regular courses, regular job, career development.

DOI: 10.22161/ijels.3.6.58