Job Opportunities for Library and Information Egyptian Graduates in Light of Emerging Technologies: An Analytical Study

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Lecturer in Library and Information Science Dept. Faculty of Arts, South Valley University

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This study aimed to identify the job opportunities available to library and information Egyptian graduates in light of emerging technologies and the job titles for information specialists in light of these technologies. This is in addition to identifying and determining the skills and competencies required for the new work environment and the role of library and information programs in the professional preparation and qualification of graduates in light of emerging technologies. The study used the descriptive analytical approach and relied on the questionnaire as a tool for collecting data to obtain a picture that expresses the reality of the awareness of library and information graduates about emerging technologies and the impact of these technologies on employment in the information sector from their point of view.  The study society consisted of 387 Egyptian library and information graduates working inside and outside Egypt. The study reached several findings, the most important of which are: (1) about 71% of the study society indicated their awareness of emerging technologies, (2) emerging technologies have influenced employment in the information sector in terms of skills required and job title, (3) about 55.6% of the study society explained the tendency of information institutions to advertise new jobs and their indicated their concern about being laid off.

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