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The present study aims to highlight the issue with a specific reference of the information professionals about " English language as a barrier " in their research productivity. It further explores how information professionals acknowledge the challenges related to language barriers and to know their training needs to learn the (four) skills of English. The researchers proceed with a brief history of English as a " lingua franca " and how it turned out to be a barrier in the path of researchers belonging to information professionals. Survey method of quantitative research approach is used to probe out the issue regarding how the language can reduce the research productivity. A structured questionnaire was developed to conduct the research. Through convenient sampling technique, 357 information professionals, librarians and LIS research students were selected as sample and accessed to collect the data. Only 258 (72%) valid responses were received and considered to obtain the results. The study found that English language is a huge barrier for the research productivity of the respondents. The respondents also agree that there is positive relationship between training to learn English language and the research productivity. Respondents need training for all in four skills like reading, speaking, writing and listening. The results also show significant difference in language as a barrier based on gender, qualification and type of institute. The study also reveals that with the help of training sessions, the research productivity can be increased. This study will help the LIS schools to revise their syllabus as per need of the stake holders. Professional associations, policy makers and students can address this issue on professional and academic platform to overcome the language gap and deficiencies. The present research also put a stress to make English language as a mandatory part of the curriculum to increase the research productivity among information professionals.

The research is the backbone of any countries of the World. It can improve the economy of that
nation which is having best resources for the particular research. This is totally depend on the
resources of research library and role of the librarians. On the research front, hundreds of labs
under different government agencies carry out a large part of research. An ever increasing
number of foreign companies are also setting up labs. India has the third largest scientific and
technical manpower in the world. In terms of R&D investments, India is in the top ten countries
in the world. Some of the Indian research labs are as well if not better equipped than labs in the
West. Rough estimate of R&D investment, as % GDP in India is about 1.00%. About 70% of
R&D investment in India comes from the government, but industry’s share is also steadily
increasing. India publishes about 35,000 papers annually and these appear in about 2,500
journals The role of the librarian and library professional just changes their identity, e.g.
Cybrarian, Information Processor, Information Consultant, etc. The increasing role of electronic
tools in the contemporary world and the immense amount of available information makes all
modern libraries face new challenges. In order to survive and meet the needs of potential
researcher, traditional libraries should be transformed into so–called hybrid libraries focused on
providing information collected not only in books but also in all available electronic sources. The
electronic sources contain e–books, digital documents and various databases. This paper discussed the maser role and responsibilities of librarians and library staffs in the research library and also tells about research library activities, functionalities, services.

This paper examines the role of Research Libraries as regard the information needs of Agric Engineers
in Nigeria, using the National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization library as a case study. It further
stressed the importance of the library in Agricultural Engineering Research cum its effect on research
development. Recommendations on how to further improve the impact of the library on Agric.
Engineering Research were also highlighted

A tudás -befektetés a jövőbe 75 éves a Magyar Könyvtárosok Egyesülete Budapest, 2010. november 25.  Állandó -tudásközvetítés mint fő feladat  Változók -szerepek modell irányok  Változások okai  Társadalmi és intézményi környezet (akadémiai szféra szerepe, oktatás-tanulás célja, módszerei, kutatási tevékenység, disszemináció, etc.)  Technológia  Kommunikáció  Magatartásformák, viselkedés Nagy Zsuzsanna A tudásközvetítés elágazási pontjai Tudásközvetítésállandók és változók Érintettek  Könyvtárhasználók -oktatók, hallgatók, külső olvasók  Fenntartó (egyetem vezetése)  Intézmény szervezeti egységei  Könyvtárak  "Versenytársak" : kiadók, szolgáltatók, egyéni tartalomfeltöltők, Google és tsai,…  Jogalkotás, szakmai irányítás Nagy Zsuzsanna A tudásközvetítés elágazási pontjai Tudásközvetítésállandók és változók

In a world of information overload and data deluge, is opening science a research library's duty? Or is the openness of science deeply changing libraries, ultimately converting them into something else? The purpose of the review is to highlight the challenging issues stemming from the relationship between research and libraries. A broad literature analysis was performed focused on the intersection of three different perspectives: (1) the future of research libraries, (2) the emerging new roles, and (3) the ongoing openness of science. Libraries are still at the heart of science but challenged by several stakeholders within the complexity of present science production and communication. Research support services, research data management, or research information management are emerging roles, among others, sustaining an open path where libraries thrive to be more collaborative while looking forward to establishing new partnerships.