Aarhat Multidisciplinary International Education Research Journal (AMIERJ) (Bi-monthly) Peer-Reviewed Journal Volume No 1 Issues II ISSN 2278-5655 2012 www.aarhat.com June-July Page 132 ROLE OF LIS PROFESSIONALS IN TODAY'S DIGITAL ERA Dr. Madansing D. Golwal Mr.Datta T. Kalbande Dr. Subhash P. Chavan Librarian SRF Librarian Nya.Tatyasaheb Athalye Arts, Ved.S.R.Sapre Commerce & Vid.D.Pitre Science College Devrukh Dist. Ratnagiri Central University Library, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri. Dist.Ahamadnagar Shri Asaramji Bhandwaldar Arts Commerce & Science, College, Deogaon ( Rangari ), Tal : Kannad, Dist : Aurangabad Abstract We are living in the information age. Information is the basic requirement for every human activity and it is important as food, air and water. Information in itself has no value, but its value lies in its communication and use. . Information is the life blood of democracy and it is considered as the vital sources of power. Library & Information Science [LIS] professionals need to play an important role in the education process by making people aware of a need and motivating the use of information a new knowledge and a new ability. The paper discussed the concept of Digital Library, the role of LIS professionals and changing face of traditional library to digital libraries. 1. INTRODUCTION Today the emergence of digital technology and computer networks has provided a means whereby information can be stored, retrieved, disseminated and duplicated in a fast and efficient manner. On a global level, digital libraries (DLs) have made considerable advances both in technology and its application. With the advances in information and communication technologies the libraries are now changing to what may be called virtual or digital libraries. It has affected significantly the nature of delivery of library resources and services. Keywords: LIS Professionals, Traditional Library, Electronic Library, Library Resources, Internet, Digital Library and Digital Information.