Paradigm shift of LIS education in the North East region India

This paper traces the emergence of library and information science education in North East India. Describe the current status, the different patterns, levels and modules of LIS education. Provide an overview of the programmes being offered by various universities in North East India. Discuss the needs for maintaining uniform model curriculum and standards in LIS education. Also discuss the trends, problems and challenges face by the LIS professionals. Discuss the approaches to prepare the LIS professionals to face the challenges of the future.published or submitted for publicationis peer reviewe