Publishing Attitudes of Library and Information Science Professionals: A study

Abstract

This paper examines the purpose and motivation factors for the publications of LIS professionals. The study was conducted among 249 LIS professionals working in colleges and universities of Tamil Nadu. It is indicated that majority of the respondents are published in journals, books, etc. to share their knowledge and it is followed by to become subject expert and to get promotion. It is further observed that only very few respondents have published to get royalty for their publications. This study recommends that in general library professional may come forward to develop their reading habit that too on LIS literature. This enable the Publishers and Professional Societies/bodies will publish more books and journals in the field of LIS