Abstract

 The paper entitledparadigm shift in the curriculum oflibrary and information science in Nigeria in the 21s century takes cognizance that librarianship changes as new knowledge evolves in the society. The society is dynamic not static, so is information constantly evolving. The thrust of librarianship is training of pi ofessionalsfor handling information gathering, processing and dissemination this is achievable through the library and information science curriculum. The profession and the professionals are in constant change in cuiriculum content and delivery as to be relevant and current in satisfying the information need ofthe society. Knowledge is power when the expected knowledge is received on time andput to use. The student of Library and information science through curriculum update and self development should embrace the challenge and prove their worth in current information provision and delivery. The paper presents the insights in knowledge evolutions and the impact on library and information science profession. The implication to training, curriculum and service delivery is that ‘libraries will be lookingfor new librarians who understand the modalities ofworking with different kinds ofpatrons in a distance relationship, and thriving in an environment ofchange. The student ofthe 21st century is differentfrom the student ofthepast, and these differences will undoubtedly become even more prevalent. Technology will change, university library users will change, library mission will change, everything will change - and librarians must adapt, or wither away, defeated on thefield, leaving library users to the alternative ofsearch engines andJeeves. It concludes stressing that the obvious changes in the profession which come as a result ofinevitable changes in the society require that much should be done especially in the curriculum of library and information science.

Keywords: Paradigm shift, Curriculum, Library and Information Science