Kigongo-Bukenya, I. M. N2018-01-242018-01-241998-07Kigongo-Bukenya, I. M. N. New trends in library and information fields and the implications for continuing education. July, 1998.https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11951/117This research article lists and describes the major trends in the library and information profession, July,1998, this is a post print.This research article lists and describes the major trends in the library and information profession, including: changing environment; agitation from employers, associations, students and users; new technology, transparency with which information is communicated; differentiation in the profession; special groups; internationalization; interdisciplinarianism; and harmonization. Considers the implications of these trends for the achievement of the objectives of continuing education both in general and in the Eastern and Southern Region of Africa.enInformation professionAgitation from employersNew technologySpecial groupsArticle