The constant changes, owing to technological developments in the academic libraries and changing perceptions of users have compelled Library Information Science (LIS) professionals to provide responsive and advanced information services using latest technology. Changes in users’ needs and expectations for information obviously change the provision of information by libraries. These changes leave no alternative but make LIS professionals to acquire, maintain and enhance their knowledge, skills and competencies. LIS professionals need to remain current and keep updated. In this context, continuing education is the key. Continuing Education for LIS professionals is one of the chief means of making library and its services effective. LIS professionals also need to fill the gap in learning through attending continuing education programs (CEPs). Academic scene in India is set to change. In future, LIS professionals need to attend CEPs more fervently to catch up the galloping speed of technological development. Hence, in order to face the challenges posed by ICT suceessfully, LIS professionals need to equip themselves with necessary skills and knowledge. This situation calls for determining the future needs of CEPs for LIS professionals. Present paper tries to identify the prospective need of CEPs and describe the preferred structure of CEPs for LIS professionals working in Management institutes in Mumbai.

Keywords: Academic Libraries; Continuing Education Programs; LIS Professionals; Lifelong Learning; Management Libraries; Training Needs.