Library and information specialists and their role in promoting the archival profession: a field study in the service of the archives of the University of the Brothers Mentouri Constantine

Abstract

This research deals with the topic of the role of specialists in library and information sciences in developing and promoting the archive profession, In view of their academic and professional achievements, represented in: university training, Bachelor's degree training, As well as their professional experiences, self-skills, awareness and initiative, Especially in light of a work environment fraught with many diverse facets, From here, the importance of the subject emerges, through the evidence of library and information specialists having self-efficacy, The work carried out in the field, And their ability to adapt to the reality of the archival profession. This research attempts through a case study of the archives of the Mentouri Brothers University of Constantine, Shedding light on the achievements of archive specialists and future plans for the development of this department, despite the existence of a number of problems and difficulties, To conclude with some suggestions that would contribute to the development and promotion of the archival profession.