Libraries were known as Granthghar, Pustakalaya, etc. in ancient India, in which a large no of cylindrical seals and tablets with some inscription on them were stocked. During 19th century, the starting of the modern library movement can be seen in the first half of the 19th century. Librarianship may be regarded as old as the book, but librarianship as profession is just a little over hundred years old. Earlier it was only an occupation. The organization of librarianship as a profession started with the establishment of the American Library Association in 1876. As India is moving towards a knowledge society with proliferation of learning and research institute the demand and importance of library science is growing rapidly. The aim of the paper is to study the qualification, experience, skills and any special training which are necessary for the particular jobs for Library Professionals and to study the mode of advertisement of vacancies for library professionals. This paper is an attempt to analyze the role of print media and online job portals in recruitment of library professionals.