Canadian LIS education: Trends and issues

The Blind Man Describes the Elephant: The Training Gaps Analysis for Librarians and Library Technicians

The Training Gaps Analysis for Librarians and Library Technicians (TGA), research completed by the 8Rs Research Team in 2006, built upon the earlier work of the team, The Future of Human Resources in Canadian Libraries (8Rs Research Team, 2005). The TGA published descriptive statistics on perspectives on education from current MLIS and library and information technology students, new librarians...

Collaboration in library and information science education in the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC): Current status, challenges and future trends

Despite the growing popularity of Library and Information Science (LIS) education in the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) states, there is evidence of significant shortcomings in resources, expertise and facilities which may seriously threaten the future sustainability of the field. In other parts of the world, trends in regional and international collaboration and co-operation among LIS special...

LIS Education in the Digital Age for an African Agenda

Adapting LIS education to the digital age: co-operation and internationalisation for innovation

Internationalisation in Library and Information Science (LIS) education, is becoming a key issue for LIS higher education in Europe. The Bologna process framework means the government support for putting together best educational experiences and expertise of European LIS schools. European Commission higher education programs (SOCRATES, TEMPUS and ERASMUS) could provide adequate financement for ...

Where is the Xerox Corporation of the LIS Sector?

THOUGH THERE IS MUCH INTEREST IN QUALITY ISSUES in the library and information science (LIS) sector in Europe, implementations appear to be few and piecemeal. Barriers to fuller involvement persist and a critical mass of lead organizations has not yet appeared. It is argued that the prerequisites for greater progress are: (1)a visible LIS quality management infrastructure ; (2) greater awarenes...