Effecting Change in Library Education. Allan F:. Hershfield. Curriculum Design for Library and Information Science. Robert S. Taylor, Ed. Syracuse, NY: Syracuse University School of Library Science, 87p. (1973). (Education and Curriculum Series No. 1).

The main objective of this paper is to explore the changes in library education in the context of the emergence of both information science and knowledge management. This paper is based on the review of scientific literature published in books, journals, websites, and other secondary sources and on the authors own viewpoints. The review discusses library sciences encounter with information science, and shows the changes in the paradigm of library science from library-orientation to information focus. In the context of renaming the discipline of library science as library and information science (LIS), this paper explores the curricular trends and the changes in the professional practice of librarianship. The discipline of LIS is now encountering with the emergence of knowledge management (KM), and is moving towards knowledge paradigm. The review also identifies some factors that influenced the change in library education and practice. The paper concludes with the prediction of a new discipline of knowledge science suggesting the renaming of library and information science as library and knowledge science. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/el.v23i1.12115 Eastern Librarian Vol.23(1) 2012 pp.1-23

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Conceptualising 'knowledge management' in the context of library and information science using the core/periphery model

SA Journal of Information Management ◽

10.4102/sajim.v11i4.412 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 11 (4) ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

O.B. Onyancha ◽

D.N. Ocholla

Keyword(s):

Knowledge Management ◽

Information Science ◽

Library Science ◽

Library And Information Science ◽

Single Subject ◽

Management Information ◽

The Core ◽

Information Resources Management ◽

Science Management ◽

Science Information

This study took cognisance of the fact that the term 'knowledge management' lacks a universally accepted definition, and consequently sought to describe the term using the most common co-occurring terms in knowledge management (KM) literature as indexed in the Library, Information Science and Technology Abstracts (LISTA) database. Using a variety of approaches and analytic techniques (e.g. core/periphery analysis and co-occurrence of words as subject terms), data were analysed using the core/periphery model and social networks through UCINET for Windows, TI, textSTAT and Bibexcel computer-aided software. The study identified the following as the compound terms with which KM co-occurs most frequently: information resources management, information science, information technology, information services, information retrieval, library science, management information systems and libraries. The core single subject terms with which KM can be defined include resources, technology, libraries, systems, services, retrieval, storage, data and computers. The article concludes by offering the library and information science (LIS) professionals' general perception of KM based on their use of terms, through which KM can be defined within the context of LIS.

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Library and Information Science in the USA and Iran

10.20944/preprints202002.0257.v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Michel Nguessan ◽

Shima Moradi

Keyword(s):

Science Education ◽

General Education ◽

Information Science ◽

Comparative Investigation ◽

Critical Discussion ◽

Library Science ◽

Library And Information Science ◽

Historical Perspectives ◽

The Usa ◽

Definition Of

In a context of global mobility of skilled professionals, this is a comparative study of library science education and librarianship in the USA and Iran. The study attempts to determine how education and professional skills may transfer from one country to another. Historically, the USA and Iran are two different major centers of development of knowledge, science and technology and culture. Each one of these two countries developed its own system of general education and library science education and professional practice. This study investigates the definition of the librarian profession, historical perspectives, types of librarians and librarian-related positions, the initial academic training of librarian (schools, duration, curriculum, and accreditation), daily activities of librarians, continuing education, and opportunities and challenges of the profession in each country. The qualitative research methods was selected to conduct this study. This investigation leads to a comparative analysis pointing out similarities and differences. The first part of the paper present historical perspectives and library science education and librarianship. The second part of the paper presents contemporary library science education and librarianship in each country. The last part of the paper is a comparative critical discussion of both systems. This study concludes that, even though both systems are different, with the globalization of knowledge, education, and communications, under certain circumstances, one could consider a librarian “qualified” to practice across the border. Contributions: The comparative investigation of LIS profession and education have been conducted for the first time.

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Use of EZProxy to access international journals among students of Library and Information Science, University of Indonesia

Record and Library Journal ◽

10.20473/rlj.v1i3.2130 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 81

Author(s):

Rusdiyah Ciptaning Dwi Kusuma

Keyword(s):

Information Science ◽

Research Result ◽

Information Service ◽

Library Science ◽

Remote Access ◽

Library And Information Science ◽

Sources Of Information ◽

Sample Collection ◽

Services Research ◽

Single Sign On

Student’s magister is one of user library university of Indonesia those who need information regarding duty as carried out college. With different backgrounds students as, made they need facilities sources of information easy and efficient. The library University of Indonesia the provision of information service, including service online reference to access the international journal address URL through: http: // remote-lib.ui.ac.id (EZProxy to access international journals). This service is facilities remote access, connected with resource at a network central from one location. Students can access journal electronic wherever and anytime simply by making log-in through single sign on. Synthesis a problem in this research is to find how the facility of an EZProxy ui by student magister library and science university of Indonesia? For the purpose to get the facility of a remote lib ui to access the international journal of student magister library science. The result of this research can be a useful tool as input to student’s library science to develop study would check in the field of library services. Research locations in university Indonesia, election student magister library science, because have a background various activity. With a population of consists of 25 students. And techniques the sample collection by using non probability of sampling with the methods purposive sampling. The sample in this research were informants ever use the service of EZProxy (http: // remote-lib.ui.ac.id) at least once. The majority of informants interviewed 4 people with distribution 2 men and women 2. Technique the data collection was done in two ways that is observation and interview. The next step is to analyzed data. Analysis of data done by means of transcrip the results of interviews, then the data reduced, presentation of data and the withdrawal of conclusion. This research result indicates that the utilization of EZProxy to access international journals by student magister library of science university of Indonesia based on (1) ease in search of articles the international journal, (2) are provided free of charge by a library university of Indonesia so it is more efficient. (3) Can be accessed wherever and anytime, (4) the utilization is very easy, not convoluted (5) Simple, summarized in one online database. So users not get confused.

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Scholarly Productivity in Adapted Physical Activity Pedagogy: A Bibliometric Analysis

Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly ◽

10.1123/apaq.18.4.434 ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 18 (4) ◽

pp. 434-450 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

John O’Connor ◽

Ron French ◽

Claudine Sherrill ◽

Garth Babcock

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Bibliometric Analysis ◽

Sports Medicine ◽

Information Science ◽

Library Science ◽

Library And Information Science ◽

Adapted Physical Activity ◽

Bradford’S Law ◽

Sport And Exercise ◽

Pedagogy Literature

The purpose was to determine whether publications pertaining to adapted physical activity (APA) pedagogy in the core serials from 1988 to 1998 adhere to library science laws. A bibliometric analysis was conducted on 770 articles in 259 serials selected from 4,130 serials initially identified in four databases (Article First, ERIC, Medline, Sport Discus). Results indicated that 1,720 authors have constructed the early APA pedagogy literature. Of these, only 11 contributed four or more articles. The scatter of APA pedagogy literature over four zones, with 4, 15, 64, and 176 journals in the zones, respectively, supports Bradford’s law of scattering. Price’s law was not supported because most authors contributed only one article. Most pedagogy articles (n = 184) were published in Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, Physician and Sports Medicine, and Palaestra. Graduate education should include exposure to bibliometrics and collaboration with library and information science specialists.

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Social justice in library science programs: A content analysis approach

Journal of Librarianship and Information Science ◽

10.1177/0961000620904432 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 52 (4) ◽

pp. 1102-1109

Author(s):

Rhiannon Jones

Keyword(s):

Social Justice ◽

Content Analysis ◽

Open Access ◽

Information Science ◽

Mission Statements ◽

Library Science ◽

Library And Information Science ◽

Promotional Materials ◽

Science Educators ◽

Globalized World

In an increasingly globalized world, social justice issues dominate the news. Libraries are often viewed as places where social justice ideals are upheld and promoted. This paper uses a content analysis methodology of 10 North American library and information science program websites to discover how social justice education is marketed to potential students through an examination of open access course descriptions, mission statements, and core learning objectives where available. Findings indicate that social justice is embedded in library and information science programs, but there are limited opportunities for prospective students to seek out these courses due to a lack of open access course descriptions and mission statements and shortage of integration in required courses. If library and information science educators want to attract future librarians with strong social justice agendas, then the promotional materials will need to be more explicit in regards to how these programs can aid students in building a social justice mindset.

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Virtual Reality as a Tool for Student Orientation in Distance Education Programs

Information Technology and Libraries ◽

10.6017/ital.v39i2.11937 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 39 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Sandra Valenti ◽

Brady Lund ◽

Ting Wang

Keyword(s):

Virtual Reality ◽

Information Science ◽

Library Science ◽

Experimental Methodology ◽

Library And Information Science ◽

Student Orientation ◽

Engagement Theory ◽

Standard Text ◽

Willingness To Use ◽

Game Engagement

Virtual reality (VR) has emerged as a popular technology for gaming and learning, with its uses for teaching presently being investigated in a variety of educational settings. However, one area where the effect of this technology on students has not been examined in detail is as tool for new student orientation in colleges and universities. This study investigates this effect using an experimental methodology and the population of new master of library science (MLS) students entering a library and information science (LIS) program. The results indicate that students who received a VR orientation expressed more optimistic views about the technology, saw greater improvement in scores on an assessment of knowledge about their program and chosen profession, and saw a small decrease in program anxiety compared to those who received the same information as standard text-and-links. The majority of students also indicated a willingness to use VR technology for learning for long periods of time (25 minutes or more). The researchers concluded that VR may be a useful tool for increasing student engagement, as described by Game Engagement Theory.

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Teaching with MARC Tapes

Information Technology and Libraries ◽

10.6017/ital.v3i1.5125 ◽

1970 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 24

Author(s):

Pauline Atherton ◽

Judith Tessier

Keyword(s):

Data Base ◽

Pilot Project ◽

Computer Programs ◽

Library Science ◽

Science Students ◽

Data Bases ◽

Library Education ◽

Syracuse University ◽

One Year ◽

Search And Retrieval

A computer based laboratory for library science students to use in class assignments and for independent projects has been developed and used for one year at Syracuse University. MARC Pilot Project tapes formed the data base. Different computer programs and various samples of the MARC file (48,POO records, approx.) were used for search and retrieval operations. Data bases, programs, and seven different class assignments are described and evaluated for their impact on library education in gen- eral and individual students and faculty in particular.

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The correct language of cataloguing local publications in East Africa

New Library World ◽

10.1108/nlw-01-2015-0004 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 116 (9/10) ◽

pp. 517-526

Author(s):

Eliz Nassali State ◽

Isaac M.N. Kigongo-Bukenya ◽

Constant Okello-Obura

Keyword(s):

East Africa ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Information Science ◽

Qualitative Approach ◽

The Body ◽

Library Science ◽

Library And Information Science ◽

Content Type ◽

Subject Term ◽

The Subject

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the subject cataloguing of local publications and subject access to local publications. Design/methodology/approach – A qualitative approach was used. Methods included interviews, document reviews and observations. Findings – Adherence to cataloguing standards takes precedence over subject access. Rarely is a user the focus of choice of the subject term in the process of cataloguing. The terms assigned to local publications are generally too broad and, at times, border on inappropriateness. The situation is exacerbated by a lack of documented cataloguing policies and a waning interest in cataloguing matters from the profession. Originality/value – This study is intended to benefit the librarians who provide subject representation to local publications by way of streamlining the process of subject cataloguing, hence, enhancing access to these uniquely held resources. The outcome of this study, hence, will provide insight in the process of cataloguing local publications. In addition, the findings of this study will benefit the teaching of subject cataloguing in library and information science programs. The findings from this study are expected to contribute to the body of library science by enabling a localized view to subject assignation. Ultimately, the significance of the study lies in its contribution to cataloguing education and research, especially with a perspective from Africa.

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Research productivity of library scholars

New Library World ◽

10.1108/nlw-11-2014-0132 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 116 (7/8) ◽

pp. 433-454 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Munazza Jabeen ◽

Liu Yun ◽

Muhammad Rafiq ◽

Misbah Jabeen

Keyword(s):

Bibliometric Analysis ◽

Information Science ◽

Average Rate ◽

Library Science ◽

Library And Information Science ◽

Policy Makers ◽

Content Type ◽

Journal Citation Reports ◽

Mapping Software ◽

Library Professionals

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore, by a quantitative analysis, growth rates of, and trends in, global publications in the field of library and information science (LIS) produced by library science professionals. Design/methodology/approach – A survey approach was used in this paper. Journal Citation Reports 2010 was the major source for selecting 40 LIS core journals. A bibliometric analysis was conducted. Visualization and mapping software was utilized to present a picture of the growth in and trends relating to LIS publications. Findings – A total of 18,371 research articles were published from 2003 to 2012. A significant growth rate (11.37 per cent) was found in 2009. Self-citation tendencies have been increasing, with an average rate of 38.56 per cent. Of all publication types, “article” was the most popular among LIS researchers. China has contributed remarkably in terms of collaborative publications. Practical implications – The present study could be helpful for library professionals, subject specialists and policy makers. These findings may encourage library professionals to integrate and monitor library functions through bibliometric analysis. Originality/value – This paper identifies growth and trends in publications by LIS researchers through use of bibliometrics.

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