Is It Worth It? The Library and Information Science Degree in the Digital Humanities

2017 ◽  
pp. 275-295
Author(s):  
Hannah Lee
Keyword(s):  
Digital Humanities ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Science Degree

Scientific literacy, librarians and information literacy in the post-truth era

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Donna Ellen Frederick
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Scientific Literacy ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Cost Information ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Science Degree ◽  
Self Image ◽  
Professional Self

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to challenge librarians to reconceptualize their professional self-image and practice so that it more closely aligns with the information science discipline that is part of the Masters of Library and Information Science degree. Design/methodology/approach This column is primarily theoretical and philosophical but also draws on the author’s observations of trends and patterns in both librarianship and changes in information needs in recent years. Findings Urgent, high-cost information needs created by COVID-19 and climate change coexist in a reality where technological change has made traditional librarian roles and functions less critical. By developing their information science skills and strengthening their professional identity as information scientists, librarians have the opportunity to address the urgent information needs of the day while remaining highly relevant professionals. Practical implications Librarians will need to strengthen their science-related skills and knowledge and begin to promote themselves as information scientists. Social implications Librarians are in a position to make a meaningful contribution to two of the most pressing challenges of the day, climate change and dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Originality/value This paper is relevant to all librarians at any stage of their career. It will help them to reflect on both their skillset and career path and to make any needed adjustments so that they can remain relevant in a volatile and demanding information environment.

Digital humanities research: interdisciplinary collaborations, themes and implications to library and information science

2020 ◽  
Vol 77 (1) ◽  
pp. 143-161
Author(s):  
Fangli Su ◽  
Yin Zhang ◽  
Zachary Immel
Keyword(s):  
Digital Humanities ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Interdisciplinary Collaboration ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Research Topics ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Interdisciplinary Collaborations ◽  
Author Keywords ◽  
Structure Patterns ◽  
Over Time

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the structure, patterns and themes of interdisciplinary collaborations in the digital humanities (DH) research through the application of social network analysis and visualization tools.Design/methodology/approachThe sample includes articles containing DH research in the Web of Science Core Collection as of December 2018. First, co-occurrence data representing collaborations among disciplinary were extracted from the subject category. Second, the descriptive statistics, network indicators and interdisciplinary communities were calculated. Third, the research topics of different interdisciplinary collaboration communities based on system keywords, author keywords, title and abstracts were detected.FindingsThe findings reveal that while the scope of disciplines involved in DH research is broad and evolving over time, most interdisciplinary collaborations are concentrated among several disciplines, including computer science, library and information science, linguistics and literature. The study further uncovers some communities based on closely collaborating disciplines and the evolving nature of such interdisciplinary collaboration communities over time. To better understand the close collaboration ties, the study traces and analyzes the research topics and themes of the interdisciplinary communities. Finally, the implications of the findings for DH research are discussed.Originality/valueThis study applied various informetric methods and tools to reveal the collaboration structure, patterns and themes among disciplinaries in DH research.

scholarly journals Library and Information Science Research Winter 2007 and Spring 2008: A Bibliography of Master's Papers from the University of North Carolina School of Information and Library Science

2009 ◽  
Vol 66 (3) ◽  
pp. 58
Author(s):  
North Carolina Libraries
Keyword(s):  
North Carolina ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Library Science ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
University Of North Carolina ◽  
Master Of Science ◽  
Science Degree ◽  
North Carolina School ◽  
The University

The following Master’s papers were submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Science in Library Science degree or the Master of Science in Information Science degree at the School of Information and Library Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.The Master’s papers are available online at: http://sils.unc.edu/itrc/mpi/.

scholarly journals Library and Information Science Research 2003-2004: A bibliography of Master's Papers from the University of North Carolina School of Information and Library Science

2009 ◽  
Vol 62 (4) ◽  
pp. 216
Author(s):  
North Carolina Libraries
Keyword(s):  
North Carolina ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Library Science ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
University Of North Carolina ◽  
Master Of Science ◽  
Science Degree ◽  
North Carolina School ◽  
The University

Master’s papers were submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the master of science in library science degree or the master of science in information science degree at the School of Information and Library Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The subject headings used to index them have been given. The master’s papers are available online at : http://ils.unc.edu/mpi/ The database is searchable by author and title.

scholarly journals Library and Information Science Research 2002: A Bibliography of Master's Papers from the University of North Carolina School of Information and Library Science

2009 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 30
Author(s):  
North Carolina Libraries
Keyword(s):  
North Carolina ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Library Science ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
University Of North Carolina ◽  
Master Of Science ◽  
Science Degree ◽  
North Carolina School ◽  
The University

The following master’s papers were submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the master of science in information and library science degree at the School of Information and Library Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The subject headings used to index them have been given. The numbers added to the citations will facilitate identification of master’s papers requested on interlibrary loan.

Realizable value of the MLIS: insights from a new professional

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 142-150
Author(s):  
Philip Bradley White
Keyword(s):  
Job Performance ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Practical Experience ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Science Degree ◽  
Academic Librarian ◽  
Points Of View ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to discuss the value of the Master of Library and Information Science degree from the perspective of a recent graduate and practicing academic librarian. Design/methodology/approach The paper is a viewpoint supported by current literature and practical experience. Findings The author presents ideas for integrating theory into skills-based education and advocates for greater emphasis on technical skill development in Library and Information Science (LIS) education. Practical implications LIS educators may benefit from a recent graduate’s evaluation of LIS education because it relates to hireability and job performance. Originality/value The paper represents the author’s points of view.

scholarly journals Library and Information Science Research 2002: A Bibliography of Master's Papers from the University of North Carolina School of Information and Library Science

2009 ◽  
Vol 60 (3) ◽  
pp. 60
Author(s):  
North Carolina Libraries
Keyword(s):  
North Carolina ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Library Science ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
University Of North Carolina ◽  
Master Of Science ◽  
Science Degree ◽  
North Carolina School ◽  
The University

The following master’s papers were submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the master of science in information and library science degree at the School of Information and Library Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The subject headings used to index them have been given. They are available for interlibrary loan.

A Bibliographic Analysis of Scholarly Publication in the Emerging Field of Digital Humanities in Taiwan

2019 ◽  
pp. 140-157
Author(s):  
Kuang-hua Chen ◽  
Muh-Chyun Tang
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Social Network Analysis ◽  
Network Analysis ◽  
Digital Humanities ◽  
Strong Influence ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Driving Forces ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Bibliographic Analysis ◽  
Scholarly Publications

This chapter focuses on the development of digital humanities (DH) in Taiwan. A bibliographic methodology was adopted where the scholarly publications in DH were collected and their bibliographic information retrieved and analyzed. Both co-authorship and article similarity networks were generated so social network analysis can be used to characterize the development of the field. The preliminary results show that in the earlier stage of DH in Taiwan more emphasis has been put on the construction and modeling of the cultural heritage databases; the later period has witnessed a wide variety of efforts to apply computational means within different branches in humanities, most noticeably history, Buddhists, and literary studies. The Computer Science, Library and Information Science, Geography, and History are the major driving forces for DH in Taiwan. The strong presence of Buddhists study is unique because of the strong influence of Buddhism on the Taiwanese.

scholarly journals Determining the value of your Library Science degree

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 128-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael A Crumpton
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Perceived Value ◽  
Library Science ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Current Field ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Science Degree ◽  
Career Needs ◽  
Points Of View

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present a discussion of some of the issues related to the perceived value of Library and Information Science (LIS) degrees. Design/methodology/approach – This is a viewpoint supported with research from current field literature. Findings – This is recognizing some of the problems encountered with perceived value of LIS degrees and comparing other disciplines. Recommendations are made for individuals to lead their own career needs. Originality/value – This is the author’s own points of view.

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