Knowledge Space Revisited: Challenges for Twenty-First Century Library and Information Science Researchers

2013 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
pp. 429-441
Author(s):  
Pauline Atherton Cochrane
Keyword(s):  
Information Science ◽  
First Century ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Knowledge Space ◽  
Twenty First Century

Impact of ICT on the Changing Roles of the Librarian, Other Library and Information Science (LIS) Professionals, and Managerial Change

2013 ◽  
pp. 328-341
Author(s):  
Kanchan Kamila
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Change Management ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Feasible Solution ◽  
First Century ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Changing Environment ◽  
Changing Roles ◽  
Twenty First Century

Fast-paced change in technology, particularly the origin of ICT and social, political, economical change forced to managerial change in Libraries and Information Centres (LICs) is necessary for LICs to survive in the twenty-first century. In this context, managerial change towards structure, technology, task, people, library policies, objectives, and functions of information systems and processes of managerial change in LICs are discussed, and the chapter concludes that “Change Management” is the only feasible solution to overcome all the difficulties and problems created in the ever-changing environment for the overall development and progress of LICs in the ICT era.

Restructuring for relevance: a paradigm shift for academic libraries

2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (6-7) ◽  
pp. 418-429 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reggie Raju ◽  
Jill Claassen ◽  
Amina Adam ◽  
Alexander DAngelo ◽  
Sadiq Keraan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Paradigm Shift ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
First Century ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Roles And Responsibilities ◽  
Academic Librarianship ◽  
Twenty First Century

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to report on the development of a flexible and robust academic library structure that meets the demands of an ever changing user community and remains relevant and fit for purpose in a technology-driven age. The new structure makes provision for the delivery of new and innovative services responding to the need for a paradigm shift in twenty-first century academic librarianship. The move away from subject librarianship, which has been the bastion of South African academic librarianship, is significant. Design/methodology/approach This paper used the exploratory method to gain new insights into library structures that have restructured for the twenty-first century. The exploratory study was used to gain new insights into functional librarianship. Despite the short comings of the exploratory method, the method was deemed most appropriate as UCT Libraries was not seeking definitive answers but a process that would provide opportunities to explore possibilities for subsequent processes. Findings The move from subject librarianship to functional librarianship has given the library the opportunity to restructure. The restructured library can now offer new and/or radically expanded services to meet the demands of a twenty-first century academic library. Practical implications The development of new and future roles and responsibilities commensurate with a robust and “future-driven” structure will consolidate the library’s role as a collaborator in the teaching and learning, and research agendas of a higher education institution. Originality/value This paper will be of interest and value to library managers and staff wanting to develop a library structure that responds positively to the redefinition of the professional roles and functions of the library and to strategically position the academic library for the future. It will also be of interest to library and information science academics who may want to re-examine their curricula for the incorporation of new trends.

scholarly journals Are we there yet?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Combes ◽  
Jo Hanisch ◽  
Mary Carroll ◽  
Hilary Hughes ◽  
Aliese Millington
Keyword(s):  
Information Science ◽  
Social Economic ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
First Century ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Interactive Nature ◽  
International Audience ◽  
Information Professionals ◽  
Teacher Librarians ◽  
Information Landscape

Library and Information Science (LIS) education faces considerable opportunities and challenges in the 21st Century. Institutions must produce a range of information professionals, including teacher librarians. These future professionals must be able to respond flexibly to rapidly evolving social, economic and technological change. Multimedia elearning environments and the interactive nature afforded by Web 2.0 technologies mean that LIS programs can be delivered globally and collaboratively to an international audience. Attracting students who will take LIS and the challenges posed by a rapidly evolving information landscape into the twenty-first century, is an integral part of building strong and sustainable educational programs.

scholarly journals BRINGING THINGS TO THE CENTER:: THE CENTER FOR THE CULTURAL RECORD OF THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

2000 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 136-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roberta I. Shaffer
Keyword(s):  
Graduate School ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Graduate Programs ◽  
First Century ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
American University ◽  
University Of Texas ◽  
Subject Areas ◽  
Information Professionals ◽  
The University

Despite the death threats against schools of library and information science (LIS) that were rampant during the final decades of the twentieth century, LIS graduate programs are alive and well and have a promising prognosis for the twenty-first century. The challenge, however, is to adapt to the changing personae of the American university and the emerging roles of information professionals in all aspects of our society. Today’s university is less concerned with maintaining the strict boundaries of traditional disciplines and instead encourages thinking that is transdisciplinary. Although this new model respects the uniqueness of various subject areas, it celebrates collaboration . . .

scholarly journals The Past, Present, and Future of Special Collections Library Literature

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 63
Author(s):  
Melanie Griffin
Keyword(s):  
Information Science ◽  
First Century ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Professional Literature ◽  
Research Libraries ◽  
The Past ◽  
Special Collections ◽  
Early Twenty ◽  
Late Twentieth ◽  
Bibliometric Studies

The field of bibliometrics provides a lens through which to explore how a journal’s environment is shaped by the professionals that contribute to its creation and maintenance. Despite a rich legacy of bibliometric studies in Library and Information Science scholarship more generally, to date no studies have explored bibliometrics related specifically to special collections library literature. This study considers the Rare Books and Manuscripts Section (RBMS) of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) journals, RBML and RBM, to explore what it is possible to learn about late twentieth and early twenty-first century American special collections librarianship as a profession through an aggregate consideration of the professional literature. This study uses existing tools from author affiliation studies to explore the professional literature and available data about the perspectives that shaped the RBMS journals, RBML and RBM, to gain a better understanding of the particular ecosystem that informs research and publication in the field of American special collections librarianship.

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