Publication Date

2014

Document Type

Article

Keywords

Library and information science education, Library schools, Library and information science curriculum, Accreditation, Library and information science professionals

Abstract

This article examines the U.S model of library and information science (LIS) education in light of the changes brought about by information and communication technology. The accepted model of professional preparation in the United States has emphasized graduate education on a Master’s level from LIS programs accredited by the American Library Association (ALA). The authors trace the historical development of this approach and provide an overview of the ALA accreditation process. Furthermore, they examine the strategies of LIS programs in adjusting to the changing information environment, present the debate about the iSchool movement, and discuss the evolution of the core curriculum. In addition, the article explores the relationship between LIS education and the field of practice and presents a practitioner’s perspective on educating library professionals. The authors conclude that the model of advanced professional preparation for librarianship is still relevant in the digital environment, but it requires greater flexibility and close cooperation with the field of practice.

Rights Holder

Krystyna K. Matusiak, Mary Stansbury, Ewa Barczyk

Provenance

Received from author

File Format

application/pdf

Language

English (eng)

Extent

14 pgs

File Size

238 KB

Publication Statement

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Publication Title

Przegląd Biblioteczny/Library Review

Volume

82

First Page

1

Last Page

14

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