Quality Assurance in LIS Education

Quality Assurance in LIS Education
Author: Makiko Miwa
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 271
Release: 2014-10-10
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1461464951

This book reviews and examines the quality assurance systems of Library and Information Science (LIS) education in a variety countries and regions, including Asia, North America, Latin America and Europe. Globalization of education has caused the number of LIS professionals working in every region of the world to increase greatly. In order to be qualified as an LIS professional worldwide as well as in a local area, it is imperative that there exists a global standard of quality assurance systems for LIS practitioners. This book provides such a standard and ranks specific systems and educational programs worldwide. With contributions from leading researchers and scholars in a variety of regions across the globe, this book will prove an invaluable resource for professionals and educators of LIS education

Education and Research for Marketing and Quality Management in Libraries / La formation et la recherche sur le marketing et la gestion de la qualité en bibliothèque

Education and Research for Marketing and Quality Management in Libraries / La formation et la recherche sur le marketing et la gestion de la qualité en bibliothèque
Author: Réjean Savard
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2013-02-07
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 3110962217

The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users. It is the global voice of the information profession. The series IFLA Publications deals with many of the means through which libraries, information centres, and information professionals worldwide can formulate their goals, exert their influence as a group, protect their interests, and find solutions to global problems.

Global Library and Information Science

Global Library and Information Science
Author: Ismail Abdullahi
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 641
Release: 2017-11-07
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 3110413167

This 2nd edition of the highly successful Global Library and Information Science presents an up-to-date review of international librarianship and library science through insightful and well written chapters contributed by experts and scholars from all regions of the world. The role of public, academic, special, school libraries, as well as library and information science education are presented from the early development to the present time. Its lively, readable approach will help the reader to understand librarianship in Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and North America. Edited by Ismail Abdullahi, Professor of Global Library and Information Science, this book is a must-read by library science students and teachers, librarians, and anyone interested in Global Librarianship.

Educating the Profession

Educating the Profession
Author: Michael Seadle
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 470
Release: 2016-07-11
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 3110375397

Education and training for the library profession have changed over the decades, and this publication looks both at the past and the future of these developments at schools of library and information science as well as the role of IFLA's Section on Education and Training. The chapters cover regional developments in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and the Americas; special topics, such as quality assurance and case studies; and future considerations in LIS education.

Internationalization of Library and Information Science Education in the Asia-Pacific Region

Internationalization of Library and Information Science Education in the Asia-Pacific Region
Author: Alenzuela, Reysa
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2020-03-27
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1799822753

Comprehensive internationalization is a strategic process that seeks to align initiatives for globally-oriented and internationally-connected programs that is essential for the attainment of global competitiveness and qualification recognition. Internationalization of higher education has been in broad debate among professionals, and procedures and processes towards desired quality of library and information science (LIS) academic standards are still a continuing discussion among stakeholders. Internationalization of Library and Information Science Education in the Asia-Pacific Region is a critical scholarly resource that examines the internationalization of LIS education to promote, develop, and facilitate engagement and mobility of library professionals around the world with a focus on the Asia-Pacific region. This book can open doors for greater global engagement and cooperation among LIS schools and professional governing bodies in countries that can mutually benefit and propel development to be on par with European and North American counterparts. While highlighting various topics such as global engagement, curriculum design, and knowledge sharing, this book is ideal for academicians, library professionals, instructional designers, researchers, curriculum designers, librarians, educators, and students.

Foundations of Library and Information Science

Foundations of Library and Information Science
Author: Richard E. Rubin
Publisher: American Library Association
Total Pages: 731
Release: 2020-09-14
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0838947557

In its newest edition, Foundations of Library and Information Science remains the field's essential resource.

International Perspectives on Improving Student Engagement

International Perspectives on Improving Student Engagement
Author: Enakshi Sengupta
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2020-08-26
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1839094540

As the role and practices of the academic library are evolving, so too is the relationship between the library and other areas of the university. This volume explores the library’s relationship with students, including the library-based learner, creating engaging classroom experiences, the library as an extension of the classroom, and more.

Global Library and Information Science

Global Library and Information Science
Author: Ismail Abdullahi
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Total Pages: 592
Release: 2009-05-05
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 3598441347

This book presents international librarianship and library science through insightful and well written chapters contributed by experts and scholars from six regions of the world. The role of public, academic, special, school libraries, as well as library and information science education are presented from the early development to the present time. Its lively, readable approach will help the reader to understand librarianship in Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East, and North America. Edited by Ismail Abdullahi, Professor of Global Library and Information Science, this book is a must-read by library science students and teachers, librarians, and anyone interested in Global Librarianship.

Library and Information Science Research in Asia-Oceania: Theory and Practice

Library and Information Science Research in Asia-Oceania: Theory and Practice
Author: Du, Jia Tina
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2014-02-28
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1466651598

Historically, the major Library and Information Science (LIS) research-producing centers of the world have largely been the universities and information institutions of North America, the United Kingdom, and Europe. This is changing with the growth of Asian economies, universities, and information industries. Library and Information Science Research in Asia-Oceania: Theory and Practice presents evolving and emerging research and development in the field of library and information science (LIS) in diverse countries in Asia-Oceania as the region continues to develop. This book is intended as a useful resource for LIS researchers, scholars, students, professionals, and practitioners, and is an appropriate text for courses in LIS. In addition, anyone interested in understanding the LIS field in the region will find this book a fascinating and enlightening read.

Exploring the Digital Frontier

Exploring the Digital Frontier
Author: Anne Woodsworth
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2010-12-02
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1849509794

This volume presents international research and exhaustive reviews of literature on a range of issues related to the evolving digital environment. With the growing trend for digital-only access to information, this volume makes an important contribution in both highlighting problems and challenges, and pointing to pathways for future solutions.