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Katušcáková, Marcela; Jasecková, Galina – Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 2019
This paper aims to identify the current state of knowledge management (KM) diffusion in LIS schools. In terms of content, we have identified two principal approaches to the perception of KM in the LIS community: an active approach, seeing KM as an opportunity for the LIS community to change; and a passive approach, seeing KM merely as a topic of…
Descriptors: Knowledge Management, Information Science Education, Library Schools, Curriculum Development
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Partridge, Helen; Yates, Christine – Australian Library Journal, 2012
In recent years there has been considerable discussion afforded to the challenges facing the future of library and information science (LIS) education in Australia. This paper outlines a twelve-month project funded by the Australian Learning and Teaching Council that was undertaken by eleven institutions representing university and vocational LIS…
Descriptors: Information Science Education, Information Science, Foreign Countries, Research Projects
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Hughes, Hilary; Bruce, Christine – Education for Information, 2013
Responding to the need for innovative LIS curriculum and pedagogy, grounded in both information and learning theory, this paper introduces the theory and practice of "informed learning" [3]. After explaining how informed learning originated within the LIS discipline we outline the principles and characteristics of informed learning. Then…
Descriptors: Information Science Education, Educational Innovation, Educational Practices, Educational Change
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Burgess, Susan F.; Edwards, Susan E. – Education for Information, 1990
Reports results of a qualitative study of Australian library educators regarding the broadening of library education to include other information professions. Respondents are categorized as conservers (showing little enthusiasm for expanding the boundaries of library education) and expansionists (seeing expansion as desirable). Major themes…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Information Science
Irwin, Harry – 1984
The introduction of communications studies in Australian higher education and problems and achievements of the past decade are discussed. Attention is directed to: the development of formal college coursework; staff training and retraining schemes to support development; academic and professional associations; journals in the field; and research,…
Descriptors: College Programs, Curriculum Development, Faculty Development, Foreign Countries
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Browne, Mairead – Australian Library Journal, 1986
Outlines the processes undertaken at Kuring-gai College of Advanced Education to identify an appropriate basis for a course to educate information professionals to work in a range of positions inside and outside the library setting. The philosophies, assumptions, and beliefs of the course design team are presented. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Course Content, Course Objectives, Curriculum Development
Dyson, Laurel, Ed.; Hendriks, Max, Ed.; Grant, Stephen, Ed. – Information Science Publishing, 2007
Information Technology and Indigenous People provides theoretical and empirical information related to the planning and execution of IT projects aimed at serving indigenous people. It explores many cultural concerns with IT implementation, including language issues and questions of cultural appropriateness, and brings together cutting-edge…
Descriptors: Information Technology, Indigenous Populations, Foreign Countries, Indigenous Knowledge