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Lee, Shari A.; Chancellor, Renate; Chu, Clara M.; Rodriguez-Mori, Howard; Roy, Loriene – Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 2015
The Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE) appointed a five-member Taskforce in 2011 to pursue the development of an ALISE Statement on Diversity. Two years later, the ALISE membership voted unanimously to adopt the statement. In an effort to move the statement from mere words on paper, the Taskforce provided actionable…
Descriptors: Library Education, Cultural Pluralism, Cultural Awareness, Introductory Courses
Bloomquist, Catherine – Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 2015
Despite the popularity of service learning, it is sometimes criticized for its lack of academic rigor. This piece provides a counterpoint to that argument by describing a LIS service-learning course from the student's perspective. I focus particularly on the role of reflection, a key component in service-learning courses that helps to…
Descriptors: Service Learning, Reflection, Transformative Learning, Information Science Education
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Yontz, Elaine; McCook, Kathleen de la Pena – Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 2003
Discusses service learning in library and information science (LIS) education. Highlights include advantages of service learning, including increased student learning, extended collaboration, decreased isolation, and community building; examples of service learning projects, including fieldwork; and reflection as a component in fieldwork.…
Descriptors: Field Studies, Higher Education, Information Science Education, Learning Strategies