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Library and Information Professionals as Knowledge Engagement Specialists. Theories, Competencies and Current Educational Possibilities in Accredited Graduate Programmes
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Prado, Javier Calzada; Marzal, Miguel Angel – Information Research: An International Electronic Journal, 2013
Introduction: The role of library and information science professionals as knowledge facilitators is solidly grounded in the profession's theoretical foundations as much as connected with its social relevance. Knowledge science is presented in this paper as a convenient theoretical framework for this mission, and knowledge engagement…
Descriptors: Specialists, Information Scientists, Information Science, Graduate Students
Statusbericht zur Aus- und Fortbildung in der Information und Dokumentation und in der Informationswissenschaft in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland und Berlin (West) (Status Report on Education and Training in Information and Documentation and in the Field of Information Science in West Germany and West Berlin).
Simon, Hans-Reiner – 1985
This report provides a summary of the accredited programs in library and information science in the Federal Republic of Germany. Discussions consider the expansion of education programs in such fields as electronic data processing and information and communications technology; the shifting trend in course development from more general to very…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Data Processing, Foreign Countries
Brain Train--Professional Education and Training Requirements in Developing Countries.
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Keenan, Stella – Education for Information, 1992
Presents the experience of 151 survey respondents from 49 developing countries with information studies programs in the United Kingdom. Data are also presented on the subject areas and materials of respondents' future educational needs. Approaches to future programing and areas for further study are covered, and a copy of the survey is included.…
Descriptors: Curriculum Evaluation, Developing Nations, Educational Needs, Foreign Students
Different Perspectives--Different Purposes: Some Issues Relating to the Education of Overseas Students.
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Johnson, Ian M. – Education for Information, 1992
Outlines some of the issues that should be considered in defining and assessing the problems alleged to be encountered by overseas students in United Kingdom educational institutions. The bases for differences in student perceptions of programs of study, the influence of noneducational factors, and judgments about curriculum are discussed. (three…
Descriptors: Curriculum Evaluation, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Foreign Students
The Silent Consumer: Foreign Students in U.K.'s Library and Information Science Programmes.
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Ojiambo, Joseph B. – Education for Information, 1992
Examines the relevance of library and information science (LIS) studies in the United Kingdom for students from developing countries. Reasons for studying in the United Kingdom, relevance of the curriculum, student expectations, and characteristics of successful students are covered; and three approaches to LIS studies for foreign students are…
Descriptors: Curriculum Evaluation, Developing Nations, Expectation, Foreign Countries
Conference Opening Address (Videotape Presentation).
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Ojiambo, Joseph B. – Education for Information, 1992
Discusses issues surrounding the enrollment of students from developing countries in educational programs in the United Kingdom. Student motivation and teacher expectations are examined; and the curriculum, course information packs, foreign students' expectations and perspectives, and tips for studying in the developing world are covered. (two…
Descriptors: Curriculum Evaluation, Developed Nations, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries