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Cherry, Joan M.; Freund, Luanne; Duff, Wendy M. – Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 2013
Using a web-based survey, this study explored students' perceptions of their master's programs in information studies at six Canadian universities. Findings indicate that students rate most aspects of their programs positively, although few respondents give the highest ratings, indicating that there is substantial room for improvement. When asked…
Descriptors: Information Science Education, Masters Programs, Foreign Countries, Student Attitudes
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Aharony, Noa – Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 2013
The present study explores LIS students' perceptions toward the assimilation of e-books in the library. The research was conducted during the summer semester of the 2010 academic year in Israel and 144 students participated in the research. The study used three questionnaires: a personal details questionnaire, students' perceptions towards e-books…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Electronic Publishing, Library Science, Library Education
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Carmichael, James V., Jr. – Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 1991
Discussion of the value of knowledge about the history of library science in the formation of professional identity focuses on a survey that was designed to provide data about the patterns of research that characterize a group of library historians concerned with biography. Barriers to biographical research are examined. (32 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Biographies, Costs, Higher Education
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Lenox, Mary F. – Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 1990
Presents results of a survey of graduate library education programs conducted by the University of Missouri-Columbia to determine off-campus teaching practices and policies. A review of the literature on distance education in library and information science is included, and further research is suggested. (Seven references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Distance Education, Extension Education, Graduate Study, Information Science Education
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Via, Barbara J. – Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 1992
A survey of library science librarians was conducted to assess their collection development strategies in response to the changing direction of library science education. Survey results indicate that traditional library science subject areas continue to be actively collected at a high level with the greatest growth in technological areas. (11…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Information Science, Information Technology
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Stephenson, Mary Sue – Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 1990
Discussion of the lack of research productivity by library practitioners focuses on a survey of American and Canadian library schools that was conducted to examine basic research methods courses offered as part of the M.L.S. degree. Oral and written communication skills, statistical instruction, and use of computer-based statistical software are…
Descriptors: Authors, Communication Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software