Health Informatics is an emerging interdisciplinary subject of Health Sciences and Information Systems, which aimed to cater for both the educational and professional needs within the Health and Informatics fields. Even though there has been increasing interest in health informatics discipline, challenges continue to exist, particularly in…

Discusses core competencies in library and information science and in information systems to use as a background for an examination of core competencies in information management. Suggests a set of core competencies and educational outcomes that might be applied to curricula in both developed and developing countries. (Author/LRW)

Discusses the need to restructure information science education programs for developing nations in such a way that the programs are appropriate and relevant to the special needs of these countries. A definition for a new discipline called Development Information Science is presented. (14 references) (CLB)

These two papers, one on information and library science personnel, the other on archival personnel, argue that trained professionals are the key to modern information processing, and discuss the needs of developing nations for information about training and education agencies, international exchanges of personnel, and for internationally…

In 1978 a team of three people was formed to survey the existing library training facilities in East Africa and to suggest possibilities as to how the elements of information science could be introduced either into existing programs or into special courses organized for the purpose. The team submitted its report to a joint meeting of the…

This document deals with the initial technological training of professionals in the information services at three levels: the main professional level, the higher professional or managerial level, and the paraprofessional level. In addition to a review of some general considerations, the paper provides more detailed discussions of technological and…

Examination of the interdisciplinary relationship of library science and information science has led to the development of common core curriculums for both disciplines. Educational institutions in developing and developed nations alike are increasingly planning and using integrated curriculums as a common base for educating librarians and…

Provides an overview of the continuing education programs in library and information science available in Iran, and describes a survey that assessed the effectiveness of short courses conducted by the Iranian Documentation Center during 1982-1986. Recommendations for curriculum development and future programs are discussed. (2 references) (CLB)

Describes facilities for paraprofessional training and professional education in library and information work in Pakistan. Highlights include University Grants Commission Curriculum for Library and Information Science, lack of teaching staff and professional literature, post-experience courses offered through Anglo-Pakistani cooperation program,…

In response to technological developments that are bringing about changes in the information field, this paper focuses on factors that should be considered in planning for curriculum changes in library education in the developing nations. The paper comprises information on: (1) the background of the study; (2) the importance of scientific journal…

Describes the information technology resources available at the Maiduguri Library School and their care and maintenance, and information technologies available outside the library school that are used for information education. Recommendations for the improvement of resources include training academic staff and including the study of information…

This book provides insight into how countries around the world currently define their information science (IS) and information technology (IT) masters degree curriculum, and how they are responding to the challenge of internationalization. Global IT programs from both developed and developing countries are presented. Faculty and researchers are…

The course presented in this handbook has four major objectives: (1) to define the nature and environment of information consolidation and describe its role and potential benefits; (2) to survey characteristics of users, methods for user studies, and procedures for marketing and dissemination of information consolidation products and services; (3)…

Reviews the development of educational programs for library technicians, librarians, and information professionals in Algeria and describes the current educational structure. Topics discussed include the need for improvements in curriculum development, teaching staff development, library facilities, and the use of information technologies. (CLB)

Describes the development of a cooperative initiative between the Department of Library and Information Studies at the University of Papua New Guinea and the Information Management department at Deakin University. Highlights include curriculum change; new bachelor degree programs; and program delivery, including conventional instruction and…