In 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada released the "94 Calls to Action," which asked educational and memory institutions to address their relationship with the Indigenous Peoples in what is now known as Canada. One of many steps toward repairing past injustice and moving toward reconciliation was the creation of a…

This article describes the development of a curriculum specialization, Cultural Heritage Information Management (CHIM), at a library and information science (LIS) graduate program. It was designed to address market needs, created by the convergence of practice in libraries, archives, and museums (LAMs) of emerging practices in managing unique…

With the aim of informing specialized graduate curriculum development, this two-phase study seeks to identify and bridge gaps in expectation and preparation between and among employers of health information professionals (HIPs), aspiring HIPs, and library and information science (LIS) graduate curricula. Building upon a scoping review of emerging…

It is felt that the present curricula for special library education are somewhat inadequate, particularly in regard to orienting new students to the field of library science and in helping students choose an area of specialization. Curricula revisions are proposed. (13 references) (Author/SJ)

The purpose to be accomplished by study abroad is the education of society through the improvement of the educational opportunities for librarians who directly influence libraries in the social order. A year's study abroad would be a means of (1) introducing the treatment of other cultures which is needed for increased understanding of human…

This report of literature published on curriculum development in the field of information networks provides a set of working definitions, a curriculum paradigm for graduate level courses in information networks, and list of key works. (KP)

In this presentation, the author sets forth five assumptions about library/information sciences upon which he bases his argument that library/information education, in order to be effective, and perhaps even to survive, will have to change its goals, content and context. The three general areas of concern in library/information curricula are…

Includes reprints of four articles originally published in "Library Journal" in the 1940s and 1960s: "The Role of the Professional School in the University" (Ernest Cadman Colwell); "Library Schools Reshaping Courses" (Lewis F. Stieg); "The New Training Pattern Looks Good" (Harold Lancour); and "The…

In an effort to determine whether the library schools are adequately preparing students for employment, particularly in art and museum libraries, several employing librarians were contacted for their experiences. Their criticisms and suggestions for improvement are presented. It was generally felt that the curricula need to be revised. (Author)

The conference described in this report had five objectives: to examine the existing curricula for medical librarianship in accredited library school programs; to examine trends in post-master's training programs for health sciences librarianship; to explore the relationship between graduate education for health sciences librarianship and the…

Describes Indiana University's experience in offering dual degree programs that link graduate library/information science courses with specific professions, including the process of creating such programs, the rationale, and examples of dual master's degree programs--musicology, history, science and technology, public affairs, journalism, and art…

Reviews recent trends with respect to the core curriculum in graduate (Master's level) library school programs in the United States. Only those programs which have been accredited by the American Library Association are considered. (Author/JAB)

Library schools should work toward establishing interdisciplinary degree programs using the resources of the entire university, and plan and manage imaginative programs based on specific needs of students. These schools should carefully examine the particular needs of future media center personnel and school librarians. (Author/CMV)

Describes the addition of a collection management module to an advanced reference course in the arts and humanities, and reports the preliminary findings of a practicum that used the Research Libraries Group Conspectus as a basis for collection analysis in the humanities for a university library. (Author/CLB)