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Grogan, D. J. – Education for Information, 2007
Throughout the hundred years history of education for librarianship some issues have been discussed again and again without agreement being reached. A number of these are quite central to the problem of education for a profession: the desirability (or otherwise) of professional schools; the control of education by professional bodies; theory vs.…
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Core Curriculum, Higher Education, History
Oller, A. Kathryn – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1974
The objectives, depth of coverage, structure, and content of the course in fundamentals of library science at Drexel University Graduate School of Library Science are described. The syllabus of the course is appended. (PF)
Descriptors: Core Curriculum, Higher Education, Library Education, Library Schools
Weber, Rosemary – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1974
The student and faculty committee responsible for the day-to-day management of the course in fundamentals of library science at Drexel University Graduate School of Library Science is described. (PF)
Descriptors: Administration, Core Curriculum, Higher Education, Library Education
Garrison, Guy – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1974
The core courses in the library school curricula of several universities are surveyed and the new core course developed at Drexel University is described. (PF)
Descriptors: Core Curriculum, Higher Education, Library Education, Library Schools
Painter, Ann F. – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1974
The methods of instruction used for the course in fundamentals of library science at Drexel University Graduate School of Library Science are described. (PF)
Descriptors: Core Curriculum, Educational Methods, Higher Education, Library Education
Raju, J. – Education for Information, 2003
The issue of what constitutes or should constitute the "core" in library and/or information science (LIS) education and training is one that is frequently debated. This article reviews literature related to this matter and cites findings from an empirical study conducted in South Africa on library and/or information science education and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Information Science Education, Library Science, Information Science
Childers, Thomas – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1974
The various attempts made to evaluate the course in fundamentals of library science at Drexel University Graduate School of Library Science are assessed. (PF)
Descriptors: Core Curriculum, Course Evaluation, Formative Evaluation, Higher Education
Roberts, Kenneth H. – 1980
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…
Descriptors: Core Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Developed Nations, Developing Nations

Grogan, D. J. – Education for Information: The International Review of Education and Training in Library and Information Science, 1983
Reviews and discusses issues in education for librarianship that have been debated over course of last hundred years and are central to problem of education for a profession: desirability of professional schools; control of education by professional bodies; theory versus practice; fieldwork; the core curriculum. Fifty-six references are cited.…
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Core Curriculum, Higher Education, History

Rapple, Brendan A. – Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 1996
This contribution to "The Visible College" column considers the question of expanding the Master's in Library Science (MLS) program to better prepare students for future participation in the library profession. Benefits include exposure to core curriculum, opportunities for specialization, forming alliances with and taking classes in…
Descriptors: Core Curriculum, Departments, Educational Cooperation, Higher Education
Large, J. A. – 1987
Prepared under a contract between UNESCO and IFLA (the International Federation of Library Associations), this modular curriculum is intended as a resource from which curricula can be constructed by individual departments of information studies to meet local needs and circumstances. Following an introductory discussion and explanation of the…
Descriptors: Core Curriculum, Course Content, Course Objectives, Curriculum Guides
Alternatives to Graduate-Degree Professional Education: Generalizing from the Library Science Model.
Reenstjerna, Frederick R. – 1988
Traditional professional library education since 1946 has centered on the master's degree, often called the Master of Library Science (MLS). A review of historical literature and characteristics of the profession suggest that the library-specific MLS degree can be replaced with alternative graduate programs which provide equivalent or superior…
Descriptors: College Curriculum, College Programs, Core Curriculum, Degrees (Academic)

Bienert, F. – Education for Information, 1987
Reviews curriculum reform being implemented at the Library School of Stuttgart for students planning to work in public libraries. Components of the new curriculum include core courses in library science, electives in special areas of librarianship, seminars in chosen subject disciplines, and field work in libraries and government agencies. (LRW)
Descriptors: Core Curriculum, Course Selection (Students), Curriculum Development, Developed Nations
Grace, Judy Diane – 1985
The degree of professionalization of the field of higher education was investigated. To determine if higher education possesses unique knowledge and skills, a curriculum analysis was undertaken at Indiana University, Columbia University's Teachers College, and the University of Michigan. Using student transcripts, program handbooks, and university…
Descriptors: Academic Records, Business Administration Education, Comparative Analysis, Core Curriculum
King's Coll., Wilkes-Barre, PA. – 1986
An assessment model at King's College (Pennsylvania) is described, which involves redesigning the general education core curriculum with competency-based measures. The new learning plan for the core curriculum establishes graduation competencies and regular monitoring of student progress. The plan supports a value-added approach to curriculum and…
Descriptors: Alumni, College Curriculum, College Freshmen, College Transfer Students