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Iulian Vamanu – Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 2023
This article argues that the MLIS curriculum should offer information ethics courses that enable future information professionals to develop their imaginative powers through close study and discussion of fiction. LIS students reading ethical theory and fiction bring the two into conversation and as a result reach a better understanding of both.…
Descriptors: Library Science, Information Science, Masters Degrees, Curriculum
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Lenese M. Colson; Nicole D. Alemanne; Changwoo Yang – Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 2024
This article describes the evolution of a required Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) research methods course moving to a focus on evidence-based library and information practice (EBLIP). It describes how a research methods course was revised, beginning with results from a "typical" course review and morphing into work that…
Descriptors: Evidence Based Practice, Library Science, Information Science, Masters Degrees
Xiaoai Ren; Nicole D. Alemanne; Lenese M. Colson – Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 2022
According to the American Library Association (ALA), organizational sustainability requires social equity, and serving diverse populations is mandated in the ALA Library Bill of Rights and its Policy Manual on Diversity. Preparation to serve diverse and marginalized populations is a key ingredient in creating the type of resilient leaders needed…
Descriptors: Library Science, Information Science, Masters Degrees, Masters Programs
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Horn, Andrew H. – Special Libraries, 1971
A model for a master's degree program in library and information science is suggested. The degree ought to certify that its holder has presented evidence of basic competencies needed for successful professional practice. Professional associations have a responsibility to define the competencies necessary to practice at the professional level in…
Descriptors: Information Science, Library Education, Library Science, Masters Degrees
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Dalrymple, Prudence W. – World Libraries, 1998
A memorial lecture for Sister Lauretta McCusker of Rosary College, this paper reflects on the history of the institution, where she was a professor in the Master of Arts in Library Science program, and offers thoughts on the future of education for the library and information professions. (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: College Faculty, Educational Development, Educational History, Futures (of Society)
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Wu, Yan; Turner, Philip – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2006
Although it is often assumed that the larger the bandwidth of the connection to the Internet, the better, few studies have actually been conducted to investigate the impact of various bandwidth connections on student performance in online courses. The goals of this study were to compare student online behaviors under different bandwidth…
Descriptors: Internet, Information Transfer, Synchronous Communication, Interaction
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Horrocks, Norman – Canadian Library Journal, 1986
Discusses developments in library and information science education in Canada and the United States. Topics covered include schools' change of emphasis from "library" to "information," interdisciplinary programs, specialization, joint degrees, and continuing education. (CDD)
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Conferences, Continuing Education, Degrees (Academic)
Lowe, Mildred; And Others – 1985
Fellowships awarded under the Library Career Training Program (Title II-B of the Higher Education Act of 1965), were studied to determine the impact of the program on the library and information science profession, as well as to identify the accomplishments of past recipients. Most recipients entered the program during 1965-1970, a period of…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Doctoral Degrees, Employment Level, Federal Aid