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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
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Omer Kocak – International Journal of Technology in Education, 2024
Student response systems (SRSs) increase the engagement of students by supporting them to participate in the course and thus contribute to their academic achievement. However, in most of the experimental studies in which the effects of SRSs were investigated, details on how to integrate SRSs into the course were not provided. This study aimed to…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Processes, Difficulty Level, Asynchronous Communication
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Matusiak, Krystyna K.; Bright, Kawanna – Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 2020
Training in research methodology is an essential component of educating twenty-first century information professionals and library practitioners. Traditionally, competencies in library and information science (LIS) education emphasized the fundamental knowledge of research methods and critical skills in evaluating the findings. However, librarians…
Descriptors: Research Methodology, Courses, Masters Programs, Library Education
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Petersohn, Sabrina – Education for Information, 2016
Quantitative metrics in research assessment are proliferating all over the world. The demand has led to an increase in bibliometric practitioners and service providers. Their professional roles and competencies have not yet been subject to systematic study. This paper focuses on one important service provider in evaluative bibliometrics--academic…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Bibliometrics, School Libraries, Librarians
Irvin, Vanessa – Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 2016
This article is an exploration of ways in which LIS educators can consider culture, heritage, and identity as a framework for becoming participatory agents of their teaching practices in the LIS classroom. To support this framework, this discussion introduces the research methodology, practitioner inquiry, as a meaningful approach to studying…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Library Science, Information Science, Teaching Methods
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Ma, Yan – Journal of Visual Literacy, 2015
This article examines visual literacy education and research for library and information science profession to educate the information professionals who will be able to execute and implement the ACRL (Association of College and Research Libraries) Visual Literacy Competency Standards successfully. It is a continuing call for inclusion of visual…
Descriptors: Visual Literacy, Library Education, Information Science Education, Competence
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Bottle, R. T. – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1973
Collective practical work, which can involve larger groups of students in the experimental process, is suggested as an approach to teaching research techniques in information science. Basic rules for such work and sample experiments are presented. (6 references) (Author/KE)
Descriptors: Information Science, Information Scientists, Library Education, Research Methodology
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Hjorland, Birger – Information Processing & Management, 2000
Presents different aspects of library and information science (LIS) from a theoretical and philosophical perspective. Topics include attitudes toward LIS; knowledge production versus knowledge utilization; specialists versus generalists; institutional affiliations; technology-driven paradigms; theoretical models; related disciplines; and research…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Information Science, Information Technology, Library Education
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Schlessinger, Bernard S.; Schlessinger, June H. – Education for Information, 1984
The results of a survey of accredited library education programs in the United States indicate the increasing use of microcomputers in library education, and lead to predictions of even greater use in simulations of systems, programming library applications, statistical analysis of research results, management information systems, and tutorial…
Descriptors: Educational Trends, Information Science, Library Education, Library Schools
Schrader, Alvin M. – 1985
This study describes and evaluates key bibliometric patterns in the articles published by the former "Journal of Education for Librarianship" (JEL) during its first 24 volumes of existence from 1960 to 1984. Data from each issue of JEL were collected and analyzed using a statistical analysis software package, SPSSx (Statistical Package…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Coupling, Citations (References), Content Analysis, Databases
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Davinson, Donald; Roberts, Norman – Journal of Documentation, 1985
An investigation was undertaken in 1984 in 14 schools of librarianship and information studies (SLIS) in England and Wales. The extent to which information technology concepts have been incorporated into SLIS syllabuses was studied in conjunction with SLIS heads and by examination of curriculum statements. Six sources are given. (Author/EJS)
Descriptors: College Faculty, Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Educational Resources
Aiyepeku, W. Olabode – 1987
Experiences in teaching a research methods course to Master of Library Science students at the University of Ibadan (Nigeria) are reported. Outlined are somewhat controversial teaching and learning considerations, based on the broad objectives and content of the research methods course taught in Ibadan's library school since 1977. These…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Critical Thinking, Developing Nations, Graduate Study
Davies, Denise M. – 1985
This study is designed to identify the computer competencies that should be required of library/information studies (LIS) graduates of the Graduate School of Library Studies (GSLS) at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. The long term objective of the study is to provide information for the policy and planning of GSLS. The study examines how certain…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Graduate Students
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Fosdick, Howard – Special Libraries, 1984
Surveys were performed in 1977 and 1982 to determine trends in graduate library and information science instruction in five main course categories: library automation, information storage and retrieval, systems analysis, interactive computer systems, and programing. Results of analyses of school course catalogs are compared and current trends are…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Courses, Educational Trends, Graduate Study
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Ford, Nigel – Education for Information, 1985
Outlines relevance of learning style and strategy research to education for librarianship and reports on a study that assessed the learning styles of library and information science students through use of a questionnaire. The effectiveness of the questionnaire in assessing learning styles and implications for future research are discussed. (MBR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Cognitive Tests, Higher Education, Holistic Approach
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