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Gina de Alwis Jayasuriya; Aminath Riyaz; Shaheen Majid; Nirmal Prabu – Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 2022
Due to many factors, particularly developments in technology, LIS professionals need to continuously refresh and upgrade their knowledge and skills through participation in continuing professional development (CPD) activities. The objective of this pilot study was to understand LIS employees' perceptions, motivation, assessment, and preference for…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Librarian Attitudes, Capacity Building, Professional Continuing Education
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Ma, Jinxuan; Stahl, Lynne; Price, Catherine – Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 2020
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…
Descriptors: Graduate Study, Curriculum Development, Specialization, Information Scientists
Stephens, Michael; Jones, Kyle M. L. – Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 2014
Beyond for-credit offerings, some library and information science (LIS) schools are exploring MOOCs as a means to promote lifelong learning and professional development. Using web surveys and descriptive content analysis methods, this paper empirically addresses if, in LIS programs, MOOCs can fill a role and serve new populations of learners…
Descriptors: Professional Development, Lifelong Learning, Open Education, Online Courses
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Nahl, Diane – Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 1993
Describes the use of live, interactive television for distance education at the School of Library and Information Science at the University of Hawaii. Problems resulting from new administrative and psychological demands on students and faculty are discussed, and mechanisms for increasing activity and improving student access to materials and…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Communications, Distance Education, Educational Television, Graduate Study
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Bertrand-Gastaldy, Suzanne; And Others – Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 1993
Describes the revision of the master's degree program undertaken by the Universite de Montreal School of Library and Information Studies. The theoretical framework and guiding principles used in the revision; studies of the revision process, including reconstruction, administration, and ongoing evaluation; and an outline of the revised program are…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Foreign Countries, Guidelines
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Powell, Ronald P. – Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 1997
Describes a visit to the Moscow State University of Culture which includes the largest library and information science program in Russia. Highlights include lecture formats and topics; the lack of instructional technology; visits to other libraries; language barriers; the value of smaller group interactions; and recommendations for program…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Foreign Countries, Group Dynamics, Higher Education