Explores information architecture curricula at North American universities based on an analysis of 40 course descriptions available on the Web. Academic disciplines related to IA education include library and information science, information technology, business administration, literature, arts, and design as well as continuing education programs.…

In conjunction with the American Society for Information Science and Technology's (ASIST) annual meeting in fall 2001, the Special Interest Group on Information Needs, Seeking, and Use (SIG USE) sponsored a research symposium on "Effective Methods for Studying Information Seeking and Use." This article briefly reviews six articles presented at the…

Considers the evolution of information architectures as a field of professional education. Topics include the need for an interdisciplinary approach; balancing practical skills with theoretical concepts; and key content areas, including information organization, graphic design, computer science, user and usability studies, and communication.…

Presents a model for a strategic planning process that is adapted to the needs of a school of library and information science. The accreditation self-study for the American Library Association is included in the model, and a checklist of topics to be considered when writing goals is provided. (32 references) (LRW)

Describes the establishment of a Masters in Library and Information Science (MLIS) program at the University of Malaya. The discussion covers the character and objectives of the program; the curriculum design; staff requirements; the intended student population; and the accreditation process. (14 references) (CLB)

Describes a new degree entitled the Information and Communication Pathway which takes a theoretical and analytical approach to information technology, information and library science, and mass communications, and is fully integrated with the social science department. The discussion covers the program objectives, its organization and structure,…

Analyzes information activities in relation to socioeconomic characteristics in low, middle, and highly developed economies for the years 1960 and 1977 through the use of cluster analysis. Results of data from 31 countries suggest that information development is achieved mainly by countries that have also achieved social development. (26…

Discusses the need for strong leadership in the library and information science professional community to deal effectively with the challenges and issues facing the profession. Topics covered include the qualities and responsibilities expected of leaders, the feasibility of teaching leadership skills, and the role of leaders in progress. (16…

Describes the results of a survey of senior managers in Canada that was conducted by the Graduate School of Library and Information Science at the University of Western Ontario to estimate the employment demand for graduates in Information Management. Skills and qualifications judged to be important for Information Managers are discussed. (six…

Discourse analysis addresses questions regarding both spoken and written communications and can be applied to purposes and practices of information study that appear in books and journals in the field. Applications of discourse analysis to information include investigation of the social, political, and technical implications of the word…

Analyzes the information life cycle and traces this concept in policy instruments and the primary and secondary literature. Topics addressed include differing views on the concept of a life cycle; steps of life-cycle management; managing information as well as technology; and the need for further study and development of models. (Contains 97…

Describes a study that was conducted to examine the structures and functions of advisory boards and councils at Canadian and U.S. schools with programs of library and information science accredited by the American Library Association. The impact of these boards on programs and program quality is discussed. (Contains five references.) (LRW)

Discusses the information economy and the economics of education for information professions. Topics include the diversity of academic disciplines for information professional education, supply and demand in professional areas, costs of education, lifelong learning, and expenditures for schools with American Library Association accredited Master's…

Presents a preliminary report on a survey of the American Library Association accredited schools of library and information science to determine the extent to which courses dealing with the economics of information are taught. The elements of a model syllabus for an economics of information course are presented. (Author/LRW)

Includes abstracts of 18 special interest group (SIG) sessions. Highlights include natural language processing, information science and terminology science, classification, knowledge-intensive information systems, information value and ownership issues, economics and theories of information science, information retrieval interfaces, fuzzy thinking…