Showing papers in "Journal of Education for Library and Information Science in 1992"
TL;DR: In this article, the authors examined the impact of telecommunications media on learning outcomes designed on level of learning and instructional strategy and found no significant differences on six of the evaluations on six courses.
Abstract: This study examines the impact of telecommunications media upon learning outcomes designed on level of learning and instructional strategy. Course objectives were identified by type of learning using a model based upon Gagne and Briggs. A nonequivalent control group design was used to measure differences in learning outcomes. The data gathering techniques include content analyses of written exams, observations, interviews, an analysis of interactions, and examination of student attitudes using a questionnaire. Analysis of covariance measured differences between sites, controlling for entering knowledge as measured by the pretext. These analyses showed no significant differences on six of the evaluations.
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TL;DR: It is imperative that library education curricula prepare individuals for a new environment, one in which librarians will need to work with other groups and individuals who are also intersted in delivering information services to end users.
Abstract: There is widespread agreement that the nature of libraries and librarianship is rapidly being transformed by modem, electronic technologies. The most common projections of libraries of the future assume that the new technologies and services will be controlled and managed by individuals whom we can identify as librarians. Regrettably, we have failed to consider seriously an alternative, equally plausible scenario, one in which there may be competition between librarians and others for control and management of basic information resources and for the right to deliver information services. It is imperative that library education curricula prepare individuals for a new environment, one in which librarians will need to work with other groups and individuals who are also intersted in delivering information services to end users
27 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors surveyed the opinions of faculty specializing in public and school librarianship and reported the findings of the data collected and demonstrated whether any agreement exists between the two respondents groups, public-library and scool-library faculty.
Abstract: Research quality is a dominant factor in assessing faculty credentials; however, no objective measures have been formulated to assess quality. In 1985, two investigators, Kohl and Davis, undertook an initial step when they polled sixty-six deans of ALA-accredited programs and eighty-five Association of Research Libraries directors to ascertain a consensus opinion regarding journal prestige. In an attempt to determine a more broadly based understanding of periodical prestige, our investigation surveyed the opinions of faculty specializing in public and school librarianship. The purpose of this article is to report the findings of the data collected and to demonstrate whether any agreement exists between the two respondents groups, public-library and scool-library faculty. These results are compared to the Kohl/Davis study to ascertain whether a convergence of opinion between professors and deans
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TL;DR: The authors discusses the challenges and opportunities that multiculturalism presents to library and information science education and develops conceptual strategies that will contribute to the operationalization of a multicultural curriculum, drawing upon concepts and literature from a variety of research fields that deal with the role of culture in human cognitive processes and informational behaviors.
Abstract: This paper discusses the challenges and opportunities that multiculturalism presents to library and information science education. Multiculturalism here is synonymous with cultural diversity and denotes the recent critical concepts that are counterposed to ethnocentrism, cultural monolithicism, and the assumption of epistemological universality. The aim of this essay is to develop conceptual strategies that will contribute to the operationalization of a multicultural curriculum. To provide that framework, the discussions draw upon concepts and literature from a variety of research fields that deal with the role of culture in human cognitive processes and informational behaviors
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors offer strategies for increasing, the enrollment of minority students in schools of library and information science and promote mentoring as an effective means of retaining students, and discuss the impact upon the future of the field of the current low number of minority student and faculty members.
Abstract: The author offers strategies for increasing, the enrollment of minority students in schools of library and information science and promotes mentoring as an effective means of retaining students. The impact upon the future of the field of the current low number of minority students and faculty members is discussed. Strategies cover recruitment programs, promoting awareness of careers in librarianship to potential students, sources of funding, and support services to increase retention
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TL;DR: This article identified multilingual and multicultural issues relevant to library and information science curricula today, and proposed a framework to address these issues in library and Information Science curricula, which can be found in the Appendix.
Abstract: This paper identifies multilingual and multicultural issues relevant to library and information science curricula today
10 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the LISSADA Survey was used to illuminate patterns of students' program selection and satisfaction cross-tabulated by gender, ethnicity, and enrollment status, showing that different categories of students have different attitudes toward programs.
Abstract: On what basis do library and information science students select academic programs? How satisfied are they with these programs? Do different categories of students have different attitudes toward programs? To answer some of these questions, this paper focuses on variables from the Library and Information Science Students' Attitudes, Demographics, and Aspirations (LISSADA) Survey to illuminate patterns of students' program selection and satisfaction cross-tabulated by gender, ethnicity, and enrollment status
9 citations
TL;DR: This survey includes a total of seventy-six courses because many schools teach several relevant courses, and the seventysix courses are divided into four categories: (1) mixed basic courses, (2) methods only, (3) statistics only, and (4) additional/advanced courses.
Abstract: taught in library schools Both studies included a follow-up letter or call to those who did not initially respond, and both resulted in responses from fiftytwo schools; however, our survey includes a total of seventy-six courses because many schools teach several relevant courses The seventysix courses are divided into four categories: (1) mixed basic courses (including both methodology and statistics, and designed as a beginning course), (2) methods only, (3) statistics only, and (4) additional/advanced courses
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TL;DR: The authors compared the characteristics of LIS doctorate recipients with those in other disciplines to identify factors that may aid in the recruitment and retention of PhD students in library and information science programs, including gender, race, citizenship, undergraduate major, institutions of higher education attended, median age, median length of time taken to complete the doctorate recipient planning to teach and those planning other professional careers.
Abstract: Characteristics of doctorate recipients in library science were compared with those in other disciplines to identify Factors that may aid in the recruitment and retention of Ph D students in library and information science programs Factors explored include: (1) trends in the annual production of doctoral degrees; (2) characteristics of LIS doctorate recipients, including gender, race, citizenship, undergraduate major, institutions of higher education attended, median age, median length of time taken to complete the doctorate recipients planning to teach and those planning other professional careers
TL;DR: Improved the user's understanding of system operation through the use of appropriate metaphors, taking advantage of error situations to teach error recognition and recovery strategies, and encouraging users to be actively engaged in learning by incorporating job-related tasks in training exercises.
Abstract: Little research has been conducted on the relative effectiveness of different methods for training users of microcomputer systems Research in the disciplines of human-computer interaction and instructional design can provide insights pertaining to the learning and use of computers and, specifically, to the training of microcomputer users The combined insights of the two disciplines advocate user/learner-centered training, designed to achieve the following objectives: improving the user's understanding of system operation through the use of appropriate metaphors, taking advantage of error situations to teach error recognition and recovery strategies, and encouraging users to be actively engaged in learning by incorporating job-related tasks in training exercises
TL;DR: This paper pointed out the need to increase recruitment of minority faculty members into programs of library and information science and discussed some of the problems inherent in existing recruitment programs and suggested some ways to improve those programs.
Abstract: This paper points to a need for increase recruitment of minority faculty members into programs of library and information science ; discusses some of the problems inherent in existing recruitment programs ; and suggests some ways to improve those programs. A bibliography of sources related to minority recruitment of higher education faculty is included
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examined schools of library and information science to determine environmental, political, and economic factors that contribute to the successful adaptation and survival of a program over time.
Abstract: Schools of library and information science were examined to determine environmental, political, and economic factors that contribute to the successful adaptation and survival of a program over time. The research for this article was conducted in 1988, and the data represent results current for that year. The author cautions that the picture they paint may be different from what is occurring today, but findings from this research may nevertheless be useful
TL;DR: In this article, commentaires des resulats d'une enquete d'opinion (par questionnaire) faite aupres des participants of 70 formations continues courtes de bibliothecaires et specialistes de l'information en 1991 sur les raisons de leur participation and sur leur satisfaction.
Abstract: Commentaires des resulats d'une enquete d'opinion (par questionnaire) faite aupres des participants de 70 formations continues courtes de bibliothecaires et specialistes de l'information en 1991 sur les raisons de leur participation et sur leur satisfaction
TL;DR: The University of Hawaii School of Library and Information Studies and the university's graduate research library have implemented an interactive, educational public-service program that provides graduate students enrolled in the introductory reference course with experience at the research library's information desk as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: The University of Hawaii School of Library and Information Studies and the university's graduate research library have implemented an interactive, educational public-service program that provides graduate students enrolled in the introductory reference course with experience at the research library's information desk. This paper describes the program and reports on the results of a 1988 survey of fifty-five accredited library schools in the United States and Canada investigating the existence of and opinions about public-service components in introductory reference courses
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a set of documents relating to formation pratiques in cataloga- tion, e.g., the Conant Report of the Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO).
Abstract: L'insuffisance de la litterature professionnelle pouvant etre utile a la menee de formations pratiques en bibliotheconomie en offrant un compte rendu suffisant sur l'experience de formation menee est argumente par une caracterisation des articles rencontres dans ce domaine. Presente comme une exception, le document qui relate une formation au catalogage a l'universite du Missouri, SEMO (Southeast Missouri State University) est presente comme modele de reference pour les bibliothecaires qui n'ont jamais mene une formation pratique en catalogage. De tels documents pourraient favoriser la participation a des activites de formation pratiques par les bibliothecaires ( reference faite au Conant Report)
TL;DR: In this article, the authors describe how one library school's goals and objectives were quantified and used for internal evaluation and a number of philosophical-methodological questions emerging from the analysis are also discussed.
Abstract: Every library school is required by the Committee on Accreditation of the American Library Association to have clearly stated program goals and objectives How one school's goals and objectives were quantified and used for internal evaluation is described in this case study A number of philosophical-methodological questions emerging from the analysis are also discussed
TL;DR: The authors provides evidence from Canadian library schools and Canadian public librarians that suggests that some of these criticisms may be outdated and that library schools are providing, for the most part, what the critics have suggested and what the profession is demanding.
Abstract: There has been a great deal of criticism of management education in library schools. This paper provides evidence from Canadian library schools and Canadian public librarians that suggests that some of these criticisms may be outdated. Library schools are providing, for the most part, what the critics have suggested and what the profession is demanding. There is a core curriculum in the basic library management course and it is in accordance with the views of public librarians. By a wise choice of elective courses, students can become conversant with more depth and perhaps even quantitative aspects of management
TL;DR: Implication discussed include the potentiel of hypertext to support instruction and cataloging workstations, changes in orgaizational structures, and the opportunity to redifine classroom instruction in cataloging.
Abstract: Chapter 21, «Choice of Access Points,» of the Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules was implemented in HyperCard for delivery of instruction to library science students. Hypertext offered two caracteristics that matched characteristics of cataloging decisions: the capability of providing multidimensional structure to a multidimensional task, and data richness. The rules, examples, sample title pages, and tutorial material were implemented in HyperCard, along with graphics that suggest the cataloging environment. Several data structures were developed, including a decision tree to provide an overview and ready access to particular rules or tutorials. Implication discussed include the potentiel of hypertext to support instruction and cataloging workstations, changes in orgaizational structures, and the opportunity to redifine classroom instruction in cataloging
TL;DR: A survey of library science librarians was conducted to assess their collection development strategies in response to the changing direction of librarian education as mentioned in this paper, which indicated that traditional library science subject areas, such as library administration and history of books and publishing, should continue to be actively collected at a high level.
Abstract: A survey of library science librarians was conducted to assess their collection development strategies in response to the changing direction of library science education. Survey results indicate that library science librarians feel that traditional library science subject areas, such as library administration and history of books and publishing, should continue to be actively collected at a high level. Over a five-year period, subjects showing the greatest growth are in technological areas, such as database management, expert systems, online searching, and telecommunications
TL;DR: In this article, a vue d'ensemble est acccompagne d'un tableau statistique donnant des donnees chiffrees concerant le nombre de diplomes sortis de differentes universites d'Egypte.
Abstract: Ces changements recouvrent l'enseignement en archivistique, bibliotheconomie et en documentation/sciences information.Cette vue d'ensemble est acccompagne d'un tableau statistique donnant des donnees chiffrees concerant le nombre de diplomes sortis de differentes universites d'Egypte
TL;DR: The authors define what social pluralism implies from the point of view of library development and discuss the implications of these social features for library education, and propose a framework for library development based on social diversity.
Abstract: We define what social pluralism implies from the point of view of library development and discuss the implications of these social features for library education
TL;DR: A survey of AI/expert systems instruction was made of schools offering a degree in a library field at the bachelor's level or higher as discussed by the authors and some consensus of opinion on what to include under AI/ES was found.
Abstract: A survey of artificial intelligence/expert systems (AI/ES) instruction was made of schools offering a degree in a library field at the bachelor's level or higher. Some consensus of opinion on what to include under AI/ES was found. The higher the level of program, the more relevant AI/ES was perceived. This was reflected in more course offerings, more hours of AI/ES instruction, and a higher average number of courses per institution. Teaching methods emphasized lectures, readings, reports, and demonstrations over hands-on use and program writing. Non-ALA programs expected a greater impact by AI/ES on the library profession within the next ten years than ALA programs, but the general feeling was that any impact will be low.