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ERIC Number: EJ531068
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1996
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0748-5786
The M.L.S. Degree: Time for a Two-Year Program?
Rapple, Brendan A.
Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, v37 n1 p72-75 Win 1996
This contribution to "The Visible College" column considers the question of expanding the Master's in Library Science (MLS) program to better prepare students for future participation in the library profession. Benefits include exposure to core curriculum, opportunities for specialization, forming alliances with and taking classes in other university departments, and increasing starting salaries. (LRW)
Descriptors: Core Curriculum, Departments, Educational Cooperation, Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Library Education, Library Science, Masters Degrees, Masters Programs, Program Length, Salaries, Specialization
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Competency Needs
Note: "The Visible College" Column, Ling Hwey Jeng, Ed.