The author discusses the content included in an online course on "Multicultural Materials for Young Adults and Children." This graduate course (LIS 5937) for Library and information Science students at the University of South Florida, is a very popular offering for those who plan to work with youth in libraries. The class teaches students how to…

KidsClick! is a web-based instructional resource designed for K-12. In 2006 it was transferred to the San Jose State School of Library and Information Science, and was subsequently refocused for grades 4-9, ages 10-14, post-reading, and pre-adult reading level phases. This article describes three parts of the redesign project--content, interface,…

What library/information science education offerings are relevant to preparing graduates for careers in the special library sector? The strengths and weaknesses of education for special librarianship; the match between SLA's competencies statement and what is being taught in LIS master's degree programs; and the role of SLA in continuing education…

Based on a process evaluation carried out at the University of Wales Aberystwyth (UWA) investigating the effectiveness of existing evaluation procedures for the BSc Econ in Information and Library Studies by distance learning. After discussing the research process, this article describes findings in relation to the perceived gaps in the evaluation…

Describes and compares the process used for accreditation of postsecondary programs of education for librarianship, and the existing programs and justification for certification of individual librarians. An argument for the advantages of institutional accreditation over individual certification is presented. (13 references) (CLB)

Describes results of a survey of library schools in the United Kingdom, Australia, and North America that was conducted to determine the schools' roles in educating their students about library service to cultural minorities. Highlights include race awareness training and minority faculty and student representation in library schools. (LRW)

Discusses results of a survey of LIS (library and information science) educators who specialized in reference services or online retrieval to understand how teachers have prepared students to deal with online and CD-ROM resources. Results are compared to those from earlier studies, and a copy of the survey is appended. (Author/LRW)

Examines the difficulties of teaching intellectual freedom topics to students in ALA (American Library Association)-accredited programs of library and information science, particularly the influences of sexual and racial harassment policies adopted by the universities. Weaknesses are revealed that indicate a lack of protection for teachers of…

Discusses the education and training needed for information brokers. Topics include information broker as a career option; how library and information science programs can prepare students; research skills versus reference skills; small business management; and alternative and continuing education. (LRW)

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…

Presents the results of a November 1995 survey of ALA-accredited library schools that was conducted to determine (1) whether computer literacy is either an admission prerequisite or graduation requirement for M.L.S. programs, (2) the definition of computer literacy used by each school, and (3) the options for satisfying any requirements. Contains…

Provides an account of efforts made to impart education and training of information technology (IT) at six library schools in Pakistan. Presents a brief history of library education in the country, and describes the rationale of IT education for Pakistani librarians. Provides recommendations for improvement in IT training, discussing factors…

Discussion of change and its influence on information professionals focuses on curriculum changes needed and implemented in library and information science education at Emporia State University. Topics include social context and shifts in perspective; postmodernism; dynamics of information technology and the global information economy; and a…

Argues that current library and information science discourse has drawn definitional boundaries around the word "information" so tightly as to exclude research on reading. Highlights include access to, versus content of, information; literacy studies; print culture history; reader-response theory; ethnography of reading; cultural studies; and…

Examines what is being taught in reference courses at the University of Ibadan (Nigeria) library school, how courses are taught, and what needs to be improved. The balance between practical and theoretical approaches in the curriculum is discussed, and is it recommended that a practical approach be emphasized in Nigeria. (Author/LRW)