World Guide to Library, Archive and Information Science Education
World Guide to Library, Archive and Information Science Education

Author: Axel Schniederjürgen

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter

Published: 2008-12-19

Total Pages: 561

ISBN-13: 3598440294

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This directory lists education institutions world-wide where professional education and training programmes in the field of library, archive and information science are carried out at a tertiary level of education or higher. More than ten years after the publication of the last edition, this up-to-date reference source includes more than 900 universities and other institutions, and more than 1.500 relevant programmes. Entries provide contact information as well as details such as statistical information, tuition fees, admission requirements, programmes' contents.

World Guide to Library, Archive, and Information Science Associations
World Guide to Library, Archive, and Information Science Associations

Author: Marko Schweizer

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter

Published: 2011-12-22

Total Pages: 513

ISBN-13: 3110951363

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This handbook provides thorough, up-to-date information on associations concerned with the fields of librarianship, documentation, information science and archives. The second, completely revised and considerably enlarged edition contains 633 comprehensive and updated entries from over 130 countries. Over 170 new entries documenting the latest trends and developments in the field are included, and an increase of more than 7 % in the number of associations covered. The first part lists internationally active associations in alphabetical order. In the second part, national associations are arranged by country, and listed within the countries alphabetically. The volume includes indexes of names, subjects and official organs. The entries contain the following details: Name, with abbreviation and English translation where available Address with telephone, telex, fax, eMail and URL Functionaries, members of staff Languages, Year of foundation Main field of interest and goals Structure, finances Summary of members (numbers, structure, types of membership) Membership conferences, congresses, publications Activities (e.g. legislative proceedings or educational)

World Guide to Library, Archive, and Information Science Education
World Guide to Library, Archive, and Information Science Education

Author: International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions

Publisher: De Gruyter Saur

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 612

ISBN-13:

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The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users. It is the global voice of the information profession. The series IFLA Publications deals with many of the means through which libraries, information centres, and information professionals worldwide can formulate their goals, exert their influence as a group, protect their interests, and find solutions to global problems.

Global Library and Information Science
Global Library and Information Science

Author: Ismail Abdullahi

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter

Published: 2009-05-05

Total Pages: 592

ISBN-13: 3598441347

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This book presents international librarianship and library science through insightful and well written chapters contributed by experts and scholars from six regions of the world. The role of public, academic, special, school libraries, as well as library and information science education are presented from the early development to the present time. Its lively, readable approach will help the reader to understand librarianship in Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East, and North America. Edited by Ismail Abdullahi, Professor of Global Library and Information Science, this book is a must-read by library science students and teachers, librarians, and anyone interested in Global Librarianship.

Global Library and Information Science
Global Library and Information Science

Author: Ismail Abdullahi

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

Published: 2017-11-07

Total Pages: 730

ISBN-13: 3110413124

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This 2nd edition of the highly successful Global Library and Information Science presents an up-to-date review of international librarianship and library science through insightful and well written chapters contributed by experts and scholars from all regions of the world. The role of public, academic, special, school libraries, as well as library and information science education are presented from the early development to the present time. Its lively, readable approach will help the reader to understand librarianship in Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and North America. Edited by Ismail Abdullahi, Professor of Global Library and Information Science, this book is a must-read by library science students and teachers, librarians, and anyone interested in Global Librarianship.

Guide to Reference
Guide to Reference

Author: Jo Bell Whitlatch

Publisher: American Library Association

Published: 2014-08-06

Total Pages: 334

ISBN-13: 083891232X

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Ideal for public, school, and academic libraries looking to freshen up their reference collection, as well as for LIS students and instructors conducting research, this resource collects the cream of the crop sources of general reference and library science information. Encompassing internet resources, digital image collections, and print resources, it includes the full section on LIS Resources from the Guide to Reference database, which was voted a #1 Best Professional Resource Database by Library Journal readers. Organized by topic and thoroughly indexed, this guide makes it a snap to find the right sources. It offers an appealing introduction to reference work and resources for LIS students and also serves as an affordable course book to complement online Guide to Reference access.

Library and Information Science in the Middle East and North Africa
Library and Information Science in the Middle East and North Africa

Author: Amanda B. Click

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

Published: 2016-07-11

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 3110396416

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This volume offers up-to-date insights into the state of library and information science (LIS) in the Middle East and North Africa. Covered topics include information literacy, intellectual property, LIS education and research, publishing and more. This timely contribution thus presents vital areas of research on a region that receives relatively little coverage and is currently experiencing rapid and significant changes.

Quality Assurance in LIS Education
Quality Assurance in LIS Education

Author: Makiko Miwa

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2014-10-10

Total Pages: 271

ISBN-13: 1461464951

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This book reviews and examines the quality assurance systems of Library and Information Science (LIS) education in a variety countries and regions, including Asia, North America, Latin America and Europe. Globalization of education has caused the number of LIS professionals working in every region of the world to increase greatly. In order to be qualified as an LIS professional worldwide as well as in a local area, it is imperative that there exists a global standard of quality assurance systems for LIS practitioners. This book provides such a standard and ranks specific systems and educational programs worldwide. With contributions from leading researchers and scholars in a variety of regions across the globe, this book will prove an invaluable resource for professionals and educators of LIS education

STEM Education
STEM Education

Author: Information Resources Management Association

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2014-12-31

Total Pages: 1629

ISBN-13: 1466673648

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"This reference brings together an impressive array of research on the development of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics curricula at all educational levels"--Provided by publisher.

World Guide to Library, Archive, and Information Science Associations
World Guide to Library, Archive, and Information Science Associations

Author: International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions

Publisher: München : Saur

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 520

ISBN-13:

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"Directory of non-profit associations in the fields of librarianship, documentation, information science and archives. It includes those associations formed by institutions, staff and associations for professional education" - Introduction.