The Journal of Information Science and Technology Association
(Johono Kagaku to Gijutsu)
Vol. 52 i2002j ,@No.7
Special feature : Education for Library and Information Science outside Japan

Library and information science education in North America : expanding the programs for information professionals in broader environments
Yukiko SAKAI
(Hiyoshi Media Center,Keio University (4-1-1, Hiyoshi, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 223-8521))

Abstract : 56 ALA (American Library Association) accredited schools in North America have expanded their programs vertically from undergraduate to doctorate studies and horizontally into interdisciplinary degrees providing a wide variety of courses in order to respond to the expected increased educational requirements for information professionals not only in libraries but also in broader environments. This paper describes the current status of the ALA accredited schools based on the KALIPER (Kellogg-ALISE Information Professions and Education Renewal Project) report in 2000, the ALISE (Association for Library and Information Science Education) statistical report 2001 and the author's experience as a master's student on the information science track at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1999-2001) focusing on the schools' curriculum changes to examine the detail of the trends. The plan of the ALA's ad hoc Task Force on External Accreditation is also discussed.

Keywords : Library and Information Science Education / ALA accreditation / North America / KALIPER

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Translation gIFLA-Guidelines for Professional Library/Information Educational Programs-2000" and the brief comment
Masanori SUZUKI
(Bunkyo University Shonan Library (1100 Namegaya, Chigasaki-shi, Kanagawa 253-8550))

Abstract : gGuidelines for Professional Library/Information Educational Programs ; 2000" published by IFLA was fully translated in Japanese and was discussed on its major developments in comparison with the previous edition, gStandards for Library Schools" (1976). The author points out that the new edition has more detailed contents, reflects considerable changes in IT, and puts more emphasis on managerial aspects as an educational organization.

Keywords : education of library and information science / training of librarian and information profession / information profession / library school / curriculum / IFLA

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Education of Library and Information Science in Korea : Current Status and Critical Issues
Suk-Doo Choi, Moon-Won Seol
(Department of Library and Information Science, Ewha Women's University (11 Daehyun-dong Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Korea 120-750))

Abstract : The educational program of Library and Information Science in Korea is provided mainly by the 4 year university. Since the department of Library Science was first instituted at the university in 1957, over 32 universities now have the Library and Information Science department and 22 graduate schools open the master and doctorate degree programs. In the process of rapid expansion of the field, not only the name but the educational objective of the department have changed. Initially, the primary purpose was to train gprofessional librarian" but now is to educate ginformation specialist," in a broader sense, covering whole spectrum of information management and dissemination.However, the field of Library and Information Science in Korea is now facing a new challenge under the recent reformed government direction of university education system.The present paper briefly reviews the tradition of Library and Information Science in Korea and analyzes emerging critical issues such as curricula changes and professional course requirements, which basically system from new government guidelines reformed direction toward large categorization of departmental programs within the university.

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Guide for Application to North American Library School
Kiichiro TAKAHASHI,
(Itochu Foundation(1-19-10 Ehara-cho, Nakano-ku, Tokyo 165-0023))

Abstract : The purpose of this short report is to provide a brief guide for Japanese scholars and students to apply to American and Canadian library schools, describing some processes to obtain information about each library school, such information as reputation, faculty, tuition, course schedule, and so on. Also this paper describes my experiences at McGill University's library school in Montreal, Canada where I earned MLIS in 2000. And in the end I report some ways for Japanese to work at libraries in America and Canada.

Keywords : Studying at North American library school Application Process / Ranking /Tuition / McGill University

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Consistency and change : TFPL's competitive edge
Nigel Oxbrow
(TFPL Ltd. (17-18 Britton Street London EC1M5TL UK))

Abstract : While many library schools in the United States drastically changed their curriculum according to the transition of the information world, those in Europe appears to have stayed with minimum transformation, which resulted in widening the gap between what was taught in a classroom and what was needed in business practice.TFPL was founded to bridge the gap in 1987 and has been dramatically evolving for last 15 years. Nigel Oxbrow, the founder and CEO of TFPL Ltd. is to introduce the history, its development, and secrets of the success.

Keywords : TFPL / Europe / European Business Information Conference (EBIC) / InfoPro /Training / Recruiting / Consulting / Knowledge Management

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