Coverage of competencies in the curriculum of information studies: An international perspective1

Rehman, Sajjad Ur; Al-Ansari, Husain; Yousef, Nibal

doi:10.3233/efi-2002-203-403

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“…There is rather less clarity and consensus about the skills which are needed if s/he is to function effectively" (2002, p.253). This view is supported by the literature reporting on the situation in all corners of the world (Middleton, 2003;Myburgh, 2003;Rehman, 2002;Koehler, 2003;Raju, 2003;Maceviciute, 2002;Irwin, 2002;Tedd, 2003). LIS educators propose a wide range of competencies, skills, knowledge areas, topics or modules for their courses.…”

Section: Curriculum Issuessupporting

confidence: 53%

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Section: Curriculum Issuessupporting

confidence: 53%

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2009

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“…The selection of survey methods was made, as it allowed researchers to collect data from a large and geographically scattered population by systematically choosing a small sample (Dane, 1990; Gay and Airasian, 2003; Powell and Connaway, 2004). In addition, this method was successfully used by several existing studies intended to develop and validated competencies for information professionals (Abu Bakar, 2005; Ameen, 2009; Mahmood, 2002; Rehman, 2000, 2008; Ullah and Anwar, 2012; Rehman, Al-Ansari and Yousef, 2002).…”

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Development and validation of core technology competencies for systems librarian

Naveed

Siddique

Mahmood

2021

DLP

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Purpose This study aimed to develop and validate a list of core technology competencies for systems librarian in Pakistan. Design/methodology/approach Survey method was used to conduct this investigation. A structured questionnaire, consisting of 52 competency statements categorized into six core technology areas, was developed based on an extensive literature review, experts’ scrutiny and pilot testing. The administration of the survey questionnaire was done though online environments such as related listservs and Facebook pages. The received 62 responses were imported into statistical package for social sciences and analyzed by computing means, standard deviations, Pearson correlation and t-test. Findings The results indicated six core technology areas where competencies of systems librarians needed to be developed, namely, basic computing, programming and Web publishing, computer networks, cloud computing, database management systems and information systems. The respondents validated 50 statements with an average mean score more than three. Only two statements received mean scores less than three. The results also indicated higher consistency of these statements as the value of Cronbach’s alpha was 0.973. Research limitations/implications This research attempted to identify and validate core technology competencies needed for systems librarians in Pakistan. It neither attempted to determine the weightage each competency should have if it was to be included in curriculum nor it intended to identify a detailed content for each core technology competency. In Pakistan, System librarians develop their knowledge and skills with the specialized computer subject by studying on their own, attending training workshops and on job experience. It is therefore worth mentioning here that the knowledge of the needed competencies may be limited. Practical implications Library and information science schools need to consider these competencies in developing and designing information curriculum with regard to management of library systems. This set of competencies help academicians in designing need-based curricula and training programs for existing and prospect system librarians in Pakistan. Originality/value This study would be a worthwhile contribution to the literature on competencies of information professionals especially systems librarians as no such study appeared providing pragmatic, evidenced and field-based insights toward proposed research area.

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“…Ur Rehman, et al (2002, pp. 199‐215) report the results of an empirical study designed to elicit the collective judgment of a select population of academics from North America, Southeast Asia and the Arabian Gulf region and also including leading practitioners from the Arabian Gulf region about the content of graduate degree programs in information studies.…”

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A study of international issues in library and information science education: survey of LIS schools in Europe, the USA and Canada

Abdullahi

Kajberg

2004

New Library World

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Internationalization of Library and Information Science (LIS) education is not only desirable but also critically necessary. The education of future library and information professionals who are able to understand the global information access, and to promote systems of communication among people throughout the world are vital for the success of the profession. This paper examines and analyzes the inclusion of international issues in LIS education in Europe, the USA, and Canada. The data gathered via a questionnaire survey of 60 LIS programs in Europe, the USA and Canada are presented. The provision of a program that addresses global views in LIS education is recommended.

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Coverage of competencies in the curriculum of information studies: An international perspective1

Cited by 18 publications

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Trendi izobraževanja za delo v informacijskih dejavnostih

Trendi izobraževanja za delo v informacijskih dejavnostih

Development and validation of core technology competencies for systems librarian

A study of international issues in library and information science education: survey of LIS schools in Europe, the USA and Canada

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