Delivering LIS education into Viet Nam: A narrative of teaching, interpreting, and translating

Welch, Bernadette; Murray, Janet

doi:10.1080/10572317.2007.10762736

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“…Some universities (e.g. Can Tho University and Hanoi University of Culture) worked collaboratively with international institutions to develop LIM educational programmes (Welch and Murray, 2007). They aimed to enhance the quality of educational programmes and to reach international standards in LIM education.…”

Section: The Development Of Digital Libraries In Vietnammentioning

confidence: 99%

Discovering the contextual factors for digital library education in Vietnam

Dorner

Calvert

2019

GKMC

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discover the contextual factors affecting the development of digital library education (DLE) in Vietnam and to determine how those factors are enabling or hindering its development. Design/methodology/approach Based upon the literature and the theories of Fullan (2007), Nowlen (1988) and Rogers (2003), an initial model of contextual factors that were potentially affecting DLE development in Vietnam was developed. The model was then tested using a qualitative methodology involving interviews and focus groups with key stakeholders, along with the gathering of documentary evidence. The data were then analysed using the interactive model of Miles et al. (2014), and the initial model was then revised. Findings The initial model allowed for the depiction of potential factors, both internal and external, along with some relationships between the factors. Based on the data analysis, a revised model was developed composed of seven major contextual factors that were enabling and/or hindering DLE development in the Vietnamese context. These are grouped into three categories: external factors – government, IT infrastructure and social and cultural values; internal factors – stakeholders’ attitudes, DLE characteristics and the personal and organisational nexus; and change agents, which is both an internal and external factor. These factors had different levels of influence on DLE development and are inter-related. Originality/value No prior study has looked at contextual factors affecting DLE development in a developing country such as Vietnam.

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Section: The Development Of Digital Libraries In Vietnammentioning

confidence: 99%

Discovering the contextual factors for digital library education in Vietnam

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Calvert

2019

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“…Internationalization of LIS education is not only desirable but also critically necessary (Abdullahi & Kajberg, 2004). Accordingly, internationalization of LIS curricula has been an area for study, focusing on the dissemination of international standards and codes of education in the international context (Welch & Murray, 2007). Therefore, to conceptualize this concept it is crucial to start with defining the terms.…”

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Rebirth of library and information science education in Ethiopia: Retrospectives and prospectives

Mammo

2011

International Information & Library Review

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This paper traces the history of Library and Information Science (LIS) education in Ethiopia, since its inception in 1959, reviewing both the retrospective (historical background) and prospective (rebirth and future direction). A comparison of the curricula of Jimma and Haramaya Universities demonstrates the transition from a traditional, closed model of librarianship to the contemporary, open model and the changes in programs' names from Library Science to Information Science. Internationalization of the programs, incorporation of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) related courses, and information literacy programs are enhancing the transformation of LIS education. The author recommends continued reorienting of programs to meet rapidly changing needs, expanding the academic as opposed to vocational only dimensions, and increased marketing. ª

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“…Education of LIS professionals was also a focus of the four Learning Resource Centre projects in four Vietnamese Universities. There has been some discussion of these projects in the literature (Welch and Murray, 2007;Denison and Robinson, 2004;Nguyen and Robinson, 2004) but the real outcomes of these projects may take several years to be known. One new initiative reported in this area by Huynh(2009) documents the setting up a new LIS education program at Can Tho University with international co-operation which will go some way towards dealing with the problems of appropriate education of LIS professional in Vietnam.…”

Section: History Of Libraries In Vietnammentioning

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Libraries and LIS education in Vietnam: a view from the outside

Welch

Murray²

2010

Library Management

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Purpose -Documenting some of the developments in libraries, and LIS education in Vietnam, this paper aims to suggest directions for achieving goals of education, collaboration, policy development, and access to resources in this rapidly developing country. Design/methodology/approach -The report is based on an extensive literature review of available English language material together with information obtained from structured interviews with a group of LIS professionals in Vietnam. These data support an analysis of current initiatives, programs and developments taking place in the different library sectors in Vietnam. Findings -Significant developments have occurred in Vietnam in terms of national policy agendas and development of the internet backbone. The pace of change, particularly in the national and university sectors, has been dramatic but the pace of change at other levels is somewhat slower. Community development, access to electronic resources, and education of information professionals are identified as areas for development. In particular, the paper focuses on the emergence of improved professional communication, which is facilitated by an improved ICT infrastructure within Vietnam, which allows managers to cooperate and share experiences more effectively.Research limitations/implications -The major limitation to the research is the fact that much of the literature about this topic is only available in the Vietnamese language. This research was conducted using the available English language material, and the interview responses of the LIS professionals in Vietnam. Further research is needed by Vietnamese library professionals on the state of the industry, and the directions being taken at the different levels. Practical implications -The study identifies a number of strategies, and areas for development, which could have an impact on training of library staff, and moving towards more collaborative approaches at all levels of library resourcing. Originality/value -This paper brings together information published in a variety of sources, not always readily available to give a more detailed view of library development in Vietnam for the international community.

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Delivering LIS education into Viet Nam: A narrative of teaching, interpreting, and translating

Cited by 5 publications

References 5 publications

Discovering the contextual factors for digital library education in Vietnam

Discovering the contextual factors for digital library education in Vietnam

Rebirth of library and information science education in Ethiopia: Retrospectives and prospectives

Libraries and LIS education in Vietnam: a view from the outside

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