Abstract:This article presents the results of a survey that focused on the perceived effects of the six American Library Association (ALA) accreditation standards on ALA accredited library education programs in the United States. The standards as they pertain to specific aspects of the programs are as follows: Standard 1 missions, goals, and objectives; Standard 2 curriculum; Standard 3 faculty; Standard 4 students; Standard 5 administration and financial support; and Standard 6 physical resources and facilities (ALA 2… Show more
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