The challenges of the emerging market and the education and training of information professionals in Africa  

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Aina, L.O.

Jenis: Article from Journal - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: Journal of Librarianship and Information Science vol. 25 no. 4 (2008), page 197-202.
Fulltext: 197.pdf (685.92KB)

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Examines the curricula of library schools in Africa to ascertain the proportion of their courses that is relevant to the emerging library and information science market based on a standard list of topics, ranging from computer technology and information and records management to information repackaging and journalism. The list was based on that prepared by Nick Moore in his study: The emerging markets for librarians and information workers, 1987 (see LISA ref. 88-2944). Data used in the study was based on prospectuses from the schools supplemented with visits. Results suggest that a substantial proportion of the institutions in Africa have incorporated courses that are appropriate to the emerging market in their curricula. The majority appreciate the leading position held by computer technology in this market, but in reality only fourfive schools provide computer facilities. Recommends that funding agencies should provide assistance in the training of information professionals in Africa by sponsoring visiting lecturers and scholars to training institutions where these lack skilled manpower to teach certain courses, and by making the necessary equipment available. Continuing education for trainers should play an important part.

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