scholarly journals Challenges in Training Teacher-Librarians at the Department of Information Studies, University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg

2021 ◽  
pp. 157-168
Author(s):  
Thuli Radebe
Keyword(s):  
Faculty Members ◽  
Training Teacher ◽  
Information Studies ◽  
School Librarianship ◽  
Teacher Librarians

The paper raises problems which are experienced by the Department of Information Studies in running the Diploma in School Librarianship (DSL). These problems relate to obstacles which interfere with attracting students into the program and getting them committed to school librarianship as a profession, and also relate to inadequacies which students bring into the program. The problems, which are outlined from observations made by faculty members in the Department, are reinforced by some literature findings. A few solutions, as attempted by the Department, are also discussed.

10,000 Newly Certified Librarians, 100 Secure Jobs

2020 ◽  
pp. 78-101
Author(s):  
Daisuke Okada
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
School Library ◽  
Global Trends ◽  
Curriculum Model ◽  
Library And Information Studies ◽  
Information Studies ◽  
The Status ◽  
School Librarianship ◽  
Teacher Librarians

This chapter discusses the status, challenges, and issues encountered in librarianship in Japan, especially school librarianship. Specifically, it focuses on the certifications for school library staff, the curriculum model, and the employability of certified librarians. Topics related to Library and Information Studies schools, training programs for certified librarians, summer and distance education, qualifications and accreditation of teacher librarians are discussed as well. Currently, librarianship and school librarianship are not close to implementing internationalization; however, this discussion cannot be avoided. Hence, this chapter argues that it is necessary to incorporate the specific trends in Japan along with global trends.

scholarly journals The Role of Culture and Folk Art in School Library Programming

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucy Santos Green ◽  
Melissa P Johnston
Keyword(s):  
Communities Of Practice ◽  
Research Study ◽  
School Library ◽  
Ways Of Knowing ◽  
School Librarians ◽  
The World ◽  
Library Programming ◽  
School Librarianship ◽  
Teacher Librarians

Exploring the practices of teacher librarians in other countries fosters new knowledge, contributing to global communities of practice. The need to equip today’s youth with complex 21st century skills has served as a catalyst for change in the traditional practices of school librarians all over the world. It is this necessary change that led to questions regarding school library practices at an international level and to the need to explore school librarianship on a global level. This research study explores ways program design grounded in cultural understanding, experiences, and ways of knowing the world, are applied by practicing school librarians in Brazil, Russia, and Belize.

scholarly journals Adapting Education for School Librarianship

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Henri ◽  
Sandra Lee ◽  
Sue Trinidad ◽  
Alvin Kwan ◽  
Ming Lai
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Repeated Calls ◽  
Bachelor Of Education ◽  
Part Time ◽  
School Librarianship ◽  
Teacher Librarians ◽  
The University

Over the past few years repeated calls have been made by teacher librarian educators for evidence based practice by teacher librarians. This study is an attempt to provide evidence for the adoption of innovative practice in a post-service, part time Bachelor of Education program. Part time tertiary students undertaking studies in education at the University of Hong Kong are often heard to voice the opinion that the demands of university study are excessive. While it is generally accepted that the Hong Kong lifestyle is hectic, that teachers have a heavy schedule, and that travel to and from the university campus is time-consuming, little useful data exists to allow university professors to better understand the plight of the students or to provide evidence from which action could be taken to better tailor courses to the needs of students. Likewise many assumptions are made about tertiary student motivation but these assumptions are probably not grounded in any research findings. This exploratory study was undertaken to determine the factors affecting the full-time teacher’s progress in their tertiary part-time study in school librarianship. The findings will better enable instructors to tailor teaching and learning to meet the needs of the part-time participant. Findings will also be informative for other part-time undergraduate programs.

scholarly journals Introduction of the Hungarian school library system

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Dömsödy ◽  
Marianna Edit Pataki
Keyword(s):  
Education Policy ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
18Th Century ◽  
School Library ◽  
School Libraries ◽  
Library Instruction ◽  
Library System ◽  
Trace Back ◽  
School Librarianship ◽  
Teacher Librarians

The today’s school libraries in Hungary trace back to the 18th century. After 1970 the school librarianship became an independent profession and library pedagogy was elaborated as well. Nowadays the Hungarian School Library Association provides the most support. In spite of difficulties Hungarian school librarianship has much strength but needs to be improved in many fields yet. There are well operating libraries, committed teacher librarians and a good legislation. Library instruction is built into curriculum. In 2012 has changed the education policy, which also affected school libraries badly. A way to save the profession is to elaborate the library pedagogy program and declare how libraries can support information literacy and independent learners.

scholarly journals Developing Online Master's Programs for Teacher-Librarians

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judy O'Connell
Keyword(s):  
Learning Community ◽  
Information Organization ◽  
Master's Programs ◽  
Digital Innovation ◽  
Global Networks ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Information Studies ◽  
Digital Environments ◽  
Teacher Librarians ◽  
Master Of Education

A multi-disciplinary degree program in education and information studies can uniquely facilitate educators to develop or enhance their capacity to be responsive to the demands of a digitally connected world. Charles Sturt University’s new Master of Education (Knowledge Networks and Digital Innovation) aims to develop agile leaders in new cultures of digital formal and informal learning, with expertise in navigating diverse information pathways, creative learning environments, and socially connected global networks. By examining key features and influences of global connectedness, information organization, communication and participatory cultures of learning, students are provided with the opportunity to reflect on their professional practice in a networked learning community, to improve learning and teaching in digital environments.

scholarly journals Developing Online Master's Programs for Teacher-Librarians

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulette Stewart
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Support ◽  
Master's Programs ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Library And Information Studies ◽  
Information Studies ◽  
Teacher Librarians ◽  
Master Of Arts ◽  
The University ◽  
Delivery Approach

The Department of Library and Information Studies (DLIS) at the University of the West Indies, Mona campus presently offers the Master of Library and Information Studies (39 credits) and the Master of Arts in Library and Information Studies (36 credits). These programs offer a wide range of courses over two to three years. As a result of the decrease in registration and the heavy demand for a multi-modal delivery approach, the DLIS has written a proposal to the university to implement the two postgraduate programs in this format. The Our Virtual Learning Environment (OurVLE) has been selected as the learning support system for these programs as its features are ideal for multi-modal delivery. The DLIS awaits final approval from the campus-wide committee.

scholarly journals A dissemination divide? The factors that influence the journal selection decision of Library & Information Studies (LIS) researchers and practitioners

2013 ◽  
Vol 37 (115) ◽  
pp. 33-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Dalton
Keyword(s):  
Research Output ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Research Practice ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Information Studies ◽  
Show Evidence ◽  
Selection Decision ◽  
Complex Decision

With increasing volumes of research output and the continued emergence of new publishing venues, scholarly publishing has become a crowded landscape. This study analyses the factors that influence LIS authors when selecting a journal for submission, and in particular the significance of open access (OA) options and bibliometric indicators in this decision-making process. An online questionnaire with Likert scales was used to collect and rank the preferences and attitudes of LIS professionals. As part of the analysis, two separate sub-groups were examined using inferential statistical tests to explore if the research-practice divide so often cited in the LIS literature is also replicated in journal selection. It is concluded that choosing a journal for LIS research is a complex decision for both faculty members and librarians. Whilst some commonality exists between both groups, many variables show evidence of a divide in practices and preferences in consonance with the existing research.

The Reality of Use of WhatsApp as a Tool for Distance Education in Teaching and Learning

2019 ◽  
pp. 200-213
Author(s):  
Naifa Eid AI-Saleem ◽  
Mohammed Nasser Al-Saqri ◽  
Aysha Sultan Al-Badri
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Sultanate Of Oman ◽  
Educational Purpose ◽  
Sultan Qaboos University ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Information Studies ◽  
Source Of Information

This research aims to investigate the reality of WhatsApp use among faculty members at the Department of Information Studies (IS) at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) in the Sultanate of Oman as a tool for distance education (DE) and as a tool for teaching and learning. The study also focuses on the information retrieved on WhatsApp teaching groups and its use. Data was collected through the interview method. The results of the study showed that three faculty members out of nine are using WhatsApp in teaching and learning. They use it for class discussions and explanations of projects. The study showed that the three faculty members in the Department of IS who used WhatsApp in teaching and learning are using it in general to communicate with the students and also for educational purpose. In addition, the study showed a relationship between age, nationality, and specialization. The study also proved that students used WhatsApp as an open source of information.

scholarly journals Developing 21st Century School Media Resource Libraries for Singapore

2021 ◽  
pp. 217-224
Author(s):  
Shaheen Majid ◽  
Abdus Chaudhry ◽  
Schubert Foo ◽  
Elisabeth Logan
Keyword(s):  
Faculty Members ◽  
Collection Management ◽  
Training And Education ◽  
Information Studies ◽  
The Status ◽  
Innovative Thinking ◽  
Management Policies ◽  
Creative Problem ◽  
Resource Library ◽  
Technological University

In light of global calls for emphasizing innovative thinking and creative problem solving in elementary and secondary schools and a more collaborative role for school media resource libraries to support the new focus, a taskforce of four faculty members from the Division of Information Studies of Nanyang Technological University undertook to assess the status of a selected group of thirteen media resource libraries in Singapore. Data obtained from questionnaires and focus groups indicate that for Singapore's School Media Resource Libraries to play a significant role in supporting the new educational focus some important changes are needed. Recommendations from the taskforce include a change in status of the School Media Resource Library and its supervisor, additional training and education for these supervisors, improved access and connectivity for inter-school cooperation, and more collaborative collection management policies. 

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