Comparison of library studies programs in Croatia and the USA

IF 1 Q3 INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE
Angela R. Davis, Stephanie A. Diaz, R. Hall, M. Zakarija, Irena Urem
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This study describes and compares the minimum educational requirements of library and information science programs offered in Croatia and the USA. The article adds to previous research in comparative education and comparative librarianship. The findings show notable differences and similarities between the two countries. The library and information science educational path in Croatia is more structured, requiring a Bachelor’s degree in addition to a Master’s, as well as postgraduate licensure. The USA typically only offers graduate degree programs in the field. Library and information science programs in both countries are generally flexible and highly customizable. Both countries require several foundational courses in librarianship, however, Croatian programs place greater emphasis on technology and collection management curricula. In contrast, library and information science programs in the USA require more managerial coursework and offer students increased flexibility in terms of course choice. This article may assist library school educators in evaluating their programs to address current and future professional needs.
克罗地亚和美国图书馆研究项目的比较
本研究描述并比较了克罗地亚和美国提供的图书馆和信息科学课程的最低教育要求。本文是对以往比较教育和比较图书馆学研究的补充。调查结果显示了两国之间的显著差异和相似之处。克罗地亚的图书馆和信息科学教育路径更加结构化,除了硕士学位外,还需要学士学位,以及研究生执照。美国通常只提供该领域的研究生学位课程。这两个国家的图书馆和信息科学专业通常是灵活的,高度可定制的。这两个国家都要求图书馆学的一些基础课程,然而,克罗地亚的项目更强调技术和收藏管理课程。相比之下,美国的图书馆和信息科学专业需要更多的管理课程,并在课程选择方面为学生提供了更大的灵活性。本文可以帮助图书馆教育工作者评估他们的课程,以满足当前和未来的专业需求。
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IFLA JOURNAL-INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF LIBRARY ASSOCIATIONS
IFLA JOURNAL-INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF LIBRARY ASSOCIATIONS INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE-
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2.70
自引率
15.40%
发文量
41
期刊介绍: IFLA Journal is an international journal which publishes original peer reviewed articles, a selection of peer reviewed IFLA conference papers, and news of current IFLA activities. Content is selected to reflect the variety of the international information profession, ranging from freedom of access to information, knowledge management, services to the visually impaired and intellectual property. The IFLA Journal aims to promote and support the aims and core values of IFLA as the global voice of the library and information profession by providing authoritative coverage and analysis of the activities of IFLA and its various constituent bodies and members, and those of other bodies with similar aims and interests.
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