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Information on Library Sciences
Category: Reference, Education and News Asked by: tinmanstan-ga List Price: $20.00 |
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18 Dec 2005 13:01 PST
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What exactly is Library and Information Science? What are their applications (both academic and business)? Which schools/programs should I explore if I am interested in this field? $10 tip for an answer! |
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Re: Information on Library Sciences
From: pezaholic-ga on 18 Dec 2005 14:20 PST |
Library and Information Sciences is basicly learning how to run a library. Collection development, administration, cataloging, research. There is a big focus on technology. Global libraries, online databases, copyright etc. You could do anything from running a public library, working specifcly with childrens materials, academic libraries, preservation, or work for consulting firms. The University of Illinois has one of the oldest and most respected programs in the country, it is consistantly ranked the #1 LIS school. Information on how other pograms compare is here: http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/grad/rankings/lib/libindex_brief.php |
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From: jca-ga on 18 Dec 2005 19:32 PST |
The American Library Association has information on education and careers in library studies at http://www.ala.org/ala/education/educationcareers.htm |
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