Directory of schools of librarianship and information sciences in Latin America: past and present.

The paper introduces a directory of Schools of Librarianship and Information Sciences in Latin America. This was based on existing printed directories, and an extensive web search in January 2007. An appended directory lists 127 instituions in the region that have or are currently offering courses in the subject, of which 100 appear to be active

Special Libraries, January 1967

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Challenges in assisting schools of librarianship and information studies in developing countries: a perspective from research in Latin America.

Purpose - This paper aims to review traditional forms of international support for developing schools of librarianship and information sciences, and traditional approaches. Design/methodology/approach - There view draws evidence from the literature and the author's extensive international experience. Findings - The study notes that the traditional approaches have not been entirely successful, and that the sources of support for these approaches are changing. In the light of the growth in the number of schools in developing countries and countries with economies in transition, it suggests that traditional approaches may not be practicable. Alternative approaches suggested in the past have included making teaching materials available, including access to them over the internet, but these may be no more appropriate or practicable. The paper then draws on recent research into the emergence of electronic publishing in Latin America. Whilst there are still flaws in the electronic publishing system, it may suggest a possible new way forward. Practical implications - The challenge now is to determine how to facilitate similar support for developing schools of librarianship and information sciences internationally. Originality/value - The paper challenges orthodox thinking about support for new schools of librarianship and information sciences in developing countries, and invites consideration of how new communications media could play a part in this process

Special Libraries, December 1966

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Special Libraries, September 1976

Volume 67, Issue 9https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/sla_sl_1976/1007/thumbnail.jp

Special Libraries, July 1978

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Special Libraries, September 1961

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Special Libraries, December 1962

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Special Libraries, May-June 1957

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