Perfiles de formación bibliotecológica en algunas universidades de América del Sur

An overview of librarianship training profiles in some South American universities is presented, as a result of the project “Factors of quality and competitiveness in higher education: library education in Latin America”, which is led by the National Autonomous University of Mexico, with the support from the Autonomous University of San Luis Potosi, the University of Costa Rica and the University of Antioquia

Formación del profesional en bibliotecología y archivística

Based on various studies, we elaborate a reflection on the challenges faced by future information professionals to function competently and efficiently in order to respond to new outlook for library science and archival development, sharply manifested in society information and knowledge and impacting on the work of various institutions at local, national and international levels

Procesos de aseguramiento de la calidad en la formación bibliotecológica de América del Sur

The research 'Factors of quality and competitiveness in higher education: the librarianship education in Latin America', presents some considerations on the processes of quality assurance in higher education, as well as an approximation to its application in South America countries, and an approach to the implementation of these library training processes in this region

Evolución de la formación terminológica en la Escuela Interamericana de Bibliotecología de la Universidad de Antioquia (Medellín, Colombia)

The article focuses attention on the importance of terminology as part of the training of librarians from the School of Library Science at the University of Antioquia in its 50 years of existence. Based on the missionary functions of teaching, research and extension, the role of terminology as an object of knowledge in the curriculum, research activity and research collectives is located, as well as research and various outreach activities conducted in relation to terminology. Highlights the role played by teachers in the area and especially the promotion of the study of this discipline by Professor Bertha Nelly Cardona Rave, as one of its pioneers at the University of Antioquia and Colombia. At the end a projection of what may be the terminology in the future as line postgraduate training of the Master of Information Science School appears

Prospectiva de los procesos de acreditación en América del Sur

In approaching the projection of educational evaluation processes in South America, it is relevant to assess how to investigate the implementation of these practices with a view to obtaining accreditation, it is possible to assimilate that this dynamic arises in response to the requirements of today’s globalized world and to governmental guidelines that are guided by policies of world order. It is also of great interest to consider how the global economy is setting the tone in the demand for professionals who are useful to market interests and new prospects for economic and social development. The governments of the countries of South America are betting on proposals that introduce very subtle changes within the higher education systems, a situation that is significantly affecting the funding of the academic and research dynamics of Latin American universities and that for several years now there has been a perceived reduction in resources and support by governments for many of the public sector universities

La terminología como fundamento de los procesos de evaluación curricular en las ciencias de la información

The following contribution aims to establish a connection between terminology and curricular evaluation processes as complementary fields that nourish each other. To this end, we present, in principle, an approach to different perspectives on what is conceived as curricular evaluation by some authors. The following provides general information on the development of curricular evaluation processes at the Inter-American School of Librarianship of the University of Antioquia, from the point of view of the voluntary evaluation modality and for purposes of improvement, as well as from the evaluation that is carried out based on government guidelines, specifically in relation to quality assurance processes of academic programs. It then describes, in a general way, the experience around the research on the Terminological Data Bank of the Information Sciences as a contribution to the terminological harmonization of nearby areas, such as library science, archival, museology and documentation, among others, which, in one way or another, are also fundamental inputs into the curricular evaluation processes, and then culminate with final considerations in this regard

Library science education profiles in some Latin America universities

RESUMEN: Se presenta un panorama general sobre los perfiles de formación bibliotecológica en algunas universidades de América del Sur, a la luz de la investigación “Factores de calidad y competitividad en la educación superior: la educación bibliotecológica en América Latina”, liderada por la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, con el apoyo de la Universidad Autónoma de San Luis de Potosí, la Universidad de Costa Rica y la Universidad de Antioquia

Professional training in library and archives

RESUMEN: Con base en diferentes estudios se hace una reflexión sobre el desafío que deben afrontar los futuros profesionales de la información para desempeñarse idóneamente y responder de manera eficiente a las nuevas perspectivas de desarrollo bibliotecológico y archivístico, que se manifiestan de manera contundente en la sociedad de la información y del conocimiento y que repercuten en el quehacer de diversas instituciones a nivel local, nacional e internacional.ABSTRACT: Based on various studies, we elaborate a reflection on the challenges faced by future information professionals to function competently and efficiently in order to respond to new outlook for library science and archival development, sharply manifested in society information and knowledge and impacting on the work of various institutions at local, national and international levels

Algunas tendencias de la formación bibliotecológica en América Latina

RESUMEN: Con base en la investigación “La terminología de la bibliotecología en América Latina: un estudio comparativo”, se presenta un panorama sobre algunos de los aspectos del estado de la formación bibliotecológica en universidades de países como Argentina, Brasil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, México, Paraguay, Perú, Uruguay y Venezuela. Se abordan aspectos relacionados con la evolución de la formación bibliotecológica, las áreas del conocimiento de las cuales depende la educación bibliotecológica en América Latina, así como los nombres que recibe este tipo de formación en las universidades que hacen parte de la muestra de la investigación.ABSTRACT: Based on the research "The terminology of librarianship in Latin America: a comparative study", a panorama is presented on some aspects of the state of library education in the universities of countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica , Guatemala, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela. It addresses aspects related to the evolution of library education, the areas of knowledge of library education in Latin America, as well as the names that receive this type of training in the universities that are part of the research sample

Algunas consideraciones sobre las titulaciones de la formación bibliotecológica en América Latina

RESUMEN: A la luz de la investigación sobre “La Terminología de la Bibliotecología en América Latina: un estudio comparativo”, se aborda el panorama sobre las titulaciones que se otorgan en diferentes universidades de esta Región y se presentan las tendencias frente a las que manifiestan mayor uso, tanto en el ámbito educativo universitario general como en el bibliotecológico específicamente. Además se destacan las titulaciones de educación bibliotecológica más utilizadas en la muestra de programas y universidades definidos para dicha investigación.ABSTRACT: In light of research on "Terminology of Library Science in Latin America: a comparative study", the picture on degrees granted in different universities in this Region and trends are presented that show off the increased use addresses both in the general university educational level and specifically in Library and Information Science. Besides highlighting the qualifications of library education more used in the sample programs and defined for such research universities