Abstract: This paper presents the results of a study examining the subject content of knowledge organization courses taught in ALA-accredited Library and Information Science (LIS) programmes. Close to 2000 course readings of introductory-level knowledge organization courses from 34 LIS schools in the USA and Canada were analysed and indexed. Results indicate that traditional bibliographic
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In this Information Age, industries that manage and provide services, information and knowledge – especially those that cannot be outsourced – will continue increasing in size and demand. To manage the 21st century enterprise, leaders need to be savvy in utilizing relevant technologies, engaging modern communications, effectively managing distant and diverse staff, and leveraging global
Professional’s Perceptions about Knowledge Organization Curricula
Abstract: A disparity seems to exist between the expectations that librarians have of education for the knowledge organization (KO) and what is taught in accredited master’s programs across the United States and Canada. Analysis of official competencies, AUTOCAT discussion list postings, previous studies, and LIS curricula suggests that although many practitioners express this mismatch,