Data Aspects in Library and Information Science CurriculA in Selected African Universities

Purpose - The purpose of this study was to investigate data aspects in Library and Information Science curricula at all levels in selected African Universities. Design/methodology/approach - A review of existing literature on data aspects and LIS Curricula. Secondly, the study juxtaposed web-based c...

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Published in:International journal of knowledge content development & technology 2023, 13(4), , pp.81-94
Main Authors: Francis Ssekitto, Fester Mukiibi
Format: Article
Language:English
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문헌정보학
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Summary:Purpose - The purpose of this study was to investigate data aspects in Library and Information Science curricula at all levels in selected African Universities. Design/methodology/approach - A review of existing literature on data aspects and LIS Curricula. Secondly, the study juxtaposed web-based courses for fourteen LIS schools to establish data aspects incorporated into their curricula. Findings - The study’s findings found that although many LIS schools have some form of data aspects in curricula, coverage is still very limited and basic. KCI Citation Count: 0
ISSN:2234-0068
2287-187X
DOI:10.5865/IJKCT.2023.13.4.081