Research Competence for Ph.D. Students in Library and Information Science

After presenting a brief history of doctoral programs in library and information science (LIS), this paper reviews the purpose of the Ph. D. degree, the types of research involved, the curricula of LIS doctoral programs, and the current trends in LIS research. A review of the literature on LIS docto...

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Published in:Journal of education for library and information science 1995-01, Vol.36 (4), p.319-329
Main Author: Powell, Ronald R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic libraries
Competence
Curricula
Doctoral Degrees
Doctoral Programs
Doctoral students
Exact sciences and technology
Glass art
Historical Background
Information and communication sciences
Information management
Information science
Information science. Documentation
Information search
Institutional libraries
Interdisciplinary Approach
Librarianship
Library and information science
Library and information science. General aspects
Library Education
Library schools
Library students
Papers from the ALISE Annual Conference January 31, February 1-3, 1995 Doubletree hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Postgraduate students
Professional education
Research design
Research Methodology
Research methods
Research Skills
Research Trends
Sciences and techniques of general use
Tables (Data)
Technology Utilization
Theories, definitions and sources in information science
Trend Analysis
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Summary:After presenting a brief history of doctoral programs in library and information science (LIS), this paper reviews the purpose of the Ph. D. degree, the types of research involved, the curricula of LIS doctoral programs, and the current trends in LIS research. A review of the literature on LIS doctoral programs indicates that the total amount of instruction required in research methods and the proportion of instruction required in cognate fields are increasing. Qualitative methods are clearly receiving more attention as well. Other trends include increases in interdisciplinary and technology-based research. The author concludes that the research methods curriculum for the Ph. D. should continue to emphasize basic research and that doctoral programs should graduate individuals prepared to do research that will generate new knowledge, build the theoretical base of library and information science, and contribute to the advancement of the profession.
ISSN:0748-5786
2328-2967