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COMPARATIVE STUDY OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE EDUCATION BETWEEN MAINLAND CHINA AND INDIA: A CASE STUDY
Corresponding Author(s) : Chenwei Chen
Humanities & Social Sciences Reviews,
Vol. 8 No. 2 (2020): Education Special Issue
Abstract
Purpose of the study: This study will present an overview of the history of Library and Information Science (LIS) education and the general situation of its Master level education in Mainland China and India. Further, a comparison of Master of LIS (MLIS) education between Heilongjiang University and North-Eastern Hill University will be analyzed mainly through six aspects along with coming up with several suggestions to improve the future education quality of MLIS program in Mainland China.
Methodology: The case study method, literature research method, field investigation method, in-depth interview method, and comparative research method will be adopted to conduct this study.
Main Findings: Through the comparative analysis of two universities’ MLIS education in six aspects, it can be found that there are some problems existing in four aspects of MLIS education in Heilongjiang University.
Applications of this study: This study can be helpful in the field of LIS education and also can be a reference for concerned academic institutions to refine their LIS education system.
Novelty/Originality of this study: Currently there is no literature about comparative studies of LIS education between Mainland China and India. Therefore, to bridge the missing gap, a necessity is felt to take up research on such kind of topics.
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- Asundi, A.Y., & Karisiddappa, C.R. (2017). Library and Information Science Education in India: International Perspectives with Special Reference to Developing Countries. Library Forum, 27(2), 5-11. https://doi.org/10.14429/djlit.27.2.127 DOI: https://doi.org/10.14429/djlit.27.2.127
- Blessinger, K. (2002). Trends in the job market for librarians: 1985-2000. Electronic Journal of Academic and Special Librarianship, 3(1-2).
- Cao, S. & Jin, Z. (2007). Empirical research on professional knowledge and skills needs of information managers. Library and Information Forum, 4 (2), 107-112.
- Chen, C., & Naga, M. M. (2019, July 20). Reform on the model of Library and Information Science Adults Education in Mainland China. Paper presented at 2019 3rd International Seminar on Education, Management and Social Sciences, Changsha, China. https://doi.org/10.2991/isemss-19.2019.114 DOI: https://doi.org/10.2991/isemss-19.2019.114
- Chen, L., & Liu,Y. (2006).The innovation of the postgraduate education model to promote the development of information science, Information Theory, and Exploration, (4), 401-405. https://doi.org/10.16353/j.cnki.1000-7490.2006.04.004
- Debbarma, K., & Praveen, K. (2019). LIS Education in India with the Emerging Trends in Libraries: Opportunities and Challenges. Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services, 9(SI), 41-43.
- Debbarma, K., & Praveen, K. (2019). LIS Education in India with the Emerging Trends in Libraries: Opportunities and Challenges. Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services, 9(SI), 41-43. DOI: https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2019.9.S1.567
- Deng, Y. (2010). Suggestions on the course setting of Library Science undergraduate education in the New Period: A case study of Anhui University. Journal of Intelligence, (29), 18-26.
- Dutta, B., & Das, A. K. (2001). Higher Education in Library and Information Science in India. ILA Bulletin, 37(1), 25-30.
- Fu, S., Lin,Y., & Chen, X. (2018). A comparison of postgraduate training in Library and information science between China and Singapore. Library Forum, (2), 50-58.
- Garg, M. (2015). Library and Information Science Education in India: A Detailed study. Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 3(12), 61-64.
- HLJU. (2015). MLIS of Heilongjiang University. http://xxgl.hlju.edu.cn/info/2004/1255.htm. Accessed 03 October 2019
- HLJU. (2015). MLIS of Heilongjiang University. http://xxgl.hlju.edu.cn/info/2004/1255.htm. Accessed 03 October 2019
- HLJU. (2018). Introduction to Information Management School of Heilongjiang University. http://xxgl.hlju.edu.cn/info/1968/1491.htm. Accessed 03 October 2019
- HLJU. (2018). Notice of Heilongjiang University's 2019 Graduate Admissions Prospectus. http://yjsy.hlju.edu.cn/info/1007/8106.htm. Accessed 03 October 2019
- Jain, P.K., Kaur, H. & Babbar, P. (2007, June 25). LIS Education in India: Challenges for Students and Professionals in the Digital Age. Paper presented at the 2007 International Conference on Library and Information Society, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Jain, P.K., Kaur, H. & Babbar, P. (2007, June 25). LIS Education in India:Challenges for Students and Professionals in the Digital Age. Paper presented at the 2007 International Conference on Library and Information Society, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Kavulya, J.K. (2007). Training of library and information science (LIS) professionals in Kenya. Library Review, 56(3), 208-223. https://doi.org/10.1108/00242530710735993 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/00242530710735993
- Kumar, K., & Sharma, J. (2010). Library and Information Science Education in India: A historical perspective. DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology, 30(5), 3-8. https://doi.org/10.14429/djlit.30.610 DOI: https://doi.org/10.14429/djlit.30.610
- NEHU. (2014). Revised Syllabus of MLIS of NEHU. https://nehu.ac.in/public/assets/files/departme nts/courses/syllabus_MLISc.pdf. Accessed 03 October 2019
- NEHU. (2014). Revised Syllabus of MLIS of NEHU. https://nehu.ac.in/public/assets /files/departments/courses/syllabus_MLISc.pdf. Accessed 03 October 2019
- NEHU. (2019). Introduction to Library & Information Science Department of NEHU. https://nehu.ac.in/department/11/L ibrary-Information-Science-department. Accessed 03 October 2019
- NEHU. (2019).Prospectus of NEHU: 2019-2020. https://nehu.ac.in/public/uploads/Prospectus_2019-20.pdf. Accessed 03 October 2019
- Saladyunant, T. (2014). Library and Information Science Curriculum in Thai Universities Compared with IFLA Guidelines for Professional Library/Information Educational Programs. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences 147(25), 120-125. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.07.127 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.07.127
- Tang, Y., & Li,J. (2014). The talent cultivation model of LIS education in China.Documentation, Information & Knowledge, (1), 11-17.
- Wang, X., & Shen, L. (2009). Archives Information course module construction conception.Archives Communication, (1), 59-61.
- Xu, M & Li, G. (2011). Research on the problems of the training mode of Master of Library and Information Science. Library and Information Service, 55(13), 28-36.
- Xue, C., Wu, X., Zhu, L., & Chu, H. (2019). Challenges in LIS education in China and the United States.Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 60(1), 35-61. https://doi.org/10.3138/jelis.60.1.2018-0006 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3138/jelis.60.1.2018-0006
- Zhang, W., & Zhou, X. (2001). “Australia: Who is teaching journalism,†Information Media Education, (4), 401-405.
- Zhang, Y. (2014). The development of library and information science in China (1840–2009). IFLA Journal, 40(4), 296-306. https://doi.org/10.1177/0340035214541033 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0340035214541033
- Zhao, J. (2010). A Comparative Study of Library Science Education between Mainland China and Taiwan (Master’s dissertation). Retrieved from Liaoning University Dissertation Database.
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Blessinger, K. (2002). Trends in the job market for librarians: 1985-2000. Electronic Journal of Academic and Special Librarianship, 3(1-2).
Cao, S. & Jin, Z. (2007). Empirical research on professional knowledge and skills needs of information managers. Library and Information Forum, 4 (2), 107-112.
Chen, C., & Naga, M. M. (2019, July 20). Reform on the model of Library and Information Science Adults Education in Mainland China. Paper presented at 2019 3rd International Seminar on Education, Management and Social Sciences, Changsha, China. https://doi.org/10.2991/isemss-19.2019.114 DOI: https://doi.org/10.2991/isemss-19.2019.114
Chen, L., & Liu,Y. (2006).The innovation of the postgraduate education model to promote the development of information science, Information Theory, and Exploration, (4), 401-405. https://doi.org/10.16353/j.cnki.1000-7490.2006.04.004
Debbarma, K., & Praveen, K. (2019). LIS Education in India with the Emerging Trends in Libraries: Opportunities and Challenges. Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services, 9(SI), 41-43.
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Deng, Y. (2010). Suggestions on the course setting of Library Science undergraduate education in the New Period: A case study of Anhui University. Journal of Intelligence, (29), 18-26.
Dutta, B., & Das, A. K. (2001). Higher Education in Library and Information Science in India. ILA Bulletin, 37(1), 25-30.
Fu, S., Lin,Y., & Chen, X. (2018). A comparison of postgraduate training in Library and information science between China and Singapore. Library Forum, (2), 50-58.
Garg, M. (2015). Library and Information Science Education in India: A Detailed study. Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 3(12), 61-64.
HLJU. (2015). MLIS of Heilongjiang University. http://xxgl.hlju.edu.cn/info/2004/1255.htm. Accessed 03 October 2019
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HLJU. (2018). Introduction to Information Management School of Heilongjiang University. http://xxgl.hlju.edu.cn/info/1968/1491.htm. Accessed 03 October 2019
HLJU. (2018). Notice of Heilongjiang University's 2019 Graduate Admissions Prospectus. http://yjsy.hlju.edu.cn/info/1007/8106.htm. Accessed 03 October 2019
Jain, P.K., Kaur, H. & Babbar, P. (2007, June 25). LIS Education in India: Challenges for Students and Professionals in the Digital Age. Paper presented at the 2007 International Conference on Library and Information Society, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Jain, P.K., Kaur, H. & Babbar, P. (2007, June 25). LIS Education in India:Challenges for Students and Professionals in the Digital Age. Paper presented at the 2007 International Conference on Library and Information Society, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Kavulya, J.K. (2007). Training of library and information science (LIS) professionals in Kenya. Library Review, 56(3), 208-223. https://doi.org/10.1108/00242530710735993 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/00242530710735993
Kumar, K., & Sharma, J. (2010). Library and Information Science Education in India: A historical perspective. DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology, 30(5), 3-8. https://doi.org/10.14429/djlit.30.610 DOI: https://doi.org/10.14429/djlit.30.610
NEHU. (2014). Revised Syllabus of MLIS of NEHU. https://nehu.ac.in/public/assets/files/departme nts/courses/syllabus_MLISc.pdf. Accessed 03 October 2019
NEHU. (2014). Revised Syllabus of MLIS of NEHU. https://nehu.ac.in/public/assets /files/departments/courses/syllabus_MLISc.pdf. Accessed 03 October 2019
NEHU. (2019). Introduction to Library & Information Science Department of NEHU. https://nehu.ac.in/department/11/L ibrary-Information-Science-department. Accessed 03 October 2019
NEHU. (2019).Prospectus of NEHU: 2019-2020. https://nehu.ac.in/public/uploads/Prospectus_2019-20.pdf. Accessed 03 October 2019
Saladyunant, T. (2014). Library and Information Science Curriculum in Thai Universities Compared with IFLA Guidelines for Professional Library/Information Educational Programs. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences 147(25), 120-125. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.07.127 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.07.127
Tang, Y., & Li,J. (2014). The talent cultivation model of LIS education in China.Documentation, Information & Knowledge, (1), 11-17.
Wang, X., & Shen, L. (2009). Archives Information course module construction conception.Archives Communication, (1), 59-61.
Xu, M & Li, G. (2011). Research on the problems of the training mode of Master of Library and Information Science. Library and Information Service, 55(13), 28-36.
Xue, C., Wu, X., Zhu, L., & Chu, H. (2019). Challenges in LIS education in China and the United States.Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 60(1), 35-61. https://doi.org/10.3138/jelis.60.1.2018-0006 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3138/jelis.60.1.2018-0006
Zhang, W., & Zhou, X. (2001). “Australia: Who is teaching journalism,†Information Media Education, (4), 401-405.
Zhang, Y. (2014). The development of library and information science in China (1840–2009). IFLA Journal, 40(4), 296-306. https://doi.org/10.1177/0340035214541033 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0340035214541033
Zhao, J. (2010). A Comparative Study of Library Science Education between Mainland China and Taiwan (Master’s dissertation). Retrieved from Liaoning University Dissertation Database.