trends and new directions among the top ten library science programs 2013-2014
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Comprehensive presentation illustrating notable trends in the library science field and profession among the top ten graduate school programs. Presented to the Workforce Composition Working Group to inform conclusions submitted for the 2014-2017 Smithsonian Libraries Strategic PlanTRANSCRIPT
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Trends and New Directions Among the Top Ten Library Science
Programs 2013-2014Tatum Lindsay
Workforce Composition Working Group2013
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Top Ten Schools Illinois – Urbana ChampaignNorth Carolina – Chapel HillWashington – SeattleSyracuseMichigan – Ann ArborRutgersTexas – AustinIndiana – BloomingtonSimmonsDrexelMaryland – College ParkPittsburgh*San Jose and Catholic are included in this report
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U.S. Map Showing Top Ten Library Science School Locations
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Types of Library Science Degrees:• MS• MSLS (Masters of Science in Library Science)• MSIS/MSI (Information Science)• MSIM (Information Management)• MLIS (Library and Information Science)• MLS (Library Science)• MSI (Information)• Master of Science in Human-Computer Interaction• MIM (Master of Information Management)• MSLIS (Library and Information Science)
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Top Ten Library Science School Core Courses
Shows the common words in core courses in library science programs.
Some schools have as little as 2 requirements (Indiana-UC) or as many as 8 (Chapel-Hill), and the most common number of requirements is 4.
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Most Common Programs in all Library Science Degree Programs*
*Includes Post-Masters’ certificates, “tracks,” “specializations,” and “concentrations”
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Top Trends in Library Science Concentrations and Specializations
1. Information Architecture2. Data Centered
3. Community Based4. Entrepreneurial/Business
5. Preservation
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Information Architecture
Information Security
Management
Information Architecture
Emerging Technologies
Information Innovation
Global Enterprise Technology
Digital LibrariesInternet
Technology General
Real course and/or specialization names
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Data-Centered
Data ScienceCompetitive
Knowledge and Intelligence
Data Curation Digital Libraries
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Community Based
Emerging Technologies
Global Enterprise Technology
Social Computing
Community Informatics
Human-Computer Interaction
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Entrepreneurial/Business
Global Media and Research Analysis
Technology Development/Deployment
Information Innovation
Telecommunications/ Network
Management
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Preservation
Cultural Heritage Preservation
Preservation Studies
Archives and Records
ManagementDigital Libraries
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Notable Trends
• Information-based, technology emphasized, data-centered
• Marketing towards non-library professionals– Data and information specialists– Relationship b/t IT and LS is now very clear
• Post-Masters’ Certificates and Programs– Opportunities for those who want to go back to school and advance
understanding of emerging technologies
• Highly specialized tracks or concentrations within general MS degrees– Be sure to know what a school specializes in!