About the library of congress classification pdf files. Journal of library history, philosophy, and comparative librarianship, vol. Collaboration in international and comparative librarianship core. It is one of the best rewarding and internationally acclaimed blogs for the libraries, librarians, catalogers, information scientists, lis faculty, and research scholars. Resume ap ed 208 1108 ir 099 400 \ author jackson, miles m. Full text full text is available as a scanned copy of the original print version. To download, view, and print the report as a pdf file, go to the nces publications and products address shown above. Toward a definition of international and comparative library science. This page provides printready pdf files of library of congress classification schedules. Collaboration in international and comparative librarianship highlights the importance of international librarianship in governmental and nongovernmental institutions, organizations, and groups. The first law of library science is books are for use and the third law is every book. A general article on librarianship as an international profession, was published in august 2009 in the special ifla congress issue of biblioteche oggi during the past few years i have become interested.
The chapters were published here under a creative commons attributionnoncommercialnoderivs 3. After that comparative librarianship becomes popular to other authors. Eric ej101155 comparative librarianship as an academic. The global village has emerged calling the study of comparative and international librarianship more important. The journal of academic librarianship, an international and refereed journal, publishes articles that focus on problems and issues germane to college and university libraries. Library science, being a new science has heavily drawn upon the research methods used by social scientists for library research.
Due to death and obsolescence of teaching materials on asean libraries and librarianship, the author proposes the writing of books that could be used as common textbooks for courses on. Nov 05, 2007 classifying comparative librarianship as a branch of international librarianship may look like a neat solution, but obscures the relationship cf. This is where i posted draft chapters of my book on international and comparative librarianship, international and comparative librarianship. Harvey those who can, discover, and those who cannot, take up methodo logy. A history of modern librarianship by pamela spence. Get a printable copy pdf file of the complete article 154k, or click on a page image below to browse page by page. Collaboration in international and comparative librarianship highlights the importance of international librarianship in governmental and nongovernmental institutions, organizations, and. This book highlights the importance of international librarianship in. It is one of the paradoxes of national librarianship that directors of national libraries have a greater degree of international involvement than most other library. The study of comparative librarianship helps librarians to step outsidc their own culturally. Following an exposition of the differences between comparative librarianship and international librarianship, this paper advocates comparative studies for use by developing nations. Core competences of librarianship final version approved by the ala executive board, october 25 th 2008 approved and adopted as policy by the ala council, january 27 th 2009 this document defines the basic knowledge to be possessed by all persons graduating from an alaaccredited masters program in library and information studies. International and comparative librarianship, front matter v.
A history of modern librarianship by pamela spence richards. The discussion emphasizes the necessity for adequately defining the historical and environmental context of library concerns as a prelude to an explanation of two approaches to comparative studies in librarianship. Comparative librarianship progress in library science, 1965, pp125146 in the same year carl. Based on his extensive experience in international librarianship, peter johan lor, south. Muxe nkondo chairperson joe teffo mary nassimbeni yonah seleti archie dick genevieve hart anna brown. Lis 817 is a threeunit course that has minimum duration of one semester. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. However, comparative librarianship, as it is emerging today goes far beyond this. Foremost, comparative librarianship is a descriptive research approach. The library and information services lis transformation charter. The usefulness of comparative librarianship in relation to. Based on his extensive experience in international librarianship, peter johan lor, south africas first national librarian and a former secretary general of the ifla, has written the first.
Lis 817 course guide 4 introduction welcome to lis 817. Due to death and obsolescence of teaching materials on asean libraries and librarianship, the author proposes the writing of books that could be used as common textbooks for courses on comparative asean librarianship. Exploring the concept of international and comparative librarianship. International and comparative librarianship research methods. Getting the word out academic libraries as scholarly publishers edited by maria bonn and mike furlough association of college and research libraries a division of the american library association chicago, illinois 2015. Comparative librarianship as an academic subject sage journals. Bcs islam the complete code of life bcs bangla bcs english bcs general knowledge basics of computer and ict in libraries foundation of library and information science current. Journal of library history, philosophy, and comparative. Collaboration in international and comparative librarianship highlights the importance of international librarianship in governmental and nongovernmental institutions, organizations, and groups in order to promote, develop, and maintain librarianship and the library profession around the world. White published a chapter on comparative study of library system in basis of modern. Comparative librarianship frequently uses historical data.
For users desiring enhanced functionality, lcc is included in the webbased subscription product, classification web. A common textbook of comparative librarianship for southeast. International librarianship at home and abroad download. The study of comparative librarianship helps librarians to step outsidc their own culturally based system of values and is therefore particularly important at the formative stages of professional. In practice it means that the student reads up the whole of librarianship in one. In order to clarify this point of view, we shall first discuss some of the existing.
International and comparative llbrarianship considers the scope and content of international and comparative studies in librarianship and gives 2 brief account of the emergence of comparative librarianship as a component of library science in its own right. Mls 608a comparative librarianship 2nd semester 20152016 libraries in the united states of america prepared and reported by. Journal of library history, philosophy, and comparative librarianship. Jal provides a forum for authors to present research findings and, where applicable, their practical applications and. It examines in detail international and comparative library services. A brief introduction to comparative librarianship sciencedirect.
Title the usefulness of comparative librarianship in relation to. International and comparative librarianship peter johan lor. Rohilkhand university, bareilly243006, india email. Sulistyobasuki abstract due to dearth and obsolescence of. Comparative librarianship studies library systems within the context of geographical areas, regions, or individual countries in order to improve libraries and library services. A handbook of comparative librarianship book, 1983. Comparative librarianship as an academic subject s.
The purpose of introduction to librarianship is to set forth some of the most fundamental elements of librarianship in sufficient detail to help the student acquire a foundation of historical background, an understanding of major library objectives, services, and needs, and an appreciation of librarianship as a profession and a career which. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Using a quantitative comparative approach, this study also aims to identify the similarities and differences in the usage of library cafes amongst students at three different universities in asia and the united states namely, the university of tsukuba, located in japan, the university of hong kong, and the university of kentucky in the usa. Comparative librarianship research papers academia.
A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. The study of comparative librarianship helps librarians to step outside their own culturally based system of values. Introduces the comparative method as part ofresearch methodology avauable to library. In 1933 pierce butler wrote introduction to library science. International and comparative librarianship in developing. The library and information services lis transformation charter july 2009 6th draft commissioned by the department of arts and culture dac and national council for library and information services nclis the technical team. Introduction to comparative librarianship book, 1979. It contained a short section on academic libraries in south africa. Pdf the usefulness of comparative librarianship in relation to. Mar 05, 2014 ive had a couple experiences recently that have made me realize how much our philosophies of librarianship impact our professional practice. A history of modern librarianship is likely the most dense and concise outline of library history one is likely to find, and it seems an indispensable tool for anyone looking to write about libraries. Its bibliographic information is extensive, which alone makes it a valuable resource for anyone looking to do research in the history of.
A common textbook of comparative librarianship for. Ogundipe the concept of librarianship in developing countries the concept of librarianship in africa, the developing countries, or the third world is not fundamentally different from that in the developed or other parts. It takes us a step further from the idea of library talk shop and provides a scientifi. Collaboration in international and comparative librarianship.
Following an exposition of the differences between comparative librarianship and international librarianship, this paper advocates comparative studies for use. Ethics of librarianship study share bd the ultimate. Globalization of any profession encourages professional collaboration and cooperation at the global stage and enhances possibilities of collaborative. Toward a definition of international and comparative. International library education international and comparative librarianship in developing countries mohammed m. International and comparative llbrarianship considers the scope and content of international and comparative studies in librarianship and gives 2 brief account of the emergence of comparative librarianship. An overview of comparative librarianship journal of information. These questions reveal the incessant quest of japanese librarians to define their profession. White published a chapter on comparative study of library system in basis of modern librarianship pergumum press, 1964 edited by carl. He states that comparative librarianship is an area of scholarly investigation and research that may be defined as the analysis of libraries, library systems, some aspect of librarianship, or library problems in two or more national, cultural or societal environments, in terms of sociopolitical. The students then go on to do a comparison activity. View comparative librarianship research papers on academia. International and comparative librarianship concepts and.
Association also set up an official register of librarians in 1909 thompson, 1977. International and comparative librarianship research methods corresponding author. Librarianship definition of librarianship by the free. Classifying comparative librarianship as a branch of international librarianship may look like a neat solution, but obscures the relationship cf. The most common relationship is to a previous andor continuing title, where a journal. Pdf globalization of any profession encourages professional collaboration and cooperation at the global stage and enhances possibilities of. Masters in library and information science mls 608 comparative librarianship libraries in the united stated of america slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Comparative librarianship is a systematic study of two or more libraries in term of their development, practices and relative maters and demerits of the various practices.
Click download or read online button to get international librarianship at home and abroad book now. The duty of a librarian towards the book is twofold such as preservation of the book and putting it to maximum use. A general article on librarianship as an international profession, was published in august 2009 in the special ifla congress issue of biblioteche oggi during the past few years i have become interested in the conceptual and methodological aspects of comparative librarianship. While a case studys inclusion in comparative librarianship is justified if it backed up by collecting material for an area study. This report was prepared in part under contract no.
Unesco journal of information science, librarianship and archives administration, v2 n1 p2228 janmar 1980 discusses the definitions, resources, library education, research methods, and the role of. An attempt is made to find a common denominator of existing definitions of comparative. While a case studys inclusion in comparative librarianship is justified if it. In her article on comparative librarianship in the encyclopedia of library and information science, collings 1971 states that it is a scholarly method of investigation. Critical reflections on international librarianship. Oct 15, 2018 based on his extensive experience in international librarianship, peter johan lor, south africas first national librarian and a former secretary general of the ifla, has written the first comprehensive and systematic overview of international and comparative librarianship. Colloing, there are three types of comparative librarianship, viz.