International Cooperative Efforts in Library

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International Cooperative Efforts in Library
Information Science Education

• Vicki L. Gregory
• Professor and Director
• School of Library and Information Science
• University of South Florida
• Tampa, FL 33620 U.S.A.

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Overview of Presentation

• USF Experience in Distance Education
• Reasons for Cooperation
• Barriers to Cooperative Programs
• Possible Solutions

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USF Distance Education Experience

• Distance Education by a combination of
  face-to-face and web-based classes
• Plans for internationalization of SLIS program
  Latin America and Singapore
• Revision of coursework to make it reflect the
  needs of an international audience.

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USF Distance Ed (Continued)
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Reasons for Cooperation

• Demand exceeds supply
• Students of library and information science tend
  to be non-traditional students
• Enrichment of the curriculum and educational
  experience for all

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Reasons for Coop. (Cont.)
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Reasons for Coop. (Cont.)
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Barriers to Cooperative Programs

• Undergraduate Preparation
• Language Issues
• Accreditation Issues
• Differences in Learning Styles

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Barriers (Cont.)
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Barriers (Cont.)
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Barriers (Cont.)
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Possible Solutions

• Alternative to the GRE, the Prueba de Admisión
  para Estudios Graduados (PAEG)
• Accreditation issues?
• More awareness of cultural differences in
  learning styles creating an atmosphere of trust

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Conclusion

• The possibilities for partnerships in new
  educational initiatives that span traditional
  borders are exciting as they offer the
  possibility of bringing educational opportunities
  in both general education and specialties to a
  much broader audience.