IFLA
International Federation of Library Associations

Section on Education and Training

MEDIUM TERM PROGRAMME 1998-2001

Part I: SCOPE

The Section focuses on the education and training for library and information science (LIS) professionals based on research and professional practice. It serves library and information science educators, practitioners, and managers with training responsibilities. Ap propriately educated, adequately trained, continually learning professionals are a requirement for effective and efficient information services. Education and training for library and information services concerns all IFLA’s divisions and requires cooperat ion with them and other international and inter-regional associations who have a related mission. Of special interest to the Section is the state of LIS education and training in developing countries.

Part 2: GOALS, 1998-2001

  1. Foster international cooperation on basic and continuing education of library and information science (LIS) educators and practitioners.

  2. Uphold the professional status of LIS personnel through internationally recognized
    3. qualifications for LIS work.

  3. Maintain a current directory of world-wide LIS educational programs.

  4. Maintain a current multilingual lexicon for LIS.

  5. Offer professional development opportunities for LIS professionals and educators in
    6. developing countries.

  6. Disseminate information on innovative curriculum developments and creative teaching methodologies and materials.

  7. Foster new professional development opportunities in order to encourage new knowledge, skills and competences.

Part 3: ACTION PLAN, 1998-1999

a. Amsterdam conference on theme of LIS Education and the Electronic Environment

b. World Guide. Plan mechanism for continuing updating. Determine if it will be made available through IFLANet. Appoint Editor and Editorial Board for World Guide.

c. Update Hans-Peters Geh’s 1978 effort to develop Standards for LIS Education Programs.

d. Create a SET presence on IFLANet. The Information Coordinator should take responsibility for putting the Newsletter on the net.

e. Assist in compilation of syllabi, reading lists, assignments and unit introduction as part of a cooperative project with ALISE for developing countries.

f. Continue development of Glossary in cooperation with NCLC.

g. Do the workshop on Latin America if funding received from UNESCO. Plan another workshop on similar theme for Southeast Asia.

h. Develop a new edition of SET leaflet in 1998.

i. Investigate the statistics gathering effort of associations and other groups with a focus on LIS education.

j. Plan appropriate conference for Bangkok in 1999.

k. Issue a Newsletter two times a year.

l. Continue to work on the reciprocity and equivalence issue by contacting known sources of accreditation and certification for various countries or regions and analyzing similarities and differences.

Approved by SET Coordinating Council 9/5/97
Page prepared by Evelyn Daniel