Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2003
Abstract
Traces the development of library science education programmes in Malaysia, which started out as early as 1955. Describes the MLIS programme conducted at the University of Malaya and the account of thinking that went into the revised MLIS curriculum. Outlines the various steps taken to review the programme’s curriculum in keeping with new demands from prospective employers. The programme has been running since 1996. Briefly touches on the LIS research that has helped to enrich the pool of local LIS publications
Keywords
Library Science Education, Information Science, Library Education
Divisions
Library
Publication Title
Malaysian Journal of Library & Information Science
Volume
8
Issue
1
Publisher
Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, University of Malaya
Additional Information
University of Malaya, Faculty of Computer Science & Information Technology, MLIS Programme