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Abstract
This study analyzed the Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE) statistical reports from 1997 to 2020. This study demonstrated that over the past twenty years, the LIS trends of diversity and interdisciplinary work have all been well reflected in the LIS curricula both in iSchools and non-iSchools, and LIS schools are preparing their graduates for evolving information environments.
Keywords:
- LIS curriculum,
- LIS education,
- ALISE statistical reports
Résumé
Cette étude a analysé les rapports statistiques de l'Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE) de 1997 à 2020. Les résultats montrent qu'au cours des vingt dernières années, les tendances concernant la diversité et le travail interdisciplinaire en BSI se sont toutes bien reflétées dans les programmes d'études en BSI, à la fois dans les iSchools et les non-iSchools, et que les écoles de BSI préparent leurs diplômés à l'évolution des environnements d'information.
Mots-clés :
- programme d’études en BSI,
- formation en BSI,
- rapports statistiques ALISE
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