The Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE): Past, present, future

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Julien, Heidi

Affiliations: School of Library & Information Studies, University of Alberta, 3-20 Rutherford South, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2J4. Tel.: +1 780 492 3934; Fax: +1 780 492 2430; E-mail: [email protected]

Abstract: The Association for Library and Information Science (ALISE) is now over 90 years old. Recently recommitted to a focus on research in library and information science teaching and pedagogy, and support for educators in the field, ALISE serves its members with a range of publications, awards, and services. Membership is strong and conference attendance is relatively high. Content analysis of the Association journal, the Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, indicates consistency with ALISE goals. One potential area of growth is internationalization; ALISE membership, leadership and journal content reflect a North American bias.

DOI: 10.3233/EFI-2007-25204

Journal: Education for Information, vol. 25, no. 2, pp. 131-140, 2007