Pressures and problems encountered in establishing library schools within third level institutions

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Dean, John

Affiliations: Department of Library and Information Studies, University College, Dublin, Ireland

Abstract: This paper examines the nature of the pressures experienced, and the problems that may arise, in the establishment of library schools within the framework of the multidisciplinary third level institution. The emphasis is upon the new school situation. An examination is made of the external relationships which develop between the school, the clientele and the host institution. Reference is also made to those key components within the school itself, staff and students, and the impact they have upon school development. Specific mention is made of two areas of school involvement, where opposing pressures, and consequently problems, may be encountered, i.e. in the design of the school programme and in the provision of resources.

DOI: 10.3233/EFI-1983-1202

Journal: Education for Information, vol. 1, no. 2, pp. 97-113, 1983