Sticking in the watershed for 12 years: towards restructured librarianship and information science programmes in denmark

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Kajberg, Leif

Affiliations: Danmarks Biblioteksskole, Birketinget 6, 2300 Copenhagen, Denmark

Abstract: Presents a critical review of the state of library education programmes in Denmark. An outline is given of major issues and influences in Danish library education during the last 15 years. Attention is drawn to the existence of two separate courses that educate persons either for public libraries or research/special libraries and the Danish Library School's internal educational organization with its distinct ‘departmentalism’ is also noted. Problems and salient features of the existing curricula and learning environment are described. It is pointed out that the units dealing with library materials, reference aids, information sources, bibliographical control and collection development assume a prominant position in the courses while those information studies elements that focus on functions, operations, people, processes, tools and specific information environments possess less weight and prominence. Consideration is given to the guiding principles for a revised programme to be implemented from September 1st, 1985.

DOI: 10.3233/EFI-1985-3303

Journal: Education for Information, vol. 3, no. 3, pp. 219-236, 1985