LIS Education and Research in a Dynamic Information Landscape: Proceedings of the Library and Information Studies Centre 75 years Commemorative Conference
Synopsis
The rapidly changing information landscape is influenced by technological advancements, innovations and global trends. Data, information and knowledge are key to transformation, social development and economic advancement. Effective data, information and knowledge management are critical in this new world, requiring a rejuvenation of the Library and Information Science (LIS) profession and a metamorphosis of the older generation of librarians to collaborate with the new generation and to effect the cross fertilisation of tacit knowledge, competencies and proficiencies for dynamic knowledge-driven environments. Vigorous education strategies, learning styles and spaces as well as research are essential for contemporary LIS professionals. As a result, the Library and Information Studies Centre (LISC) at the University of Cape Town (UCT), at its 75 years Commemoration Conference in November 2014 strategically engaged in a discourse on LIS education and research in the changing information landscape.
Chapters
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Preliminary Pages
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Library Studies at the University of Cape Town: an Historical Overview
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Patriotism, Relevance and the Capacity to Think: Whereto for the South African University in the Information Age?
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Curriculum Content and Delivery: South African LIS Education Responses to a Changing Information Landscape
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Dancing with Ambiguity - the Wonder of Randomness
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The Open Access Advantage for Researchers - Reflections on Experience and Challenges
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It’s not Business as Usual! CPD as a Change Imperative for LIS Professionals
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The Importance of Data, Information and Knowledge in Scholarly Communication
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Fostering Open Science Practice through Recognising and Rewarding Research Data Management and Curation Skills
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Scholarly communication: a System in Transition
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LIS Education and Research in a Dynamic Information Landscape (Full monograph)
