Education for Technical Services Librarians: Courses Taught at Accredited Library and Information Science Degree Programs

摘要

Library science education is explored through an investigation of program websites, an instructor survey, and review of course syllabi. The purpose of this study was to acquire a representation of technical services education offered through ALA accredited programs in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. This study reviewed program websites for courses associated with technical services responsibilities, such as cataloging, acquisitions, serials, collection management, preservation, and systems. A survey was sent to library and information science instructors to closely investigate institution curricula and the prevalence of technical services courses, their means of delivery, subject coverage, and faculty member status.