Tracer study of the Botswana library school graduates

Aina, L.O.; Moahi, Kgomotso H.

doi:10.3233/efi-1999-17304

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“…Both studies found that employer were dissatisfied about the lack of practical skills among graduates. Aina and Moahi (1999) further exhibit that half of the respondents were dissatisfied with their current library jobs due to low socio-economic status. Varalakshami (2006) undertook a comparative study of LIS graduate employability and LIS curriculum review at Andhra University.…”

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Employability skills of LIS graduates in Pakistan: needs and expectations

Warraich

Ameen

2011

Library Management

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Purpose -This paper aims to analyze the opinion of young and senior library and information science (LIS) professionals in Pakistan on LIS curricula and its relevance to market needs to enhance employability. Design/methodology/approach -A mixed research method was used to collect data from professionals through two questionnaires, focus group and personal experiences. Findings -The findings reveal that the LIS curriculum offered at the University of the Punjab (PU) is up to date and well designed but it is not fully meeting the needs of young graduates and employers. Both groups were dissatisfied with employability skills due to lack of implementation of LIS curricula and shortage of specialized faculty members at the time of data collection in May 2008. The employers complained of weak communication, practical and presentation skills. They expect graduates with more multidimensional and market oriented skills. However, the school takes a lead in introducing new curricula among the rest.Research limitations/implications -The paper only focuses on the graduates of Department of LIS, University of the Punjab, among the eight library schools in Pakistan. Practical implications -The study divulges very valuable information for the planning and revision of the LIS curriculum and change in teaching practices in all eight library schools of Pakistan. It will also be helpful for LIS graduates to learn more market oriented and multi dimensional skills to meet the changing demands of the information marketplace and enhance their employability. Originality/value -This is first ever study in any library school of Pakistan about the employability skills of its graduates.

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Employability skills of LIS graduates in Pakistan: needs and expectations

Warraich

Ameen

2011

Library Management

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“…A number of studies have been conducted in Africa in the general field of information studies. 71 However, very few such studies have been conducted exclusively in the ARM field 72 while in contrast North American educators have conducted a substantial number of such studies. 73 Trace studies could be conducted at different qualification levels.…”

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“…53 In addition, universities such as the University of Botswana have offered certificates and diplomas for practitioners who did not hold any other postsecondary school qualifications. 54 Previously, the University of KwaZulu Natal (formerly known as University of Natal) had offered certificates and diplomas to those with undergraduate qualifications in other disciplines. Numerous institutions also had undergraduate programs while a few had developed Masters and doctoral programs.…”

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confidence: 99%

The development of archives and records management education and training in Africa – challenges and opportunities

Katuu¹

2015

Archives and Manuscripts

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The development of education and training opportunities for professionals in the archives and records management (ARM) profession in Africa has been the subject of a number of professional discussions in the past. However, a significant number of recent developments and trends have not been captured in these discussions. This article provides a historical outline and some of the major developments of ARM education and training in Africa. In addition, it traces some of the key challenges educators and trainers currently face. The article demonstrates the diversity that exists in the African continent both in the variety of institutions and the types of qualifications offered in archives and records management. It provides a glimpse of the growth of universities in the continent using the case study of Kenya. While this growth provides greater education and training opportunities, there is a need to examine its impact on quality. The article suggests the strengthening of graduatelevel education as well as participation in global research to mitigate against risks in the quality of ARM education and training.

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“…Rugambwa 1998;Marcum 1997;Loughridge, Oates & Speight 1996;Schumm 1994;Quarmby, Willet & Wood 1999;. Over the past twenty-five years, follow-up studies of graduates for curriculum review have been conducted by Anadiran (1988) in Nigeria; Rosenberg (1989Rosenberg ( , 1994 in Kenya; Alemna ( , 1999 and Kisiedu (1993) in Ghana; Rugambwa (1998) in Ethiopia; Aina and Moahi (1999) in Botswana; Lutwana and Kigongo-Bukenya (2004) in Uganda;van Aswegen (1997);Ocholla (2001), Stilwell (2004) and Shongwe and Ocholla (2011) in South Africa. In addition to follow-up studies, the assessment of LIS-related job advertisements in newspapers has also received some attention in the past (e.g.…”

Section: An Overview Of the Lis Job Market In Africa And South Africamentioning

confidence: 99%