LOOKING BACK : THE MASTER OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE PROGRAMME AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA, MALAYSIA

Authors

  • Edzan N.N. MLIS Programme, Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • Abdullah Abrizah MLIS Programme, Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Keywords:

Library Science Education, Information Science, Library Education, Library Education; Master of Library and Information Science, MLIS programme, Curriculum, University of Malaya

Abstract

Traces the development of library science education programmes in Malaysia, which started out as early as 1955. Describes the MLIS programme conducted at the University of Malaya and the account of thinking that went into the revised MLIS curriculum. Outlines the various steps taken to review the programme’s curriculum in keeping with new demands from prospective employers. The programme has been running since 1996. Briefly touches on the LIS research that has helped to enrich the pool of local LIS publications 

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Published

01-07-2003

How to Cite

N.N., E., & Abrizah, A. (2003). LOOKING BACK : THE MASTER OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE PROGRAMME AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA, MALAYSIA. Malaysian Journal of Library and Information Science, 8(1), 1–18. Retrieved from https://jupidi.um.edu.my/index.php/MJLIS/article/view/6848

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 1 (2003): MJLIS, VOL. 8, NO. 1, 2003

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