Developing a Specialization for LAM Convergence Using a Competency-Based Approach in an LIS Graduate Curriculum

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contents Developing a Specialization for LAM Convergence Using a Competency-Based Approach in an LIS Graduate Curriculum Choi, Youngok Specialization Competency Based Education Library Education Graduate Study Cultural Background School Business Relationship Curriculum Development Educational Objectives Curriculum Design Student Evaluation This article describes the development of a curriculum specialization, Cultural Heritage Information Management (CHIM), at a library and information science (LIS) graduate program. It was designed to address market needs, created by the convergence of practice in libraries, archives, and museums (LAMs) of emerging practices in managing unique collections for greater access in today's digital information environment. A competency-based approach was adopted to ensure that students achieve relevant competencies expected in the work environment of the LAM sector. The course of study serves as a guide for career preparation in the CHIM area, by listing core courses, highly recommended courses, and electives. The article discusses processes involved in the development and implementation of competencies into the curriculum reorganization, and benefits observed from the process, offering an example of adopting the competency-based model to organize a specialization.
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spellingShingle Developing a Specialization for LAM Convergence Using a Competency-Based Approach in an LIS Graduate Curriculum
Choi, Youngok
Specialization
Competency Based Education
Library Education
Graduate Study
Cultural Background
School Business Relationship
Curriculum Development
Educational Objectives
Curriculum Design
Student Evaluation
Developing a Specialization for LAM Convergence Using a Competency-Based Approach in an LIS Graduate Curriculum Choi, Youngok Specialization Competency Based Education Library Education Graduate Study Cultural Background School Business Relationship Curriculum Development Educational Objectives Curriculum Design Student Evaluation This article describes the development of a curriculum specialization, Cultural Heritage Information Management (CHIM), at a library and information science (LIS) graduate program. It was designed to address market needs, created by the convergence of practice in libraries, archives, and museums (LAMs) of emerging practices in managing unique collections for greater access in today's digital information environment. A competency-based approach was adopted to ensure that students achieve relevant competencies expected in the work environment of the LAM sector. The course of study serves as a guide for career preparation in the CHIM area, by listing core courses, highly recommended courses, and electives. The article discusses processes involved in the development and implementation of competencies into the curriculum reorganization, and benefits observed from the process, offering an example of adopting the competency-based model to organize a specialization.
title Developing a Specialization for LAM Convergence Using a Competency-Based Approach in an LIS Graduate Curriculum
topic Specialization
Competency Based Education
Library Education
Graduate Study
Cultural Background
School Business Relationship
Curriculum Development
Educational Objectives
Curriculum Design
Student Evaluation
url https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1261652