Data Aspects in Library and Information Science CurriculA in Selected African Universities
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Data aspects, Data skills, LIS curriculum, LIS competenciesAbstract
Purpose - The purpose of this study was to investigate data aspects in Library and Information Science curricula at all levels in selected African Universities.
Design/methodology/approach - A review of existing literature on data aspects and LIS Curricula. Secondly, the study juxtaposed web-based courses for fourteen LIS schools to establish data aspects incorporated into their curricula.
Findings - The study’s findings found that although many LIS schools have some form of data aspects in curricula, coverage is still very limited and basic.
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