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Library and information science education system in Bangladesh: An overall situation

Islam,, Md. Shiful. and Chowdhury, Mohammed Abu Khaled (2006) Library and information science education system in Bangladesh: An overall situation. In Khoo, C. and Singh, D. and Chaudhry, A.S., Eds. Proceedings A-LIEP 2006: Asia-Pacific Conference on Library & Information Education & Practice 2006, pages pp. 358-363, Singapore.

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Abstract

This study has made an attempt to explore the library and information science (LIS) education system in Bangladesh. This paper also identifies the different levels of LIS education, continuing education and training facilities in Bangladesh. At the same time we have tried to find out the existing problems, which create barriers for quality education as well as professional development. In the conclusion, some necessary recommendations have been given for the development of LIS education system and professional development in Bangladesh.

EPrint Type:Conference Paper
Keywords:Library and information science education, Bangladesh
Subjects:Library and Information Science Education
ID Code:1405
Deposited On:24 May 2007
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