Dissertation submitted to the Faculty of Arts in accordance with the requirements for the Masters Degree in Library and Information Science in the Department of Library and Information Studies, at the University of Zululand, 2019. / This dissertation investigates job requirements and challenges of Library and Information Studies (LIS) graduates in public libraries. It is of paramount importance that a workplace recruits a workforce with requisite competencies to offer professional services. Having requisite competencies/employability skills help in keeping with the demands and challenges of the unfolding knowledge society whilst meeting the mission of the library and information services respectively. This study is aimed at investigating required competencies from LIS graduates by public libraries. The study emanates from skills gap, which is a concern to most public libraries. Skills gap relates to candidates with inappropriately skills that were placed in professional positions in some public libraries. It is also noted that drastic changes in the entire LIS market have constituted a daunting challenge, which eventually demands the revision and re-orientation of LIS curricula. Curricula revision and re-orientation is a process that cannot be achieved overnight. To understand the nature of required competencies for workforce in public libraries, the following objectives were set and investigated: to determine the job functions and requirements of the public libraries, to find out the perceptions of employers and LIS graduates on job requirements of the sector, to find out the perceptions of employers and LIS graduates about the LIS curriculum and to determine the challenges facing LIS graduates regarding their functions/duties in the work place. Post-positivism paradigm was employed through triangulation of both qualitative and quantitative methodologies in data collection and analysis. Content analysis and survey as research methods/designs were employed. The study collected secondary data from four (4) newspapers (Sunday Times, Ilanga, Mail and Guardian and Sunday Tribune) covering a three- year period (from January 2015 to December 2017) of job advertisements. This data was collected through qualitative and quantitative content analyses. Primary data was gathered from assistant directors and LIS graduates. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with assistant directors. Structured questionnaires were administered to LIS graduates. The data collected was analysed qualitatively and quantitatively using themes, subheadings, graphics and statistics. Most advertised jobs (50%) required Grade 12, which is not a professional LIS qualification. Majority (85%) of the jobs required job experience of 1-3 years. There seem to be a knowledge gap in terms of cataloguing and classification as well as technical knowledge. v There is strong demand for generic skills, particularly computer literacy and communication skills. There is still need for new skills (51%). There seem to be no balance between theory and practice (70%). There is need for curriculum review. Employed LIS graduates face several challenges which include inadequate knowledge and skills, especially in cataloguing and classification, and information communication technologies. More practical exposure and on -job training are highly recommended. There is a strong need for development and promotion of continuing education through short courses and workshops to fill the knowledge and skill gaps. Regular curriculum review is essential to meet the rapidly changing information access and user needs. Experiential learning period should be extended and voluntary service learning needs to be encouraged. Employment of staff without tertiary qualification in LIS in public libraries requires review by Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA) and other stakeholders. The originality of this study emanates from its scope, subject matter and the application. The study is significant for providing theoretical background for the development of research in the following domains: public libraries, LIS curriculum and LIS graduates/professionals.

Abstract This study was mainly to explore the different teaching strategies to the effect of Environmental Education. The subjects were three sixth-grade classes of an elementary school in Kaohsiung. The experimental group was implemented Critical e-STSE teaching (Critical Thinking and Web Quest Information Tool were integrated into e-STSE teaching), the control group one was implemented Critical Thinking integrated in lecture teaching, and the control group two was implemented e-STSE teaching (Web Quest Information Tool was integrated in e-STSE teaching), conducting Environmental Education based on the Issues of Petrochemical Industrial Park. The teaching effects were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. On the aspect of quantity, the pretest and posttest of Environmental Education Sub-target Questionnaire of students¡¦ grades were evaluated and analyzed by ANCOVA for the learning differences of three groups. On the aspect of quality, the students¡¦ discussions of K12 issues, learning sheets and tasks of Web Quest were analyzed. In addition, the kids¡¦ feedback forms, interviews and teachers¡¦ journals were analyzed. The results based on the analysis were as below: 1. Three different groups all had significant results on the students¡¦ Environmental Education Performances. 2. Web Quest teaching design promoted the two groups-Critical e-STSE teaching and e-STSE teaching-on the learning results of the Educational Awareness and Sensitivity, and the Educational Action Skills, better than Critical Lecturing Teaching group. 3. Critical Thinking teaching activities promoted the two groups-the Critical e-STSE teaching and Critical lecture teaching- on the learning results of the Educational Ethical values, better than the e-STSE teaching group. 4. Critical Thinking and Web Quest Informational Tool integrated in e-STSE Environmental Educational Program promoted students¡¦ learning interests and abilities to the Science and Environmental Education. 5. Web Quest teaching design combined with K12 network classroom enhanced students¡¦ autonomous learning abilities and motivations. 6. The Curriculum design of games and group cooperation enhanced students¡¦ learning outcomes. 7. Field study and Observation were suited to apply to the Critical Thinking and Web Quest Informational Tool integrated to e-STSE Environmental Educational Program. Finally, based on the results, the researcher make recommendations on the future teaching design and implement, and the further relevant study direction. Keywords¡GCritical Thinking¡BWeb Quest¡BSTSE¡BInformation Education¡BEnvironmental Education

This research is mainly by the 13 years experience in education system which is outside the authoritative information education system with kids and young people. Besides to construct the kids and young people apparent ability of information science and technology, the goal in the research is to research the hidden knowledge of the information science & technology which combines in the education. The research wants to clarify many presently myths of information education. And also wants to provide more efficiency and happy learning mode. The research is based on the book of Howard Gardner (2007)¡mFive Minds for the Future¡n. It takes ¡§Disciplined Mind¡¨, ¡§Synthesizing Mind¡¨, ¡§ Creating Mind¡¨, ¡§Respectful Mind¡¨, ¡§ Ethical Mind¡¨ as the main theory construction. To study student's minds development condition who is graduated from high school or university. And the comparison of minds growth condition of the junior high student who are joining in the competition. The findings discovered: To develop intelligences and minds of kids and young people on integration of Information Technology and the Education is not only constructed the basic information technology ability, and it can promote on the child body's instructive, self-confidence, independent exploration, spontaneous study within 2-3 years. Kids and young people almost were constructed and applied the abilities under the project-based works, and extend the top level for the minds and abilities, like the system thinking, problem solving, communication, the leadership. The special experience with five minds raises and the construction is being related. Ethics mind of the five minds must be in Disciplined Mind, Synthesizing Mind, the Creating Mind, and the Respectful Mind raises certain foundation since childhood, the abstract thinking ability level grows up naturally, the kids and young people becomes the good citizen in the 21st century era. It must be presented during the university life or entering the work place obviously.

The thesis is divided into theoretical and practical part. The theoretical part deals with the concept of information literacy, its development, and its broader context of information society. Furthermore, it presents selected initiatives, recommendations, concepts and standards of UNESCO, International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, American Library Association and Czech representatives of the Association of Libraries of Czech Universities, always in relation to education, information education and lifelong learning. The practical part of the thesis describes author's own questionnaire survey that was conducted at the same time at three faculties - in České Budějovice, Plzeň and Ústí nad Labem. The survey looks into general students' awareness of information resources and their use. In addition, interviews with librarians are provided. These interviews illustrate the real situation and conditions for teaching information literacy provided by the faculty.

TITTLE: Perceptions of teacher training graduates studying technical and information technology or ICT in practice at the Faculty of Education of Charles University in Prague (2001 - 2011) AUTHOR: Lucie Kubíková DEPARTMENT: Department of Information & Technical Education SUPERVISOR: Doc. RNDr. Miroslava Černochová, CSc. ABSTRACT: The thesis deals with two major subjects of research. The key topic of the thesis focuses on employability of graduates of teacher training programmes in teaching technical and information technology or ICT at the Faculty of Education of the Charles University in Prague ("PedF UK") in 2001-2011 and mapping of their needs of further education. The aim of the thesis is to present a complex survey of the development of the subject in relation to the degree of graduates employability in 2001 - 2011 and their needs from the point of view of complementary professional and pedagogical training. The theoretical basis for the solution of the problem posed by the thesis is the analysis of teacher training curriculums focusing on teaching technical and information technology accredited at the PedF UK in 1996 - 2011. The empirical part includes a questionnaire distributed to the graduates of these programmes the aim of which was to find out through a detailed on-line inquiry in which fields...

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The diploma thesis focuses on the development of information literacy and information education in university libraries. Based on theoretical and practical knowledge, the aim of the thesis is to propose a concept of information education in the university library of the University of West Bohemia. First, the theoretical part introduces key terms, content, implementable forms and current approach to information education in the context of the university environment. Moreover, it also specifies the current role of the university library as a provider of information education and defines the main competencies of a librarian as an education coordinator or lecturer. Next, the thesis provides an overview of the current activities aimed at literacy development at the university library. The practical part describes in detail the course of quantitative survey of student needs and preferences related to the analysed issue. The final part of the thesis is based on the research results and facts obtained from the analysis of the current educational programs. It proposes a concept of information education, which defines possible changes to the current situation and offers recommendations for future development of the university library so that it can realize its full potential in this area.

(in English): Work Starting Reader and Information Literacy in the Municipal Library of Prague - library Smíchov and Barrandov aims to describe and compare the work with starting readers and conduct information education starting readers in accordance with the framework educational programs in the older central city of Prague 5-Smíchov and newer housing estate on the outskirts of Prague 5 in Barrandov. Comparator library Smíchov and Barrandov among the branches of the Municipal Library in Prague. From a comparison of these libraries work is based on methodical instructions for working with starting readers, which rely on the conclusions from interviews conducted by teachers and educators catchment primary schools and kindergartens, as well as with parents beginning readers.

The thesis deals with selected theoretical fundamentals of information literacy, which are followed by an analysis of the situation of teaching information literacy at the 2nd Faculty of Medicine at Charles University in Prague. The objective of this thesis is to describe the whole process of participation of the Department of Science Information at the 2nd Faculty of Medicine in the process of information education. First the thesis gives information on a theoretical level about basic terminology and information literacy from a medical point of view. The thesis also shows the results of questionnaire surveys held by the IVIG Committee focused on the activities of university libraries in the field of information education. No less important is also a chapter devoted to a librarian in the role of a lecturer. a chapter devoted to information education at other universities in the Czech Republic ensues. The practical part contains a presentation of teaching at the 2nd Faculty of Medicine where the library participates. Individual subjects are described in detail in the mentioned part. Some recommendations for improving the actual teaching are formulated in the conclusion.

Submitted by Rosina Valeria Lanzellotti Mattiussi Teixeira (rosina.teixeira@unisantos.br) on 2017-04-08T14:05:36Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Gabriela Soldano Garcez.pdf: 636743 bytes, checksum: 9610faa4351ee80240463786dc209a7b (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2017-04-08T14:05:36Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Gabriela Soldano Garcez.pdf: 636743 bytes, checksum: 9610faa4351ee80240463786dc209a7b (MD5) Previous issue date: 2017-02-22 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - CAPES / The principle of popular participation, a guide to Environmental Law, allows civil society to participate in decision-making process and the preparation, execution and monitoring of public policies in the environmental area, given that it is the duty of both the Government and society the defense and protect of the environment for present and future generations (according to article 225, of the Brazilian Federal Constitution). However, the society may only participate appropriately in this process if obtains the environmental information necessary to do so. Then, access to environmental information is a implementation tool and the assumption of public participation in environmental matters. On the other hand, at present time, the mass communication media produces all kinds of content, keeping the public included informed about environmental issues. The performance of such vehicles is part (both nationally and internationally) of the context of governance and globalization. In this sense, this thesis addresses, at first, global governance, indicating its concept and importance. After, it ponders about the mass communication media, by evaluating its status as an emerging actor in international relations with influence to environmental protection. Then, it examines the role of information as a propellant element of popular participation in the protection and defense of inalienable rights, such as the ecologically balanced environment, as well as providing training in environmental education. Finally, it ponders about the increasing popular participation through access to quality environmental information, as well as on the construction of sustainable development, from the formation of public opinion in favor of the environment. / O princípio da participação popular, norteador do Direito Ambiental, permite que a sociedade civil participe das tomadas de decisões e da elaboração, efetivação e fiscalização das políticas públicas na área ambiental, tendo em vista que é dever tanto do Poder Público quanto da sociedade a proteção e defesa do meio ambiente para as presentes e futuras gerações (conforme o artigo 225, caput, da Constituição Federal de 1988). Entretanto, a sociedade somente poderá participar adequadamente deste processo se obtiver as informações ambientais necessárias para tanto. O acesso à informação ambiental é o instrumento de implementação e pressuposto da participação popular em matéria ambiental. Por outro lado, na atualidade, os veículos de comunicação de massa, ao produzir os mais variados tipos de conteúdo, mantém a população informada sobre as questões ambientais. A atuação de tais veículos insere-se (tanto no plano nacional quanto no internacional) no contexto da governança e da globalização. Neste sentido, a presente tese aborda, primeiramente, a governança global, indicando seu conceito e importância. Após, pondera sobre os veículos de comunicação de massa, ao avaliar seu status como um ator emergente nas relações internacionais com influência para a proteção ambiental. Em seguida, analisa o papel da informação como elemento ensejador da participação popular na proteção e defesa de direitos indisponíveis, como, por exemplo, o meio ambiente ecologicamente equilibrado, além de propiciar a formação da educação ambiental. Por fim, pondera sobre o incremento da participação popular através do acesso à informação ambiental de qualidade, bem como sobre a construção do desenvolvimento sustentável, a partir da formação da opinião pública em prol do meio ambiente.