Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Pittsburgh, 1977. / Typescript (Photocopy). Includes bibliographical references (leaves 159-165).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Florida State University, 1983. / eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (p. 343-363).

Thesis--University of Oklahoma. / eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Texas. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis--University of Pittsburgh. / Bibliography: p. 165-183.

Originally presented as the author's Thesis (Ph. D.--Case Western Reserve University, 1977). / Introductory notes also in Arabic. English-Arabic glossary of library education terms: P. 145-152. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (master's)--Kent State University. / Includes bibliographical references.

Includes bibliography. / An investigation was undertaken into the role and value of fieldwork in professional education for library and information science. Following a literature search, the researcher undertook a philosophical investigation of the educational rationale of fieldwork as it relates to other components of the educational programme The second part of the investigation comprised an empirical investigation of the fieldwork programmes at two selected South African universities. Employing a combination of qualitative and quantitative methodologies, the candidate evaluated the two programmes and, by means of cross-site comparison, attempted to establish common patterns, to account for differences and to construct a model of fieldwork. Findings relating to each programme were reported and conclusions regarding the most important dimensions and positive indicators of effectiveness were made.

This study has compared the education for professional librarians in Japan, Korea and Taiwan, which have shared similar cultural backgrounds while developing each its own distinct national culture and character. It was intended to draw out similarities and differences in the educational systems with interpretations in the light of the social and cultural backgrounds. The hypotheses the research tries to verify are as follows: i) Japan, Korea and Taiwan have shared a similar cultural background and have adopted the same American educational system for librarians, so there will be similarities in library education in the three countries; ii) if differences exist, they will reveal the national characteristics including the priorities given to national development, economic development and educational standards in each country; iii) if the three countries share similarities in library education, they will also have similar trends, problems and future prospects resulting from the similarities The hypotheses have been verified as being true through the comparisons of such variables as the objectives of library education, teaching staff, students, curriculum, special requirements for the course, textbooks, research, facilities, relationships with outside libraries and incorporation of information science. The social needs in library services, the trends, problems and future of library education felt by library educators along with the employment of library school graduates have also been compared. Based on the findings and their interpretation eight suggestions for better library education in the region are recommended.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of North Texas, 1992. / eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 120-123).