Collaboration in LIS education in Southeast Asia

Abstract

Purpose

The aim of this paper is to look into projects undertaken to promote collaboration between LIS education programs in Southeast Asia.

Design/methodology/approach

The author surveys the efforts made by information studies programs to promote resource sharing.

Findings

An accreditation scheme is being implemented for improving the quality of education in LIS programs in Southeast Asian countries. A plan for developing a repository of learning objects is under development for facilitating sharing of teaching materials for improved LIS education. Faculty development is considered another important area of possible future collaboration in the region with possible involvement of international forums for improving LIS education.

Originality/value

The experiences reported in this paper will be an aid to anyone interested in implementing LIS into their educational facilities.

Citation

Sattar Chaudhry, A. (2007), "Collaboration in LIS education in Southeast Asia", New Library World, Vol. 108 No. 1/2, pp. 25-31. https://doi.org/10.1108/03074800710722153