Links of Interest
From Curriculum Advisory Committee
1. GSLIS Links Comprehensive information on the GSLIS Curriculum is located at http://my.simmons.edu/gslis/courses/ This contains information on Course Descriptions for Core Courses, Electives, Online (WISE) Courses, and Doctoral Courses http://my.simmons.edu/gslis/courses/descriptions/ and http://www.simmons.edu/gslis/academics/courses/
The Curriculum Page [1] offers select information about status of certain courses, credits, and related information
Information on the various options for the GSLIS Master of Science programs is available at http://www.simmons.edu/gslis/academics/programs/ms/
Information on the GSLIS MS program's mission, objectives, and learning outcomes is available at http://www.simmons.edu/gslis/about/mission.shtml
The Simmons College OPAC lists course reserves for current LIS courses at http://lib.simmons.edu/search~/?searchtype=r&searcharg=lis This is a useful way to see the materials used in particular courses and course sections.
2. Other Sources The American Library Association (ALA) is the leading accreditation body for Master's Programs in Library and Information Studies in the USA. Information on the accreditation process, curriculum, and the status of accredited programs is available at http://www.ala.org/ala/accreditation/accreditation.cfm
The ALA website provides resources related to outcomes assessment for LIS Studies at http://www.ala.org/ala/accreditation/progresource/outcomesassessment.cfm, including its own Outcomes Assessment for Library and Information Studies Resource Manual
The Education and Training Section of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is involved with developments in LIS programs worldwide. http://www.ifla.org/VII/s23/index.htm
Chu, H. (2006). Curricula of LIS programs in the USA: A content analysis. In C. Khoo, D. Singh & A.S. Chaudhry (Eds.), Proceedings of the Asia-Pacific Conference on Library & Information Education & Practice 2006 (A-LIEP 2006), Singapore, 3-6 April 2006 (pp. 328-337). Singapore: School of Communication & Information, Nanyang http://dlist.sir.arizona.edu/1401/01/48.Heting%5FChu%5Fpp328-337%5F.pdf
