MLIS program at Kuwait University Perceptions and reflections

被引:7
作者
Rehman, Sajjad [1 ]
Marouf, Laila [1 ]
机构
[1] Kuwait Univ, Coll Social Sci, DLIS, Safat, Kuwait
关键词
Graduates; Library instruction; Education; Kuwait;
D O I
10.1108/00242530810845026
中图分类号
G25 [图书馆学、图书馆事业]; G35 [情报学、情报工作];
学科分类号
1205 ; 120501 ;
摘要
Purpose - This study aims to analyze the perceptions of the graduates of Master in Library and Information Science (MLIS) program at Kuwait University about coursework, faculty, instructional methods, instructional facilities, fieldwork, comprehensive examination, and research component. Design/methodology/approach - A survey instrument was used for electronic administration. Eighty graduates of the MLIS program of Kuwait University were identified as population of the study. Sixty-seven alumni (86.3 per cent) participated in the survey. Findings - Based on the analysis of 61 usable responses, it was found that the faculty and core courses received highest mean scores for satisfaction whereas elective coursework, fieldwork, and comprehensive examinations received the lowest. Qualitative analysis of the participants revealed that the alumni wished broadening the breadth of the elective coursework and fundamental changes in fieldwork and comprehensive examination. Many of them were quite critical of instructional methods and facilities. Research limitations/implications - Results cannot be generalized to other graduate programs. Yet, these provide procedural guidance and insights about the way these studies of perception can be conducted. Practical implications - This input can be meaningfully applied in further development of the MLIS program. Originality/value - It is original research that carries value for the assessment of graduate programs of library and information studies.
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页码:13 / 24
页数:12
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