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    Future directions for Indonesian academic library education

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    Authors
    Maesaroh, Imas
    Genoni, Paul
    Date
    2013
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Maesaroh, Imas and Genoni, Paul. 2013. Future directions for Indonesian academic library education. New Library World. 114 (5/6): pp. 228-241.
    Source Title
    New Library World
    DOI
    10.1108/03074801311326858
    ISSN
    0307-4803
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    This article is © Emerald Group Publishing and permission has been granted for this version to appear here http://espace.library.curtin.edu.au/R. Emerald does not grant permission for this article to be further copied/distributed or hosted elsewhere without the express permission from Emerald Group Publishing Limited.

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    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/4241
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Purpose – This paper aims to provide 13 recommendations relating to the future of Indonesian library education based on the results of an extensive research study. The objective of the research was to investigate the desired level of educational qualifications and continued professional development of Indonesian academic librarians.Design/methodology/approach – The research included surveys of Indonesian academic librarians and their managers, plus extensive interviewing of stakeholders. The recommendations have been developed on the basis of data gathered in this research.Findings – There is an immediate need to raise the standards of Indonesian library education in order to enhance skills required of the contemporary library workforce. The Indonesian Librarian Association has an important role to play in raising the quality of library education and the status of librarians.Practical implications – The recommendations have far-reaching implications for Indonesian library education. There are also implications for the wider Indonesia library profession, and for the professional associations, in particular the Indonesian Librarian Association.Originality/value – The recommendations are based on the first comprehensive analysis of the educational and continuing professional development needs of Indonesian academic librarians.

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