Iroaganachi, Mercy A. and Iwu-James, Juliana (2013) Library And Information Science Education And Wealth Creation: .. A Paradigm Shift. JOURNAL OF LIBRARY, EDUCATIONAL MEDIA AND INFORMATION STUDIES (JOLEMIS), 5 (1). pp. 73-82.
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The paper canvasses the idea of a paradigm shift from Librciry and Information Science (LIS) graduates relying ani yon paid employment to education with requisite skills capable of producing grndu ales who will be job and wealth creators. The paper contends that in a knowledge economy, information is a critical resource that must be packaged into products and services which have functional utility value to organizations, individuals and government agencies. It shows that the current LJS curriculum is deficient in marketing strategies and entrepreneurial education orientation necessary far raising professionals who will establish and sustain profitable information product and services firms. There must be conscious effort at creating infarmation needs in an economy through environmental scanning and generating innovative ways of meeting those needs. Consequently, it is recommended that LIS graduates be well equipped ·with the necessary academic training, skills, and mastery to package and repackage Information and data into consumable knowledge. Also good entrepreneurial skills and marketing strategies training should be integrated into the curriculum at all levels, and taught m; seasoned academics who will inculcate into them the practical capability of same.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z665 Library Science. Information Science Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > ZA Information resources |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Education |
| Depositing User: | Mrs Hannah Akinwumi |
| Date Deposited: | 16 Feb 2016 12:54 |
| Last Modified: | 16 Feb 2016 12:54 |
| URI: | http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/5924 |
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