Harmonization trends in American and Nordic library schools

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Evans, G. Edward^{; 1}

Affiliations: Tozzer Library, Harvard University, 21 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA

Note: [1] This article is a version of a report of a seven-week study tour of Nordic library schools carried out during May/June 1984 and funded by the Nordic Council for Scientific Information and Research Libraries.

Abstract: Presents an analysis of how American and Nordic library schools are responding to the changing environment brought about by economic recession and new technology. After discussing the approaches taken by four U.S. schools the changes which have taken place in Nordic countries since 1972 are considered. Some differences between the two areas are listed. [French, German, and Spanish translations of this abstract can be found at the end of this issue.]

DOI: 10.3233/EFI-1986-4102

Journal: Education for Information, vol. 4, no. 1, pp. 3-15, 1986