Education for Library and Information Science at Kuwait University

Article type: Short Communication

Authors: Alqudsi-Ghabra, Taghreed^a | Al-Ansari, Hussain^b

Affiliations: [a] Library and Information Science, College of Graduate Studies, Kuwait University, P.O. Box 5969, 13060, Safat, Kuwait; E-mail: taghreed@kuc01.kuniv.edu.kw | [b] Library Administration, Kuwait University, P.O. Box 17140, Khaldiya, Kuwait; E-mail: husain@kuc01.kuniv.edu.kw

Abstract: Graduate education in library and information science in Kuwait is new. A two year Masters programme started at Kuwait University during the academic year 1996/97. This paper summarises the need justification for the Masters degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) in Kuwait. It then reviews past attempts by the University to establish a library and information science programme by different Colleges and administrations, as well as difficulties and accomplishments. It examines the Library and Information Science Masters programme in the light of Kuwait's new and evolving needs. Its goals, requirements, curriculum, language of instruction, physical resources, and facilities are discussed. This programme is implemented with a clear vision to face the challenge of the emerging ‘Information Society’ at the advent of the new Century.

DOI: 10.3233/EFI-1998-16204

Journal: Education for Information, vol. 16, no. 2, pp. 145-152, 1998