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Canadian LIS education: Trends and issues

Interviews with the directors or program chairs of Canada’s seven graduate schools of library and information studies revealed that schools face four common issues: (1) relocation within the university administrative structure or partnership with other academic units, (2) introduction of broader curriculum menus and more flexible course schedules, (3) closer liaison with industry for research funding advantage, and (4) introduction of courses and assignments which encourage entrepreneurial attitudes and abilities. Trends which emerged include the participation of some schools in “non-library” undergraduate programs, the increasing number of joint degree programs (an MLIS combined with another master’s degree), the slow but steady emergence of distance education courses, and a concern with students’ lack of enthusiasm for management courses. All but one Canadian school has at least one course that focuses on competitive intelligence strategies and/or entrepreneurial skills, which include long-range planning, risk-taking, applying business practices, and marketing.