On the Status of Training in Library-Information Sphere (Experience of the St. Petersburg State Institute of Culture)

It is analyzed the current status and problems of Library and Information Science Education. The major problems are highlighted: vocational work with applicants and students, the responsibility of employers for targeted training, the employment of graduates, frequent changes of Federal Education Standards, absence of professional standard for “Library and Information Specialist”, the ratio of activities and competences of secondary and higher education levels, regeneration of scientific-pedagogical staff, organization of professional development training for culture university professors and librarians, etc. The ways of solutions are shown, using the example of St. Petersburg State Institute of Culture (SPbGIK). Strengths are highlighted: the reputation of SPbGIK as the oldest university in the area of culture; the availability of scientific and pedagogical schools, providing substantive training for different types of libraries; active vocational work, aimed at involving professors and students in St. Petersburg’s professional community library life; research activities of faculty members and students; project work; volunteer activities; international activities, organization of “BiblioFest” Student Festival and other student initiatives.

Library and Information Science (LIS) Education, Federal Education Standards in “Library and Information Activities”, Professional Standards, Scientific Schools, Employer Relations, International Student Festival “BiblioFest”

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