Library Education, Southeast Asia and Simmons

Abstract

A presentation at the 2005 ALISE Conference, Session 5.1, titled Collaborative Projects between LIS Schools in Different Countries (12 slides). It describes how the LIS program at Simmons has contributed to the development of LIS education and library profession in Southeast Asia (including China). The history and current status of the relationship between Simmons LIS program and Southeast Asian library schools/libraries is introduced; and, this presentation outlines the major milestones as well as some important projects that Simmons has conducted in helping library professionals and educators of Southeast Asian countries (especially Vietnam) set up their own systems. It also pinpoints a great potential for the development of the relationship.