Library and Information Science Curriculum in Thai Universities Compared with IFLA Guidelines for Professional Library/Information Educational Programs

All higher education curriculums in Thailand follow the Standard Criteria for Undergraduate and Graduate Programs passed by the Office of Higher Education, Ministry of Education. LIS programs also agree with the Standard for Libraries in Higher Education set by former the Ministry of University Affairs. This study compared courses offered in the curriculum of nine LIS master degree programs in Thai universities with IFLA Guidelines for Professional Library/Information Programs, item G2: curriculum elements. It was found that there are 43 courses on Application of ICT to all facets of Library and Information Products and Services; 28 courses on Information Resources Management; 12 courses on Assessing Information Needs and Designing Responsive Services. Only one course on Evaluation of Outcomes of Information and Library Use and two courses on local resources. Other issues in G3: Curriculums are also discussed.