Experience of training masters at Eastern Siberian State Institute of Culture

Abstract

The experience of training in “Library and information activities” (specialty 51.04.06), profile “Theory and methodology of library pedagogical activities”, master program is analyzed. The history of librarianship master program at Eastern Siberian State Institute of Culture is reviewed; the faculty structure and learners are characterized. The curriculum comprises library, bibliographical, psychological and pedagogical and management disciplines. The tasks are specified: educating thoughtful professionals aware of library problems; developing theory and methodology; involving students into conceptualizing prospects for library and information industry. Methodological approaches and teaching methods are discussed as exemplified by the disciplines: “Methodology of library pedagogical activities”, “Library professiology”, “Organization and methodology of library, bibliographical and bibliological studies”, “Library environment and space”, “Business etiquette in library”. The focus is made on developing professional (rigorous) and personal (flexible) competences: critical thinking, empathy, communication skills, etc. The authors’ experience in applying pedagogical technologies is discussed (mind maps, puzzle technique, cases, discussions, presentations, etc.). The contents of practical activities and the subjects of final qualifying papers are characterized.