Library magistrature. Its impact on the fate of library education in Russia

Abstract

The author speaks about the influence of the Bologna Declaration principles on the fate of library education in Russia. The problems of education at the level of undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate courses, further training of practical librarians, and the additional education (obtaining a second diploma) have been consistently addressed. The current practice in Russia is compared with the training system in the United States. The experience of teaching Russian students in US library schools is analyzed, from the selection criteria to the evaluation of effectiveness. The conclusion is drawn: there is no connection between educational institutions and libraries. This should be handled by the Russian Library Association.