Насоки за бъдещето на библиотечното образование в България
Guidelines for the Future of the Library Education in Bulgaria

Summary/Abstract: The article examines the application of innovative approaches in the training of library and information science students in Bulgaria. The change of the educational paradigm in the field is presented based on recent developments in one of the oldest Bulgarian institutions that prepares librarians and information specialists – the University of Library Studies and Information Technologies (ULSIT). The active learning strategies suitable for information literacy skills development courses are studied by the use of three methods: “learning by doing”, “interaction in learning group”, “learning by trial and error” within the practical training of students. The bibliographic field studies organized by the Library Studies Department providing an opportunity to students to undertake the role of researchers of bibliographic flow are presented. The results of a comparative survey on the mobile and information literacy perceptions and skills of full-time undergraduate students in library and information sciences and in humanities, conducted by ULSIT in cooperation with Anadolu University in Turkey are also described. According to the results of the survey, a new strategy for teaching information and mobile literacy in university environment through the elaboration of digital educational games and game-based learning model is outlined.

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