abstract:Many individuals working in library and information organizations do not hold a master of library science (MLS) degree or other specialized library science credential. Recognizing that this professional gap could be addressed by diversified educational opportunities, the W. Frank Steely Library at Northern Kentucky University in Highland Heights developed an online bachelor's degree in library informatics and a series of professional development workshops. These initiatives dovetailed with programs being promoted across the university's entire academic curriculum. However, placing these degree and professional development programs within the library, rather than in a separate teaching department, was an uncommon arrangement. This arrangement has proved an efficient, sustainable structure for curriculum appropriate to undergraduate degrees and continuing education. This article will address the appropriateness of undergraduate and professional development levels of library science education, the sustainability of operating these programs within an academic library, and the vitality that this educational role has brought to Steely Library and its library faculty.

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图书馆学教育：学术图书馆的新角色

摘要：许多在图书馆和信息组织工作的人没有图书馆学硕士学位 (MLS) 或其他专业图书馆学证书。高地高地北肯塔基大学的 W. Frank Steely 图书馆认识到可以通过多样化的教育机会解决这一专业差距，开发了图书馆信息学在线学士学位和一系列专业发展研讨会。这些举措与在大学整个学术课程中推广的项目相吻合。然而，将这些学位和专业发展计划放在图书馆内，而不是放在单独的教学部门，是一种不常见的安排。事实证明，这种安排是有效的，适合本科学位和继续教育的课程的可持续结构。本文将讨论图书馆学教育的本科和专业发展水平的适当性、在学术图书馆内运营这些项目的可持续性，以及这种教育角色为斯蒂利图书馆及其图书馆教职员工带来的活力。