Advancing Gender Perspectives in Library & Information Science Education

How can Library & Information Science education become more inclusive?

The Erasmus+ project entitled “Gender Diversity in Information Science: Challenges in Higher Education” consists of seven European universities (Universitat de Barcelona, Universität Hildesheim, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, Sveučilište u Zadru, Sveučilište Josipa Jurja Strossmayera u Osijeku, Silesian University in Opava and University of Sarajevo), which has been working together to integrate gender perspectives into Library & Information Science (LIS) curricula.

Key outputs from Work Package 2:

 ✔️ Analysis of teaching plans for inclusivity in policies, learning outcomes, teaching methods, evaluation and gender balance in faculty composition and references.
 ✔️ Cross-national survey on teaching experiences, working conditions and institutional support.

Open-access white papers:

☑️Advancing Gender Inclusivity in Teaching Plans — Findings and Recommendations from Eight European Universities

This white paper presents the results of a comprehensive analysis of teaching plans from eight European universities, focusing on the integration of gender perspectives in curricula. Access it here: https://lnkd.in/dRQJwDkz

☑️Embedding Gender Perspectives in Information Science Education — Barriers, Opportunities, and Pathways for Change

This white paper presents the findings of a cross-national survey across seven European universities. Access it here: https://lnkd.in/dsvBgYiq

These outputs also include curriculum analysis rubrics, teaching prototypes, and implementation plan, providing evidence-based tools and guidance for educators, curriculum designers, and institutions aiming to foster inclusive, equitable, and reflective LIS education.

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