Publication details
Fenomén i-škol: historie a současný stav
| Title in English | I-Schools Phenomenon: history and present-time state |
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| Authors | |
| Year of publication | 2014 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Knihovna |
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| Citation | |
| Field | Documentation, library studies, information management |
| Keywords | i-School movement; i-Field; interdisciplinarity; identity of i-Schools; i-Schools research |
| Description | The paper introduces the initiative of I-Schools and the grounds of its origin. It focuses upon the fundamental elements of I-Schools and the I-model. The role played by these schools has been illustrated by the diversity of their fields and the new opportunities that are thus opened up. After having indicated projects supporting innovative LIS curricula, the paper explains the role of the steering and coordinating I-Caucus committee and the importance of I-Conferences. Also an analysis of issues related to the interdisciplinary character and the identity of I-Schools forms part of the paper. The research activities of I-Schools and the prospects of this initiative in the Czech Republic conclude this contribution. |