Library administrators surveyed by D.A. Riley-Huff and J.M. Rholes reported that LIS graduates require more training in new and relevant technologies than they are currently receiving. Similarly, only 50% of new librarians surveyed felt they were adequately trained when they entered the workplace.
The emerging LIS workforce needs as much technological training as possible due to the increasing amount of technological services provided by libraries. As a result of this need iSchools, which provide students with stronger technical preparation, have begun to develop both in the United States and Canada.
While iSchools are beginning to bridge the gap between the services needed in libraries and the training new professionals receive, LIS programs need to catch up and to do so considerable reform of LIS course programming will need to take place.
Riley-Huff, D.A. and Rholes, J.M. (2011). Librarians and Technology Skill Acquisition: Issues and Perspectives. Information Technologies & Libraries, 30(3), 129-140. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=lih&AN=64134273&site=ehost-live
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