Education for the Future

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In this era of continuous learning, we will see many changes in academic institutions in general as well as in the departments that deal specifically with library information studies. Some of the trends that are coming into focus include implications for a learning centered environment (rather than an a focus on the traditional "access to information, campus-based" one), meaning that information goes to the people rather than the other way around. Another trend is moving toward more consumer oriented courses and programs that are self paced, with different methods for different students. This will provide equitable access in a more active learning (not lecture-based) environment, …