Survey of bioinformatics courses and concentrations in ALA-accredited master's programs.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The interdisciplinary field of bioinformatics is considered an information-based discipline by many. Yet, it is unclear how Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degrees prepare librarians to apply their expertise in this unique, often non-textual information environment. The goal of this study is to identify the availability of MLIS-based bioinformatics educational opportunities to provide an update to the current bioinformatics landscape in North American MLIS programs or iSchools.

Methods

We conducted a survey of available bioinformatics courses and program concentrations within 69 ALA-accredited master's programs. Using course catalogues and program descriptions on department websites, we identified the existence of courses and concentrations spec

SUBMITTER: Graham L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9359087 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature