Education & Library in 2012 : anytime anywhere & on any device ?

32 Pages·2012·1.08 MB·English

Education & Library in 2012 :
anytime anywhere & on any device ?
Veerle Tesse
Library of KATHO (Belgium)

Flanders
• is the northern region of Belgium
• has a Dutch speaking population
• 13.522 km2 of surface area
• 6.252.000 inhabitants (462/ km2)
• age structure
20 % youths (18-)
60 % working age
20 % senior citizens (65+)
Chart of the Flemish Educational System
Doctor
Min. 120
ECTS
only at universities
at universities and
at university collegesin the framework of an association Min. 60 advanced Master
ECTS
and at postgraduate training institutions
Min. 60 advanced Bachelor Master–at universities and at university collegesin Min. 60
ECTS only at university colleges the framework of an association ECTS
bridging
course
professional Bachelor academic Bachelor
(profession-oriented Bachelor)
Min. 180 Min.180
ECTS ECTS
at universities and at university collegesin the
only at university colleges
framework of an association
secondary school-leaving certificate giving access to higher education
Higher Education (211.605)
• Universities (79.158 students)
ACADEMIC BACHELOR + MASTER + PhD
studies are academic
integration of education and research
(fundamental research = major task)
• University Colleges
ACADEMIC BACHELOR + MASTER
studies are academic
= HOGESCHOLEN
(based on scientific knowledge
132.447 students
rather than linked to specific professions)
PROFESSIONAL BACHELOR
KU Leuven Association
13 institutions of higher education in
Flanders have joined their forces in the
KU Leuven Association.
More than 76, 000 students, 44% of Flemish
higher education.
Professional Bachelor
• Study period of three years = 180 ECTS
(professional bachelor degree)
• Courses are practice-oriented and
include practical professional training
• Courses prepare students for specific professions in
industry, commerce, agriculture, health and
rehabilitation, social work, teaching, applied arts,
computer-related fields (ICT) or the media
Professional Bachelor
10 fields of study
• architecture
• audio-visual and fine arts
10
• biotechnology 4 9
6
• health care (Kortrijk)
5
• commercial sciences and business
3
management (Kortrijk)
• industrial sciences and technology (Kortrijk)
• music and dramatic art
• nautical sciences
• teacher training
• social work (Kortrijk)
My job @KATHO
Library of campus Kortrijk (+/- 5.500 students) , Library staff is 4.2 FTE
Other campuses in Roeselare, Torhout & Tielt
Tasks (front and back office):
helpdesk (on any device),
cataloging,
subject, research and reference librarian
(students, staff and Applied Research : Centres of Expertise)
collection management,
administration,
loan,
staff meetings,
teaching & innovator, ...
Our library system is the same in all Association of KU Leuven (= Libis network).
Library of KATHO Kortrijk