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3127	Farnel, Sharon	Editorial Board Thoughts: System Requirements	2010-12-01	2	.pdf	application/pdf	1082	73	53	Library and Information Studies (SLIS) at the basic IT skills before beginning their program.1 These This new requirement got me thinking: Is this common practice among ALA-accredited Library Schools? If other schools are also requiring basic IT skills prior (5) list basic Web design. While many (14) specifically mention searching under basic Internet skills, few (7) mention proficiency with OPACs or other common information tools such as full-text databases. school has a computer programming requirement, with delivery, and uses of libraries and other information 170 iNFOrMAtiON tecHNOlOGY AND liBrAries | DeceMBer 2010 1. University of Alberta School of Library and Information Studies, "Degree Requirements: Master of Library & Information "Library & Information Studies Directory of Institutions Offering Accredited Master's Programs 2008–2009," 2008, http:// 3. American Library Association, "ALA's Core Competences Given what we know about the importance of technology to librarians and librarianship, my investigation library schools requiring certain IT skills prior to entry 	./cache/3127.pdf	./txt/3127.txt