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This paper examines the implications of the continued growth of e-government information, communication, and services for Library and Information Science programs in the United States in light of the development of e-government educational programs and library/government partnerships. The implementation of e-government raises several important challenges and opportunities for information organizations, and the programs and partnerships explored in this paper detail innovative approaches and pressing challenges in pedagogy and practice. Following an overview of e-government and the roles of government information in numerous information organizations, this paper discusses the programs, partnerships, and key lessons they raise for information educators and information professionals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study examines the current state of diversity course offerings in Library and Information Science (LIS) programs through the analysis of syllabi of diversity-related courses offered in the American Library Association accredited Master of Library and Information Science (MLS) programs at iSchools (a group of information schools that include the majority of the largest LIS programs) in North America. Utilizing Pawley's four paradigms that dominate research and teaching in LIS - science/technology, business/management, mission/service, and society/culture - this study analyzes the syllabi of diversity-related courses to better understand the content, context, availability, emphases, and level of these courses, as well as the paradigm into which the course fits. This study found only a small number of courses in the sample focused on diversity, and of these courses, almost all were electives that emphasized a small number of diversity topics. The analysis of the findings forms the basis for recommendations about improving the focus on and for future studies of diversity in LIS education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]