Introduction to library and information science education in Slovenia

This column presents an introduction to library and information science edu cation at the university level in Slovenia. It indicates some weak elements of the present situation and suggests solutions for the future, especially emphasizing human factors. Description of the past is represented by a bri ef history, while the present state is described with elements used by the International Encyclopedia of National Systems of Education, The Internatio nal Encyclopedia of Curriculum, and the World Guide to Library Archive and Information Science Education. Recommendations for improvement are made on the basis of a comparison between Slovene and several European, American, A ustralian, and Canadian library schools.