[Web4lib] Library Science rankings

[Zachary Newell]

I never knew there were rankings for Library Science programs.  There was a recent article in the February 14 and 21, 2011 issue of The New Yorker by Malcolm Gladwell "The Order of Things: The problem with college rankings."  Gladwell effectively and efficiently outlines what exactly is wrong with the US News college ranking system.  

Here is an abstract of the article, although you will need to be a subscriber to access the full-text of the article.  http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2011/02/14/110214fa_fact_gladwell 

Zach


Zachary Newell
Humanities Librarian
Salem State University Library
Salem, MA
Central Campus 283-E
znewell at salemstate.edu   
978.542.7406

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From: web4lib-bounces at webjunction.org [mailto:web4lib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Robert Balliot
Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2011 2:02 PM
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Subject: [Web4lib] Library Science rankings

I have heard the phrase "When you are number 2, you try harder" :

http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-library-information-science-programs/library-information-science-rankings


With University of Rhode Island ranking last at 44, the phrase "No place to
go but up" comes to mind.

I would like to see the survey upon which they base these results.  But,
given that there is really no consequence for a failure to be competitive,
the results of the survey would be merely academic.

http://www.usnews.com/education/best-graduate-schools/articles/2011/03/14/library-and-information-studies-rankings-methodology-2012

Sigh,
R. Balliot
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