Future directions for information programs: data from students at six Canadian schools

This study explored student perceptions of their master's programs in information studies at six Canadian universities. We conducted a web-based survey in March 2010. The questionnaires for Midstream Students and Graduating Students gathered data on the extent of their support for ten potential future directions for information programs. The levels of support for each of the ten directions was surprisingly similar at the six schools. In this extended abstract we present the quantitative data showing the extent of support for each of the ten directions; in addition, the poster presentation will include embedded audio narrations of participants' comments. The study gives voice to student opinions about the future directions of the programs they are experiencing.