Abstract:

<B>Purpose</B> - To provide an overview of library and information science education in Rwanda. <B>Design/methodology/approach</B> - Description mainly through personal experience. <B>Findings</B> - The history of library manpower development in Rwanda has been turbulent. Establishing the first ever formal library and information science program has had many challenges. However, graduates from the program are slowly and steadily changing the library landscape in Rwanda. <B>Originality/value</B> - Library and information science education in Rwanda has not been well documented and particularly challenges in faced in establishing a formal library and information science program.

Keywords: Information science; Rwanda

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1108/00242530810868733