The thesis addresses the information policy of Canada and starts with the general issue of information society and knowledge society in Canada and a survey of Canadian governmental programs and their information policy. In this context, the open access is addressed, followed by historic overview of open access to scientific content development in Canada. From the start Canadian libraries strive for universal access to scientific development. Thesis follows with analysis of reference Canadian journal and notes an increase in the number of documents concerning the development of libraries and librarian education and a decrease in the number of documents on open access. The question of internet penetration influencing the usage of grey literature is also addressed. Presentation of library education in Canada concludes the thesis. Education of future generations, capable of influencing the development of librarianship is an important topic. Information policy is an important element of LIS education, preparing the student for the challenges of day to day work situation. A need for more emphasis on information policy in LIS education springs from economic and social requirements of information society. Deeper engagement in information policy is an opportunity for broader political, economical and social frame of LIS education.The thesis addresses the information policy of Canada and starts with the general issue of information society and knowledge society in Canada and a survey of Canadian governmental programs and their information policy. In this context, the open access is addressed, followed by historic overview of open access to scientific content development in Canada. From the start Canadian libraries strive for universal access to scientific development. Thesis follows with analysis of reference Canadian journal and notes an increase in the number of documents concerning the development of libraries and librarian education and a decrease in the number of documents on open access. The question of internet penetration influencing the usage of grey literature is also addressed. Presentation of library education in Canada concludes the thesis. Education of future generations, capable of influencing the development of librarianship is an important topic. Information policy is an important element of LIS education, preparing the student for the challenges of day to day work situation. A need for more emphasis on information policy in LIS education springs from economic and social requirements of information society. Deeper engagement in information policy is an opportunity for broader political, economical and social frame of LIS education.
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