The implementation of the European Credit Transfer system as a curriculum evaluation tool

This paper gives an overview of library and information science provision in Spain, describing the first and second cycle courses open to students wishing to study LIS, and the constraints of the current system. It describes in detail the provision of LIS courses at the University of Barcelona, in particular the University of Barcelona's financial backing for teaching innovation, resulting in funding for specific activities related to the transition to the European system of credits. Also analyses and evaluates pilot projects regarding this transition carried out in the LIS Faculty at the University of Barcelona.