Yes Kyiv is covered in snow & ice. The photograph to the left is the Golden Gate -- part of Kyiv's fortifications under Yaroslav the Wise. It was originally built in 1037, largely destroyed by Mongols in 1240 and what you see here is the reconstruction from 1982. I think the green is astro-turf...
Today we gave the presentation (mentioned below) at University of Culture & Art in regards to Library and Information Science education in the US and in Ukraine. The students enjoyed it and I'm hoping to be invited back to talk about digital library projects in the US. The concept of accreditation was of great interest to the audience. In the US the American Library Association puts forward standards describe the essential features of programs of education that prepare library and information professionals. For example an important accreditation standard stipulates that LIS curriculum is continually reviewed and receptive to innovation. The evaluation of curriculum is used for ongoing appraisal, to make improvements, and to plan for the future. This is extremely important in regards to keeping up with new technologies. They do not have this system in the Ukraine and from what I understand it is sorely needed.
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