ProQuest, an information company central to global research, has announced that it will combine the best of its popular development programmes for library schools to create a single, wide-ranging source that connects students and faculty with free resources designed to advance education and careers. The new Graduate Education Program (GEP) captures programmes from ProQuest and business units such as Dialog, and includes access to products and services, teaching tools, training and development opportunities, along with awards and internships, all packed into a social network that enables users to connect with one another.
ProQuest's and Dialog's programmes have provided critical support to professional searchers as well as students and faculty in LIS programmes for many years. The ProQuest GEP is housed within a free social networking site called Discover More Corps. Once LIS faculty register for the GEP, they and their students can freely access the GEP’s spectrum of resources, which includes free access to renowned resources from ProQuest that enable students to learn, explore, and gain experience using industry-leading databases and technology before they encounter them on the job. For Library Schools, the free access saves precious budget dollars while boosting the real-world experience of their programmes.
The ProQuest GEP is currently available by contacting gep@proquest.com. It is part of ProQuest's commitment to advance and evolve professional librarianship around the world.
