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The Postgraduate Programme in Information and
Library Management is a conversion course, being essentially
vocational and practical. Nevertheless, it gives students the theoretical
knowledge necessary to underpin any aspect of library and information
work, building on ICT experience gained in undergraduate study or
during pre-programme employment. Students will have a multiplicity
of career choices, and the programme ensures that there is a balance
between library studies and the emerging information markets that
graduates will be able to enter. The programme inculcates a flexible
attitude towards problems, thus preparing students not only for
a first professional post, but also, with appropriate continuing
education, for a career leading to the highest levels of management
Academic and professional objectives
The programme aims to produce graduates who have
acquired:
- an awareness of the role and significance of
an information based society, including the economics and dynamics
of information in society, between nations, governments, organisations,
communities and individuals.
- an understanding of the professional, managerial
and technical dimensions of librarianship and other information
work
- the core skills required to obtain a first professional
post in the sector, building on pre-programme experience
- an understanding of the role and practice of
research in the information field
- the learning and leadership skills needed for
further professional development
Core Modules
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