Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

• 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
• A systematic understanding of the professional, managerial and technical dimensions of librarianship and other information work
• A critical awareness of current problems and new insights at the forefront of both the discipline and professional practice
• the core skills required to obtain a first professional post in the sector, building on pre-programme experience
• comprehensive knowledge of the role and practice of research in the information field
• the learning and leadership skills needed for further professional development.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

QAA Subject benchmark statement for Librarianship and Information Management 2007)
http://www.qaa.hslppt.com/academicinfrastructure/benchmark/statements/librarianship07.pdf

The Response of The Library Association to the Institute for Learning and Teaching The National Framework for Higher Education Teaching (http://www.la-hq.org.uk/directory/prof_issues/iltnf.html)

Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) Body of Professional Knowledge
http://www.cilip.org.uk/jobs-careers/qualifications/accreditation/bpk/Pages/default.aspx

麻豆視頻_麻豆直播_麻豆传媒官网 A Strategy for Learning and Teaching in the New Millennium
(http://www.lboro.hslppt.com/admin/ar/policy/learning_and_teaching

Department of Information Science Learning and Teaching Strategy
https://internal.lboro.hslppt.com/sci/ls/dept/L&T%20documents/Learning%20and%20Teaching%20Strategy%20revised%20Feb02.doc

Department of Information Science Self Assessment Document (October
2000)

Framework for Higher Education Qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

• the principles and practice of information and library management
• the relationship between managing information, organising and disseminating information
• the associated legal and professional issues
• information needs and user behaviour

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

• appreciate and understand the principles of applied research in information management
• utilise skills in strategic thinking, scenario planning and systems thinking in projects relating to information and library management
• solve problems both in relation to information management systems and a range of professional issues

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

• Skills in use of metadata
• Skills in designing & analysing web-based systems
• Skills in promotion of information literacy and enabling people’s capacity in information literacy
• Skills in information management, retrievals and dissemination

c. Key transferable skills:

• information searching and use for specific purposes
• effective oral communication
• effective written communication
• team working
• leadership, negotiation and advocacy skills.

4. Programme structure

Semester One

Compulsory Modules

Optional Modules - Choose One

Semester Two

Compulsory Modules

Optional Modules - Choose One

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

5.1 In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of Regulation XXI.

5.2 For Masters students, the award of MA or MSc is decided in consultation with individual students; factors which determine the award are the dissertation topic, the methods of investigation and the balance of optional modules chosen.  

5.3 Part-time students registered before 2007 may take modules as necessary to obtain 120 credits from taught modules.

5.4 Provision will be made in accordance with Regulation XXI  for candidates who have the right of re-assessment in any module other than ISP600 or ISP601 to undergo re-assessment in the University’s special assessment period.

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the Purposes of Final Degree Classification