Master of Information Studies in Librarianship |
| institution | University of Canberra * [act] |
| faculty | Arts and Design |
| Head of Discipline | Dr Tracy Ireland |
| course description | The Master of Information Studies in Librarianship:
Available over one year full time or the equivalent period part time. This innovative course has been designed to meet the needs of four-year tertiary graduates (or equivalent) who want to become Library and Information Professionals. Our other specialisations are Knowledge Management, Internet Communication and Records Management – or there is a general stream. Students in the Librarianship specialisation have the opportunity to complete elective units in related fields such as Records Management or Information Architecture. There are Commonwealth Supported Places for Librarianship and Records Management specialisations.
This course meets University of Canberra's rigorous quality frameworks. A truly Masters level course! The course can be completed totally online and studied from anywhere in the world. Study part time (two years or more) or full time (one year) – you choose!
International students can undertake the program from their home country fully online and can apply directly to UC at http://www.canberra.edu.au/apply-now
Applications
Direct to UC http://www.canberra.edu.au/apply-now
Course Description
This course aims to qualify students as information and knowledge professionals in diverse and contemporary environments. It is designed to equip students with the relevant skills for professional practice in all knowledge and information management agencies including libraries. The course emphasises the management and use of digital information for a diverse society and an organisation’s competitive advantage in the effective use of the internet. A broad theoretical base, emphasising the need for communication, is translated into the necessary skills for professional practice. The course allows for specialisation in the fields of Knowledge Management, Internet Communication, Librarianship and Records Management and for a general stream that allows students to customise an information studies qualification to suit their career needs. |
| closing date for applications | Applications are received by the university throughout the year. Commonwealth Supported Places are generally available. There are two intakes, in February and August. Apply directly to UC at www.canberra.edu.au/apply-now now. |
| contact details | For More information
Dr Stuart Ferguson
office: +61 2 6201 2042
fax: +61 2 6201 5300
email : stuart.ferguson@canberra.edu.au.nospam (Please remove .nospam from the address)
web : http://www.canberra.edu.au/coursesandunits/course?course_cd=957AA |
| course convenor | Dr Stuart Ferguson, ph +61 2 6201 2042 |
| ALIA accreditation | This course offered by the University of Canberra is accredited by ALIA for a period of seven years, from December 2009, subject to a satisfactory annual return being provided by the University of Canberra and the right of ALIA to reassess the courses on the occurrence of what, in ALIA's view, are exceptional circumstances, and in any event, once during that seven-year period, and not later than December 2016. |
| Course Advisory Committee | The Course Advisory Group is made up of leading industry representatives who participate in reviewing and evaluating the course material and provides input into current trends in the industry.
The Course Advisory Group meets twice per year.
If you would like information about the CAG, please contact Dr Stuart Ferguson.
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