Management of Library and Information Services

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The demands placed upon managers in the library and information profession are increasing in their complexity. Library and information managers are having to cope with rapid change and development. This degree has been devised as a response to the needs of the library and information profession for Continuing Professional Development. It is designed to help the professional cope with the demands placed upon them, and to prepare mid-career professionals for the next stage in their career. It is therefore not designed to provide the student with a first qualification in information and library studies, but to update and progress existing knowledge and qualifications.

The objectives of the course are to:

* enable senior library and information service staff to manage key resources through an understanding of their organisational value
* provide managers with specific skills in core activities
* offer an academic component to the career advancement of professionals
* enable employers to support Continuous Professional Development without the need for breaks in employment

This programme is offered in flexible distance learning mode as it is recognised that prospective students will not wish a mid-career break in order to update their qualifications. The length of the degree scheme is normally three years, but students may take between two and five years to complete their studies. Normally, the first two years (Part One) consist of a taught element, whereby students complete 120 credits. Those wishing to finish study at the end of the taught element will be eligible for a Diploma (120 credits). The remaining period (Part Two) is to complete a dissertation (60 credits), to gain the Masters qualification (180 credits).

Students on this course will be required to attend two compulsory residential study schools in Aberystwyth. The first will be in September at the commencement of the course, and is designed to prepare students for the taught element (Part One) of the programme. The second is a research study school (offered during April and September) and is designed to prepare students for the dissertation (Part Two).

Completion requires accumulation of 120 credits for the award of the Diploma and 180 credits for the award of the Masters degree.

Structure of the programme

This programme is offered in flexible distance learning mode as it is recognised that prospective students will not wish a mid-career break in order to update their qualifications. The length of the degree scheme is normally three years, but students may take between two and five years to complete their studies. Normally, the first two years (Part One) consist of a taught element, whereby students complete 120 credits. Those wishing to finish study at the end of the taught element will be eligible for a Diploma (120 credits). The remaining period (Part Two) is to complete a dissertation (60 credits), to gain the Masters qualification (180 credits).

Study School

Students on this course will be required to attend two compulsory residential study schools in Aberystwyth. The first will be in September at the commencement of the course, and is designed to prepare students for the taught element (Part One) of the programme. The second is a research study school (offered during April and September) and is designed to prepare students for the dissertation (Part Two).

Completion requires accumulation of 120 credits for the award of the Diploma and 180 credits for the award of the Masters degree

Core (50 Credits) The following modules are core and must be taken.

Semester 1

Research And Evaluation Methods In Information Systems DSM0720

Studies In Management DSM7430

Semester 2

Options You must take 70 credits .

Core (60 Credits) The following module is core and must be taken. Dissertation

First degree in any discipline (or equivalent professional level qualification) Applicants must also have: * a professional library and information studies, or library and information science qualification (equivalent to a UK accredited qualification) * a minimum of 5 years experience at a middle or senior management level within an information or library service (dependent on level and range of experience) * pre-defined Information and Communication Technology skills and access to a computer linked to the InternetNon-native English speakers are required to take a University recognised test of academic English language proficiency. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 7 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 80 (Grade A) TOEFL iBT® test: 100

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Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

Enroll in the course

International students commencing a Taught programme can be supported through University schemes or external schemes as those listed below.

Some possible Funding Opportunities:

* British Council
* Chevening Scholarships
* Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme (CSSS)
* Institute of Management, Law and Information Science Scholarships
* International Postgraduate Excellence Scholarships (IPES)
* Stafford and Grad Plus Federal Loan Programs
* US Marshall Scholarships

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* Aberystwyth has recently been voted the UKs top student town for community spirit and facilities according to the findings of a survey published on accommodationforstudents.com.The outcomes of the latest Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) showed that 85% of research at Aberystwyth University is of an international standard or better, with World Leading research found in 15 of the 16 subject areas.RAE2008 CollageThat means that Aberystwyth University is second in Wales and 42nd out of 120 in whole of the UK for quality of research according to Times Higher Education and the Independent.
* Aberystwyth University is one of the very best for teaching and learningAs well as being the Top University in the country for both student satisfaction and student experience, Aberystwyth University has been voted one of the very best universities for teaching and learning in the UK.Two students enjoying one of Aberystwyth University's seminarsThe fourth position published in the Times Higher Educations Student Experience Survey is even more impressive considering that more than 11,000 full-time undergraduates in 104 universities took part in the Opinion Panel survey.

Library and information managers have to cope with rapid change and development. This CILIP accredited degree (Diploma and Masters) has been devised as a response to the needs of the profession for Continuing Professional Development: to help professional practitioners cope with the demands placed upon them, and to prepare mid-career practitioners for the next stage in their career. It is therefore not designed to provide the student with a first qualification in information and library studies, but to update and progress existing knowledge and qualifications.