Library & Information Management James Henri & Sandra Lee Division of Information & Technology Studies Faculty of Education

Library & Information Management HKU The Leader in the Field

Existing Courses Faculty of Education DipTL BEd[LIS] PCAES[LIS] MSc[ITE] LIS Strand

Existing Courses SPACE DipTL (With CSU) GradDip App Sci [LIM] GradDip Ed [TL] Master of App Sci [LIM] B.A. [LIS]

Bachelor of Science in Information Management BSc[IM] Faculty of Education September 2005 New Course

Master of Science in Library and Information Management MSc[LIM] Faculty of Education September 2004 New Course

WHY MSc[LIM]? Information is the new currency The information sector is the fastest growing sector Learning to learn, information literacy & knowledge management (KM) are the buzz words in Hong Kong today

Why HKU? The University of Hong Kong has been the leader in this field for over a decade

Aims Designed to prepare people to be ‘informed, reflective practitioners’ in the information age develop information leadership capacities that can be used in a wide variety of environments both profit and not-for-profit: traditional library settings, education settings, business settings, and as consultants

Who should apply? Everyone who holds a degree and who deals with information and who wants to provide leadership! People who are already engaged in the information professions and who are seeking a postgraduate qualification.

What makes the MSc[LIM] so special? First such award offered by a Hong Kong university. A program tailored to the unique needs of Hong Kong. The MSc[LIM] acts as both a first qualification and as an advanced qualification depending on entry knowledge.

Course structure: Students complete 8 modules Coursework option: 3 core modules 5 elective modules Each module consists of 24 contact hours or equivalent. The MSc[LIM] involves a minimum of 300 hours of prescribed work. Dissertation option: 3 core modules 2 electives and 3 dissertation modules Or

Course structure: Choosing coursework or dissertation Those who have no background in LIM are encouraged to choose the coursework option. Those who already hold a LIM qualification are encouraged to consider the dissertation option.

Information professionals Work in a variety of libraries but Not just about librarians anymore… –Archives –Records management –Chief Information Officers, CLOs, CKOs –Researchers –Academics –Publishing –Web publishing –Information architects –And a whole world of freelance opportunities

Outline of Curriculum: Core Modules Library & information science foundation Information behaviour Methods of research and enquiry

Outline of curriculum: Electives Electives (select 2 or 5 elective modules) Depending on coursework or dissertation option Electives are offered based on demand

Electives include… Information resources and services Information retrieval theory and practice Collection management Information policy Organising information Knowledge management fundamentals Metadata and networked information resources

Electives, continued Literature for young people in a digital age Digital libraries: principles & applications Records management User-based systems analysis Leading & managing in the workplace Professional development & change Managing information technology in schools

And more…electives Independent project Digital culture and educational practice Research in action in the workplace e-Learning strategies and management Computer programming for problem-based learning Educational web-publishing

Electives may also include other modules offered in the MSc[ITE] and MEd programs.

ILN: Award winning course room provides maximum opportunities for Flexible learning Innovative teaching Learning from peers in groups Communicating with classmates and tutors from home or office Faculty of Education: Using technology to advance learning

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MSc[LIM] Course Team: University of Hong Kong Dr Daniel Churchill Dr Tony Ferguson Dr Bob Fox Mr James Henri Dr Alvin Kwan Dr Nancy Law Ms Sandra Lee Mr Peter Sidorko Mr Felix Siu Mr Teddy So Dr Sue Trinidad Mr Peter Warning Ms Ruth Wong Dr Allan Yuen Plus local & visiting scholars

Mode of study The programme  extends over a maximum of four years of part-time study.  has a flexible modular structure allowing students to complete the degree according to their own pace.  is conducted in a face-to-face mode, supplemented by flexible delivery (ILN).

MSc[LIM] – Admission Requirements & fees Hold a Bachelor’s Degree or qualifications and experience of equivalent standardHold a Bachelor’s Degree or qualifications and experience of equivalent standard May be required to sit for a qualifying examinationMay be required to sit for a qualifying examination FeesFees –Composition fee (2004) HK$90,000 –Payment by deposit and then by module

Teaching terms There are 3 terms in a calendar year:  Spring term - January to May  Summer term - June to August  Autumn term - September to December

Assessment Levels of difficulty Fees Difference between: –MSc[LIM] and MSc[ITE] –MSc[LIM] & other LIM/LIS courses Advanced standing Admissions process to the MSc[LIM] Questions & Answers