Studies for Information Professionals The University of Hong Kong Faculty of Education Division of Information & Technology Studies

WHY? 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

The FAQ Why the Faculty of Education?

The answer Ask any librarian…He or she will tell you that all librarians educate. From user education to lifelong learning to information literacy. Educators are knowledge and information workers. –Who work in rapidly changing, technology rich environments. And at HKU, you’ll meet some of the best!

The FAQ Why the Division of I&TS?

The benefits IT focus State of the art computer labs Access to HKU library World-class university Teaching staff with years of teaching and practitioner experience –Local and world-wide expertise

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

Part Time Programs: MSc[LIM] BEd[LIS] MSc[LIS] & MSc[ITE] double masters

Full Time Program: BSc[IM] Commencing September 2005

The Master of Science Program Library and Information Management

MSc[LIM] Graduates in any field Qualified information professionals looking to improve their knowledge base

MSc[LIM] – Admission Requirements & fees Hold a Bachelor’s Degree or qualifications and experience of equivalent standard May be required to sit for a qualifying examination Fees Composition fee (2005) HK$90,000 Payment: 25% deposit for first 2 modules and then 12 ½% per module

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

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.

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).

Course structure: Students complete Eight 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.

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

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

Academic knowledge and professional skills Prepares you to be a leader within schools and school libraries Three years part-time study

Education Bachelor of Education non-graduates in-service teachers wishing to upgrade knowledge to a graduate level

Requirements Prerequisite professional qualification for teaching –awarded on the basis of full-time post- secondary study of not less than two years, or equivalent qualification Equals advanced standing of 120 credits towards a total of 240 to graduate

The Core A variety of education modules are required. –curriculum studies –teaching children and adolescents –the Hong Kong education system –and more.

The core: LIS Foundations Role of the teacher librarian Literature for children and young adults Organizing information Collection development and evaluation Using technology in education Information literacy And more…

Education: mathematics, Chinese, humanities and IT applications in education Library management: evaluation, automation, leadership Technology: databases, JAVA programming, Web page design, Human computer interaction Knowledge management Electives

Dissertation Completed in the final year Small piece of research or project Equal to three modules

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Applications due by January Term MSc[LIM] Immediately!! September Term MSc[LIM] & BEd[LIS] by June

Accreditation We will seek accreditation from the HKLA for the MSc[LIM] and BSc[IM] programs once they have run for a year