Library & Library & Information Information

ManagementManagement James Henri &

Sandra Lee

Division of Information & Technology Studies

Faculty of EducationFaculty of Education

Library & Library & Information Information

ManagementManagementHKU

The Leader in the Field

Existing CoursesExisting Courses

Faculty of EducationFaculty of EducationDipTL

BEd[LIS]

PCAES[LIS]

MSc[ITE] LIS Strand

Existing CoursesExisting Courses

SPACESPACE

DipTL

(With CSU)

GradDip App Sci [LIM]

GradDip Ed [TL]

Master of App Sci [LIM]

B.A. [LIS]

Bachelor of Science inInformation

Management BSc[IM]

Faculty of Education

September 2005

New Course

Master of Science inLibrary and Information

Management MSc[LIM]

Faculty of EducationSeptember 2004

New Course

WHY MSc[LIM]?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?Why HKU?

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

AimsAims

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?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 What makes the MSc[LIM] so special?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: Course structure: Students complete 8 modulesStudents 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: Course structure: Choosing coursework or dissertationChoosing 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: Outline of Curriculum: Core ModulesCore 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…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, continuedElectives, 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 includeother 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

Visit us on the WebVisit us on the Web lim.cite.hku.hk

MSc[LIM] Course Team:MSc[LIM] Course Team:University of Hong KongUniversity of Hong Kong

Dr Daniel ChurchillDr Tony FergusonDr Bob FoxMr James HenriDr Alvin KwanDr Nancy LawMs Sandra LeeMr Peter SidorkoMr 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 MSc[LIM] – Admission Requirements & feesRequirements & fees

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree or qualifications and Hold a Bachelor’s Degree or qualifications and experience of equivalent standardexperience 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$90,000Composition fee (2004) HK$90,000– Payment by deposit and then by modulePayment by deposit and then by module

Teaching termsTeaching terms

There are 3 terms in a calendar year:

Spring term - January to MaySpring term - January to May Summer term - June to AugustSummer term - June to August Autumn term - September to DecemberAutumn 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]

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