Library & Information Management

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

2. Library & Information Management HKU The Leader in the Field

3. Existing CoursesFaculty of Education DipTL BEd[LIS] PCAES[LIS] MSc[ITE] LIS Strand

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

5. New Course Bachelor of Science inInformation Management BSc[IM]Faculty of Education September 2005

6. New Course Master of Science inLibrary and Information Management MSc[LIM]Faculty of Education September 2004

7. 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

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

9. 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

10. 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.

11. 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.

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

13. 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.

14. 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

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

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

17. 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

18. 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 inschools

19. 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

20. Electives may also includeother modules offered in the MSc[ITE] and MEd programs.

21. Faculty of Education:Using technology to advance learning • 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

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

23. MSc[LIM] Course Team:University of Hong Kong Mr Teddy So Dr Sue Trinidad Mr Peter Warning Ms Ruth Wong Dr Allan Yuen Plus local & visiting scholars 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

24. 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).

25. 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 (2004) HK$90,000 • Payment by deposit and then by module

26. 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

27. Questions & Answers • 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]