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 is one of the world’s top universities and 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 - May to August  Autumn term - September to December

Full time/ Part Time Programs: MSc[LIM] MSc[ITE]

Full Time (Top Up) Program: BSc[IM] Commencing September 2005

BSc[IM] Is a UGC funded add on to the Associate Degree and Higher Diploma programs

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 (2006) 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 program  extends over one academic year of full- time study or two, but no more than 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 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

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

Electives, continued Teacher librarianship Interactive representations of information and knowledge Metadata and networked information resources Preservation of information Independent project

Selected Students’ Comments on one of the courses: "Although we take quite a long time to finish the group assignment and the individual assignment, we did learn much by these practical work." "An excellent project for us to apply skills and knowledge learned."

Double Masters MSc[LIM] + MSc[ITE] Total of 13 modules

Advanced Standing Will be given for previous study If previous study was at the postgraduate level AS with up to 3 modules credit is possible

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Applications due by MSc[LIM] January Term 31 August 2006 September Term Limited spaces are still available

Intake Since being offered in September 2004, more than 100 people, from a broad range of backgrounds, have joined the program.

Accreditation What does this mean? What are we doing?