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Studies for Information Professionals The University of Hong Kong
Faculty of EducationDivision of Information &
Technology Studies
WHY?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?Why HKU?
The University of Hong Kong has been the leader in this field for over a decade
The FAQThe 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 FAQThe 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 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
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 MSc[LIM] – Admission Requirements Requirements & fees& fees
• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree or qualifications and experience of equivalent standard
• May be required to sit for a qualifying examination
• FeesComposition fee (2005) HK$90,000Payment: 25% deposit for first 2 modules and then 12 ½% per module
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
What makes the What makes the MSc[LIM] so MSc[LIM] so special?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: Course structure: Students complete Students complete Eight modulesEight modules
Coursework option: 3 core modules5 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 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: Curriculum:
Core Core ModulesModules
• Library & information science foundation
• Information behaviour• Methods of research and enquiry
Curriculum: Curriculum: ElectivesElectives
Electives (select 2 or 5 elective modules)Depending on coursework or dissertation option
Electives are offered based on demand
Electives Electives include…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, Electives, continuedcontinued
• 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
Bachelor of EducationEducation
• 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 byJanuary Term
MSc[LIM]
Immediately!!
September Term
MSc[LIM] & BEd[LIS] by June
AccreditationAccreditation
We will seek accreditation from the HKLA for the MSc[LIM] and BSc[IM] programs once they have run for a year