Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma / MSc in Library and Information Management
Dr Jessica Bates, Course Director
Are you currently working in a library? Would you like to develop your academic and professional understanding of library and information management?
The postgraduate programme in Library and Information Management has been developed by the School of Education in close collaboration with the Chartered Institute for Library and Information Professionals (CILIP), the Library and Information Services Council NI (LISC), with the University of Ulster Library, and with library and information employers and practitioners in Northern Ireland.
The course is designed for library and information staff in the public and private sectors, in schools, colleges or universities, and in specialist libraries or information units.
Students who complete the Postgraduate Diploma or MSc in Library and Information Management will graduate with a professionally recognised qualification as both the Postgraduate Diploma and MSc are accredited by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP).
Course Structure and Delivery
The course begins in January each year.
Year 1:
Jan-May Module 1 - EDU713 (30 credits)
Sept-Dec Module 2 - EDU714 (30 credits)
Students who successfully complete year 1, can either exit with a Postgraduate Certificate in Library and Information Management, or continue to year 2.
Year 2:
Jan-May Module 3 - EDU718 (30 credits)
Sept-Dec Module 4 - EDU958 (30 credits)
Students who successfully complete years 1 and 2, can either exit with a Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Management, or continue to year 3.
Year 3:
Jan-Dec Dissertation (60 credits)
Students who successfully complete years 1-3 exit with the award of MSc in Library and Information Management.
For more information about the modules, click here.
This is a part-time evening course and students attend one evening (5.15-8.15pm) a week (usually a Wednesday or Thursday, depending on the year of entry to the programme - for students starting in Jan 2012 the course will run on a Wednesday evening).
Classes are delivered through a combination of face-to-face classes, video-link up between the Coleraine, Jordanstown and Magee campuses, and online via the web. In the second module, there is also a full day of library visits.
Class visit to the Linen Hall Library, Belfast, 2010.
Application information
Application is online and the closing date each year is 10 November. Late applicants may be considered if there are any remaining places.
Applicants need to ensure they have regular access to a computer with Internet access, and be familiar in word processing, the web, and email.
Applicants need to be employed in a library environment.
Applicants for entry will normally have attained a degree - either from a university in the UK, or the Republic of Ireland, or from any institution recognised by the University for this purpose. Applicants who do not hold a primary degree need to complete an APL (Accredition of Prior Learning) document in addition to their online application (there is a fee of £150.00 for this). If you wish to apply, but do not have a degree you should contact Joyce Spence in the Faculty of Social Science (j.spence@ulster.ac.uk).
If you already hold a library qualification and are interested in undertaking a dissertation for the MSc, please contact Course Director, Dr Jessica Bates (j.bates@ulster.ac.uk).
What do students think of the course?
Mary Davies, who works in a school library said;
'By the end of each module I am amazed by the amount of knowledge and useful information that I have gathered along the way. My own library has benefited practically by changes I have introduced and by the growth of my own confidence in my work. The format of face to face teaching AND Webct is really good as you also get to meet and study along with other motivated librarians.'
Fionnula Carlin said this after successfully completing the first module;
'Inspiring and approachable lecturers, engaging and relevant course content, and extremely encouraging fellow students all combine to produce an energetic and supportive learning experience.'
Francesca Fodale, School Librarian, Our Lady of Mercy Girls’ School, Belfast, who completed the MSc in Library & Information Management:
'I found the course extremely rewarding both from a personal and professional point of view. Not only it allowed me to develop a deeper understanding of key issues of Library and Information Sciences, but it also covered crucial aspects of service development and management that inspired and motivated my day-to-day job. The contribution of experienced guest speakers and the discussions with tutors and other students also proved to be crucial in the analysis of the different topics covered during the course. I would warmly recommended it to all practitioners who are interested to further their professional development…and who are willing to work hard to reach this goal!'
Further opportunities for Continued Professional Development in Library and Information Management
If you wish to be added to our mailing list about CPD courses and workshops that we offer, please contact Dr Jessica Bates (j.bates@ulster.ac.uk). Individual workshops can also be delivered to your workplace. Currently on offer is a 2.5 hour workshop on: Research skills for evidence-based librarianship. Workshops and training courses can be tailored specifically to your organisation's needs, so if there is a topic you are interested in, please contact Dr Jessica Bates.
Further opportunities for research in Library and Information Management
Anyone interested in undertaking a PhD in Library and Information Management should contact Dr Jessica Bates (j.bates@ulster.ac.uk).
If you are considering commissioning library and information research, we may have the expertise you are looking for. Contact: Dr Jessica Bates. The LIM team and the School of Education at the University of Ulster view the future development of library and information research in Northern Ireland and Ireland as being fundamentally important. Areas we can contribute to concern both public and private sectors and include: information skills and information literacy; information needs and information seeking; use of a wide range of information sources, including digital information; information and social exclusion; information and young people; information and older populations; information and special populations (e.g. migrants); information in the workplace; and evaluations and literature reviews.
Course Director
Dr Jessica Bates
PG Cert / PG Dip / MSc in Library & Information Management
School of Education, University of Ulster, Coleraine campus.
Postgraduate Certificate in Library and Information Management
If you would like to learn more about how we can help further your studies and career opportunities, please contact us.
Dr Jessica Bates, Course Director
Are you currently working in a library?
Would you like to develop your academic and professional understanding of library and information management?
The postgraduate programme in Library and Information Management has been developed by the School of Education in close collaboration with the Chartered Institute for Library and Information Professionals (CILIP), the Library and Information Services Council NI (LISC), with the University of Ulster Library, and with library and information employers and practitioners in Northern Ireland.
The course is designed for library and information staff in the public and private sectors, in schools, colleges or universities, and in specialist libraries or information units.
Students who complete the Postgraduate Diploma or MSc in Library and Information Management will graduate with a professionally recognised qualification as both the Postgraduate Diploma and MSc are accredited by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP).
Course Structure and Delivery
The course begins in January each year.
Year 1:
Jan-May Module 1 - EDU713 (30 credits)
Sept-Dec Module 2 - EDU714 (30 credits)
Students who successfully complete year 1, can either exit with a Postgraduate Certificate in Library and Information Management, or continue to year 2.
Year 2:
Jan-May Module 3 - EDU718 (30 credits)
Sept-Dec Module 4 - EDU958 (30 credits)
Students who successfully complete years 1 and 2, can either exit with a Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Management, or continue to year 3.
Year 3:
Jan-Dec Dissertation (60 credits)
Students who successfully complete years 1-3 exit with the award of MSc in Library and Information Management.
For more information about the modules, click here.
This is a part-time evening course and students attend one evening (5.15-8.15pm) a week (usually a Wednesday or Thursday, depending on the year of entry to the programme - for students starting in Jan 2012 the course will run on a Wednesday evening).
Classes are delivered through a combination of face-to-face classes, video-link up between the Coleraine, Jordanstown and Magee campuses, and online via the web. In the second module, there is also a full day of library visits.
Class visit to the Linen Hall Library, Belfast, 2010.
Application information
Application is online and the closing date each year is 10 November. Late applicants may be considered if there are any remaining places.
Applicants need to ensure they have regular access to a computer with Internet access, and be familiar in word processing, the web, and email.
Applicants need to be employed in a library environment.
Applicants for entry will normally have attained a degree - either from a university in the UK, or the Republic of Ireland, or from any institution recognised by the University for this purpose. Applicants who do not hold a primary degree need to complete an APL (Accredition of Prior Learning) document in addition to their online application (there is a fee of £150.00 for this). If you wish to apply, but do not have a degree you should contact Joyce Spence in the Faculty of Social Science (j.spence@ulster.ac.uk).
If you already hold a library qualification and are interested in undertaking a dissertation for the MSc, please contact Course Director, Dr Jessica Bates (j.bates@ulster.ac.uk).
What do students think of the course?
Mary Davies, who works in a school library said;
'By the end of each module I am amazed by the amount of knowledge and useful information that I have gathered along the way. My own library has benefited practically by changes I have introduced and by the growth of my own confidence in my work. The format of face to face teaching AND Webct is really good as you also get to meet and study along with other motivated librarians.'
Fionnula Carlin said this after successfully completing the first module;
'Inspiring and approachable lecturers, engaging and relevant course content, and extremely encouraging fellow students all combine to produce an energetic and supportive learning experience.'
Francesca Fodale, School Librarian, Our Lady of Mercy Girls’ School, Belfast, who completed the MSc in Library & Information Management:
'I found the course extremely rewarding both from a personal and professional point of view. Not only it allowed me to develop a deeper understanding of key issues of Library and Information Sciences, but it also covered crucial aspects of service development and management that inspired and motivated my day-to-day job. The contribution of experienced guest speakers and the discussions with tutors and other students also proved to be crucial in the analysis of the different topics covered during the course. I would warmly recommended it to all practitioners who are interested to further their professional development…and who are willing to work hard to reach this goal!'
Further opportunities for Continued Professional Development in Library and Information Management
If you wish to be added to our mailing list about CPD courses and workshops that we offer, please contact Dr Jessica Bates (j.bates@ulster.ac.uk). Individual workshops can also be delivered to your workplace. Currently on offer is a 2.5 hour workshop on: Research skills for evidence-based librarianship. Workshops and training courses can be tailored specifically to your organisation's needs, so if there is a topic you are interested in, please contact Dr Jessica Bates.
Further opportunities for research in Library and Information Management
Anyone interested in undertaking a PhD in Library and Information Management should contact Dr Jessica Bates (j.bates@ulster.ac.uk).
If you are considering commissioning library and information research, we may have the expertise you are looking for. Contact: Dr Jessica Bates. The LIM team and the School of Education at the University of Ulster view the future development of library and information research in Northern Ireland and Ireland as being fundamentally important. Areas we can contribute to concern both public and private sectors and include: information skills and information literacy; information needs and information seeking; use of a wide range of information sources, including digital information; information and social exclusion; information and young people; information and older populations; information and special populations (e.g. migrants); information in the workplace; and evaluations and literature reviews.
Course Director
Dr Jessica Bates
PG Cert / PG Dip / MSc in Library & Information Management
School of Education, University of Ulster, Coleraine campus.
If you would like to learn more about how we can help further your studies and career opportunities, please contact us.