Library and Information Practice

BSc (Hons) Library and Information Management*

FdSc Library and Information Practice

If you’ve ever felt swamped by a mass of information, be it at work, home or in your leisure time, safe to say you’re probably not alone. Vast amounts of information are available everywhere we look -in books, on TV, the internet - some of it vital, some of no use at all. Train as a library and information professional and you’ll start to become one of the best at finding what people need, when they need it - and sifting out anything seemingly irrelevant. Study the theory behind handling, managing and evaluating information and put this into practice in the workplace.

Key facts

Supported by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP), CyMAL Museums, Archives and Libraries Wales and the Society of Chief Librarians Wales
Accreditation is being sought from CILIP - successful completion of an accredited course will help you get professional posts in the UK and across the world
Unique block residential teaching - spend two weeks per semester here and learn flexibly in-between through our innovative e-learning tools
Guest lectures from library and information management professionals
Developed in partnership with employers -put academic theory into practice in the workplace

Course content

management and retrieval of information
database management
research techniques
advanced online search techniques
principles of information management and how these inform the design, implementation and evaluation of library and information services

As a library and information professional you hold a critical role. As well as managing information and training others to use information effectively, you need to evaluate information quality and care for users’ needs. You need to be flexible, adaptable and have the ability to manage change innovatively, imaginatively and proactively.

Our Library and Information Practice foundation degree will equip you with professional skills and knowledge essential to modern librarianship and information-service delivery. It will give you valuable skills in information technology, teamwork and communication. The environment in which the 21st century library professional works is a focus throughout. You’ll be encouraged to reflect on the legal, ethical and social responsibilities of your work and decisions.

Career opportunities

You’ll certainly benefit from the course if you’re already working in a library - either as an employee or a volunteer. It’s suitable for you if you’re looking to return to higher education or you’re looking for career development. The foundation degree could help you step up to a supervisory role in a library. You’ll also find opportunities in local authorities, government departments and specialist libraries.

Assessment

Assessment is seen as an integral part of learning, and assessment criteria are linked to individual module learning outcomes. Assessment on the course will make use of a range of activities including reports, oral presentations, group work, practical assignments, project and portfolio work.

Course duration

Entry requirements and applying

The general requirement for the foundation degree is 140 UCAS points at A level or equivalent. In addition applicants must have five GCSE passes at grades A, B or C including Mathematics and English. However, the University adopts a flexible approach to admitting students with non-standard qualifications; in particular students with appropriate work experience. See information on general entry requirements.

This is a one year top up degree for those who attain the FDSc Library and Information Practice or hold an equivalent qualification. The course offers you the opportunity to continue your studies in the field and to obtain a full honours degree. This course is block delivered over a calendar year.

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