BA (Hons) Library and Information Management (Top-up)
Key Details
- Available at:Rhos-on-Sea
- Study Mode:Part-time
- Course Length:
Part-time: 2 years (1 day per week) . Also available on a modular basis.
BA (Hons) Library and Information Management (Top-up)University-level Courses
Part Time
If you are applying to study part-time you can apply directly to the campus of your choice.
Course Description
Are you educated to Foundation Degree level, and looking to learn more?
The programme is ideally suited for those wishing to progress from the Foundation Degree (FdA) Library and Information Management course to a full honours degree.
It builds on existing specialist knowledge and skills, developing these in a range of professional areas relating to contemporary library and information management.
It will enhance critical practices and self-directed learning strategies, which will allow students to utilise the latest research methodologies and digital technologies to take full responsibility for their own learning and professional development.
This programme is designed to enhance the career prospects of individuals who wish to gain leadership and professional roles within the library and information sector.
It explores a range of contemporary themes such as the ethical implications of using digital technologies, sustainable digital behaviours, user experience, evidence-based research techniques and comparison of current practices across a range of sectors.
Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) accredited. CILIP’s learning provider accreditation is designed to help students choose information, library and archive career programmes that cover the essential skills and knowledge, and have been rigorously assessed.
Modules include:
- Comparative Library & Information Management
- Digital Literacy
- Digital Information Management and Governance
- User Experience in Libraries and Information Services
- Dissertation
Additional information
More detailed information on Modules is to be found in the ‘Additional Campus/Course Information’ section.
Entry Criteria
Academic Requirements
- Applicants have to satisfy the requirement that they have successfully studied the equivalent of 120 credits at HE level 4 and 120 credits at HE level 5. For direct entry, students may progress from the Foundation Degree to a BA (Hons) after completion of Library & Information Management Foundation Degree or equivalent with at least a merit profile or equivalent. Applicants with a pass or equivalent at foundation degree level must complete a satisfactory interview.
Language Requirements
- GCSE in Welsh or English as first language, grade C/4 or above
- Any degrees, diplomas or certificates eligible should have been taught and assessed in Welsh or English, or
- For overseas applicants, for entry onto Levels 6 or above, English fluency to IELTS 6.0 or higher (with no element less than 5.5)
If your qualifications do not meet the entry requirements listed above, we would still encourage you to apply for the course you're interested in, as many of our courses will consider learners based on their previous work and skills experience rather than their qualifications.
Delivery
This course is delivered through a blend of the following:
- Interactive Lectures
- Tutorials
- Seminars
- Presentations
- Case studies
- Group discussions
- Guided tasks
- Guest speakers
- Virtual Learning Environment (Moodle)
- Reflective Skills
Delivered primarily via video conferencing teaching to learners at a distance.
Timetable
Part time: 2 years, 1 days per week (typically 9.30 am - 3.30 pm)
Fees
Visit our course fees page for information on full and part-time degree course fees.
Financial Support
Visit our financial support page for information on the range of support available.
More detailed information on other costs associated with your course and work placements/work experience (if applicable) will be outlined in the programme validation document and explained to you at your interview.
Additional Costs
Additional costs may be associated with the following:
- Access to a PC/laptop/Mobile device with Internet as well as a headset and camera for video conferencing sessions.
- Student membership of CILIP in order to access their invaluable online resources.
Start date
September
Contact:
For specific course enquiries, please contact:
Ceri Powell (Programme Leader): c.powell@gllm.ac.uk
For general enquiries about our degrees, please contact: degrees@gllm.ac.uk
Assessment
A range of assessment methods are used including essays, dissertation (proposal and presentation), practical activity, reports and group activities and reflective skills.
Feedback
Where relevant, assessments will be marked and returned to students with constructive and developmental feedback. Effective feedback combines information which enables students to understand the strengths and limitations of their past performance, and information which enables them to recognise how future performance can be improved. Students will be provided with feedback in a timely manner and this feedback will justify how the grade has been awarded. Students will have the opportunity to reflect on the feedback given and identify their strengths, things they found challenging and areas for development that they will feed forward to their next assessment. Feedback will include linking evidence to assessment criteria to demonstrate how the student will have met the learning outcomes.
Progression
Due to the multi-disciplinary approach of the course, graduates will be in a position to enter a variety of working environments. These include librarianship, information management and records management.
This programme is designed to enhance the career prospects of individuals who wish to work within the sector, and to maintain the currency of their knowledge and skills through their ability to work critically and reflectively, whilst appreciating the importance of lifelong learning.
Graduates from the BA (Hons) degree in Library & Information Management could progress to a masters qualification in Library and Information Management at another institution or CILIP chartership
Campus Information Rhos-on-Sea
For every 10 credits, students should engage with around 100 notional hours of learning. This will be approximately 30% direct learning contact 70% independent student learning.
Comparative Library & Information Management (20 credits, compulsory)
This module offers a contemporary and broad perspective on library management. It explores a range of theories and models relating to modern library practice, using a comparative approach to examine issues across different sectors. The module focuses on cross-sectoral literacies such as information literacy, digital literacy and reader development, while highlighting the similarities and differences in management across library and information sectors. (Essay plan 20%, Essay 80%)
Digital Literacy (20 credits, compulsory)
This module aims to provide students with the skills and knowledge to analyse their own digital motivations, evaluate the ethical implications of digital technologies, examine the social impact of libraries supporting digital literacy activities, advocate for equitable and inclusive digital practices, understand their role in developing active digital citizens, promote sustainable digital behaviours, and underpin a commitment to continual professional development in relation to digital literacy skills for their service users, colleagues, and themselves. (Reflective blog 25%, Report 50%, Reflection 25%)
Digital Information Management and Governance (20 credits, compulsory)
This module will give students practical and theoretical skills in ethically creating, managing, and curating digital information within a complex ecosystem. In addition, it will provide a useful overview of the principles of records and archives management, reimagined for the challenges of big data, cloud environments, and evolving regulatory landscapes. (Report plan 20%, Report 80%)
User Experience in Libraries and Information Services (20 credits, compulsory)
The module aims to introduce students to a range of user experience evidence-based research techniques in order to gain a fuller understanding of user behaviour with a view to improving library and information services for the benefit of users. (Report plan 20%, Report 80%)
Dissertation (40 credits, compulsory)
This module aims to develop and enhance a range of advanced skills in independent research, critical argument, critical evaluation, and methodological design within the context of the contemporary library and information management landscape. Students will engage in the systematic investigation of a topic relevant to library or information science, employing data organisation principles, digital research methodologies, and information management tools and techniques. Through a substantial dissertation, students will demonstrate the ability to synthesise knowledge, ensure information governance, and produce evidence-based conclusions and recommendations. (Dissertation Proposal 20%, Dissertation 80%)
Other details
Course type: University-level Courses
Level:
6
Programme Area:
- Library and Information Studies
Awarding Body: Bangor University
Library and Information Studies
Awarding Body
