Gain understanding, knowledge and practical insights so your career as a library and information professional can flourish. The MA and PG Diploma awards are CILIP accredited.
**Course description**
This course will introduce you to the best current thinking and practice, and equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to enter this fast-developing sector. Youll learn core competencies in IT, management and information handling, together with a wide range of specialisms.
The skills of librarians and information specialists are essential to identify, control, ...
Gain understanding, knowledge and practical insights so your career as a library and information professional can flourish. The MA and PG Diploma awards are CILIP accredited.<br/><br/>**Course description**<br/>This course will introduce you to the best current thinking and practice, and equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to enter this fast-developing sector. Youll learn core competencies in IT, management and information handling, together with a wide range of specialisms.<br/><br/>The skills of librarians and information specialists are essential to identify, control, organise and make accessible the ever-increasing amounts of information available in paper, digital and multimedia formats. Youll be prepared for a professional role in areas ranging from public service to business.<br/><br/>**Accreditation**<br/>CILIP accredited for the MA and PG Diploma awards<br/><br/>Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information .
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Distance-online
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2025
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Institution Code
S18
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