FdSc Library and Information Practice

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.

The Library and Information Practice foundation degree is a specialised course designed specifically to equip you with the standard of knowledge and technical competence 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 decision making.

Typical course content

• Information as a core produce
• Library 2.0
• Customer relationship management in library and information services
• Key management issues for the library and information professionals

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

Part-time

Two years

Entry requirements and applying The general requirement for the foundation degree is 140 UCAS tariff points at GCE A Level or equivalent. Appropriate AS-Level and Level 3 Key Skills qualifications will also be taken into account. 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.