The Library and Information Professional (INST0026)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Teaching department: Information Studies
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: This module is core and available only to students on the PG Dip/MA Library and Information Studies programme.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

The aim of this module is to relate theoretical knowledge developed through the core courses of the programme to real-life situations. In doing so, the module will foster awareness of professional identity and of the purpose and role of the professional librarian; encourage a broad view of the professional skills as applicable to a variety of employment sectors; promote an understanding of the relationships between the other courses in the programme; identify pervasive trends in the profession; promote awareness of current social and political issues including equality, diversity and inclusion; and support a critical and analytical approach to professional activity.

For full-time students, this module includes a 2 week work placement that takes place in late April/early May.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Academic year (terms 1, 2, and 3) 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 41
Module leader: Dr Alison Hicks
Who to contact for more information: l.keshav@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

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Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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