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Master of Science inMaster of Science inLibrary and Library and Information Information

Management Management MSc(LIM)MSc(LIM)

Bachelor of Science inBachelor of Science inInformation Information

Management Management BSc(IM)BSc(IM)

Faculty of EducationFaculty of Education

Dr Sam Chu

Associate Professor

Division of Information & Technology Studies

Program Director, MSc(LIM)Faculty of EducationFaculty of Education

Studies for Information Professionals

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WHY MSc(LIM)?WHY MSc(LIM)?

“Information only becomes knowledge in the hands of someone who knows what to do with it.” The MSc(LIM) is a new program designed to prepare candidates for professional work in the information sector; the fastest growing area of the economy. It is the only local university with library and information studies programs at the Bachelor and post-graduate levels.

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Why HKU?Why HKU?

HKU, a world-class university is a major regional and international centre for research. Its library system has more than two million volumes, highly sophisticated electronic services and extensive databases for student use.

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AimsAims

Designed to prepare people to• be ‘informed, reflective practitioners’ in the

information age• develop information leadership capacities that can

be used in a wide variety of environments both profit and not-for-profit: traditional library settings, education settings, business settings, and as consultants

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Who should apply?Who should apply?

• Everyone who holds a degree and who deals with information and who wants to provide leadership!

• People who are already engaged in the information professions and who are seeking a postgraduate qualification.

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What makes the What makes the MSc(LIM) so special?MSc(LIM) so special?

• First such award offered by a Hong Kong university.

• A program tailored to the unique needs of Hong Kong.– & relevant to the rest of the world.

• The MSc(LIM) acts as both a first qualification and as an advanced qualification depending on entry knowledge.

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Course structure: Course structure: Students complete 8 modulesStudents complete 8 modules

Each module consists of a minimum of 24 contact hours or equivalent. The MSc(LIM) involves a minimum of 300 hours of prescribed work.

* Students are required to complete 8 modules which may comprise the following:

• 4 cores + 2 specialist modules + 1 elective + independent project

• 4 cores + 1 specialist module + dissertation (which is equivalent to 3 modules)

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Course structure: Course structure: Choosing independent project Choosing independent project

or dissertationor dissertation

• Those who have no background in LIM are encouraged to choose to do an independent project.

• Those who already hold a LIM qualification are encouraged to consider doing a dissertation.

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Outline of Curriculum: Outline of Curriculum: Core ModulesCore Modules

• Library & information science foundation

• Information behaviour• Leading and managing in the

workplace• Methods of research and enquiry

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Specialist strandsSpecialist strands

Students are required to take a specialist strand upon enrollment in the programme and to select 1 or 2 module from the list of your chosen specialist strand:

• Information Management• Knowledge Management• Librarianship

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Electives include…Electives include…

• Information resources and services• Information retrieval theory and practice• Collection management• Organising information• Knowledge management• Literature for young people in a digital age• Digital libraries: principles & applications

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Electives, continuedElectives, continued

• Records management• Teacher librarianship• Organisational learning

• Preservation of information

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Electives may also include

other modules offered in the MSc(ITE) and

MEd programs.

MSc(ITE) Specialist Modules:

E-leadership• Digital culture and educational practice• Innovative practices in education through

information technology adoption• Organisational learningE-learning• E-learning strategies and management• Learning design and technology• Mobile and ubiquitous technology in

educationLearning technology design• Designing shared virtual environments for

learning• Multimedia in education• Learning design and technology• Learning objects• Mobile and ubiquitous technology in

education• Digital video & storytelling in education

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Faculty of Education:Using technology to advance learning

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MSc(LIM) Course Team:MSc(LIM) Course Team:University of Hong KongUniversity of Hong Kong

Dr Sam ChuDr Daniel ChurchillDr Bob FoxDr Alvin KwanProf. Nancy LawDr Jingyan Lu

Dr Felix SiuDr Jan van AalstDr Maggie WangMr Peter WarningDr Allan Yuen

Plus local & visiting scholars

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Mode of study

The program extends over one academic year of full-time

study, or two, but no more than four consecutive years of part-time study.

has a flexible modular structure allowing students to complete the degree according to their own pace.

is conducted mainly in a face-to-face mode, supplemented by flexible delivery (Moodle).

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Teaching termsTeaching terms

There are 3 terms in a calendar year:

Spring term - January to MaySpring term - January to May Summer term - May to AugustSummer term - May to August Autumn term - September to DecemberAutumn term - September to December

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MSc(LIM) – Admission MSc(LIM) – Admission Requirements & feesRequirements & fees

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree or qualifications and Hold a Bachelor’s Degree or qualifications and experience of equivalent standardexperience of equivalent standard

• May be required to sit for a qualifying examinationMay be required to sit for a qualifying examination• FeesFees

– Payment by deposit of $23,625* which covers Payment by deposit of $23,625* which covers two modules and then by module at $11,812.5 two modules and then by module at $11,812.5 per moduleper module

* Subject to the university’s approval

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MSc(LIM) – new developmentMSc(LIM) – new development

• MSc[LIM] accreditation• Online version of the program• Summer internship experience

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MSc(LIM) – MSc(LIM) – IntakeIntake

• Since the MSc[LIM] program was launched in September 2004, more than 200 people, from a broad range of backgrounds (e.g., teachers, school administrators, librarians and IT officers etc.), have joined the program.

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Students’ Comments on MSc[LIM]

• “I do think that the MSc[LIM] is very useful to the school librarians.  The content is insightful and the lecturers are very helpful.  I do enjoy studying the course and I have recommended this course to other school librarians.”

• “I think that the program is very good in terms of the breadth and depth of the knowledge provided in the field of Library and information management. I have worked in Library for 9 years. I think the knowledge covered in different modules are current and updated such as web 2.0, social bookmarking and library visits analysis. The modules are very practical too!

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Career prospect after MSc[LIM]

• Many school librarians got promoted– Especially for those who took both MLIM and MITE

• Becoming professional librarians in academic libraries– E.g., Assistant Librarian II (Information Services) in a university

• Becoming professional librarians in various companies in the commercial sector– E.g., Professional librarian in an international law firm

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BSc[IM] : Who should apply?

• Candidates holding a recognized Higher Diploma, Professional Diploma or Associate Degree in any discipline are eligible

• HKU students may take it as a minor

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BSc[IM] Programme Structure

• Candidates are required to complete courses totaling 120 credits in 2 years

• 9 credits in Language Enhancement courses• 96 credits in Core Courses (including 6 credits

in Professional Experience and 6 credits in a Project)

• 12 credits in Common Core Courses• 3 credits in Elective

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Core Courses (6 credits each)

Examples:•Information Retrieval •Records Management •Database Systems•Knowledge Management

Knowledge Management Cases in Asia•Electronic commerce•Digital Libraries: Principles & Applications•Information Society Issues & Policy

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PE Host Organizations• The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts • Hong Kong Productivity Council • Hong Kong Police Force • Hutchison Global Communications • Tsing Hua University, Beijing• UNESCO, Thailand• Miramar Hotel & Investment Co. Ltd.• Civil Service Bureau • ESRI China (Hong Kong) Ltd.• Hospital Authority (K.M. Unit)• Longman Hong Kong Education • Scottish Enterprise – Glasgow, U.K.• JSM in association with Mayer Brown LLP, Canada.

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Students’ comments on PE

• Student 1“My Dream comes true

To work in The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Library is my dream! Cannot think of other better places that I want to gain my professional experience!”

• Student 2“Day 6 – First weekend in Bangkok

Everyday here is so exciting. Even today is a holiday, still, it is full of excitements to me. I think the decision of coming here is correct, because I know I can only survive in an environment that is full of adventure like here, where I can experience so much with different things that I haven’t seen or even thought about before!”

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BSc[IM] students

in the news

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BSc[IM] student with the former Police Chief

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BSIM4999 Project

• “An Evaluation of Two Open Source Digital Library Software Systems” ED-MEDIA 2007 World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications, 2007. (Canada)

• “Butterflies in amber: Online data structure design & digitization of the Contemporary Chinese Orchestral Collection at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts.” International Association of Music Libraries, Archives & Documentation Centres Annual Conference, 2007. (Australia)

• “ Knowledge workers' awareness & their use of key knowledge resources - in Hong Kong & Singapore.” 7th International Conference on Knowledge, Culture & Change in Organizations, 2007. (Singapore)

• “White knight or white elephant? The impact of online database on an international school library in Hong Kong” International Association of School Librarianship Annual Conference, 2007. (Taiwan)

• A Survey of Using Wikis in Academic Libraries in Different Countries. 5th International Conference on Knowledge Management, 2008 (U.S.)

• Chu, S.K.W., Chan, K.H., Yu, K.Y., Ng, H.T. & Wong, W.K. (2011). An Empirical Study of the Impact of Intellectual Capital on Business Performance. Journal of Information & Knowledge Management, 10(1): 11-21.

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Career prospect after BSIM

Fresh Graduates:• Accountant II, RSM Nelson Wheeler• Analyst, Deloitte Hong Kong• Assistant Librarian, German Swiss International

School• Assistant Library Officer II, Lingnan University Library• Area Sales Manager, Neutrik• Consultant Trainee, Compass Business Solutions Ltd.• HR Officer, HSBC• Information Research Officer, Sing Dao Daily• IT Specialist, Hewlett-Packard• KM Executive, Deacon Hong Kong• Management Trainee, Canon HK Company Ltd.• Market Data Administrator, HTS Global Banking &

Markets, HSBC• Marketing Executive, Advanced Card Systems

Limited• Solution Architect – Technology, Hewlett-Packard• Web Programmer, Tiebusa Co. Ltd.

Career prospects after BSc(IM)

Graduates with 1-2 years of experience:

• Assistant HR Manager, Recruitment, HSBC

• Assistant Librarian, Leisure & Cultural Services Dept, The Govt of HKSAR

• Business Development Manager, Hewlett-Packard

• Online Marketing Manager, Double Up Media Ltd.

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• What if I want to complete more than 8 modules?

• What if I want both the MSc(LIM) and the MSc(ITE)?

• Assessment• Fees• Advanced standing• Admissions process to the MSc(LIM)

Questions &

Answers

Visit us on the WebVisit us on the Web http://web.edu.hku.hk/programme/mlim/