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- Course delivery: This course is delivered in video format
Course details
Course DetailsDive into the fascinating world of knowledge management with our Library and Information Science Course. This course is designed for aspiring librarians, information professionals, and knowledge curators who want to understand how to manage, organize, and distribute information efficiently in both physical and digital environments.
Covering everything from traditional library operations to the evolving role of digital libraries and information policy, this course prepares learners for dynamic roles in educational institutions, public libraries, research centers, and corporate archives. You’ll also explore how data, technology, and human resources shape today’s library systems.
Whether you're looking to begin a new career or upskill in the library and information science field, this course offers essential insights and hands-on knowledge to thrive in a fast-evolving information-driven world.
Course Curriculum
Module 01: Introduction to Library and Information Science
- History and evolution of libraries
- Role of libraries in society
- Foundations of information science
- Understanding user needs
- Designing user-centered information services
- Measuring service effectiveness
- Roles and responsibilities
- Skills and qualifications
- Career pathways in the information sector
- Data access, privacy, and copyright
- National and institutional policies
- Ethical considerations
- Cataloguing and classification
- Metadata and indexing
- Knowledge organization systems
- Data curation and management
- Research data services
- Digital preservation
- Staff recruitment and training
- Leadership and team development
- HR challenges in library settings
- E-resources and digital access
- Virtual library tools and platforms
- Challenges and opportunities in digital transformation
- Key legal frameworks
- Copyright and intellectual property
- Institutional compliance
- Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials
- Tutorial videos/materials from industry-leading experts
- Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform
- Efficient exam systems for assessment and instant results
- UK & internationally recognised accredited qualification
- Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere, anytime
- The benefit of applying for NUS Extra Discount Card
- 24/7 student support via email
Eligibility / Requirements
Eligibility/Requirements
- No prior experience required
- Suitable for beginners and professionals in related fields
- Basic computer literacy is recommended
Job roles this course is suitable for:
Library Assistant , Digital Librarian , Information Officer , Records Manager , Knowledge ManagerAbout John Academy
John Academy is best known for offering awarding body accredited online courses that are available for anyone who wishes to acquire a certification and take their professional life to the next level. As an online course provider, we are aware of the fact that there are a lot of people out there who consider themselves to be very curious learners but the courses that they are interested in are not available at their convenient time and place. So, we have decided to give them a unique opportunity for them to learn and obtain necessary skills in a very convenient way at any time from anywhere.Who We Are
We are an online course provider who wants to make sure that the students would be able to learn everything there is a need for them to learn regarding the course that they have enrolled in on our site. So, we see to it that they would be provided with the highest possible standard of online learning. That way, students would be able to use it in the real world – the employment world and at their desired field of interests.
Certification
After you have successfully passed the test, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £14.99 or in PDF format at a cost of £11.99.
PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working days.
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