Library and Information Management

This module introduces the theoretical and methodological framework for understanding information seeking behaviour and use, and applies this knowledge of the user, the task context and professional understanding of information literacy to the design, usability and user experience of physical and digital libraries.

This module explores information governance, legislative and regulatory compliance, and whether there is adequate balance and protection for the competing interests of government, business, civil society and the individual.

The aim of the dissertation is to give you the opportunity to study an individual area of interest in depth whilst developing essential research, analytical, time-management and problem-solving skills.

This module provides you with the opportunity to understand and develop skills in relation to the use of evidence and data in a wide variety of practice-based settings. The two strands of the module develop complementary sets of skills regarding evidence-based practice, including systematic review or activity data, and the design of research projects to collect, analyse and interpret primary research data in response to practice-focused research questions.

This module introduces the intellectual foundations and practices of the organisation of information, search and retrieval, and the application of providing information access.

This module develops skills in the design of research projects to collect, analyse and interpret primary research data in response to research questions.

The focus of this module will be at the organizational level. It aims to develop your understanding of the information organisation landscape and, in particular, it adopts a proactive and realistic stance to the issue of sustainability of information organisations in a volatile and challenging marketplace. Through this module, you will develop your management knowledge and skills, including people skills such as leadership and team working, and be encouraged to be creative and innovative.

The focus of this module will be at the individual professional level. It aims to develop your understanding of the information organisation landscape and, in particular, it adopts a proactive and realistic stance to the issue of sustainability of information organisations in a volatile and challenging marketplace. Through this module, you will develop your management knowledge and skills, including people skills such as leadership and team working, and be encouraged to be creative and innovative. 

This module provides an introduction to teaching and learning principles, from which you will be taught how these principles may be applied to blended and online learning. The module introduces a critical appraisal of the learning organisation. 
 
This is not a technical module - you will have the opportunity to use technical skills acquired through the course to implement suitable learning packages.

This module provides an introduction to the range of knowledge and skills required to manage, provide and co-ordinate library and knowledge services for healthcare staff, learners, patients and the public. There will be an extensive guest lecture programme from colleagues in health information professional roles. You will critically analyse the role of knowledge and information in delivering healthcare and health improvement.