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Overview
The Managing Library Services course at Robert Gordon University introduces some of the key principles and philosophies associated with the management of library and information services.
Features
It provides an insight into the way in which libraries must meet the needs of the communities that they serve (in all settings) and considers how their services and collections are shaped by this understanding.
It considers a range of professional management skills from generic ones such as financial or budgetary management and human resource planning through to specifics associated with the library and information sector such as collection management, information literacy, digital libraries and community engagement.
Programme Structure
The module is broken down into a series of topic blocks including:- Communities and services
- The practical management of library and information services
- Performance quality and impact (including How good is our public library service? which was developed for the Scottish Government by the module tutor)
- Services, collections and space
- Strategic and operation human resource management
- Financial management and budget
- Libraries, heritage and culture
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Library Science View 7 other Short Courses in Library Science in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- The course is ideal for students who possess an undergraduate honours degree in any discipline.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents2760 GBP / full≈ 2760 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents2760 GBP / full≈ 2760 GBP / full
Funding
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