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University of Glasgow: Information Management and Preservation
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Humanities |
| Web | www.glasgow.ac.uk/ |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This programme provides you with an understanding of contemporary information and records management issues. It pays special attention to the management of digital records and electronic resources, and how to manage these alongside analogue resources.
- The programme is designed to put students in the strongest possible position to seek a role in Archives, Records & Information Management, Digital Curation and related fields, upon graduation. Throughout the programme we aim to provide further experience in these contexts, either through traditional placements for coursework or your dissertation, or through virtual placements working with archives and similar organisations.
- As a graduate of the MSc or PGDip you will be eligible to be accredited by both the Archives & Records Association and CILIP (The Library and Information Association), providing valuable professional recognition in the archive, records and information management, and library fields.
You will develop skills in the core competencies of:
- archives, records, and information management
- creating and managing digital records
- digital curation and preservation issues
- archival theory
- user needs
- description, cataloguing, and navigation.
The programme consists of six courses spread over two semesters. You will take courses in:
- ARCHIVES AND RECORDS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
- RECORDS AND EVIDENCE
- DESCRIPTION, CATALOGUING AND NAVIGATION
- AN INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL CURATION
Optional courses may include, but are limited to:
- 2D DIGITISATION: THEORY & PRACTICE (PGT)
- LAW, INFORMATION GOVERNANCE AND COLLECTIONS
- EVALUATING ARCHIVE AND LIBRARY SERVICES
- ARCHIVES & RECORDS THEORY
- DOCUMENT ENCODING
- EARLY MODERN PALAEOGRAPHY
To graduate with the MSc you will also need to complete a dissertation.
As a graduate, you will be well placed for a career as an archivist, records and information manager, librarian, or digital curator within a variety of public and private organisations.
Positions held by recent graduates include Archivist, Assistant Archivist, Project Archivist, Records Manager, Compliance Manager, Librarian, Information Manager, Digital Archivist.
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The University of Glasgow is one of the UK’s most prestigious seats of learning, and the fourth oldest university in the English speaking world. Established in 1451 and recognised for its world-changing research and teaching, the University has inspired thinkers from eminent scientist Lord Kelvin and the father of economics Adam Smith, to Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
Rankings
The University:
is ranked 81st in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023
- is in the top 100 in the world: Times Higher World University Rankings 2023
- 95.9% of students in employment or further study 6 months after graduation …
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