CET188 Building Collections and Intellectual Foundations for the Information Professions

Course Provider

Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information

Certification

FlexiMasters

Academic Unit

3

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Introduction

This course is part of a programme designed for learners who aspire to work at managerial and leadership levels in the library industry. The course has two primary objectives. Firstly, to provide an in-depth understanding of the principles and techniques used to develop, manage, and evaluate print and non-print materials in information centres and libraries. Secondly, to develop a foundational understanding of the norms and values traditionally associated with information work, as well as an appreciation of the profession's past achievements.
By completing this course, participants will be well-equipped to take on leadership and managerial roles in the library industry, making significant contributions to the development and success of their organisations.

This course is part of:

- Graduate Certificate in Library Leadership and Management
- FlexiMasters in Library Leadership and Management

 

Course Availability

  • Date(s): 19 Aug 2023 to 28 Oct 2023

    Time: 9am - 3pm on 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 21 Oct & 9am - 4pm on 28 Oct

    Venue: 6 weeks of classroom learning (NTU main campus) + 8 hours of asynchronous e-learning

    Registration is closed.

This course (1) covers the principles and techniques used for developing, managing, and evaluating print and non-print materials in information centers and libraries; and (2) provides a basic understanding of the norms and values traditionally associated with information work as well as an appreciation of the past achievements of the profession.

At the end of the course, learners will be able to:

  • Recognize what is meant by reading culture and how they can inform community analysis. You will be able to find examples of such communities in your everyday life and think in a systematic way about their characteristics and operation.
  • Identify the significance of a collection development policy and various elements of such a policy. You will be able to develop a collection policy for a library or information centre.
  • Discuss the contribution libraries/librarians have and are making in society. You will develop a basic understanding of the role of the library and librarians in society over time.
  • Develop their ethical reasoning skills. You will be able to examine library policies and practices through an ethical lens.
This programme is suitable for participants working/ intending to work in the library industry.

Standard Course Fee: S$4,860

SSG Funding Support

 Course fee

Course fee payable after SSG funding, if eligible under various schemes

 

BEFORE funding & GST

AFTER funding & 8% GST

Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs) (Up to 70% funding)

S$4,500.00

S$1,458.00

Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)

S$558.00

SCs aged ≥ 40 years old
SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)
(Up to 90% funding)

  • All fees stated are inclusive of 8% GST.
  • NTU/NIE alumni may utilise their $1,600 Alumni Course Credits. Click  here for more information. 

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    Associate Professor Brendan Luyt

    Brendan Luyt is an Associate Professor at the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication & Information, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. He received both his Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) and PhD degrees from the University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada. He also holds a MA in Political Science from Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. His research focuses broadly on the social and policy landscape of information access both in contemporary and historical times.

     

    COURSE TITLEACADEMIC UNIT
    CET186 Reference, User Services and Information Discovery*
    		3
    CET187 Understanding Leadership in a Digitalized Environment*3
    CET188 Building Collections and Intellectual Foundations for the Information Professions*3
    CET189 Organizing Information Resources3
    CET190 Managing Information and Information Institutions3

    *Students must complete these courses to obtain the Graduate Certificate. These courses represent the basic set of competencies for librarians. No other course combinations will lead to the award of the Graduate Certificate.

    Listed courses are:

    • Credit-bearing and stackable to Graduate Certificate in Library Leadership and Management (total 9 AUs) and FlexiMasters in Library Leadership and Management (15 AUs)

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