Master Degree Program in Library, Information and Archive Management Science

Discipline Code: 1205

I  General introduction of the discipline and the research fields

Master degree program in Library, Information and Archive Management Science

The Master Degree Program in Library, Information and Archive Management Science focuses on:

1. studying the composition, collection, description, organization, management, utilization and the multiplication laws of information resources.

2. contributing to the development, utilization, services and preservation of information resources in the social informatization, digitization and networking

3. helping in putting forward effective response programs would be for the operation and management of the information center in institutions such as library, archives, publishing agency, enterprises and public institutions.

4. facilitating high quality information supports and services provided by relevant information organizations.

The Institute of Science and Technology Information is a unique academic institution endeavoring in researching and teaching Library, Information and Archive Management Science at Jiangsu University. It was authorized to confer a Master’s degree of Information Science in 2006, and the first level Master’s degree in Library, Information and Archive Management Science in 2010.

The Institute of Science and Technology Information has a staff with high-level teaching and researching strength: 11 master supervisors, 20 members with a senior professional title, 9 with a doctoral degree. It has scored remarkable achievements in   the areas of Library, Information Theory and Techniques, Competitive Intelligence, Information Resource Organization and Management, etc. Information Behavior Analysis Laboratory conducts usability testing for human - machine interface products, behavior awareness for users’ information needs and analysis on human behavioral tendencies.

The Institute of Science and Technology Information emphasizes on the importance of national and international academic exchanges, and it continues to expand a variety of cooperative programs and an academic coordination with University of Illinois, Simmons College, Wuhan University and Nanjing University, etc. The master program  aims at training students’ core competencies in in-demand careers, including working in LIS-related governmental or non-governmental organizations, conducting information resource management in enterprises , serving as an information analysis expert in management consulting firms or offering information services in libraries.

Research Directions:

1. LIS Theory and Techniques: studying and researching library and library administration,                theory and techniques of information collection, organization, management and utilization.

2. Public Data Management: investigating the openness and sharing of different kinds of public data based on the theory of data life cycle, including data policies, data management plan, data acquisition, data organization, data analysis, data storage, data publishing and sharing, data recycle, etc.

3. Competitive Intelligence Studies: researching the methods and modes of intelligence gathering, processing, analysis and utilization in the fields of patent, medical science, industry, etc;

providing decision support for governments and enterprises.

4. Information Behavior Analysis: researching the user experience and usability testing by applying the basic theory and method of information behavior analysis and relevant analysis tools, such as Morae software and Tobbi eye tracker.

II  Goal and objectives

    In order to achieve the goal of this major, following objectives are to be accomplished by the time the candidate completes the 2-3 years courses.

1. grasping of systemic theories, specific knowledge and practical skills, professional development and latest frontiers of Library, Information and Archive Management Science;

2. being competent of reading and writing scientific papers; with the ability to carry out scientific research work independently;

3. being creative in LIS-related science and technology; being capable of engaging in researching, teaching and management in the field of Library, Information and Archive Management Science;

4. being with new insights in scientific or specialized techniques.

III  Study duration and the way to cultivate  

 The graduate students for Library, Information and Archive Management Science should finish the required course credits that must be at least a total of 28 credits, and the credits for degree courses should be no less than 14. The completion of these courses is usually within 1 to 2 years, while the additional 2 to 3 years is used to complete the dissertation research and thesis oral defense. Moreover, every student is also required to commit several presentations/lectures that are closely relevant to his/her research project, attend academic conferences/workshops for at least 10 times, which will be counted for 2 credits of this seminar course. In addition, the required course credits can be added beyond the total required course credits if that is necessary in terms of your knowledge background and the research project in which you will involve.

IV  Requirement for the course credits

Type of the courses: English-taught course or experimental platform courses

The graduate students for Library, Information and Archive Management Science major are required to accomplish at least 28 course credits which should be earned from the courses you will take, and the credits for degree courses should be more than 14. The completion of 28 credits-courses is usually within one year, while the additional 1.5 to 2 years is used to complete the dissertation research and oral examination in thesis defense.

V. Credits requirement for the practice

      Besides the requirement for the course credits, postgraduates are also required to complete the practice credits before thesis review and defense.

i  Academic Activities (2 credits)

         Every postgraduate is required to attend relevant academic lectures, seminars, conferences or

workshops for at least 10 times and complete academic reports afterwards. The practice

process will be reviewed by the teachers in charge of teaching.

ii  Literature Reading (2 credits)

Every postgraduate is required to read no less than 100 academic literature related to the subject and pass the examinations by the advisory committee before submitting the thesis proposal.

iii  Symposium (1credit every time)

Every postgraduate is required to make open exchanges and reports on the progress of study

and research. Credits will be assessed and granted accordingly.

iv  Practice Training (2 credits)

l science and technology novelty verification and advisory

l teaching assistant

l library services

l internship in relevant institutes

l research program undertaken by the supervisor

      The practice duration should not be shorter than one month and the practice report will be

evaluated by a advisory committee of 5 experts.

VI. Advisory Committee and Supervisory

The master postgraduate students should be directed by a qualified major supervisor (Ph.D. graduate faculty), as well as a committee panel containing several qualified co-advisors /committee members. The Advisory Committee initially consists of at least 4 members of the Graduate Faculty, including the Major Advisor, who acts as the chair. At least 2 members must be from The Institute of Science and Technology Information, with at least 1 of these being a full member of the Graduate Faculty. The remaining 2 members may be from School of Management or another college, with 1 being a full member of the Graduate Faculty. If the student declares a minor, 1 committee member must be from the minor department. The committee should be established by the end of the second semester of the student’s graduate career.

VII.  Dissertation

The quality of master thesis is a comprehensive measure of master training quality and academic standards which includes：

i  Thesis Proposal

          After enrollment, the master degree student should know his research direction clearly, under the guidance of the instructor, and participate in scientific research. Usually after passing the qualification exam within the second school year, through the collection and read literature, the master degree student should carry out research and experimental work, complete the report about topics of dissertation, and employ experts of the relevant disciplines and evaluate the report of the topics. After the passage of the deliberations of the topics of the report, student prepares the implementation plan of thesis under the guidance of the instructor.

ii  Papers and Achievements

           According to the “UJS Regulations concerning Academic Paper Publication”, postgraduate student should commit to accomplishing academic papers as well as research achievements.

iii Thesis Composition

           With instructions, student should compose the master thesis initiatively in the required format

attached.

iv Thesis Review and Defense

           The Review and defense of master degree thesis will be conducted according to relevant policies and regulations of Jiangsu University.

VIII.  Practice process and requirement

Graduate students are required to participate in the professional practice will be reviewed by the teachers in charge. The graduate students are also required to attend related seminars and experts forum, and if possible, to participate in social investigation and research or technology promotion. See also <Training Program of Jiangsu University for Graduate Students (general)>, <Jiangsu University graduate training process Introduction>

IX．Other issues and requirements

Graduate students are required to initiate their thesis study projects prior to the end of the second semester. The medium-term examination for thesis study is scheduled in the fourth semester. Other following important schedules relevant to your graduate study could be found from the Overseas Education College (OEC) at Jiangsu University. In general, a Master’s student is required to have a research proposal and a plan of study accepted by his or her Graduate Advisory Committee by the end of the second semester of study. A list of completed courses and those proposed to meet school requirements should also be prepared. A meeting of the Advisory Committee should be convened by the student to discuss his/her proposal and course work.

Every graduate student is required to publish at least one research paper in a relevant INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL prior to being eligible to apply a dissertation defense. The thesis must demonstrate a mastery of research techniques, ability to perform original and independent research, and skill in formulating conclusions that enlarge upon or modify accepted ideas.

The above achievements are required to be with the first unit of Jiangsu University.

X.   Financial Assistance

Applicants from a foreign country can apply a variety of Chinese government scholarship that may fully or partially support your degree study at JU. For further information regarding these scholarships provided by Chinese government, you can surf on the website of Overseas Education College (OEC), JU, at http://oec.ujs.edu.cn/pub/eng/Scholarship/GS/. In addition to apply these funding supports, you can also apply a financial assistance provided by the library during your degree study, which depends on your performance in academic research.

Note:  1. Director’s Scholarship will be granted unequally by

evaluating student’s performance in study and research.

2. Students will get addition living allowances by assisting

in research, teaching and library services.