Studies for Information Professionals
Master of Science in
Library and Information
Management
MSc(LIM)
Bachelor of Science in
Information Management
BSc(IM)
Dr Sam Chu
Associate Professor
Division of Information &
Technology Studies
Program Director, MSc(LIM)
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Education
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WHY MSc(LIM)?
“Information only becomes knowledge in the hands of
someone who knows what to do with it.” The
MSc(LIM) is a new program designed to prepare
candidates for professional work in the information
sector; the fastest growing area of the economy. It
is the only local university with library and
information studies programs at the Bachelor and
post-graduate levels.
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Why HKU?
HKU, a world-class university is a
major regional and international
centre for research. Its library
system has more than two million
volumes, highly sophisticated
electronic services and extensive
databases for student use.
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Aims
Designed to prepare people to
• be ‘informed, reflective practitioners’ in the
information age
• develop information leadership capacities that can
be used in a wide variety of environments both
profit and not-for-profit: traditional library settings,
education settings, business settings, and as
consultants
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Who should apply?
• Everyone who holds a degree and who
deals with information and who wants to
provide leadership!
• People who are already engaged in the
information professions and who are
seeking a postgraduate qualification.
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What makes the
MSc(LIM) so special?
• First such award offered by a Hong Kong
university.
• A program tailored to the unique needs of Hong
Kong.
– & relevant to the rest of the world.
• The MSc(LIM) acts as both a first qualification
and as an advanced qualification depending on
entry knowledge.
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Course structure:
Students complete 8 modules
* Students are required to complete 8 modules
which may comprise the following:
• 4 cores + 2 specialist modules + 1 elective +
independent project
• 4 cores + 1 specialist module + dissertation
(which is equivalent to 3 modules)
Each module consists of a minimum of 24 contact hours or equivalent.
The MSc(LIM) involves a minimum of 300 hours of prescribed work.
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Course structure:
Choosing independent project
or dissertation
• Those who have no background in LIM
are encouraged to choose to do an
independent project.
• Those who already hold a LIM
qualification are encouraged to consider
doing a dissertation.
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Outline of Curriculum:
Core Modules
• Library & information science
foundation
• Information behaviour
• Leading and managing in the
workplace
• Methods of research and enquiry
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Specialist strands
Students are required to take a specialist strand
upon enrollment in the programme and to
select 1 or 2 module from the list of your
chosen specialist strand:
• Information Management
• Knowledge Management
• Librarianship
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Electives include…
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Information resources and services
Information retrieval theory and practice
Collection management
Organising information
Knowledge management
Literature for young people in a digital age
Digital libraries: principles & applications
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Electives, continued
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Records management
Teacher librarianship
Organisational learning
Preservation of information
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MSc(ITE) Specialist Modules:
Electives may
also include
other modules
offered in the
MSc(ITE) and
MEd programs.
E-leadership
• Digital culture and educational practice
• Innovative practices in education through
information technology adoption
• Organisational learning
E-learning
• E-learning strategies and management
• Learning design and technology
• Mobile and ubiquitous technology in
education
Learning technology design
• Designing shared virtual environments for
learning
• Multimedia in education
• Learning design and technology
• Learning objects
• Mobile and ubiquitous technology in
education
• Digital video & storytelling in education
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Faculty of Education:
Using technology to advance learning
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MSc(LIM) Course Team:
University of Hong Kong
Dr Sam Chu
Dr Daniel Churchill
Dr Bob Fox
Dr Alvin Kwan
Prof. Nancy Law
Dr Jingyan Lu
Dr Felix Siu
Dr Jan van Aalst
Dr Maggie Wang
Mr Peter Warning
Dr Allan Yuen
Plus local & visiting scholars
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Mode of study
The program
 extends over one academic year of full-time
study, or two, but no more than four
consecutive years of part-time study.
 has a flexible modular structure allowing
students to complete the degree according
to their own pace.
 is conducted mainly in a face-to-face mode,
supplemented by flexible delivery (Moodle).
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Teaching terms
There are 3 terms in a calendar year:
 Spring term - January to May
 Summer term - May to August
 Autumn term - September to December
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MSc(LIM) – Admission
Requirements & fees
• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree or qualifications and
experience of equivalent standard
• May be required to sit for a qualifying examination
• Fees
– Payment by deposit of $23,625* which covers
two modules and then by module at $11,812.5
per module
* Subject to the university’s approval
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MSc(LIM) – new development
• MSc[LIM] accreditation
• Online version of the program
• Summer internship experience
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MSc(LIM) – Intake
• Since the MSc[LIM] program was
launched in September 2004, more than
200 people, from a broad range of
backgrounds (e.g., teachers, school
administrators, librarians and IT officers
etc.), have joined the program.
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Students’ Comments on MSc[LIM]
• “I do think that the MSc[LIM] is very useful to the
school librarians. The content is insightful and the
lecturers are very helpful. I do enjoy studying the
course and I have recommended this course to other
school librarians.”
• “I think that the program is very good in terms of the
breadth and depth of the knowledge provided in the
field of Library and information management. I have
worked in Library for 9 years. I think the knowledge
covered in different modules are current and updated
such as web 2.0, social bookmarking and library visits
analysis. The modules are very practical too!
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Career prospect after MSc[LIM]
• Many school librarians got promoted
– Especially for those who took both MLIM and MITE
• Becoming professional librarians in academic libraries
– E.g., Assistant Librarian II (Information Services) in a university
• Becoming professional librarians in various companies
in the commercial sector
– E.g., Professional librarian in an international law firm
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BSc[IM] : Who should apply?
• Candidates holding a recognized
Higher Diploma, Professional Diploma
or Associate Degree in any discipline
are eligible
• HKU students may take it as a minor
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BSc[IM]
Programme Structure
• Candidates are required to complete courses
totaling 120 credits in 2 years
• 9 credits in Language Enhancement courses
• 96 credits in Core Courses (including 6 credits
in Professional Experience and 6 credits in a
Project)
• 12 credits in Common Core Courses
• 3 credits in Elective
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Core Courses (6 credits each)
Examples:
•Information Retrieval
•Records Management
•Database Systems
•Knowledge Management
Knowledge Management Cases in Asia
•Electronic commerce
•Digital Libraries: Principles & Applications
•Information Society Issues & Policy
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PE Host Organizations
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The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
Hong Kong Productivity Council
Hong Kong Police Force
Hutchison Global Communications
Tsing Hua University, Beijing
UNESCO, Thailand
Miramar Hotel & Investment Co. Ltd.
Civil Service Bureau
ESRI China (Hong Kong) Ltd.
Hospital Authority (K.M. Unit)
Longman Hong Kong Education
Scottish Enterprise – Glasgow, U.K.
JSM in association with Mayer Brown LLP, Canada.
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Students’ comments on PE
• Student 1
“My Dream comes true
To work in The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Library is my
dream! Cannot think of other better places that I want to gain my
professional experience!”
• Student 2
“Day 6 – First weekend in Bangkok
Everyday here is so exciting. Even today is a holiday, still, it is full of
excitements to me. I think the decision of coming here is correct,
because I know I can only survive in an environment that is full of
adventure like here, where I can experience so much with different
things that I haven’t seen or even thought about before!”
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BSc[IM]
students
in the
news
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BSc[IM] student with
the former Police
Chief
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BSIM4999 Project
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“An Evaluation of Two Open Source Digital Library Software Systems” EDMEDIA 2007 World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia &
Telecommunications, 2007. (Canada)
“Butterflies in amber: Online data structure design & digitization of the
Contemporary Chinese Orchestral Collection at the Hong Kong Academy for
Performing Arts.” International Association of Music Libraries, Archives &
Documentation Centres Annual Conference, 2007. (Australia)
“Knowledge workers' awareness & their use of key knowledge resources - in
Hong Kong & Singapore.” 7th International Conference on Knowledge,
Culture & Change in Organizations, 2007. (Singapore)
“White knight or white elephant? The impact of online database on an
international school library in Hong Kong” International Association of School
Librarianship Annual Conference, 2007. (Taiwan)
A Survey of Using Wikis in Academic Libraries in Different Countries. 5th
International Conference on Knowledge Management, 2008 (U.S.)
Chu, S.K.W., Chan, K.H., Yu, K.Y., Ng, H.T. & Wong, W.K. (2011). An
Empirical Study of the Impact of Intellectual Capital on Business Performance.
Journal of Information & Knowledge Management, 10(1): 11-21.
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Career
prospect
after
Career
prospects
BSIM
Fresh Graduates:
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Accountant II, RSM Nelson Wheeler
Analyst, Deloitte Hong Kong
Assistant Librarian, German Swiss International
School
Assistant Library Officer II, Lingnan University Library
Area Sales Manager, Neutrik
Consultant Trainee, Compass Business Solutions Ltd.
HR Officer, HSBC
Information Research Officer, Sing Dao Daily
IT Specialist, Hewlett-Packard
KM Executive, Deacon Hong Kong
Management Trainee, Canon HK Company Ltd.
Market Data Administrator, HTS Global Banking &
Markets, HSBC
Marketing Executive, Advanced Card Systems Limited
Solution Architect – Technology, Hewlett-Packard
Web Programmer, Tiebusa Co. Ltd.
after BSc(IM)
Graduates with 1-2 years of
experience:
• Assistant HR Manager, Recruitment,
HSBC
• Assistant Librarian, Leisure &
Cultural Services Dept, The Govt of
HKSAR
• Business Development Manager,
Hewlett-Packard
• Online Marketing Manager, Double
Up Media Ltd.
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Visit us on the Web
http://web.edu.hku.hk/programme/mlim/
Questions
&
Answers
• What if I want to complete
more than 8 modules?
• What if I want both the
MSc(LIM) and the MSc(ITE)?
• Assessment
• Fees
• Advanced standing
• Admissions process to the MSc(LIM)
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