Information and library science is a special field of study for those who are passionate about reading, love to explore, are passionate about creativity, love the work of organizing, managing and exploiting information to serve the community and society. A field of study that brings opportunities for those who love knowledge, constantly learn and want to spread that passion to everyone. With the continuous development of science and technology, AI artificial intelligence products and many other tools and applications are born, widely applied in many different areas of life, digital transformation is an inevitable trend globally. Accessing and mastering diverse and rich information resources in the huge treasure of human knowledge is becoming more difficult and complicated than ever.
Carl Sagan, the astronomer, once said: "Books allow us to travel through time and learn from the wisdom of our ancestors. Libraries connect us to the insight and knowledge, extracted from Nature, of the greatest minds that ever lived…"
In addition to storing and preserving information and knowledge, the information and library industry also promotes effective access and use of information, contributing to the cultural and educational development of the community. This is a field of study that requires dedication, creativity and the ability to adapt to the constant changes of technology and society.
The information and library industry will be an exciting journey that leads you to explore, learn and share knowledge, contributing to building a learning, civilized, modern, developed and sustainable society. Let's explore the endless world of information and knowledge with this potential industry!
Demand for human resources in information and library
In the context of global digital transformation, national digital transformation, information centers, libraries, agencies, organizations, businesses and communities all need an effective information - library system to support the decision making of leaders and managers, to serve scientific research and learning, to expand knowledge and improve the understanding of the whole society. The need for information - library human resources is becoming more urgent than ever.
Philosopher Francis Bacon once said, “Knowledge is power”, he emphasized the importance of accessing and using information in all areas of life, information is an unlimited resource of humanity, without information, people cannot develop. Therefore, whoever holds accurate, complete and fast information will be the winner.
In order for users to exploit and use information effectively, the role of information and library experts is indispensable. Information and library industry is a field of study that trains society for bachelors with professional competence in information and library activities; has comprehensive professional theory and masters the information process in information and library agencies; has the ability to organize, create information resources, process information, build specialized information products and services; organize, manage and operate information and library agencies.
The training program in Information and Library Science at VNU-USSH: both specialized and interdisciplinary, with high applicability
The goal of the Information - Library training program at VNU-USSH is to train bachelors with professional competence in information - library activities; have comprehensive professional theory and master the information process in information - library agencies; have the ability to organize and create information resources, process information, build specialized information products and services; organize, manage and operate information - library agencies.
In addition to knowledge about information, information management, and library science, the training program also equips learners with updated and modern knowledge to meet the needs of society in the context of strong digital transformation: Information marketing - library; multimedia information, digital library, etc.
Basic knowledge areas of Information and Library Science
Library and information science is an interdisciplinary science. In addition to the general knowledge of natural sciences, social sciences and humanities, there are three core areas of knowledge: (1) library science; (2) information science and (3) information technology. Library and information science focuses on organizing, accessing, collecting and managing information, both in physical and digital forms.
Core subjects of the training program
- Scientific research methods
- Introduction to information literacy
- Creative thinking and concept design
- Start-up
- General Information
- General library
- Development of information resources
- Descriptive cataloging
- Information classification.
- Define topics, define keywords
- Summary, commentary, overview
- Organize and store information.
- Users believe and need information.
- Information products and services
- Automate information and library operations.
- Information Marketing - Library
- Database design and administration
- Multimedia information
- Knowledge Management
- Information design and architecture.
- Information systems analysis and design
- Information security
- Digital library
With updated and highly applicable training content, after graduation, bachelors of Information - Library at VNU-USSH have in-depth knowledge in the field of information - library, have the ability to research, work independently and creatively to solve problems in the field of information - library; have the ability to self-study for life and high adaptability in the context of digital transformation and globalization; comply with professional ethics standards; promote innovation and entrepreneurship; have the ability to study at a higher level.
The Faculty of Information and Library Science of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU, is a unit with a long history of achievements and prestige in training in the field of Information and Library Science in Vietnam. In the context of integration and internationalization, the Faculty focuses on promoting cooperation activities, including strengthening cooperation with agencies, research and practice centers, and enterprises in the field of information and library science:
- National Library of Vietnam
- Center for Digital Library and Knowledge, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
- IDT Vietnam Information and Digital Technology Joint Stock Company
- D&L Technology Consulting and Integration Joint Stock Company
- SLIB Smart Library Technology and Service Joint Stock Company
Through the network of partners of the School and the Faculty, students of Information and Library Science have the opportunity to participate in academic exchange activities, seminars on new and modern technologies in the field of information and libraries right from their first year; at the same time, they can do practical internships at prestigious agencies and businesses and meet many employers with interesting job positions.
Students of Course 66 Information - Library go on internship at Quang Ninh Provincial Library and Quang Ninh Provincial Museum
Mr. Pham Duc Tien - Executive Director of Bidding Ecosystem, Alumni of Course 61, Library Science (later Information - Library) is sharing about open data, open educational resources,... with students of Course 66, Faculty of Information - Library
The labor market for information and library specialists will mainly be state agencies and organizations in the public and private sectors. They can work in information centers and libraries of agencies, organizations and enterprises. Bachelors of Information and Library can perform tasks such as building information resources, processing information, processing data, building information and library products, organizing information search apparatus, organizing and preserving documents, organizing information provision services and conducting marketing activities in the field of information and libraries, applying information technology to information and library agencies; organizing and managing records and documents for administrative and office work of agencies and organizations; taking charge of management and supporting the application of IT in agencies and organizations; providing information consulting and searching for information for customers; analyzing information and data; Can develop career as lecturer at training institutions in Information - Library; Information Management and interdisciplinary sciences.
The famous British writer Neil Gaiman once said, "Google can give you 100,000 answers, but a librarian can give you the right answer."
For detailed information about the major, please contact:
Faculty of Information and Library Science, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi for more details on admission and training programs.
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Admission information
FIELD NAME: INFORMATION - LIBRARY
INDUSTRY CODE: QHX20
TRAINING UNIT: FACULTY OF INFORMATION - LIBRARY
ADMISSION COMBINATION: C00, D01, D78, D14
TARGET 2024: 50
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