The field of information and library science is a special discipline for those who are passionate about reading, enjoy exploration, are enthusiastic about creativity, and love organizing, managing, and utilizing information to serve the community and society. It's a field of study that offers opportunities for those who love knowledge, are constantly learning, and want to spread that passion to others. With the continuous development of science and technology, artificial intelligence (AI) products and many other tools and applications have emerged and are widely applied in various fields of life; digital transformation is an inevitable global trend. Accessing and mastering the diverse and abundant information resources in the vast storehouse of human knowledge is becoming more difficult and complex than ever before.
Carl Sagan, the astronomer, once remarked: "Books allow us to travel through time and learn from the wisdom of our ancestors. Libraries connect us to insights and knowledge, extracted from Nature, from the greatest minds that have ever existed…"
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 field of information and library science will be an exciting journey leading 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 promising field of study!
Demand for information and library personnel
In the context of global and national digital transformation, information centers, libraries, agencies, organizations, businesses, and communities all need an efficient information and library system to support decision-making by leaders and managers, to serve scientific research and learning, to expand knowledge, and to enhance the understanding of society as a whole. The need for information and library human resources is becoming more urgent than ever.
The philosopher Francis Bacon once said, "Knowledge is power," emphasizing the importance of accessing and utilizing information in all aspects of life. Information is an unlimited resource for humanity; without it, human development is impossible. Therefore, whoever possesses accurate, complete, and timely information will be the winner.
To enable users to effectively access and utilize information, the bridging role of information and library professionals is indispensable. The field of information and library science trains graduates with proficient professional skills in information and library operations; possessing comprehensive theoretical knowledge and a thorough understanding of information processes within information and library institutions; capable of organizing and creating information resources, processing information, developing specialized information products and services; and organizing, managing, and operating information and library institutions.
The Information and Library Science program at VNU-USSH is both in-depth and interdisciplinary, with a high degree of practical application.
The objective of the Information and Library Science program at VNU-USSH is to train graduates with proficient professional skills in information and library activities; possessing comprehensive professional theory and a thorough understanding of information processes in information and library institutions; capable of organizing and creating information resources, processing information, developing specialized information products and services; and organizing, managing, and operating information and library institutions.
In addition to knowledge of information, information management, and library science, the curriculum also equips learners with up-to-date, modern knowledge to meet the needs of society in the context of the ongoing digital transformation: information and library marketing; multimedia information, digital libraries, etc.
The fundamental knowledge areas of the Information and Library Science field.
The field of information and library science is an interdisciplinary science. Besides the general knowledge of natural sciences and social sciences and humanities, it has three core knowledge areas: (1) library science; (2) information science and (3) information technology. The field of information and library science focuses on organizing, accessing, collecting and managing information, both in physical and digital forms.
The core subjects of the training program.
- Scientific research methods
- Introduction to information literacy
- Creative thinking and idea design
- Startup
- General Information Studies
- General library science
- Developing information resources
- Descriptive cataloging
- Classify the information.
- Define the topic, define the keywords.
- Summary, commentary, general overview
- Organizing and preserving information.
- Users have information and information needs.
- Information products and services
- Automating information and library operations.
- Information marketing - library
- Database design and administration
- Multimedia information
- Knowledge management
- Information design and architecture.
- Information system analysis and design
- Information security
- Digital Library
With up-to-date and highly applicable training content, graduates of the Information and Library Science program at VNU-USSH possess in-depth knowledge of the information and library science field, the ability to conduct research, work independently and creatively to solve problems in the information and library science sector; the capacity for lifelong learning and high adaptability in the context of digital transformation and globalization; adherence to professional ethical standards; promotion of innovation and entrepreneurship; and the ability to pursue higher education.
The Faculty of Information and Library Science at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, boasts 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, particularly strengthening collaboration with agencies, research and practice centers, and businesses in the information and library sector.
- National Library of Vietnam
- Center for Library and Digital Knowledge, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
- IDT Vietnam Digital Information and Technology Joint Stock Company
- D&L Technology Consulting and Integration Joint Stock Company
- SLIB Smart Library Technology and Services Joint Stock Company
Through the University's and Faculty's partner network, Information and Library Science students, from their first year, have the opportunity to participate in academic exchanges and seminars on new and modern technologies in the field of information and library science. They can also gain practical experience through internships at reputable agencies and businesses, and interact with numerous recruiters offering interesting job opportunities.
Students from the 66th cohort of Information and Library Science are undertaking internships and practical training at the Quang Ninh Provincial Library and the Quang Ninh Provincial Museum.
Mr. Pham Duc Tien - Director of the Bidding Ecosystem, a former student of the 61st cohort of the Library Science major (later the Information-Library major), is sharing about open data, open educational resources, etc., with students of the 66th cohort, Faculty of Information-Library.
Wide open job opportunities
The job market for information and library professionals will primarily consist of state agencies and organizations in both the public and private sectors. They may work in information and library centers of agencies, organizations, and businesses. Graduates in Information and Library Science can perform tasks such as building information resources, processing information and data, developing information and library products, organizing information retrieval systems, organizing and preserving documents, organizing information services, conducting marketing activities in the information and library field, applying information technology to information and library agencies; organizing and managing records and documents for administrative and office work in agencies and organizations; managing and supporting the application of IT in agencies and organizations; providing information consulting and information retrieval services to clients; and analyzing information and data. Career opportunities include becoming a lecturer at educational institutions specializing in Information and Library Science; 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."
Information and Library ScienceIndustry code: QHX20
Training institution: Faculty of Information and Library Science, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
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