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University of South Australia

  • 17% international / 83% domestic

Master of Information Management (Library and Information Management)

  • Masters (Coursework)

A 2018 Australian Library and Information Association report states that in order to gain employment in the library and information management sector, qualifications are becoming increasingly important

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
DMIL, 081829F
Study Mode
Online, In person
Intake Months
Jan, Mar, Jun, Sep
International Fees
$32,600 per year / $65,200 total

About this course

  • Specialise in advanced skills required for librarians and information officers.
  • Participate in a practical field work project and a two-week placement within a library.
  • Developed in conjunction with the State Library of South Australia and State Records of South Australia.
  • The only degree of its kind in South Australia.
  • Flexible study opportunities, including part time and online.
  • 100 per cent of our assessed research rated at or above world-class1.
  • Accredited by the Australian Library and Information Association, the Australian Society of Archivists, and Records and Information Management Professionals Australasia.

Study locations

City West

Online

What you will learn

You will develop an advanced understanding of library collection and resource management, and study contemporary information management. You will also study several elective courses to further develop your chosen area of professional interest, and also develop a profound understanding of information behaviour, metadata, marketing, literacy, reading and readers.

Depending on your career focus, you will also complete one of the projects below.

Professional focus - Information Management Research Project

  • a professional research project in collaboration with an industry partner
  • work in a structured project team and gain practical experience in modern information management techniques and practices
  • supervised by an on-site supervisor and a UniSA course coordinator or supervisor

Research focus - Minor Thesis

  • develop an in-depth understanding of a topic agreed upon with a supervisor
  • devise the research question(s), develop a proposal for research methodology (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed) and analyse findings
  • write a minor thesis with a sound argument and relevant supporting evidence
  • supervised by a UniSA course coordinator or supervisor

Career pathways

Your career

A 2018 report1 from the Australian Library and Information Association states that that qualifications are becoming increasingly important in this sector. There will be a small increase in the number of qualified positions available over the next five years, but a significant decrease in the number of positions for unqualified staff.

Careers to consider:

  • librarian: managing and resourcing a branch library, a section of a large library, a small special library, or a research program; supervising and leading staff; providing expert advice on strategic information management; managing major projects such as information technology systems
  • records manager: managing the storage and maintenance organisational records; maintaining the legal requirements of record keeping and freedom of information; ensuring the responsible and appropriate disposal of records
  • archivist: authenticating and appraising historical documents and archival materials; maintaining accessible, retrievable computer archives and databases; locating new materials and organising their acquisition and display

1 ALIA - LIS Education, Skills and Employment Trend Report 2018