Current Research in Library and Information Science

This course will be dedicated to specific research traditions and approaches in library and information science (LIS) and archival science (AS) and their current applications. The focus will be on different theoretical or methodological themes each time the course is taught.

Research in library and information science (LIS) generally focuses on understanding relations between information, knowledge and/or culture and their potential use/users. Archival science deals with the creation, preservation, and use of records and their significance for individuals, organisations and society. These fields of research may be grounded in humanistic, social scientific or technological perspectives. The course will be focused on a specific set of theories and/or methodologies related to LIS/AS. Past and current debates in the research fields will be addressed.

No previous knowledge required.

The course will be organized as lectures, student presentations, discussions and independent studies.

Attendance is a necessary requirement to pass the course.

The candidate shall write an essay of approximately 2.500 – 3.500 words.

The essay shall be handed in no later than 2 months after the subject is concluded.

If an essay is considered not passed, the candidate may submit a revised essay once within a specified time.

Pass/Fail.

The essay will be graded by the internal assessors.