Master's Degree in Library Information Systems (7M03206) 24 months Postgraduate Program By Al-Farabi Kazakh National University |Top Universities
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Program overview

Main Subject

Library and Information Management

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Master's Degree in Library Information Systems
The goal is to train scientific and pedagogical personnel in the field of librarianship who possess the skills of implementing and applying automated library and information systems capable of carrying out research and practical activities
Upon completion of this educational program, students are expected to be able to: ON 1 To manage the library institution, interacting with all structural units, to direct their activities to the development and improvement of the library, taking into account the socio-cultural priorities and the current level of library development. ON 2 to conduct research on the assessment of the socio-cultural situation, conditions and factors affecting the library and causing the need for change, a survey of the internal environment of the library, conditions and factors hindering and contributing to the development of its activities, ON 3 to evaluate the effectiveness of the library as a whole (a separate library, a network of libraries or individual areas), a study of the market for innovations, the innovative potential of library science ON 4 to solve a wide range of tasks that go beyond his professional activities, the ability to integrate knowledge and cope with complex issues and formulate judgments based on incomplete or limited information, work in a team, communicate your findings to specialists and non-specialists ON 5 to conduct studies to assess the improvement of bibliographic description in various branches of science and techniques, culture, literature, medicine, agriculture, to solve a wide range of problems on the application of bibliographic description elements that are divided into compulsory and optional, to formulate qualitative analyzes for compiling a bibliographic scientific reference apparatus considering the features of the collected material ON 6 to evaluate the effectiveness of the application of international standard bibliographic description for a particular industry or topic, to solve a range of tasks on the qualitative use of the set of bibliographic description rules developed by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions for creating unified bibliographic descriptions in bibliographies and library catalogs covering published resources of any type ON 7 to conduct research on the organization of open access to library collections for their diverse use by researchers and readers, to develop the ability to integrate knowledge and cope with complex issues of creating optimal conditions for access to funds. ON 8 to explore the possibility of applying the experience of foreign countries in improving the quality of service to the public, users and to maximize the disclosure of existing library funds for independent search and selection of necessary documents by users. ON 9 to conduct research on the possibilities of organizing social and economic optimal conditions for satisfying information needs and fulfilling the needs of citizens, state authorities, higher educational institutions, educational and cultural organizations ON 10 to conduct studies to assess the role of the media space as a source of various information, to evaluate the information data of printed materials and electronic media. ON 11 to solve a wide range of tasks in the creation of information and communication technologies in libraries for the implementation of methods for searching, collecting, storing, processing, providing and distributing information ON 12 Develop educational and methodological materials for conducting classes and extracurricular work in library science, bibliography, bibliology and computerization disciplines in organizations of higher and vocational education using educational technologies and teaching methods based on their critical thinking; design and implementation of integrated research, including interdisciplinary, based on a holistic system of scientific outlook; plan and conduct high-quality classes in organizations of higher and vocational education using traditional, innovative, interactive, student-centered technologies and teaching methods; organize research, project and educational and professional activities of students on undergraduate programs.

Program overview

Main Subject

Library and Information Management

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Master's Degree in Library Information Systems
The goal is to train scientific and pedagogical personnel in the field of librarianship who possess the skills of implementing and applying automated library and information systems capable of carrying out research and practical activities
Upon completion of this educational program, students are expected to be able to: ON 1 To manage the library institution, interacting with all structural units, to direct their activities to the development and improvement of the library, taking into account the socio-cultural priorities and the current level of library development. ON 2 to conduct research on the assessment of the socio-cultural situation, conditions and factors affecting the library and causing the need for change, a survey of the internal environment of the library, conditions and factors hindering and contributing to the development of its activities, ON 3 to evaluate the effectiveness of the library as a whole (a separate library, a network of libraries or individual areas), a study of the market for innovations, the innovative potential of library science ON 4 to solve a wide range of tasks that go beyond his professional activities, the ability to integrate knowledge and cope with complex issues and formulate judgments based on incomplete or limited information, work in a team, communicate your findings to specialists and non-specialists ON 5 to conduct studies to assess the improvement of bibliographic description in various branches of science and techniques, culture, literature, medicine, agriculture, to solve a wide range of problems on the application of bibliographic description elements that are divided into compulsory and optional, to formulate qualitative analyzes for compiling a bibliographic scientific reference apparatus considering the features of the collected material ON 6 to evaluate the effectiveness of the application of international standard bibliographic description for a particular industry or topic, to solve a range of tasks on the qualitative use of the set of bibliographic description rules developed by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions for creating unified bibliographic descriptions in bibliographies and library catalogs covering published resources of any type ON 7 to conduct research on the organization of open access to library collections for their diverse use by researchers and readers, to develop the ability to integrate knowledge and cope with complex issues of creating optimal conditions for access to funds. ON 8 to explore the possibility of applying the experience of foreign countries in improving the quality of service to the public, users and to maximize the disclosure of existing library funds for independent search and selection of necessary documents by users. ON 9 to conduct research on the possibilities of organizing social and economic optimal conditions for satisfying information needs and fulfilling the needs of citizens, state authorities, higher educational institutions, educational and cultural organizations ON 10 to conduct studies to assess the role of the media space as a source of various information, to evaluate the information data of printed materials and electronic media. ON 11 to solve a wide range of tasks in the creation of information and communication technologies in libraries for the implementation of methods for searching, collecting, storing, processing, providing and distributing information ON 12 Develop educational and methodological materials for conducting classes and extracurricular work in library science, bibliography, bibliology and computerization disciplines in organizations of higher and vocational education using educational technologies and teaching methods based on their critical thinking; design and implementation of integrated research, including interdisciplinary, based on a holistic system of scientific outlook; plan and conduct high-quality classes in organizations of higher and vocational education using traditional, innovative, interactive, student-centered technologies and teaching methods; organize research, project and educational and professional activities of students on undergraduate programs.

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Al Farabi Kazakh National University (KazNU) offers 134 bachelor degree programs at 16 faculties, which are among the leaders in the national subject ranking in Kazakhstan. Students can join undergraduate programs in a wide range of disciplines, from the sciences (chemistry, geography, mathematics and physics) through to humanities, law, IR, languages, and journalism. Students can also select from several joint double degree programs with the leading universities from around the world.   The university bachelor degree programs train students to be critical thinkers, well-rounded lifelong learners and future leaders in their specialties. Most of the undergraduate programs of KazNU are accredited by accrediting agencies such as ASIIN, FIBAA, AQ, and ACQUIN.

Undergraduate international students usually study for four years at the individual faculties. Undergraduate study at KazNU includes lectures, seminars and laboratory work carried out in university faculties and departments. KazNU has no quotas for international admissions and around 10 percent of applicants are international students and the number increases every year.

The international admission period runs during the summer for the current academic year. International applicants register at the dedicated website, and prospective students must pass foreign language test in advance.   The application process is broadly the same for international and national students, and the university accepts school qualifications from many different countries.

Tuition fees are currently set by the university at a very competitive level. The tuition fees do not include accommodation or board.

All students find themselves in an innovative educational environment and they have access to the specialized libraries and computer facilities including access to
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Al-Farabi KazNU offers 268 full master degrees and 140 full PhD wide range programs which help you facilitate your career progression. The University is the main Higher Education University in preparing masters’ and PhD students. During master degree programs students have a chance to take experience in International Summer Schools and Short Intensive Programs. They funded by Ministry of Education and Science of Republic of Kazakhstan. PhD degree students must undergo 2 months international traineeship as a part of their studies. All PhD students can have one local and one international supervisor.

All postgraduate programs of KazNU accredited by Accrediting Degree Programs such as, ASIIN, FIBAA, AQA, ACQUIN. KazNU has drawn up double degree agreements with more than 20 universities and maintains partnerships with around 170 universities worldwide. KazNU embrace a wide range of interrelated disciplines and our programmes of study offer you a high degree of flexibility and choice as well as career relevance.  

Al Farabi KazNU actively involves postgraduate students to work on various innovative projects and programs, including projects conducted jointly with international organizations. For example, in summer 2018 Al Farabi KazNU established the Ban Ki-moon Institute for Sustainable Development by signing MoU with 8 th UN Secretary General Mr. Ban Ki-moon and plans to support research projects related to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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