Library Science Major
Yunnan University Northwest University Hebei University Shanxi University Liaoning Normal University Heilongjiang University Anhui University Fujian Normal University Zhengzhou University Xiangtan University Peking University Nankai University Northeast Normal University Nanjing University Zhejiang University Shandong University Wuhan University Sun Yat-sen University Sichuan University Lanzhou University
Overview:
This major cultivates systematic basic theoretical knowledge of library science and information management, and is influenced by philology, bibliography, Basic training in informatics, communication, management, economics, etc., master the skills of collecting, processing, researching, developing and transmitting documentary information, and have the ability to skillfully use modern technical means to collect, organize, develop and utilize documentary information. Senior professionals in application-oriented and comprehensive libraries who can engage in information services and management in library and information institutions and information departments of various enterprises and institutions.
1. Basic situation of the major
1. Training objectives
This major cultivates students with systematic basic theoretical knowledge of library science and the skillful use of modern technical means. Senior specialized talents in application-oriented and comprehensive libraries who have the ability to collect, organize and develop and utilize documentary information and can engage in information services and management in library and information institutions and information departments of various enterprises and institutions.
2. Training requirements
Students in this major mainly study the basic theories and basic knowledge of library science and information management, and are influenced by philology, bibliography, information science, communication, and management. Basic training in science, economics, etc., and master the skills of collecting, processing, researching, developing and transmitting documentary information. Graduates should acquire the following knowledge and abilities:
◆ Master the basic principles of Marxism and basic theories on culture, education, and science;
◆ Be familiar with my country’s economic construction , culture, education, science and librarianship guidelines, policies and regulations;
◆ Master the basic knowledge of library science and information management, and understand the theoretical frontiers and development trends of this discipline;
◆ Master the basic research methods of library science and the preliminary ability to engage in scientific research;
◆ Master the practical ability to use modern technical means to collect, process, research, develop and transmit documentary information ;
◆ Have strong Chinese and foreign literature retrieval, reading, and interpersonal communication skills.
3. Main subjects
Library, information and archives management
4. Main courses
Fundamentals of library science, library Management, introduction to information management, information user research, document resource construction, document classification and subject method, document cataloging, humanities and social science document retrieval, scientific and technological document retrieval, consultation and decision-making, information marketing, bibliometrics, information economics, Computer application system design and analysis, computer information network, database management, introduction to philology, bibliography, etc.
5. Study time
4 years.
6. Degree status
Bachelor of Management.
7. Related majors
Information management and information systems, editing and publishing.
8. Original major name
Library science.
2. Comprehensive introduction to the profession
Library science is the study and development of documentary information resources. It mainly cultivates library science and information talents for various libraries, scientific research units and information agencies. Professionals who master the basic theories of learning and master the knowledge and skills in the collection, classification, cataloging, circulation, reference consultation, literature retrieval, and information services of library materials and information information.
The famous "Classification of Confucian classics" and the compilation of "Yongle Dadian" and "Sikuquanshu" are similar to the work of the modern library science profession. German scholar Schleitingen proposed the name "library science" for the first time. This discipline has developed in the West for nearly two centuries. Our country's modern library science was introduced from abroad at the beginning of this century and lies between natural science and technical science.
For those candidates who love collecting books, reading, and being with books, being able to swim in the sea of ??books every day is a very attractive thing, and sorting ancient books and new books is really a challenge. It's a fun job, so choosing this major is quite good for those candidates who have a strong interest in it. At the same time, we must also see that with the rapid development of science and technology, the modernization, electronicization, digitization, and networking of libraries are the development trends of library science. This change has impacted the construction of library science and also has a negative impact on the construction of library science. Library science talents have put forward new requirements.
Library science is a relatively unpopular major. Its curriculum is mainly liberal arts, mainly divided into two aspects: theoretical library science and applied library science. Due to the informatization of modern library management, it is required to master computers, especially database-related theories. Among domestic universities, most of the universities offering this major are comprehensive universities, such as Wuhan University, Sun Yat-sen University, Northwest University, Yunnan University, etc.
Among them, the library science major of Wuhan University has the right to confer first-level doctoral degrees, and its affiliated Wuhan University Information Resources Research Center has been approved as a key research base for humanities and social sciences by the Ministry of Education. It is considered a leader in this field.
Graduates of this major generally work in major libraries, bookstores, etc. The employment opportunities are relatively narrow and the demand is not great. However, the work is relatively easy and the challenges and competition are not big. If you do not have a special interest in this major or really want to work in a library, please choose this major carefully.
Library science major code: 110501.