Historically, library science has also included archival science.
This includes how information resources are organized to serve the
needs of select user groups, how people interact with classification
systems and technology, how information is acquired, evaluated and
applied by people in and outside of libraries as well as
cross-culturally, how people are trained and educated for careers in
libraries, the ethics
that guide library service and organization, the legal status of
libraries and information resources, and the applied science of computer
technology used in documentation and records management.
There is no generally agreed-upon distinction between the terms library science, librarianship, and library and information science, and to a certain extent they are interchangeable, perhaps differing most significantly in connotation. The term library and information science (LIS) is most often used;
most librarians consider it as only a terminological variation,
intended to emphasize the scientific and technical foundations of the
subject and its relationship with information science. LIS should not be
confused with information theory,
the mathematical study of the concept of information. Library and
information science can also be seen as an integration of the two fields
of library science and information science, which were separate at one point. Library philosophy has been contrasted with library science as the study of the aims and justifications of librarianship as opposed to the development and r
Academic courses in library science include collection management, information systems and technology, research methods, information literacy, cataloging and classification, preservation, reference, statistics and management. Library science is constantly evolving, incorporating new topics like database management, information architecture and information management,
among others. With the mounting acceptance of Wikipedia as a valued and
reliable reference source, many libraries, museums and archives have
introduced the role of Wikipedian in residence. As a result, some universities are including coursework relating to Wikipedia and Knowledge Management in their MLIS programs.
Most schools only offer a master's degree in library and information
science or an MLIS and do not offer an undergraduate degree in the
subject. About fifty schools have this graduate program, and seven are
still being ranked. Many have online programs, which makes attending
more convenient if the college is not in a student's immediate vicinity.
According to US News'
online journal, University of Illinois is at the top of the list of
best MLIS programs provided by universities. Second is University of
North Carolina and third is University of Washington. All the listings
can be found here.
Most professional library jobs require a professional
post-baccalaureate degree in library science, or one of its equivalent
terms, library and information science as a basic credential. In the
United States and Canada the certification usually comes from a master's degree granted by an ALA-accredited
institution, so even non-scholarly librarians have an originally
academic background. In the United Kingdom, however, there have been
moves to broaden the entry requirements to professional library posts,
such that qualifications in, or experience of, a number of other
disciplines have become more acceptable. In Australia, a number of
institutions offer degrees accepted by the ALIA (Australian Library and Information Association). Global standards of accreditation or certification in librarianship have yet to be developed.
In academic regalia in the United States, the color for library science is lemon.
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1. Application Form
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2. Health certificate
Photocopy of notarized foreigner physical examination record (for durations of study over 6 months)
3. Photocopy of valid passport
With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included
4. Passport photo
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5. Undergraduate school transcript
6. Bachelor's degree diploma
Graduation certificate in languages other
than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and
be certified by notarization.
7. Two letters of recommendation
From professor or associate professor or equivalents
8. Resume
Written in Chinese or in English
Answer: ACASC charges a service fee of 50$ for using its online application portal. Applying through ACASC into Chinese universities attracts a service fee of $50.
Answer: Yes. ACASC gives the applicants, the chance to directly apply to their desired universities through our online application portal. We have synchronized our system to create a simple platform that connects universities and colleges in China to international students all around the world.
Answer: To track the application status, please log in your ACASC personal account. Whenever there’s an update, you will be informed on your application status through ACASC system within a day as soon as we receive university’s notification. You will simultaneously receive ACASC auto-email about the application status. To directly inquire about your application status, feel free to send us an email to admission@acasc.cn and our team will keep you updated.
Answer: When an application is pending a decision it means that your school has received it and no admissions decision has been made yet. The admissions office may have reviewed your application package or may not have.
The main cause of a pending application is usually incomplete application documents. As a result you will be requested by the school’s admission office to re-check and modify all submitted application documents or perhaps even add extra documents and then re-submit them.
To avoid further delays, carefully read the university’s comments, modify your application form on ACASC, and re-upload the required application documents. You can contact ACASC on admission@acasc.cn for any help with regards to your pending application
Processing time varies for different applications. For example to process a degree program application requires more time than a Chinese language application. Confirmation for Chinese language application by the admission office usually takes 2 to 4 weeks. However, time for degree programs application differs. For example fall semester application processing is after March, and it takes a period of 1 to 2 months. This also depends on your qualification and the number of applicants.
