New Higher Education qualification for busy professionals
Aberystwyth University has teamed up with ASLIB and Emerald, key providers in information management services, to provide busy professionals across the globe with university accreditation in information leadership.
‘Pathways to Information Leadership’ is an online and e-learning professional development programme which offers over 25 courses for individuals who want to become, or aspire to be, information leaders.
The initiative is to be launched at the IFLA World Library and Information Congress in Singapore from 17-23 August.
Kirsten Ferguson-Boucher from the Department of Information Services explains, “The Pathways programme provides concise, bite sized University accredited courses that are designed to be completed as continuing professional development.
“What is significant about this programme is that a person will be able to bank credits towards university awards at PG Certificate, PG Diploma and Master’s level. This approach blends a flexible approach to learning with the rigour and support of a formal university accreditation process and qualification.”
As busy professionals find it increasingly difficult to find time to devote to formal learning and qualifications, the Pathways approach enables learning that is targeted at the specific requirements of the learner or their organisation combining flexibility and convenience.
The University’s Pro-Vice Chancellor for Student and Staff Services, Rebecca Davies, said, “One of our objectives is to create more distance and e-learning opportunities for people through developing their skills and maximising their potential.
“The wonderful thing about the Pathways programme is that an individual can gain a University qualification whilst still working which could greatly improve an individual’s personal and career development.
“They can also start their course at any time and can be assured of accessible course content from experienced subject experts.”
Those wanting more information on the courses can visit the Pathways website on https://www.infoleader.org/. The programme will be launched at the IFLA World Library and Information Congress in Singapore from 17-23 August http://conference.ifla.org/ifla79 #wlic2013
ASLIB is an international membership association for people who manage information and knowledge in organisations. ASLIB is a leading provider of information skills training in the UK and has been supporting the professional development of library and information professionals for 70 years.
Emerald is a global publisher linking research and practice to the benefit of society with a portfolio of more than 290 journals and over 2,000 books and book series volumes. Founded in 1967, Emerald is a leading publisher of international library and information management research and collaborates closely with key information associations worldwide including IFLA and ALA.
Aberystwyth University
Established in 1872, Aberystwyth (www.aber.ac.uk) is a leading teaching and research university and was awarded a Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education in 2009. Aberystwyth University is, according to The Times Good University Guide 2013 among the top 10 UK universities for student satisfaction. We are a community of 12,000 students and 2,300 staff.
Aberystwyth University is about creating opportunities, research with excellence that makes an impact, teaching that inspires, engaging the world, working in partnership and investing in our future. Registered charity No 1145141. Find out more at http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/
‘Pathways to Information Leadership’ is an online and e-learning professional development programme which offers over 25 courses for individuals who want to become, or aspire to be, information leaders.
The initiative is to be launched at the IFLA World Library and Information Congress in Singapore from 17-23 August.
Kirsten Ferguson-Boucher from the Department of Information Services explains, “The Pathways programme provides concise, bite sized University accredited courses that are designed to be completed as continuing professional development.
“What is significant about this programme is that a person will be able to bank credits towards university awards at PG Certificate, PG Diploma and Master’s level. This approach blends a flexible approach to learning with the rigour and support of a formal university accreditation process and qualification.”
As busy professionals find it increasingly difficult to find time to devote to formal learning and qualifications, the Pathways approach enables learning that is targeted at the specific requirements of the learner or their organisation combining flexibility and convenience.
The University’s Pro-Vice Chancellor for Student and Staff Services, Rebecca Davies, said, “One of our objectives is to create more distance and e-learning opportunities for people through developing their skills and maximising their potential.
“The wonderful thing about the Pathways programme is that an individual can gain a University qualification whilst still working which could greatly improve an individual’s personal and career development.
“They can also start their course at any time and can be assured of accessible course content from experienced subject experts.”
Those wanting more information on the courses can visit the Pathways website on https://www.infoleader.org/. The programme will be launched at the IFLA World Library and Information Congress in Singapore from 17-23 August http://conference.ifla.org/ifla79 #wlic2013
ASLIB is an international membership association for people who manage information and knowledge in organisations. ASLIB is a leading provider of information skills training in the UK and has been supporting the professional development of library and information professionals for 70 years.
Emerald is a global publisher linking research and practice to the benefit of society with a portfolio of more than 290 journals and over 2,000 books and book series volumes. Founded in 1967, Emerald is a leading publisher of international library and information management research and collaborates closely with key information associations worldwide including IFLA and ALA.
Aberystwyth University
Established in 1872, Aberystwyth (www.aber.ac.uk) is a leading teaching and research university and was awarded a Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education in 2009. Aberystwyth University is, according to The Times Good University Guide 2013 among the top 10 UK universities for student satisfaction. We are a community of 12,000 students and 2,300 staff.
Aberystwyth University is about creating opportunities, research with excellence that makes an impact, teaching that inspires, engaging the world, working in partnership and investing in our future. Registered charity No 1145141. Find out more at http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/
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