Information & Library Management

This programme welcomes a wide audience of learners from cognate backgrounds.. The MSc in Information and Library Management (Level 9, 90 ECTS) programme aims to provide learners with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to work in positions within the information and library management sector at a professional level. It covers a wide range of information and library topics, whilst providing the ability to respond to the changing information and library needs of clients. The programme focuses on theoretical and contextual knowledge in core areas such as information retrieval, organisation and dissemination, while also offering applied practical skills in contemporary topics such as open librarianship, information technologies, information law and information architecture. Learners who complete the full MSc in Information and Library Management programme (including the 25 ECTS capstone research project) will also develop and enhance their research capability through critical enquiry and detailed analytical problem solving.

Module Name / ECTS

Educational Services in Library and Information Organisations 5

Records Management and Archives 5

Information Technologies 5

Information Organisation 10

Research Methods 5

Management for Information and Library Professionals 10

Information Architecture in the Digital Library 5

Information Law 5

Open Librarianship 5

Professional Development and Organisational Awareness 5

Applied Research Methods 5

Dissertation/Applied Research Project 25



An Exit award is available for learners who are unsuccessful in completing the Capstone module.

To be considered for admission, applicants must possess:



A minimum second-class second division (2.2) honours undergraduate/bachelor's degree in any discipline, from a recognised third-level institution, or equivalent qualification.



For non-standard applicants, relevant professional experience may be taken into account, and individuals will be assessed on a case-by-case basis through DBS RPL procedures.



International applicants whose first language is not English and who have not previously undertaken a degree taught in English must provide evidence of proficiency in English language equivalent to B2+ or above on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This must be evidenced through a recognised English Language test such as IELTS, Cambridge Certificate or DBS English assessment. Test certificates should be dated within the last two years to be considered valid.



As this is an extremely specialised area of study, advanced entry to any stage of the programme is not permitted.

Full-time: 1 Year, Part-time: 2 Years.



This programme is delivered through both online and face-to-face modes of delivery, including classroom sessions (in-person and Zoom lectures), asynchronous content, and practical computer lab sessions.

Next Intake: September 2026

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the programme can progress to roles as library managers, systems librarians, reader services managers, collection development managers, institutional repository managers and teaching librarians in a variety of library settings.



Graduates are also qualified for information management roles in the corporate sector such as records management and in the creation, management and promotion of digital content. Graduates of the MSc in Information and Library Management at DBS have gone onto secure positions in a range of libraries and information services.



In a market-driven economy where competitive advantage is key, it is intended that graduates of this programme will meet the needs of organisations that wish to remain competitive through the strategic management and analysis of data.