Degree Programme in Library and Information Services (In Finnish)
Specialisations
The programme has no specialisations.
Qualification awarded
Bachelor of Business
Administration
(Library and Information
Services)
Level of qualification
The degree programme leads to a higher education degree which is a first cycle
Bachelor-level degree in the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). According to
the eight-level classification of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
the degree represents level 6.
Specific
admission requirements
Please see the
Applicant's Guide
or the website
www.seamk.fi/hakeminen
Applicant's Guide's
instructions are written in Finnish for degree programmes taught in Finnish and
in English for degree programmes taught in English. On the website, application
and instructions are in Finnish language for the degree programmes taught in
Finnish.
Specific
arrangements for recognition of prior learning
Seinäjoki UAS's common practices are observed in the assessment and recognition of prior learning (RPL). The final thesis and Maturity Test are not included in the RPL process. Other studies can either be replaced by courses of equivalent content or other acquired expertise. Studies completed in other institutions may also be incuded in the optional and elective studies.
To receive credit for the practical training for prior work experience a report must be submitted to the degree programme according to the practices observed. Previously acquired expertise expires in 10 years. The teacher who processes the applications may request additional information or demonstration of prior learning, if necessary. The following are used to assess prior learning:
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Certificates from courses or other training of similar content
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Interviews with the student in question and written reports
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Job references and additional information acquired from
employers
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Skills test if necessary
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Comparison of the above to the goals petaining to competence in
the course(s) in question
Qualification requirements and regulations
Please see
the
Degree Regulations of
Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences.
Pedagogical approach
The objective of the curriculum is to emphasise teaching methods that actively engage students in the learning process; learning involves the acquisition and analysis of information and the production of new information. Pedagogy can be described as constructivism that complements expertise. However, teaching in individual courses may be marked by typical constructivist methods, such as problem-based learning, project learning together with representatives of the working world, co-operative learning and online study. Teaching also involves lectures, group work and examinations based on set literature.
Students are encouraged to take part in practical training abroad and to acquire other forms of educational experience during their studies. There is a study module available in English (25 cr) for our international partners. Students taking part in the programme have the opportunity to study in English together with foreign exchange students.
Research and development is integrated into the curriculum on two levels: (1) individual courses are carried out through student projects based on phenomena in the working world and issues concerning patrons, and (2) thesis work is combined with development work during students' practical training period, for example. Furthermore, the degree programme engages in regional and national projects, which are integrated into teaching, thesis work, and the research and development carried out by the university staff.
Profile
of the programme
The purpose of the degree programme is to provide students with the readiness they need to work in customer-service and development and in specialist positions in libraries and information service centres. Students graduating from the programme will possess knowledge and skills in running, developing and supervising staff in a library and information service centre. Specialised skills, such as storing data and acquiring information, knowledge of literature, social skills and computer skills, are emphasised in the programme.
Occupational profiles
The programme provides students with the qualifications for working in public libraries as stated in the Library Act. Other places of employment include academic and specilised libraries as well as information services in companies. Bachelors of Business Administration have also found job placements in bookshops and publishing. Students can specialise in various areas within the field through the courses they choose.
Job titles in libraries may include information specialist, information consultant, information services secretary, library director, head of department and librarian. There are also may specialised jobs, such as project and computer services designers, in library and information services organisations.
Internationality
The degree programme in Library and information services emphasizes internationality. The curriculum includes compulsory, alternative and free choice studies where the language of tuition is English. The multicultural services in libraries are a part of the studies. Students have a possibility to carry out a part of their studies abroad. Also practical training or a part of it can be done there. The material and publications used in courses are international.
Access to
further studies
Students who have completed this programme are eligible to continue on to a university of applied sciences master's degree programme in library and information services. (University of applied sciences act 351/2003, in Finnish)
Examination regulations, assessment and grading
Please see
the
Degree Regulations of Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences.
Graduation requirements
Please see
the
Degree Regulations of Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences.
Mode of
study
Full-time studies
Contact
persons
Head of degree programme:
Ms Sari Mäkinen-Laitila, tel. +358 40 868 0077, e-mail: sari.makinen-laitila(at)seamk.fi
ECTS departmental
coordinator / International coordinator:
Ms Eija Pennanen, tel. +358 40 830
4272, e-mail: eija.pennanen(at)seamk.fi
Student counsellor:
Ms Tuija
Huusko, tel. +358 40 830 4227, e-mail: tuija.huusko(at)seamk.fi
