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Doctor Ph.D. Degree - Arts & Humanities
Library & Data Management via distance learning
This Doctor Ph.D. Degree of library and data management studies how to assist researchers with the organization, management and curation of research data to enhance its preservation and access now and into the future. Librarians engage in managing research data, using research data as a resource, or supporting researchers in these activities. Current technologies provide new means of organizing and accessing data and library services but traditional library services must always be considered as well.
Academic Supervisor : Patricia Aja Sánchez
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The Doctor Ph.D. Degree online via distance learning offers students the highest level of specialization a discipline can offer. More info...
* 45 to 72 academic credits above a Master's program.
* Average Duration: 24 months.
* Program Structure: 70% textbooks + 30% Thesis.
* Admission is open for adults over 27 years of age.
* Master's degree or international equivalent (5 years of study) is required for admission.
Fees include all: Program of study, textbooks, study guide, evaluation and assessment, diploma, and transcript.
Cost per BIU earned postgraduate credit: 130 Euros (170 US$)
Cost per transferred credit from previous education and/or professional experience if required: 20 Euros (25 US$)
45 ... 72 Academic credits
Tuition Fee :Min. 5.850 Euros (7.650 US$) ... Max. 9.360 Euros (12.240 US$).
"An investment in education always pays the best interest." Benjamin Franklin.
Payment plans are available upon request up to 36 monthly installments. More info...
Faculty of Arts & Humanities via distance learning
Doctor Ph.D. Degree
Library & Data Management via distance learning
45 ... 72 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program.
Composition:
+ 33 Academic credits - Library & Data Management Online
+ Other additional subjects
+ 18 Academic credits - Research methodology and final project or thesis.
+ 33 Academic credits: Library & Data Management Online
BIU Earned Credits
Credits earned through the completion of academic work at Bircham International University (Reports, Projects and Thesis).
1 BIU Earned Credit = 1 USA Semester Credit (15 hours of learning) = 2 ECTS Credits (30 hours of study).
Courses list (each subject accounts for 3 academic credits):
You may study any subject as an independent online continuing education course. More info...
Postgraduate level continuing education course.
Previous knowledge in this field of study is required.
601LDM - Information Technology
602LDM - Information Science
603LDM - Database Management
604LDM - Web Administration & Security
605LDM - Web & Database Integration
606LDM - Data Science
607LDM - Museum Specimen Documentation
608LDM - Data Management
609LDM - Library Management
610LDM - Cultural Resources Management
611LDM - Scientific Research
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Bibliography: Library & Data Management via distance learning
The corresponding textbooks are included in the fees. Once the fee has been paid, the books may take between two to five weeks to reach your address. Bircham International University offices may inform you at any time of the status of your books. If the book is in English, the required report must be written in English unless you have requested to write it in other language and have gained Bircham International University authorization. More info...
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+ Additional courses may be selected from other modules in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities from Bircham International University if required. This selection must be approved by the Distance Learning University Education Board. For example: Management Information Systems.
Research work resources and network - Doctor - Library & Data Management:
A&MI - Archives and Museums Informatics
ABF - Association de Bibliothécaires de France
ADBS - Association des Professionnels de l'Information et de la Documentation
ALA - American Library Association
ALISE - Association for Library and Information Science Education
APALA - Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association
ARL - Association of Research Libraries
ASIST - Association for Information Science and Technology
CARL - Canadian Association of Research Libraries
CLIR - Council on Library & Information Resources
ERUDIT - Promouvoir et Diffuser la Recherche et la Création
FESABID - Federación Española de Asociaciones de Archiveros, Bibliotecarios, Arqueólogos, Museólogos y Documentalistas
FULBI - Fédération des Utilisateurs de Logiciels pour Bibliothèques
IBC - International Biographical Centre
IFID - International Federation for Information and Documentation
IFLA - International Federation of Library Associations
LIBER - Ligue des Bibliothèques Européennes de Recherche
PTRCA - Patent and Trademark Resource Center Association
SAA - Society of American Archivists
SEDIC - Sociedad Española de Documentación e Información Científica
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Joining the proper association is the best way to become an updated professional. Bircham International University graduates may join many professional associations. Membership requirements for each association may vary depending on the degree program, specialization and graduate resume en each occasion. BIU can not guarantee membership in all instances. BIU does not intermediate in these procedures. Bircham International University provides a list of available memberships and professional references from each faculty where some BIU graduates may belong. Contact directly the ones you select. More info...
+ 18 Academic credits (Research methodology and final project or thesis. More info...).
Admission requirements: Doctor - Library & Data Management
Bircham International University distance learning degree admission requirements differ depending upon the Faculty and the major of study. There is no discrimination with respect to race, color, sex, beliefs and/or religion. A minimum of 30% of the total number of credits required by any adult degree program syllabus has to be transferred from previous education and/or validated from professional experience in order to gain admission. A maximum of 20% of the total number of credits required by the distance learning degree program can be transferred from professional and life experience. More info...
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Learning outcomes: Doctor - Library & Data Management
The following learning outcomes are compatible with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) for lifelong learning and continuing education. The EQF directives facilitate acceptance of this course credits by many higher education institution. These learning outcomes are achieved after completion of this course with a passing grade. Better grades will demonstrate higher analysis, evaluation and critical thinking skills. More info...
EQF LEVEL 6. Advanced knowledge and critical understanding.
Outcome resulting from course content assessment and its applicability to problem solving.
The student's ability to combine the different parts of the text and to form a new coherent and harmonic final report will determine the critical understanding of the subject and an advanced knowledge of Library & Data Management. The student written report style, content, and structure play an important role in the assessment and applicability of the knowledge about Library & Data Management to different Arts & Humanities decision making scenarios and problem-solving. More info...
EQF LEVEL 7. Advanced knowledge and critical thinking.
Outcome resulting from written critical thinking and its applicability to problem solving.
The student will contrast and evaluate the learned material with his/her own knowledge and experience to express an opinion about Library & Data Management, to consider the practical application of the key concepts, and to argue the conclusions along the written report. Personal judgments and opinion should be based on sound criteria and must be clearly discussed. More info...
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Doctor Ph.D. Degree - Arts & Humanities
Library & Data Management Online
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Doctor Ph.D. Degree - Library & Data Management
