The holder of the Master [120] in Information and Communication Science and Technology with professional focus in Librarianship and Documentation trains to meet the challenges of being able to create, manage, develop and promote libraries, multimedia libraries and documentation centres.
At the end of their training, students will be able to effectively integrate into all types of library, multimedia library or documentation centre and there perform a cultural interfacing role. Students will be able to employ an whole range of knowledge and skills developed and acquired during the course in this business:
- their ability to master all types of documentary data (particularly in the world of digital culture) and ensure their management, organisation and consultation;
- their knowledge and skills in document review applied to books and/or digital documents, based on an academic approach, within the framework of rigorous scientific and methodological research, anchored in an epistemological perspective;
- their knowledge and skills in the area of creating and defining projects in library and documentation centre frameworks, their knowledge and skills linked to the world of libraries, multimedia libraries and documentation centres, whether they are private or public. These skills have been acquired in particular through active immersion in a library, multimedia library or documentation area (a total of 400 hours internship experience).
Thanks to their knowledge and skills, the holder of the ICST Master can be an effective and expert actor, organiser and also communicator within the framework of libraries, multimedia libraries and documentation centres.
On successful completion of this programme, each student is able to :
1. Take on the different tasks forming part of the role of the person responsible for a library/multimedia library/document centre, more specifically the tasks relating to the management and coordination of a service, at the heart of a public or private organisation, whether general or specialist, local, regional, national or even international.
1.1 Devise the structure of a library, multimedia library or documentation centre, on the basis of the stock and collections in existence or to be received, and the audience who will use them.
1.2 Identify internal and external constraints as well as opportunities in order to set a strategy and plan accordingly.
1.3 Establish a management report and, with that aim in particular in mind, at little cost, organise a data-collection process.
1.4 Analyse the expectations and requirements of the representatives present and, so far as is possible, schedule delivery dates on the basis of administrative, technical and/or financial constraints.
1.5 Master and effectively employ techniques for managing personnel with a view to joining, motivating and leading a team, optimising their skills, sharing tasks amongst them and establishing a schedule.
1.6 Establish an effective budget, complying with accounting principles and referring to different sources of financing, and monitor its execution, promotion and the coordination of the sources of financing.
1.7 Converse and interact in a respectful and constructive manner with different parties (both from a socio-cultural point of view, as well as from the starting point of their role, the fields in which they practice and the domains where they possess disciplinary expertise) by demonstrating an ability to listen, open-mindedness, distance and assertiveness.
2. Analyse and respond to the needs and expectations of the library, multimedia library or documentation centre, and their regular or potential users.
2.1 Carry out and interpret statistical and sociological surveys relating to how often people visit the library, multimedia library or documentation centre, to the nature of the documents requested and the frequency of those requests.
2.2 Make available for the users equipment adapted to the needs and age of the readers including, as appropriate, new technologies; formulate propositions relating to the storage and reading facilities in order to better meet the expectations of a specific audience.
2.3 Keep themselves informed of recent trends in the readership and in research, as well as the market offerings.
2.4 Be mindful of identifying and developing documentary research tools whose efficiency and user-friendliness can benefit the users (OPAC in particular).
2.5 Implement a process of evaluation, judiciously using performance indicators which are specific to libraries and documentation centres in connection with the strategic plan (supra).
3. Master the laws, techniques and practices of library science and bibliometrics, management and document supervision.
3.1 Master a solid basis of theoretical knowledge in library science and bibliometrics, and keep it up to date, in particular by integrating into professional networks and assiduously reading professional journals, and being equipped with a documentary supervision system.
3.2 Be aware of the legislation relating to libraries and documentation centres, in particular the legislation of the French Community of Belgium in respect of public libraries.
3.3 Master the principles and techniques of document management.
3.4 Keep themselves informed in respect of the particular market for the material including restoration products for books, visual and audio-visual materials...
4. Master technical skills in the computing and digital fields inherent in the role of a person responsible for a library, multimedia library or documentation centre.
4.1 Test, select, implement and facilitate the implementation of the most suitable software for the service and its users.
4.2 Converse with internal or external specialists in order to define needs, improve or optimise performance and ensure compatibilities within the network and between networks.
4.3 Develop specific skills in relation to digital works, documents in electronic formats, visual and audio-visual works... and, by means of periodic publications and professional networks, keep up to date with recent developments and trends.
4.4 Identify the international standards which must be complied with (ISO in particular) or promoted in these sectors.
5. On a scientific basis and anchored in an epistemological point of view, cast a critical eye over the use of computers and digital materials and their social, cultural, economic and political implications.
5.1 Understand and question the ideological or cultural positions surrounding digital materials, contribute constructively to the debate and develop it.
5.2 Critique a digital document or collection of data, analyse its components, the production and reception context and determine its identity card as well as its possible authority.
5.3 Master the key elements connected to the authority, proof and ownership of digital data with a view to being able to tackle problems in this field.
5.4 Employ their knowledge to analyse and cast a critical eye, on a scientific basis and anchored in an epistemological point of view, on situations within which the students will find themselves acting, in order to position themselves and act there in a relevant and reflexive way.
6. Collect, choose, manage and improve stocks of documents, in whatever format, whether digital or not.
6.1 Master the document collection and acquisition networks, in particular with a view to avoiding duplications or unnecessary losses.
6.2 Devise a plan to develop collections in particular defining selection criteria and priorities on the basis of administrative or budgetary constraints, characteristic of the organisation and its users.
7. Manage and successfully complete communication and promotion projects relating to library studies and documentary heritage, including research projects in that field.
7.1 Place the library/multimedia library or documentation centre at the heart of the organisation and be mindful of its promotion and the promotion of the contacts and regular information exchanges between different departments.
7.2 Devise, organise and/or participate in activities promoting the conserved heritage and devise and plan exhibits (possibly virtual exhibits) based upon the target audiences and select appropriate partners.
7.3 Carry out or coordinate the realisation of research tools and information sites adapted to frequent or potential users.
7.4 Devise publications showcasing heritage components.
7.5 Devise and carry out research projects, which respond to the direct aims of the library or documentation centre, or fit themselves into actions which have been initiated by local, regional, national or international actors, whether or not they are relevant to the field.
7.6 Be aware of events which are likely to be of particular interest to the stock and collections, give rise to research into this subject or collaborate in external projects.
7.7 Be sensitive to the need for the library, multimedia library or documentation centre to participate actively in projects initiated by professional bodies, whether at a local, national or international level.
7.8 Devise and carry out, alone or in collaboration with others, a disciplinary research project.
8. Engage in professional practice with a continuing development plan, in particular within professional networks by contributing and collaborating in their activities and projects.
8.1 Keep up to date with recent developments and trends in the field and participate in activities, training and study days organised in particular by professional networks and by joining virtual networks.
8.2 Use the same channels to enter into contact with professional networks.
8.3 Devise and engage in professional practice with a plan for continuing development and the need to integrate into professional networks to develop positively in their working environment.
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