Program Overview

Postgraduate in Management of Information Services of Archive, Library and Museum

General Objectives of the Course

The Postgraduate in Management of Information Services of Archive, Library and Museum aims to create a space for collaborative work and sharing of objectives, knowledge, resources, and experiences. This course seeks to encourage the implementation of projects and initiatives of pedagogical interest, animation of reading, book promotion, and training within the scope of archives, libraries, and museums management. The primary goals include preparing professionals capable of producing, selecting, evaluating, analyzing, representing, recovering, communicating, storing, and preserving valuable information in any medium, analog or digital, using technological tools and respecting existing national and international guidelines. Furthermore, the course aims to redirect academic paths to the area of archives, school/public/university libraries, and museums management.

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the Postgraduate in Management of Information Services of Archive, Library and Museum include Senior Information Services Technicians of Archive, Library, or Museum, Senior Public Administration and Local Administration Technicians, and other candidates with an interest in the topic covered. Candidates should check the admission requirements available, in addition to the information provided here.

Mode of Study

The mode of study for this postgraduate course is B-learning.

Teaching / Evaluation Language

The teaching and evaluation language for this course is Portuguese.

Examination Regulations, Assessment, and Grading

The examination regulations, assessment, and grading for this course include mandatory presence in 2/3 of the training contact hours, with quantitative values ranging from 1 to 20.

Learning Objectives and Intended Skills

By attending the Postgraduate Course, the trainee will acquire crucial skills that allow them to create conditions for the organization and management of information in archives, libraries, and museums. Additionally, the course enables trainees to learn how to promote joint initiatives that develop literacy among their users, exchanging experiences and sharing resources. The course also aims to produce documents with a view to improving the functioning and management of archives, libraries, museums, and provide guidance for creating and updating online catalogues. Furthermore, it encourages collaboration between archives, libraries, and museums, optimizing available resources and activities to promote reading and other literacies.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

The qualification requirements and regulations for this course follow the rules of creation and operation of non-degree courses at the University of Coimbra.

Study Programme

The study programme for the Postgraduate in Management of Information Services of Archive, Library and Museum includes the management of information services of archive, library, and museum.

Academic Year

The academic year for this course is subject to change.

Course Type

The course type is a Non-Degree Course.

Qualification Awarded

The qualification awarded upon completion of this course is a postgraduate diploma.

Duration

The duration of this course is 1 year.

ECTS Credits

The ECTS credits for this course are 60.0.