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International Master in Digital Library Learning

Programme website	http://dill.hio.no/ (Opens in new window)
Contact (person and/or unit)	Kersti Ahrén Heløe
Telephone	+4722452676
Email	dill@jbi.hio.no
Programme duration	2 years
Programme description	DILL is a Master programme under the European Union's Erasmus Mundus Programme. DILL is a two-year Master's Programme for information professionals who intend to work in the complex world of digital libraries DILL is offered in cooperation between Oslo University College (Norway), Tallinn University (Estonia), and Parma University (Italy). Students will spend at least one semester at each institution. Learning Objectives To gain knowledge of digital librarianship through studying the cutting edge of digital library research as well as real world applications and best practices. To develop research skills through supervised independent research projects within the digital environment, using relevant methods and analytical approaches. To understand the impact of digital environments on the role of information professionals in the knowledge society.
Application deadline	Third country students November 15, 2010. EU-EEA students: January 15, 2011
Nokut certification	Yes (What is this?) NOKUT (Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education) NOKUT is an independent state body whose purpose is to safeguard and develop the quality of Norwegian higher educational institutions. This is done through evaluation, accreditation and recognition of quality systems, institutions and study programmes. Only courses that are accredited or recognised by NOKUT, or are accredited as a result of the institution's blanket accreditation, have the right to be called "higher education". More information about NOKUT: www.nokut.no
Formal prerequisites	A Bachelor's Degree in Library and Information Science (based on no less than three years of full-time study – 180 ECTS) or equivalent qualifications, such as a degree in a closely related subject. English skills. Students from non-English speaking countries must have passed: either IELTS (International English Language Testing System) (minimum score: 6.0 points) or TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (minimum score: 550 on the paper based test, 213 on the computer based test, or 80 on the Internet based test)
Tuition	For Erasmus Mundus scholarship holders, the scholarship covers the tuition fee. <br> For non-shcolarship holders the tuition is 4000€ per semester for third country students, and 2000€ per semester for EU-EEA students.
Subject area	Communication and Information Sciences
Degree level	Master's Degree
City	Oslo, Tallinn, Parma
Credits	120 ECTS
Language of teaching	English
Scholarship	Erasmus Mundus
Scholarship Description	Students from all countries are eligible to apply for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship. For more information, please refer to our web site.
Application procedures	Please refer to http://dill.hio.no/application/