Libraries bundle large amounts of diverse information and make it accessible to their users. In doing so, they make a valuable contribution to understanding the past, present and future.
As a library researcher, you not only hold the key to this knowledge in your hands, but also produce it and thus actively contribute to the transfer of information.
Library scientists ensure high quality of information services of scientific libraries. They make sure that these information collections available to current users as well as to future future generations future generations.
In the library science programme you will learn, at use of thethe latest technologies to structure information, process, network and make information available. You will also acquire the knowledge and skills to adapt library services to the information behaviour information behaviour and the needs of your target groups in the knowledgescientific libraries.
Interest in people and technology is in demand
The focus of the programme is the development of competences for systematically organising large amounts of information, for networking and making information visible. Excursions and internships enable you to apply the knowledge you have acquired and give you insights into your future professional life - primarily in academic libraries. Both in theory and in the practical parts of the degree programme, you will learn how to combine information with digitality in a way that is suitable for use.
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Would you like to get to know the study contents better, talk to students and discover the campus? Come to the info day of the archival studies, library sciences and information studies degree programmes of the information sciences departmet on the 31st of May!
The colleagues at the student counselling service provide information to prospective students, first-year students, parents, teachers and students on all general questions about the degree programme. If you have specific questions or concerns about the Bachelor's degree programme in library sciences, please contact the student counselling service.
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Archival Sciences (MA) | German | Winter semester | 22/05 – 30/06/ in odd-numbered calendar years (admission restricted)
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Archival Studies (BA) | German | Winter semester | 15/06 – 15/08 (free of admission)
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Digital Data Management (MA) | German | Summer semester | Note: No enrolment for summer semester 2024
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Information Studies (BA) | German | Winter semester | 15/06 – 15/08 (free of admission)
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Library Sciences (BA) | German | Winter semester | 15/06 – 15/08 (free of admission)
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The successful completion of your Bachelor's degree qualifies you in particular in scientific general- and special libraries or research institutions to work. Aber also an activity as a self-employed service provider or in a company, for example a law firm law firm or a pharmaceutical company, are are possible due to the core competences possible.
The web portal meinjob-bibliothek.de offers all those interested in libraries - whether they are trainees, students, potential employees or colleagues - comprehensive information on entry-level, training and career opportunities in the fascinating world of libraries.
I gained work experience throughout my studies, first at the Grimm Centre in Berlin and then, since my internship semester until today, to my great delight, at the Fontane Archive in Potsdam. But now I'm still going to do my Master's degree at the FHP after I finish my Bachelor's degree.
In the course of my studies, I gained deep insights into public and academic libraries and learned how to work with them. and academic libraries and learned to work in and with them. and with them. With the Bachelor's degree, I am also prepared for the Master's degree.
Ich actually have all doors open.
| Degree programme | Teaching language | Start of study | Application deadline | |
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Archival Sciences (MA) | German | Winter semester | 22/05 – 30/06/ in odd-numbered calendar years (admission restricted)
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Archival Studies (BA) | German | Winter semester | 15/06 – 15/08 (free of admission)
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Digital Data Management (MA) | German | Summer semester | Note: No enrolment for summer semester 2024
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Information Studies (BA) | German | Winter semester | 15/06 – 15/08 (free of admission)
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Library Sciences (BA) | German | Winter semester | 15/06 – 15/08 (free of admission)
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The standard period of study for the full-time degree programme in library sciences is seven semesters and concludes with a Bachelor of Arts degree. The programme consists of basic compulsory, elective and flex modules, two internships and is completed with the writing of a Bachelor's thesis.
In the library sciences degree programme, students can choose one of the following three specialisations from the third semester onwards: Library and information didactics, data steward and openness.
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Basic studies, internship |
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Integrative and subject-specific specialisation |
| Semester 5 |
Practical semester |
| Semester 6 – 7 |
Consolidation of subject content and key qualifications, projects, Bachelor's thesis |
In the library sciences degree programme, different forms of teaching and learning are used to enable knowledge to be imparted in a practical way. In addition to the classic basic training, you will also learn the methodology that is important for working in the field of librarianship in practical modules.
In the currently valid module handbooks and study and examination regulations of the information sciences department you will find the module overview, a detailed description of the modules and study contents as well as the study plan for the degree programme in library sciences.
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Basic Concepts and Practices of Information Science
Lab: Data Literacy
Copyright and Internet Law Basics for Information Institutions
Project Design
Libraries in the Information Society
Library technology infrastructures
Introduction Metadata & Semantics
Programming & Research Methods
Library technology services
Library indexing
Library research skills
Library information didactics
Library management
Lab: Collection Management
Current topics and methods of international professional discussion
Data culture
UX for digital information services
Public Libraries
Open Science Services and Legal Bases
Science Communication & Public Relations
The most important deadlines, dates and admission requirements for the Bachelor's degree programme in library science are compiled here. You can find out which steps you need to take for a successful application in the next section.
Do you have a university entrance qualification? Then you have the opportunity to submit an enrolment application for the winter semester from 15 June to 15 August on the MyCampus university portal of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam.
Once you have submitted your online application for enrolment, submit the completed application, printed and signed, together with all required documents in paper form. The date of receipt at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam is decisive.
Documents to be submitted
Please refer to the enrolment application form to find out whether you need to submit any additional documents.
Do you have questions about the enrolment process at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam? We have compiled frequently asked questions and answers regarding enrolment and admission.
Start your studies
After you have successfully completed the application process, we recommend that you take a look at the start of studies page of the information sciences department. There you will find important information and dates regarding the start of your studies at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam.
The following links provide you, and especially international applicants, with further information on the topics of application and enrolment at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam.
You would like to apply for studies from the first or a higher semester and have acquired your school-leaving qualification and/or university degree abroad? Then you can have degrees and achievements acquired abroad recognised and study with us.
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The student counselling service provides information and advice on general questions about studying as well as on topics such as choosing a degree programme, application, enrolment and study organisation.
For subject-specific questions on module content, credit transfer, examinations or specialisations in the library sciences degree programme, the subject counselling service is the right place to go.
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