Education & Training
A Guide to Distance Learning Options
The following guide contains programme titles related to Information Content Management and links to related websites. It is categorized into three main sections: degree programmes; non-degree programmes; and free online courses. It's scope is to serve as the first destination for those interested in furthering their educational qualifications in the field; here they can gain a broad understanding of Distance education options in Records and Information Management, be directed towards institutions which offer related courses and initiate their own search.
Please note that some of the programmes listed below require students to attend study periods on campus as an integral part of those programmes' structure.
Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in that article, the author can accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions. In any case, prospective students must communicate with the Institutions listed in that guide to check programme details.
Degree Programmes
UK
University of Northumbria at Newcastle
Division of Information and Communication Studies
- Records Management - MSc
- Information Studies - MA/MSc
- International Information Studies - MA/ MSc
- Information and Library Management - MA/ MSc
- Web Information Management - MSc
University of Dundee
Archive, Records Management & Museum Services (ARMMS)
- Archives and Records Management - MPhil/ Diploma/ Certificate
University of Wales at Aberystwyth
Department of Information Studies
- Information and Library Studies - BSc Econ/ MSc Econ/ Diploma [1]
- Records Management - MSc Econ/ Diploma [1]
- Archives Administration - MSc Econ/ Diploma [1]
- Management of Libraries and Information Services - MSc Econ/ Diploma [1]
- Health Information Management - MSc Econ/ Diploma [1]
Click on "Frequently Asked Questions: Distance Learning", then on "What Sort of Courses are Offered by Distance Learning Mode at DIS?", then on "Course Information" and select "Postgraduate Distance Learning Courses".
University of Sheffield
Department of Information Studies
- Health Informatics - MSc [1]
City University
School of Informatics
- Geographic Information Management - Postgraduate Certificate/ Postgraduate Diploma/ MSc
Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen Business School
Department of Information Management
- Electronic Information Management - MSc
- Information and Library Studies - MSc
- Knowledge Management - MSc
Australia
University of Canberra
Division of Communication and Education - School of Information Management and Tourism
- Internet Communication - Master
- Knowledge Management - Master
Curtin University of Technology
Division of Humanities - Department of Media and Information
- Records Management - Graduate Certificate
- Information and Library Studies - Graduate Certificate/ Graduate Diploma
- Knowledge Management - Graduate Certificate
- Records Management and Archives - Graduate Diploma
- Information Management - Master
University of South Australia
Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences - School of Communication, Information and New Media
- Information Studies - Graduate Diploma/ MA
- Knowledge Management -Graduate Certificate/ Graduate Diploma/ MA
Edith Cowan University
School of Computer and Information Science
- Information Services - Graduate Certificate/ Graduate Diploma of Science/ Master
- Information Science - MSc
Monash University
School of Information Management and Systems
- Information Management & Systems - Graduate Certificate/ Graduate Diploma/ Master
Students can complete the above-mentioned degrees in distance learning mode, but not all specialisations are offered in that mode.
Modules that form part of the Master degree are also offered as stand-alone units.
New Zealand
Victoria University of Wellington
School of Information Management
- Archives and Records Management - Certificate/ Diploma [1]
- Library and Information Studies - Master [1]
Canada
Royal Roads University
Science, Technology and Environment Division
- Knowledge Management - Graduate Diploma/ Graduate Certificate/ MA [1]
USA
University of Southern Mississippi
School of Library and Information Science
- Library of Information Science - Master
University of Oregon
Continuing Education
- Applied Information Management - Master
Drexel University
College of Information Science and Technology
- Library and Information Science - MSc
- Digital Information - Certificate
- Competitive Intelligence - Certificate
Florida State University
School of Information Studies
- Information Studies - MSc/ MA
Southern Connecticut State University
Department of Information and Library Science
- Library Science - Master
University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign
Graduate School of Library and Information Science
- Library and Information Science - Certificate of Advanced Study/ MSc [1]
University of North Texas
School of Library and Information Sciences
- SLIS Master [1]
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
School of Information Studies
- Information Resources - Bachelor of Science
Students complete their more general requirements at an institution close to them and then transfer into that programme to complete their degree. All of the School's classes are available online.
- Library & Information Studies - Master
University of Pittsburgh
School of Information Sciences
- Library and Information Studies - Master [1]
University of Washington
Information School
- Library and Information Science - Master [1]
Texas Woman's University
School of Library and Information Studies
- Library Science - MA
Syracuse University
School of Information Studies
University of Tennessee
College of Communication and Information
School of Information Sciences
- Information Sciences - MSc [1]
University of Arizona
School of Information Resources and Library Sciences
- Information Resources and Library Science - MA [1]
Non-Degree Programmes
USA
ARMA International
- Online courses
- Bookstore
Advanced Records and Information Management - A Home Study Course (ISBN: 0-933887-64-7)
University of South Florida
College of Arts and Sciences
- Library and Information Science Class
University of Maryland
College of Information Studies
Professional Development Courses (scheduled for spring 2005)
- Virtual Reference Workshop 1.0
- Records, E-Records and E-Government Management
- Virtual Reference Software Selection
- Virtual Reference Legal Issues
- Intellectual Property in the Information Age
University at Buffalo
School of Informatics
Department of Library and Information Studies
- Modules which are included in the Master of Library Science programme are also offered individually
Broome Community College
Online Academy
- Systems & Procedures in Business Records Management class
- Business Records Management Technologies class
- Special Topics in BIM: Project Gutenberg class
Ball State University
Independent Learning Courses in Business
- ISOM 313. Databases and Information Resource Management
Wisconsin Technical Colleges System
Chippewa Valley Technical College
- Records and Information Management - Certificate
Madison Area Technical College
Records Management Class
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Online Classes
Click on "Online > Index" and choose "Class Schedules"; choose the semester you are interested in and then select "Business." Scroll down the list to see whether a related course is offered that semester.
University of North Dakota
Division of Continuing Education
- Records and Information Management
- Information Resource Administration
Scroll down the list to come across the above-mentioned courses
Gatlin Education Services
- Records Management - Certificate
Canada
University of Toronto
Faculty of Information Studies - Professional Learning Centre
- Internet Competitive Intelligence - Professional Learning Certificate (PLC)
- Freedom of Information and Privacy Protection - PLC
- The Information Professional as Educator - PLC
- Intranet Taxonomy Resource Centre (ITRC) - PLC
- Legal Research on the Internet - PLC
- Mastering Web Searching - PLC
- The power of One - Tactics for one-person Librarianship - PLC
- Introduction to Records and Information Management - PLC
- Current Awareness Services on the Net - PLC
- Genealogical Studies - Certificate in Genealogical Studies - Librarianship
Mohawk College of Applied Arts & Technology
Distance Education Office
- Records & Information Management - Certificate
Exams are written at a college or university close to the student, with a proctor.
Northern Lights College
Applied Business Technology Online
- Records Management course
Australia
TAFE Queensland
Open Learning Institute
- Business (Recordkeeping) - Certificate IV
TAFE Central Queensland
- Library and Information Services - Certificates II, III, and IV
Scroll down the list to come across the above-mentioned courses
Esset Australia
- Business (Recordkeeping) - Certificates III - IV/ Diploma/ Advanced Diploma
New Zealand
Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
OpenMind Online
- Information and Library Studies - Diploma
- Records and Information Management - Diploma
UK
University of Liverpool
Centre for Archive Studies - LUCAS
- Archives and Records Management - Diploma/ Certificate in Professional Studies (D/CPS: ARM) [1]
- Records and Information Management - Diploma/ Certificate in Professional Studies (D/CPS: RIM) [1]
- Modules that form part of the above-mentioned programmes are offered as stand-alone units - Module Certificate
ASLIB
Open Learning
- Essential Skills in Information and Library Work
Free online Courses
Northeast Document Conservation Center
- Preservation 101: An Internet Course on the Basics of Paper Preservation
John Curtin University of Technology
Prime Ministerial Library
- Understanding Society Through its Records
Ohio Historical Society State Archives
- Local Government Records: Just the Basics Online Workshop
BLM National Training Center USA
- Electronic Records Management for eMail
Global Knowledge Economics Council
- Knowledge Management Concepts
Archive Builders
- Document Imaging and Document Management
Cornell University
Library/ Research Department
- Digital Preservation - Tutorial
- Digital Imaging - Tutorial
Getty Information Institute
- Introduction to Archival Organization and Description - Access to Cultural Heritage
Kodak
Digital Learning Center
- A number of digital training courses is available
National Biological Information Infrastructure
- "View, download, or print lesson plans, instructional objectives, presentations, handouts, and exercises for each of the following subjects: clearinghouse; metadata concepts; online resources; standards; tools"
OCLC Institute
Online learning courses
- Cataloging Internet Resources Using MARC 21 and AACR2 V2
Yale University
Library/Archives and Manuscripts
- Using Manuscripts and Archives: A Tutorial
The World Bank Group
Archives
- Records Management Learning Program
International Records Management Trust
- The Management of Public Sector Records Study Programme
The Joint Information Systems Committee [JISC]
- Electronic Records Management Training Package
Footnotes
[1] - Programme requires students to visit campus at least once during their studies to attend short study periods.
Bibliography
OCARMA [Orange County Chapter of ARMA International]. Education Section [Online]
Website [15 February 2005]
RMAA [Records Management Association of Australasia]. Professional Development Section: Education and Available Courses [Online]
Website [15 February 2005]
Alberta Government. Information Management Home. Information Management Training Resources Guide [Online]
Website [15 February 2005]
Wagner A. et al. Earn a Degree on the Internet: Distance Education for Archivists and Records Managers. In: Proceedings of the ARMA International 48th Annual Conference (Boston), 19-22 October 2003. ARMA International, 2003.