Library and Information Science (LIS) is a dynamic and multidisciplinary field concerned with the fundamental nature of information and its complex pathways. LIS harnesses the power of multiple disciplines, including computer science, linguistics, psychology, sociology, and management, to develop state-of-the-art theories and methods for managing information in a variety of formats and contexts. At its core, LIS is about unraveling the intricacies of creating, organizing, searching, and using information in a variety of environments, including libraries, archives, museums, government agencies, and private businesses. LIS scholars and practitioners traditionally have explored a variety of topics ranging from information acquisition and architecture to metadata and knowledge organization to digital preservation and information policy.
The utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is beginning to revolutionize LIS, particularly in information retrieval, knowledge discovery, and metadata creation and management. Majoring in LIS in the age of AI offers several benefits for students interested in this field. AI is increasingly being utilized in various aspects of LIS, including information retrieval, content analysis, and metadata creation, creating new job opportunities for LIS graduates with expertise in AI-related technologies. An LIS degree provides a strong foundation in information management principles and practices that are relevant to AI, such as data organization, analysis, and evaluation. This knowledge is essential in developing and implementing AI applications in different contexts. Thus, majoring in LIS in the age of AI can provide students with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the rapidly evolving information landscape, while also equipping them to address the ethical and societal implications of AI in information management.
The Department of Library and Information Science at Keimyung University provides various degree programs, including a
Bachelor's Degree Program, a
Master's Degree Program, and a
Ph.D. Degree Program. Students with diverse academic backgrounds are welcome to apply and be admitted to these programs since Library and Information Science is an interdisciplinary field.
Moreover, for the Master's and Ph.D. Degree Programs, the department offers an English Track Program that enables students to complete their degree by taking courses in English without the need to meet the Korean language requirements. Additionally, the department also offers a non-degree, certificate program in library education.
We also offer a non-degree, certificate program in
library education.