Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses: International Master Scholarship 2010 in Digital Library Learning (DILL)

DILL is a two-year Master 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.

The students will acquire a joint Master Degree (120 ECTS), recognised by the Consortium partners.

Prospective Students

European/Third-Country Students

Dill will admit both European and so-called third-country (i.e. non-EU/EEA-EFTA) students. However, only third-country students can apply for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship. More information about the scholarship and the definition of third-country students is found under Scholarship.

Admission Criteria

Requirements for all DILL students:

• A 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 another relevant subject.
• English skills. Students from non-English speaking countries must have passed:
  • either IELTS (International English Language Testing System) (minimum score: 5.5 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 79 on the Internet based test).
  • Not all applicants need to submit a TOEFL or IELTS test certificate. If you are in doubt as to whether or not you may be exempted, please contact the DILL Administration for more information.
• Knowledge and skills of computers for information use.

Please note: the maximum number of Erasmus Mundus Master Courses for which students can apply is 3. The commission will verify if students have been selected on more than one course.

Application to international master in DIGITAL LIBRARY LEARNING 2009

Application deadline:

Third-country students: 1 December 2009
European students:15 April 2010

To apply for this programme go to:
http://dill.hio.no/application/application/

Admission

The final selection of students to DILL is made by the DILL Selection Committee, which consists of representatives from all three partner institutions.

The criteria for evaluation of the applications include:

• Relevance and excellence of academic background.
• Relevant experience and professional training.
• The submitted statement of purpose.

A maximum of 30 students are admitted to DILL each year, 20 from so-called third countries and 10 from EU/EEA-EFTA countries.

The selected students are proposed for Erasmus Mundus scholarships, subject to the decision by the European Commission’s Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency.