The University of Sheffield Information School is ranked No. 1 in the World for Library and Information Management. This CILIP-accredited course is about the creation, management and use of digital libraries and resources. You will learn about digitisation, repositories, web creation and how to design digital libraries people want to use, whilst developing an in-depth understanding of both strategic and practical issues, as well as the challenges involved in leading and supporting digital library initiatives. Furthermore, the ability to choose from a wide range of optional topics allows you to tailor the course to your own interests and career aspirations, with students able to study particular information sectors and specific types of information resource through modules such as database design, archives and academic libraries, and social media research. The course combines lectures from academics and professionals, seminars, small-group work and computer labs, with small, friendly class sizes allowing you to learn in a creative atmosphere and in a style that suits your own needs. Information and records are becoming increasingly digitised and this forward-thinking course meets the need for professionals who can effectively manage digital libraries, information and data, as well as introducing you to the strategic thinking and project management skills that will give you a competitive edge in what is a growing employment field.