Goals

1. [Knowledge] To understand information behavior, a key element of the knowledge-information society, and acquire experiential knowledge that combines theory and practice in the organization, processing, and management of effective knowledge systems

2. [Virtue] To cultivate the character and ethics of an information professional who considers the marketability and public interest of information in a digital network environment

3. [Expertise] To acquire practical skills for the construction, operation, management, and service provision of various evolving information systems such as libraries, information centers, and archives

About the Major

This major shapes information professionals who can understand information behavior through the observation of data and systems and then develop and manage these information systems tailored to a digital network environment. Students explore theories from existing information science research, apply and experience research results in practice, and learn a wide range of methodologies. Training includes practical learning on user interfaces, metadata processing, user analysis, network operation, and information repository management, alongside cultivating a sense of information ethics, intellectual property rights, and information policy essential for information professionals. Graduates obtain the National Librarian certification and become specialists in managing information resource rooms and building information systems in essential departments of government agencies, public institutions, universities, schools, hospitals, broadcasting stations, newspapers, and companies.