Subject Benchmark Statement: Librarianship, Information, Knowledge, Records and Archives Management
Publication date: 07 Apr 2025
Subject Benchmark Statement
Subject Benchmark Statements describe the nature of study and the academic standards expected of graduates in specific subject areas. They show what graduates might reasonably be expected to know, do and understand at the end of their studies.
Below you will find the full Subject Benchmark Statement for Librarianship, Information, Knowledge, Records and Archives Management. Alongside it, we have also published a summary designed to provide a short and accessible overview of the main Statement for students, employers and academics.
Subject Benchmark Statement: Librarianship, Information, Knowledge, Records and Archives Management - the basics
Publication date: 07 Apr 2025
About this subject
Degree courses in Librarianship, Information, Knowledge, Records and Archives Management aim to equip students with a range of knowledge, understanding and skills at a level that prepares them for professional career opportunities in jobs broadly concerned with how society uses information. Students acquire an understanding of the theoretical principles of the subject area that guides their career development in whichever area or areas of librarianship, information, knowledge, records and archives management they choose for their career. Students of Librarianship, Information, Knowledge, Records and Archives Management develop a critical understanding of and are equipped to critically engage with and contribute to the ethical, equitable and sustainable use and management of information and knowledge within society.
Dr Ellen Buck - Chair of the Advisory Group
Pro Vice Chancellor Education and Student Experience, Middlesex University London
In an age where ethical information management is paramount, professionals in Librarianship, Records and Archives play a vital role in shaping best practices, empowering society, and fostering informed decision-making. This updated benchmark framework has been developed by an advisory group drawn from a diverse range of experts including academics, students, professional associations, providers and accrediting bodies, representing the four nations and the wider sector. It strives to balance a need for future focused, innovative curriculum with the core values of these essential professions, with an increased attention to emerging policy themes such as equality, diversity, and inclusion, sustainability, and artificial intelligence.
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