Since its foundation in 1992, the Information Sciences Department has made a name for itself among information experts in Germany. It is known for its study concept of partially integrative education of archivists, librarians and information managers – also called the "Potsdam Model". Currently, almost 500 students study at the department. In addition to the degree programs, the department also offers further education programs for employees in archives and libraries.
Information Sciences Department
Degree programs at the Information Sciences Department
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Archival Sciences (MA) | German | Winter semester | 22/05 – 30/06/ in odd-numbered calendar years (admission restricted)
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Archival Studies (BA) | German | Winter semester | 15/06 – 15/08 (free of admission)
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Digital Data Management (MA) | German | Summer semester | Note: No enrolment for summer semester 2024
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Information Studies (BA) | German | Winter semester | 15/06 – 15/08 (free of admission)
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Library Sciences (BA) | German | Winter semester | 15/06 – 15/08 (free of admission)
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Inaugural Lecture of Prof. Dr. Veit Köppen
On the occasion of his appointment as professor of Library Science - Technologies, Systems and Services, Prof. Dr. Veit Köppen gave his inaugural lecture entitled "Data Engineering in Research Data Management" on 15th of January 2024.
Inaugural lecture of Prof. Dr. Martin Stürzlinger
On the occasion of his appointment as Adjunct Professor of Digital Archiving, Prof. Dr. Martin Stürzlinger gave his inaugural lecture on 18th of December 2023 entitled "Digital Archiving. Who do you trust with your data?".
Inaugural lecture Prof. Dr. Felix Schäfer
On the occasion of his appointment as part-time professor for "Digitisation of Archives and Collections" at the Department of Information Sciences, Prof. Dr. Felix Schäfer gave his inaugural lecture on 29 January 2024 entitled "What do we do with 1 million scans? Or: Open GLAMour at the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation!".
Online Study Selection Assistant (OSA)
With the OSA, you can interactively find out whether one of our bachelor's degree programs in Archival Studies, Library Sciences and Information Studies is a good fit for you. We show you concrete tasks and give you insights into everyday study life.
News from the department
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VEStOR project strengthens OpenRewi e. V. and promotes networking in the OER community
As part of the VEStOR project (networking, expanding and strengthening the OER community OpenRewi), OpenRewi e. V., the only community for open legal educational materials in law to date, is being expanded and strengthened. Networking with other OER communities is also being promoted.
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Registration for the Long Night of Writing is now open for FHP students
Register now for 18th of April and benefit from the "Long Night of Writing"! The student counselling service and the library of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam are once again offering the opportunity to advance your own writing project with input lectures and the chance to concentrate on…
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Associated facilities
Koordinierungsstelle Brandenburg-digital
The goal of the Koordinierungsstelle Brandenburg-digital (KBD) is to improve the digital presentation of cultural assets from the state of Brandenburg. By increasing the digital visibility of individual institutions and holdings, a very real and substantial contribution is made to increasing the digital visibility of Brandenburg as a cultural state.
Landesfachstelle für Archive und Öffentliche Bibliotheken Brandenburg
The Landesfachstelle für Archive und Öffentliche Bibliotheken Brandenburg is affiliated with the Information Science Department at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. As an institution of the University, one of the tasks of the Landesfachstelle is to support the transfer of knowledge between the university and archival and library practice in the state of Brandenburg.
Landesfachstelle für Archive und Öffentliche Bibliotheken Brandenburg
Vernetzungs- und Kompetenzstelle Open Access Brandenburg
The Vernetzungs- und Kompetenzstelle (VuK) Open Access Brandenburg is the central point of contact on the topic of Open Access and for related areas of open science in the state of Brandenburg. It was established in 2021 at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam as part of the implementation of the state's Open Access strategy.