Presentation

Level:

Master's Degree

Degree Classification:

LM-5 R (Library studies)

Venue:

Venice-Padua

Language:

Italian

Attendance:

Not compulsory

Duration:

2 years

ECTS/CFU:

120 credits

Admission:

Open

How to enrol

If you are enrolling with a qualification obtained in Italy, follow the procedure described on the page:

Admission and enrolment

If you are enrolling with a qualification obtained abroad, follow the procedure described on the page:

Admission and enrolment with an international qualification

Why choose this programme

1

you will acquire scientific expertise in managing both analogue and digital materials stored in archives, libraries, and documentation centres, whether historical or contemporary, public or private

2

you will explore the transmission, preservation, and treatment of archival and library materials. Theoretical, practical, and methodological courses will be enhanced by hands-on experience in both historical and contemporary archives and libraries

3

a curriculum split into two distinct branches (one for archivists and one for librarians) will equip you with the essential skills for professional development

Overview After graduation Where Contacts

Overview

The Master’s Degree Programme in Archival and Library Science, offered jointly with the University of Padua, trains graduates with advanced theoretical, methodological, and practical skills in archival studies, bibliography, and library science, engaging with information and communication disciplines.

The programme is organised around a single curriculum with two study paths, aimed at preparing professional archivists and librarians.

The study plan includes a core set of courses shared by both paths, providing a strong foundation in archival and library science, with a focus on the transmission, preservation, and management of archival and bibliographic materials in both analogue and digital contexts. The specialised courses in each path, which are theoretical, practical, and methodological in nature, cover the methods of transmission, management, enhancement, and communication of archival and bibliographic materials—both analogue and digital—from the medieval period to the contemporary era.

Opinions

Paola Degni

Paola Degni

Programme coordinator

“The degree programme trains professionals with expertise in managing both traditional and digital bibliographic and documentary data, enabling them to work in various fields related to the preservation and management of books and documents. The curriculum is notable for its practical approach and laboratory activities, which combine theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience in archival description and cataloguing.”

International network, experience abroad and employment

Ca' Foscari has over 1,500 partnerships with international institutions, including programmes like Erasmus+ and Overseas, enabling students to study and intern abroad.

Ca' Foscari's Career Service guides you into the world of work with advice services, CV support, meetings with institutions and companies, and the search for and setup of training internships in Italy and abroad.

What you will study
Study plans for the academic year 2025/2026

Archival and Library Science [FMR30-2525]

After graduation

you can become an archivist for public or private institutions

you can pursue a career as a librarian in public or private organisations

you might find employment in cultural and publishing organizations that need library and archival knowledge or in museums within Italy and internationally, performing duties associated with improving bibliographic resources and managing metadata for artefacts and digital items

Where

Department of Humanities
Malcanton Marcorà, Dorsoduro 3484/D, Calle Contarini, 30123 Venice (Italy)

Contacts

Humanistic Campus

ADiSS - Humanistic Campus
‌ Malcanton Marcorà [ITA], Dorsoduro 3484/D, 30123 Venice (Italy)

Campus services: campus.umanistico@unive.it
Humanistic area internships: stage.areaumanistica@unive.it
Information tutors: tutor.campusumanistico@unive.it

Services for students and appointment reservation  

Degree programme website (permalink): www.unive.it/degree/fmr30