looking for info in UK

[danforth]

Can anyone explain the meaning of the following degree?

  MScEcon (1st qualification) in Information & Library Studies
  This is offered at University of Wales, Aberystwyth.

Is it equivalent to MLS degree here in the States in terms of employability?

Thanks.

Isabel
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Isabel L. Danforth     Reference Librarian, Wethersfield Public Library
danforth at tiac.net     	Co-Director of Librarians' Online Support Team
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