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124711 v.3 Graduate Certificate in Information and Library Studies


GradCertInfoLibStds(Curtin)

Introduction

This course is designed for those with a first professional qualification in records management working in an environment where the management of a library as well as records management is involved. It offers an overview of the basic technological, information retrieval and collection management issues in librarianship.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

An undergraduate degree or graduate diploma qualification in records management or archives.

Specific Requirements

Applicants with minimal or no computing skills are expected to undertake a short course in computing. Regular and reliable Internet access is required.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee paying course is one semester full-time or equivalent part-time study. External study is also available.

Professional Recognition

This course does not confer eligibility for professional membership of relevant professional bodies.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

   
12160 v.7   Information Studies 513 - Library and Information Services Management 3.0 25.0
12443 v.3   Information Studies 511 - Information Provision 3.0 25.0
12444 v.3   Information Studies 512 - Collection Management 3.0 25.0
12445 v.4   Information Studies 514 - Information Organisation 3.0 25.0
  100.0
           

Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalExternal
2003Bentley CampusSemester 1YY

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.



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