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
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1YY
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2YY

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations that students are eligible to be offe red and admitted to this course for the first time only.



 

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