124711 v.3 Graduate Certificate in Information and Library Studies

GradCertInfoLibStds(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 029829E
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 0.5 Years

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

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 essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

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