191806 v.5 Graduate Diploma in Information and Library Studies

GradDipInfoLibStds(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 003942G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

This course is for graduates without a professional level qualification in librarianship who wish to obtain such a qualification. Students are introduced to professional principles, attitudes and skills.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Any degree except a recognised professional-level degree course in library studies. As the course is heavily dependent on computer skills, applicants should develop competency in word-processing, and use of Internet browser software before commencement of the course.

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 year full-time or equivalent part-time study. External study is also available.

Course Organisation

A fieldwork component, taken during the inter-semester break, allows students to put into practice, in a supervised work environment, the theory gained during the first semester. Fieldwork placements are also arranged for external students.

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible for associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials. Students may incur a cost for personal Internet access.

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
11210	v.4	Information Studies 503 - Information Design	3.0	25.0
12160	v.7	Information Studies 513 - Library and Information Services Management	3.0	25.0
12442	v.3	Information Studies 501 - Information Management Technologies	3.0	25.0
12443	v.3	Information Studies 511 - Information Provision	3.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
12159	v.5	Information Studies 533 - Knowledge Management Principles	2.0	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
12446	v.4 #	Information Studies 502 - Information Theory and Research	2.0	25.0
				100.0

This unit includes a practicum placement for three weeks in a full-time capacity.

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y

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.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.