Certificate III in Library and Information Services

Certificate

Connect with people, engage with information and promote literacy and the value of libraries in the community Our Certificate III will give you the skills and knowledge to assist in the organisation and operation of systems for handling recorded material - ultimately helping clients gain access to...

Key details

Degree Type

Certificate

Duration

2 semesters full-time

Course Code

BSB30420

Study Mode

Online, In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

About this course

Connect with people, engage with information and promote literacy and the value of libraries in the community

Our Certificate III will give you the skills and knowledge to assist in the organisation and operation of systems for handling recorded material - ultimately helping clients gain access to information.

This course, based at our Perth campus located alongside the State Library of Western Australia, has a strong customer service focus, and provides learning opportunities through practical hands-on activities, industry visits and guest speakers. Your lecturers in this course are library professionals, up-to-date with industry best practice and with strong connections with local library staff and organisations.

This is an ever growing and changing sector and is a vital component across various industries.

North Metropolitan TAFE gives you the option of studying this course on campus OR online. Studying full-time on campus will take 6 months, while students enrolling online or part-time should aim to complete the course within 12 months.

Study locations

Perth

Online

What you will learn

Library customer service, team work, and assisting with public activities and events
Order, prepare, organise and promote library resources
Use current software and social media, online catalogues and databases and multi-media.
Locating information
An understanding of current library issues and trends, including emerging technologies

Career pathways

Library Assistant | Library Attendant | Library Clerk | Library Officer

Other job titles may include:

Cultural Services Customer Service Officer

Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

Visit one of our four Jobs and Skills Centres located at NMT's Balga, Joondalup, Midland and Perth campuses for free career planning advice and job search support.