Diploma of Library and Information Services

Diploma

Gain advanced skills and knowledge for your career in library and information services This course will give you the necessary skills and knowledge to work in public, academic and special libraries, such as health and law, or other information organisations.

Key details

Degree Type

Diploma

Duration

3 semesters full-time

Course Code

BSB50520

Study Mode

Online, In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

About this course

Gain advanced skills and knowledge for your career in library and information services

This course will give you the necessary skills and knowledge to work in public, academic and special libraries, such as health and law, or other information organisations. Our lecturers are library professionals, up-to-date with industry best practice and with strong connections with local library staff and organisations.

On successful completion of this course you will be able to apply to the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) for professional (Library Technician) membership - ALIATec.

NMTAFE is the only TAFE in WA offering this Library course.

Study locations

Perth

Online

What you will learn

Contribute to the maintenance and digitisation of library collections
Provide leadership for library teams, customer service and stakeholder relationships
Develop library activities, events and programs
Promote literature and reading to clients
Undertake cataloguing activities to describe and classify print and digital resources
Assist clients with complex information needs
Resolve client IT problems
Develop an understanding of current library issues and trends, including emerging technologies and copyright issues

Career pathways

Library Technician (in public, academic and special libraries) | Gallery Technician | Museum Technician

Other job titles may include:

Library Officer (in public, hospital, law, university, college and school libraries)
Collections Management Assistant
Library Assistant
Customer Engagement Officer (Library and Cultural Services)

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.

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