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BSB40720 Certificate IV in Library and Information Services

BSB40720 Certificate IV in Library and Information Services

National ID BSB40720 State ID BFQ7

Build on your Certificate III in Library and Information Services skills

You'll learn to lead library teams, catalogue and organise of library resources, research and retrieve information, as well as website maintenance and using social media tools.

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Some of our Online courses can be done completely online. However, some of the courses require a practical component or assessment that can't be done online, and some may be a mix of online and on campus learning. We’ll let you know what's required for your course. For all the details and a full list of Online courses, check out the Online study and application page.

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When Semester 1, 2024. Semester 2, 2024.

Study Mode On campus. Online.

Provide excellent customer service in a library environment

In this Certificate IV course you will gain knowledge and skills in the delivery of library and related library technologies and processes. Your studies could lead to employment in a broad range of environments such as public, hospital, law, university or school libraries. Or you may find work in the information based organisations, such as a web-based database service.

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.
North Metropolitan TAFE gives you the option of studying this course on campus (6 months full-time) or online & part-time (students should aim to complete the course within 12 months).

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  • Provide leadership for library teams in areas including customer service and occupational safety and health
  • Undertake cataloguing activities to describe and organise library resources
  • Search online databases and retrieve information from external sources for information
  • Use social media tools
  • Assist and present information to clients to help them access library and external resources
  • Build your understanding of current library issues and trends, including emerging technologies.

I have the following attributes:

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Comfortable using technology
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Completed the Certificate III in Library and Information Services or equivalent, or have relevant education or industry experience

Important information

Select your preferred campus and apply

Semester 1, 2024

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Perth
How Online

Course fees

Indicative General fee $3,294.00
(Tuition fee* $3,294.00 + Resource fee $0.00 )
Indicative Concession fee $992.25
(Tuition fee* $992.25 + Resource fee $0.00 )

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

Core  
National ID Unit title
BSBINS404 Search library and information databases
BSBINS406 Assist customers to access information
BSBINS407 Consolidate and maintain library industry knowledge
BSBOPS404 Implement customer service strategies
BSBWHS311 Assist with maintaining workplace safety
Elective  
National ID Unit title
BSBINS305 Participate in cataloguing activities
BSBINS306 Provide multimedia support
BSBINS403 Obtain information from external and networked sources
BSBINS405 Use integrated library management systems
BSBINS516 Undertake cataloguing activities
BSBLDR411 Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
BSBWRT311 Write simple documents
CUAEVP411 Present information on activities, events or public programs
ICTWEB306 Develop web presence using social media

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Perth
How On campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $3,359.00
(Tuition fee* $3,294.00 + Resource fee $65.00 )
Indicative Concession fee $1,057.25
(Tuition fee* $992.25 + Resource fee $65.00 )

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

Core  
National ID Unit title
BSBINS404 Search library and information databases
BSBINS406 Assist customers to access information
BSBINS407 Consolidate and maintain library industry knowledge
BSBOPS404 Implement customer service strategies
BSBWHS311 Assist with maintaining workplace safety
Elective  
National ID Unit title
BSBINS305 Participate in cataloguing activities
BSBINS306 Provide multimedia support
BSBINS403 Obtain information from external and networked sources
BSBINS405 Use integrated library management systems
BSBINS516 Undertake cataloguing activities
BSBLDR411 Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
BSBWRT311 Write simple documents
CUAEVP411 Present information on activities, events or public programs
ICTWEB306 Develop web presence using social media

Semester 2, 2024

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Perth
How On campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $3,359.00
(Tuition fee* $3,294.00 + Resource fee $65.00 )
Indicative Concession fee $1,057.25
(Tuition fee* $992.25 + Resource fee $65.00 )

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

Core  
National ID Unit title
BSBINS404 Search library and information databases
BSBINS406 Assist customers to access information
BSBINS407 Consolidate and maintain library industry knowledge
BSBOPS404 Implement customer service strategies
BSBWHS311 Assist with maintaining workplace safety
Elective  
National ID Unit title
BSBINS305 Participate in cataloguing activities
BSBINS306 Provide multimedia support
BSBINS403 Obtain information from external and networked sources
BSBINS405 Use integrated library management systems
BSBINS516 Undertake cataloguing activities
BSBLDR411 Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
BSBWRT311 Write simple documents
CUAEVP411 Present information on activities, events or public programs
ICTWEB306 Develop web presence using social media

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Perth
How Online

Course fees

Indicative General fee $3,294.00
(Tuition fee* $3,294.00 + Resource fee $0.00 )
Indicative Concession fee $992.25
(Tuition fee* $992.25 + Resource fee $0.00 )

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

Core  
National ID Unit title
BSBINS404 Search library and information databases
BSBINS406 Assist customers to access information
BSBINS407 Consolidate and maintain library industry knowledge
BSBOPS404 Implement customer service strategies
BSBWHS311 Assist with maintaining workplace safety
Elective  
National ID Unit title
BSBINS305 Participate in cataloguing activities
BSBINS306 Provide multimedia support
BSBINS403 Obtain information from external and networked sources
BSBINS405 Use integrated library management systems
BSBINS516 Undertake cataloguing activities
BSBLDR411 Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
BSBWRT311 Write simple documents
CUAEVP411 Present information on activities, events or public programs
ICTWEB306 Develop web presence using social media

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