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BSB50520 Diploma of Library and Information Services

BSB50520 Diploma of Library and Information Services

National ID BSB50520 State ID BFS8

Advance your library and information services skills

On successful completion you'll be able to apply for membership to the Australian Library and Information Association and you'll have the skills to work in public, academic and special libraries, or other information organisations.

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CampusesPerth.

When Semester 1, 2024. Semester 2, 2024.

Study Mode On campus. Online.

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.

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  • 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

I have the following attributes:

  • Good communication skills
  • Excellent research skills
  • Good computer skills
  • Strong focus on customer service
  • Completed the Certificate IV 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 3 Semesters
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Perth
How Online

Course fees

Indicative General fee $5,963.70
(Tuition fee* $5,963.70 + 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
BSBINS407 Consolidate and maintain library industry knowledge
BSBINS503 Monitor compliance with copyright and licence requirements
BSBINS602 Extend own information literacy skills to locate information
ICTSAS432 Identify and resolve client ICT problems
Elective  
National ID Unit title
BSBINS403 Obtain information from external and networked sources
BSBINS404 Search library and information databases
BSBINS504 Maintain digital repositories
BSBINS505 Provide subject access and classify material
BSBINS508 Research and analyse information to meet library customer needs
BSBINS509 Promote literature and reading
BSBINS510 Develop community and stakeholder relationships in a library environment
BSBINS511 Develop and promote library activities, events and public programs
BSBINS516 Undertake cataloguing activities
BSBINS604 Contribute to collection management
BSBLDR414 Lead team effectiveness
BSBOPS404 Implement customer service strategies

Details

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

Course fees

Indicative General fee $6,023.70
(Tuition fee* $5,963.70 + Resource fee $60.00 )

*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
BSBINS407 Consolidate and maintain library industry knowledge
BSBINS503 Monitor compliance with copyright and licence requirements
BSBINS602 Extend own information literacy skills to locate information
ICTSAS432 Identify and resolve client ICT problems
Elective  
National ID Unit title
BSBINS403 Obtain information from external and networked sources
BSBINS404 Search library and information databases
BSBINS504 Maintain digital repositories
BSBINS505 Provide subject access and classify material
BSBINS508 Research and analyse information to meet library customer needs
BSBINS509 Promote literature and reading
BSBINS510 Develop community and stakeholder relationships in a library environment
BSBINS511 Develop and promote library activities, events and public programs
BSBINS516 Undertake cataloguing activities
BSBINS604 Contribute to collection management
BSBLDR414 Lead team effectiveness
BSBOPS404 Implement customer service strategies

Semester 2, 2024

Details

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

Course fees

Indicative General fee $6,023.70
(Tuition fee* $5,963.70 + Resource fee $60.00 )

*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
BSBINS407 Consolidate and maintain library industry knowledge
BSBINS503 Monitor compliance with copyright and licence requirements
BSBINS602 Extend own information literacy skills to locate information
ICTSAS432 Identify and resolve client ICT problems
Elective  
National ID Unit title
BSBINS403 Obtain information from external and networked sources
BSBINS404 Search library and information databases
BSBINS504 Maintain digital repositories
BSBINS505 Provide subject access and classify material
BSBINS508 Research and analyse information to meet library customer needs
BSBINS509 Promote literature and reading
BSBINS510 Develop community and stakeholder relationships in a library environment
BSBINS511 Develop and promote library activities, events and public programs
BSBINS516 Undertake cataloguing activities
BSBINS604 Contribute to collection management
BSBLDR414 Lead team effectiveness
BSBOPS404 Implement customer service strategies

Details

Duration 3 Semesters
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Perth
How Online

Course fees

Indicative General fee $5,963.70
(Tuition fee* $5,963.70 + 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
BSBINS407 Consolidate and maintain library industry knowledge
BSBINS503 Monitor compliance with copyright and licence requirements
BSBINS602 Extend own information literacy skills to locate information
ICTSAS432 Identify and resolve client ICT problems
Elective  
National ID Unit title
BSBINS403 Obtain information from external and networked sources
BSBINS404 Search library and information databases
BSBINS504 Maintain digital repositories
BSBINS505 Provide subject access and classify material
BSBINS508 Research and analyse information to meet library customer needs
BSBINS509 Promote literature and reading
BSBINS510 Develop community and stakeholder relationships in a library environment
BSBINS511 Develop and promote library activities, events and public programs
BSBINS516 Undertake cataloguing activities
BSBINS604 Contribute to collection management
BSBLDR414 Lead team effectiveness
BSBOPS404 Implement customer service strategies

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