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Graduate Diploma in Information and Library Studies
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In this course you will examine the role of the reference and information service. You’ll develop an understanding of knowledge management, its history and scope, underlying theories and their implications for information processing professionals and professional practice. You will also explore key theories in information behaviour research to better understand how people engage in seeking, managing and using information.
The course will introduce you to specialist topics in collection development and management of library and information services and its evolution. You’ll be given an overview of the use of computers and communication technologies to manage personal and professional information, and learn the basic principles involved in structuring information objects and creating metadata which makes them retrievable.
You will complete a work experience component during the break between semesters. This professional placement will allow you to put into practice, in a supervised environment, the theory gained during the first semester.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible for associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association.
Career opportunities
Librarians mostly deal with information which is published; that is, publicly available. This is not restricted to printed books – websites, DVDs, databases and other formats all contain publicly available information.
The demand for librarians has been steady and, despite all kinds of predictions about the death of libraries because of the Internet, is increasing rather than diminishing.
Credit for previous study
Applications for recognition of prior learning (RPL) are assessed on an individual basis.
Try our RPL search to find out what credit you might be eligible for.
Units
Credits needed to graduate: 200
| Core units | Hrs/Wk | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Collection Management 512 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| Information Design 503 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| Information Management Technologies 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| Information Theory and Research 502 | 2.0 | 25.0 |
| Knowledge Management Principles 533 | 2.0 | 25.0 |
| Library and Information Services Management 513 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| Reference Services 511 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| Resource Description and Access 514 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
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Entry requirements:
Any bachelor degree or equivalent.
Additional requirements:
As the course is heavily dependent on computer skills, you should develop competency in word-processing and Internet browser software before commencing the course.
Where:
Bentley
When:
February or July
How:
Full-time or part-time
Study:
Fully online, on-campus and mixed on- and off-campus
Duration:
1 year full-time
Notes:
Regular and reliable Internet access is required.
Fees (indicative first year only)
| Year | Student type | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Domestic Fee Paying | $12600.00 |
*The fees above reflect the indicative cost of the first year of this course when taken on a full-time basis. They apply to new students in 2009 or 2010 only. These fees may vary depending on the units you choose and do not include incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks.
For more information on fees and to determine your eligibility for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP, please visit fee basics or the Going to Uni website. If you're not an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen, please see information for international students.
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2010 entry requirements:
Any bachelor degree or equivalent.
Minimum English language entry requirements:
| IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) | |
|---|---|
| Writing | 6.0 |
| Speaking | 6.0 |
| Reading | 6.0 |
| Listening | 6.0 |
| Overall band score | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | |
|---|---|
| 570 | paper based |
| 230 | computer based |
| 92 | Internet based (23 in each section) |
| 4.5 | minimum test of written English (TWE) |
CUTE (Curtin Uni Test of English) - A
CAE (Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) - Grade B
Those applying from certain countries (such as China, India and Vietnam) will need to achieve a required level in the IELTS test in order to be issued with a student visa by the Australian Government.
Results from IELTS, TOEFL and CUTE are valid for two years.
These are only some of the ways you can prove your English competence. See more ways to meet our English requirements [.pdf 48.9kb]
Where:
Bentley
When:
February or July
How:
Full-time
Study:
Fully online or on-campus
Duration:
1 year full-time
Regular and reliable Internet access is required.
International students are eligible for entry in February only.
Fees:
| International onshore - fee paying | |
|---|---|
| Offer letter (100 credit) published fee | $10,100 |
| Indicative year 1 fee | $20,200 |
| Total indicative course fee | $20,200 |
| Indicative essential incidental course fee | $0 |
| International onshore - fee paying | |
|---|---|
| Offer letter (100 credit) published fee | $10,900 |
| Indicative year 1 fee | $21,800 |
| Total indicative course fee | $21,800 |
| Indicative essential incidental course fee | $0 |
*The indicative fees shown above apply to international students studying on-campus in Western Australia. For information about fees at other locations please visit the International Office's offshore site.
CRICOS: 003942G
This page was last updated on 24 November 2009
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