What does this course involve?
If you’re looking to start your career as a library technician, working as part of a library or information services team, the Diploma of Library/Information Services course will give you two years of essential training. Certificate IV in Library/Information Services is the first year of this course.
This course will give you a combination of clerical, communication, computer and technical skills.
You will learn how to supervise staff, train small groups, and establish effective working relationships.
You will also develop skills in referencing, cataloguing, circulation, database searching and using information technology.
This course is also available to international students.
What employment opportunities will I have?
This course may provide you with employment as a library technician in school, university, institute, public, special, state and national libraries.
You may also find employment in information agencies, booksellers, library supply agencies and library software suppliers.
You may wish to apply for membership with the Australian Library and Information Association as a library technician.
As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).
Accreditation
Nationally Recognised
What further study options will I have?
You may wish to progress into the Advanced Diploma of Library/Information Services or other professional librarianship courses and gain credits for studies already undertaken.
Can I apply?
You must have successfully completed Year 12 , or equivalent (or be mature age)You should have good written and oral communication skillsYou must have basic computer skills
How do I apply?
- To apply for a full time position in this course you must use the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) process. Details of the VTAC application process are at www.vtac.edu.au and in the VTAC Guide, which is available from leading newsagents and libraries from August. If the Institute still has vacancies after the VTAC places have been offered, you will be able to apply directly to the Institute.
- To apply for a part time place (or off campus place if applicable) in this course, you will need to contact the Institute directly.
If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).
How will I be selected for this course?
- Individual Interview
- Assessment of Application (VTAC)
- An Information Session will be held, details to be advised.
Length of course
Full time - 2 years (incorporating Certificate IV)
Part time - 4 to 6 years (incorporating Certificate IV)
Single units may also be taken in a variety of modes such as weekly classes, day blocks, distance learning and off-site (on-the-job).
Where will I study?
Nelson Campus
What costs and other fees should I expect?
Government Funded
This course attracts Victorian Government funding. For information about Fees and Charges please click here. This qualification may also be provided on a fee for service basis to industry, interstate or international students.
Click here to learn about scholarships that may be relevant to this course.
How will I be assessed?
- Oral presentation
- Written assessment
- Practical assessment
- Project work
- Examination or testing
- Workplace Assessment
Will my previous experience or study count?
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.