Diploma of Library and Information Services
Get qualified for Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) professional library technician membership (ALIATec). This course will give you advanced skills and knowledge to work in higher level roles within public, academic and special libraries such as health and law, or in organisations that manage large amounts of information such as a database service or even the military.
Library and information services is an ever growing and changing sector, and is a vital business service across various industries. This course will give you advanced skills and knowledge to work in higher level roles within public, academic and special libraries such as health and law, or in organisations that manage large amounts of information such as a database service or even the military.
In this course, you'll gain knowledge and skills in the delivery of library services and related technologies and processes, including how to monitor compliance with copyright and licence requirements; information literacy skills to locate information ; identifying and resolving client ICT problems; maintaining digital repositories; managing catalogues and collections, and much more.
On successful completion, you will be able to apply to the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) for professional (Library Technician) membership — ALIATec.
Note: This course is best suited for people who already have some background or experience in this field. If you're unsure, please seek advice from the training provider to see whether this course is the right choice for you.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field.
Industry area
- Information Technology, Library and Digital
Study area
- Library
Course ID
- National ID: BSB50520
- WA State ID: BFS8
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
Gain advanced skills and knowledge for your career in library and information services
This course will give you the necessary skills and knowledge to lead teams, undertake complex information enquiries and keep up with emerging technologies and industry trends. Our lecturers are library professionals, up-to-date with industry best practice and with strong connections with local library staff and organisations.
You will be offered up to two (2) supervised work experience placements from a range of libraries. This will be scheduled within your course timetable. On successful completion of the work experience placements, 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!
Delivery location
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
Library and information services is an ever growing and changing sector, and is a vital business service across various industries. This course will give you advanced skills and knowledge to work in higher level roles within public, academic and special libraries such as health and law, or in organisations that manage large amounts of information such as a database service or even the military.
In this course, you'll gain knowledge and skills in the delivery of library services and related technologies and processes, including how to monitor compliance with copyright and licence requirements; information literacy skills to locate information ; identifying and resolving client ICT problems; maintaining digital repositories; managing catalogues and collections, and much more.
On successful completion, you will be able to apply to the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) for professional (Library Technician) membership — ALIATec.
Note: This course is best suited for people who already have some background or experience in this field. If you're unsure, please seek advice from the training provider to see whether this course is the right choice for you.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field.
Industry area
- Information Technology, Library and Digital
Study area
- Library
Course ID
- National ID: BSB50520
- WA State ID: BFS8
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
Gain advanced skills and knowledge for your career in library and information services
This course will give you the necessary skills and knowledge to lead teams, undertake complex information enquiries and keep up with emerging technologies and industry trends. Our lecturers are library professionals, up-to-date with industry best practice and with strong connections with local library staff and organisations.
You will be offered up to two (2) supervised work experience placements from a range of libraries. This will be scheduled within your course timetable. On successful completion of the work experience placements, 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!
Delivery location
Gain advanced skills and knowledge for your career in library and information services
This course will give you the necessary skills and knowledge to lead teams, undertake complex information enquiries and keep up with emerging technologies and industry trends. Our lecturers are library professionals, up-to-date with industry best practice and with strong connections with local library staff and organisations.
You will be offered up to two (2) supervised work experience placements from a range of libraries. This will be scheduled within your course timetable. On successful completion of the work experience placements, 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!
Locations
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
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