Certificate IV in Library/Information Studies

This qualification is nationally accredited on the Fiji Qualifications Framework (FQF) by the Fiji Higher Education Commission
(FHEC), and it is also registered on the Pacific Register of Qualifications and Standards (PRQS).

Description
This qualification introduces students to the role of libraries in society, the responsibilities of librarians and other information
professionals, and current issues such as literacy and intellectual freedom. Students learn development of libraries in the Pacific
and elsewhere using the emerging ICT knowledge.

Career Opportunities
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include but not limited
to:
• Library Assistant
• Library Attendant
• Junior Information Assistant

Eligibility/Admission Requirements
To be admitted to this programme, a person shall have:

i. A pass in Form 6 with English or equivalent; or
ii. Relevant work experience; or
iii. Met the mature student admission criteria

Code Course Title Campus Semester
CEL41 Introduction to Library Systems and Services All Campuses cohort
CEL42 Building our Library Resources All Campuses cohort
CEL43 Supporting the Information Needs of All Campuses cohort
CEL44 Lending and Promotion of Library

Collections

All Campuses cohort
CEL45 Organising our Library Resources All Campuses cohort
Cohort offering will be advertised on our Facebook page

Diploma of Library and Information Services (Level 5)

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This qualification is internationally accredited by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA).

Description
The Diploma of Library and Information Services aims to produce graduates with the relevant skills and knowledge to be able to effectively support and meet customer demands in libraries and other centres that deal with a large volume of information. Through instruction and demonstration, students will learn skills associated with collection management, cataloguing, research, use of digital tools, developing and promoting activities and programmes, and customer service. Training elements throughout the course will emphasise the importance of understanding what your customers want, how to work with others to meet this needs and contribute in the workplace.

Career Opportunities
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include but are not limited
to:
• Library Assistant
• Library Technician
• Library Attendant
• Junior Information Assistant

Eligibility/Admission Requirements
To be admitted to this programme, a person shall have:

i. A pass in Senate recognised Year 12 /Form 6 or equivalent with English; or
ii. Completed Certificate IV in Library/Information Studies; or
iii. Met mature student admission criteria with relevant work experience

Length of Programme
Full Time: 2 years
Part Time: 2 and half years

 

Course Information
This programme has a total of (8) courses.

Code Course Title Campus Semester
CEL51 Collection Management All Campuses cohort
CEL52 Descriptive Cataloguing All Campuses cohort
CEL53 Subject Cataloguing Classification All Campuses cohort
CEL54 Reference Sources & Services All Campuses cohort
CEL55 Circulation & Inter-Library Loans All Campuses cohort
CEL56 Customer services & Integrated Library Systems All Campuses cohort
CEL57 Marketing Library Services & Activities All Campuses cohort
CEL58 Placement in the LISS industry (practicum) All Campuses cohort
Cohort offering will be advertised on our Facebook page
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