The 'Information Age' has brought a growing demand for knowledge and information in education, at work and in leisure. Libraries and other information agencies are meeting that demand.
People are the most important element of an information agency or library. Graduates provide the necessary link between the information resources (books, magazines, audio-visual media, maps, electronic information and so on) and the users of that information.
Libraries and information agencies meet the needs of their users by providing access to materials and services. Trained professionals collect, organise, store and make readily accessible the vast amount of information disseminated by, and for, the community. Many graduates will become involved in the management of people and resources and will require knowledge of modern management techniques.
Almost any large organisation requiring information needs people and a system to procure, organise, retain and locate information.
The following organisations provide and fund libraries:
Graduates are also qualified to work with information agencies in areas such as information brokerage, knowledge management, community information services (generally government-sponsored) and commercial computer enterprises.
An increasing number of graduates are finding careers outside the traditional library environment. Graduates are employed in fields such as publishing, book selling, editing, arts and educational administration and research, public relations, web content management, knowledge management and freelance and consultancy work such as storytelling, systems design, cataloguing, staff training and continuing education.
This degree meets the requirements of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) for a first professional qualification. Graduates may be admitted to Associate (Professional) Membership of the ALIA without further examination.
This course is taught by dedicated professionals with a wide range of industry experience in the disciplines of library and information management.
To make sure you are experienced in using the equipment and techniques found in the workplace, our facilities include:
There is one professional study visit (four days), a three-week professional placement and a professional activity subject which requires students to attend, evaluate and report on a minimum of 30 hours of professional activities (such as conference sessions, seminars, workshops) of value to the development of library and information services professionals.
There is a compulsory four-day residential school scheduled at the beginning of the first session of the course. Normally no exemptions will be permitted. Residential schools may also be required as part of some non-library academic subjects.
To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 192 points.
Further courses in Library Science and Information Management include:
Graduate Certificate in Audiovisual Archiving
Master of Applied Science (Library and Information Management)
| Study through | Wagga Wagga |
| Study mode and normal course duration | 6 years distance education |
| Course code | EEBL |
| Fees | Commonwealth supported place |
| Session available | February
(Semester basis) |
| Apply through | CSU Admissions Office |
| UAI cut-offs | N/A |
| Study through | Wagga Wagga |
| Study mode and normal course duration | 6 years distance education - offshore |
| Admission code | |
| Fees | Offshore - see fees list |
| Session available | February (Semester basis) |
| Apply through | CSU Admissions Office |
The degree consists of 23 academic subjects, three field work experiences and a compulsory introductory residential school. The course is offered only by distance education but some non-library subjects may be taken on campus.
Students may accelerate their progress in the course by undertaking a higher subject load than the usual part-time load of two subjects per session. The degree is structured as follows:
Non-library discipline areas are available in art history, english literature, environmental science, history, human resource management, information technology (information systems or network publishing), justice studies, law, management, marketing, philosophy, psychology, social welfare, sociology, theology, tourism and vocational education and training (VET). Students should contact the Course Coordinator for other possible sequences.
Enrolment pattern
Session 1 (Autumn)
INF100 Library and Information Services
INF101 Information Seeking
INF109 Library and Information Management Residential School (0 points)
Session 2 (Spring)
INF116 Describing and Analysing Information Sources
INF202 Information Sources and Services
Session 3 (Autumn)
INF210 Provision of Information Resources
INF216 Application of Bibliographic Standards
Session 4 (Spring)
INF200 Library Supervision and Management
INF215 Information Technology in Libraries
Session 5 (Autumn)
INF118 Professional Study Visit (2pts)
INF301 Contemporary Library Management
INF302 Information Management in Organisations
Session 6 (Spring)
INF118 Professional Study Visit (2pts) (If not completed in Autumn)
INF303 Information Society Issues
INF321 Research and Evaluation
Session 7 (Autumn)
[ ] Library Elective
[ ] Non Library Major 1
Session 8 (Spring)
[ ] Library Elective
[ ] Non Library Major 2
Session 9 (Autumn)
INF208 Professional Placement
[ ] Library Elective
[ ] Non Library Major 3
Session 10 (Spring)
INF208 Professional Placement
[ ] Non Library Major 4
[ ] Non Library Major 5
Session 11 (Autumn)
[ ] Non Library Major 6
[ ] Non Library Major 7
Session 12 (Spring)
[ ] Non Library Major 8
INF308 Professional Activities
Enrolment into INF118 Professional Study Visit will be based on the session in which you are able to attend a study visit as per the schedule: Professional Experience
Library electives available
Autumn session
ETL401 Teacher Librarianship (advised for teachers and those working in school libraries only)
ETL402 Literature in Education (advised for teachers and those working in school libraries only)
ETL412 Information Literacy (advised for non-teachers)
INF310 Topics in Library Management
INF436 Serving Children and Youth in Public Libraries
ITC105 Communication and Information Management
LIT316 Children's Fiction
Spring session
INF205 Trends in Literature for Children
INF314 Advanced Information Retrieval
INF443 Digital Preservation
ITC105 Communication and Information Management
LIT222 Contemporary Children’s Texts
Practicums (three subjects)
INF118 Professional Study Visit (2 points)
INF208 Professional Placement (4 points)
INF308 Professional Activities (2 points)
To be admitted into the course, prospective students need to indicate their likelihood of success through:
Previous studies include:
NSW and interstate school leavers are normally selected on the basis of their Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) or interstate equivalent. You may also be admitted on the basis of a strong performance in subjects relevant to your course preferences.
Currently no secondary school subjects are prerequisites for admission to particular CSU courses however some courses assume a certain level of knowledge. This will be specified in the course information if applicable.
Applicants will be deemed to have sufficient English proficiency if they:
All other applicants must explicitly demonstrate proficiency.
Acceptable tests for English proficiency
Any of the following results, attained within the last two years, can be used to demonstrate English proficiency:
An applicant who does not otherwise meet the University’s requirements may be admitted on the recommendation of the Dean of the appropriate faculty.
You may also be admitted to a course based on other attainments and experience. These may include:
CSU places great emphasis on services to its students. It is a leader in the provision of online services and, in particular, the use of the internet in the support of teaching, administration and communications with students.
The online environment is so integrated into all aspects of student life and the learning experience at CSU that the University now assumes that all on campus and distance education students at CSU will have ongoing access to an internet connected computer capable of communicating with CSU online systems.
Students enrolled in Information Technology subjects (i.e. with an ITC subject code) may be required to have additional hardware and/or software that is deemed essential for the completion of the learning activities in that subject.
Applicants should have a basic knowledge and understanding of using personal computers. Successful applicants must have access to the internet during the period they are enrolled in the course in order to complete course requirements.
As admission quotas apply, applicants are ranked based on an assessment of their work or industry experience, evidence of academic ability (studies undertaken at tertiary level), and, where applicable, demonstrated skills or proficiency as required for the course.
Minimum criteria are:
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