Increasingly, library and information work requires high levels of IT knowledge and skills. The blurring of traditional boundaries between the professions has seen a growing need for those involved with the acquisition, dissemination and preservation of information in all its formats to have a broad understanding of the technical infrastructure supporting these roles, as well as an in-depth knowledge of how people access information and the tools necessary to ensure this is done as efficiently and effectively as possible.
Graduates of this double degree will enter the workforce with high level skills and knowledge that will enable them to be at the forefront of the evolving library and information professions. In addition, with this background, the range of opportunities open to graduates is large, covering traditional areas such as university or public libraries, to research organisations, commercial firms, the cultural heritage sector and a range of IT related enterprises.
The 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.
The course is taught by dedicated staff with a wide range of industry and teaching experience across library and information and IT professions.
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 (organised in conjunction with your lecturer), a three-week professional placement and a professional activity subject which requires students to attend, evaluate and report on a range of professional development activities (such as conferences, seminars, workshops) relevant to the library, information or IT professions.
There is a compulsory three day residential school at the beginning of the first session of the course. Normally, no exemptions will be permitted.
To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 256 points.
Meritorious students may apply for acceptance into the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours).
Further courses in Library Science and Information Management include:
Graduate Certificate in Applied Science (Library Science/Information Management)
Graduate Certificate in Applied Science (Information Literacy)
Graduate Certificate in Audiovisual Archiving
Master of Applied Science (Library and Information Management)
| Study through | Wagga Wagga |
| Study mode and normal course duration | 8 years distance education |
| Course code | EEBM |
| 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 | 8 years distance education - offshore |
| Course code | Program code: 3407LT |
| Fees | Offshore - see fees list |
| Session available | February (Semester basis) |
| Apply through | CSU International Admissions |
The course consists of 32 subjects (256 points):
* one of the 13 subjects has a 0-point weighting, therefore making a total of 96 points
Core subjects
21 subjects (160 points) with INF109 being 0 points
INF100 Library and Information Services
INF101 Information Seeking
INF109 Library and Information Management Residential School (0 points)
INF116 Describing and Analysing Information Resources
INF200 Library Supervision and Management
INF202 Information Sources and Services
INF210 Provision of Information Resources
INF215 Information Technology in Libraries
INF216 Application of Bibliographic Standards
INF301 Contemporary Library Management
INF302 Information Management in Organisations
INF303 Information Society Issues
INF321 Research and Evaluation
ITC114 Database Management Systems
ITC105 Communication and Information Management
ITC106 Programming Principles
ITC161 Introduction to Information Technology
ITC211 The Systems Environment
ITC242 Introduction to Data Communications
ITC301 Software Project Management and Quality Assurance
ITC331 Computer Management, Ethics and Security
IT majors available
Refer to the Bachelor of Information Technology course information for more details of these majors.
(Majors 64 points):
Library and Information Management electives
Three subjects (24 points) from:
INF205 Trends in Literature for Children
INF310 Topics in Library Management
INF314 Advanced Information Retrieval
INF436 Serving Children and Youth in Public Libraries
INF443 Digital Preservation
ETL401 Teacher Librarianship
ETL402 Literature in Education
ETL412 Information Literacy
LIT222 Contemporary Children’s Texts
LIT316 Children’s Fiction
Practicum
Three subjects
INF118 Professional Study Visit (2 points)
INF208 Professional Placement (4 points)
INF308 Professional Activities (2 points)
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: Study_Visit
Note: the patterns of enrolment that are shown below for full-time students may be varied by students to take account of the availability of subjects chosen and the meeting of any prerequisites for these subjects.
Session 1
INF100 Library and Information Services
INF101 Information Seeking
INF109 Library and Information Management Residential School (0 points)
ITC161 Introduction to Information Technology
ITC106 Programming Principles
Session 2
ITC114 Database Management Systems
INF116 Describing and Analysing Information Sources
INF202 Information Sources and Services
ITC242 Introduction to Data Communication
Session 3
INF210 Provision of Information Resources
INF216 Application
of Bibliographic Standards
INF302 Information Management in Organisations
INF118 Professional Study Visit (2 points)
ITC105 Communication and Information Management
Session 4
INF215 Information Technology in Libraries
INF200 Library
Supervision and Management
INF303 Information Society Issues
INF118 Professional Study Visit (2points) (If not completed in Autumn)
ITC211 Systems Analysis
Session 5
INF301 Contemporary Library Management
INF208 Professional Placement (commenced)
ITC331 Computer Management, Ethics and Security
[ ] Two IT major subjects
Session 6
INF321 Research and Evaluation
INF208 Professional Placement (completed)
ITC301 Software Project Management and Quality Assurance
[ ] Two IT major subjects
Session 7
[ ] Library Elective 1
[ ] Library Elective 2
[ ] Two IT major subjects
Session 8
INF308 Professional Activities (2 points)
[ ] Library Elective 3
[ ] Two IT major subjects
Session 1 (Autumn)
INF100 Library and Information Services
ITC161 Introduction to Information Technology
INF109 Library and Information Mgmt Residential School (0 points)
Session 2 (Spring)
INF116 Describing and Analysing Information Sources
ITC114 Database Management
Session 3 (Autumn)
INF101 Information Seeking
ITC106 Programming Principles
Session 4 (Spring)
INF202 Information Sources and Services
ITC242 Introduction to Data Communications
Session 5 (Autumn)
INF118 Professional Study Visit (2 points)
INF216 Application
of Bibliographic Standards
ITC105 Communication and Information Management
Session 6 (Spring)
INF215 Information Technology in Libraries
ITC211 The Systems Environment
INF118 Professional Study Visit (2 points)(if not completed in Autumn)
Session 7 (Autumn)
INF210 Provision of Information Resources
QBM117 Business Statistics
Session 8 (Spring)
INF200 Library
Supervision and Management
[ ] IT Elective
Session 9 (Autumn)
INF208 Professional Placement (4 point commenced)
INF301 Contemporary Library Management
[ ] IT Elective
Session 10 (Spring)
INF208 Professional Placement (completed)
INF303 Information Society Issues
[ ] IT Elective
Session 11 (Autumn)
INF302 Information Management in Organisations
[ ] IT Elective
Session 12 (Spring)
INF321 Research and Evaluation
ITC331 Computer Management, Ethics and Security
Session 13 (Autumn)
[ ] Library Elective
[ ] Free Elective
Session 14 (Spring)
[ ] Library Elective
ITC301 Software Project Management and Quality Assurance
Session 15 (Autumn)
ITC306 Project Preparation and Professional Practice
and one from:
ITC308 IT Project (16 points commenced)
ITC309 Software Development Project (16 points commenced)
Session 16 (Spring)
INF308 Professional Activities (2 points)
and one from:
ITC308 IT Project (completed)
ITC309 Software Development Project (completed)
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 Universities Admissions Index (UAI) 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.
There are no additional requirements associated with the application for enrolment into this course
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