The course includes the following awards:

Associate Degree in Information Studies AssocDegInfoStud

Bachelor of Information Studies BInfoStud

Bachelor of Information Studies (Information and Knowledge Management) BInfoStud(Info&KM)

Bachelor of Information Studies (Librarianship) BInfoStud(Lib)

Bachelor of Information Studies (Records and Archives Management) BInfoStud(Rec&ArchMgt)

Course Study Modes and Locations

Bachelor of Information Studies (3413LS)

Distance Education - Wagga Wagga
On Campus - SPACE University of Hong Kong

Availability is subject to change, please verify prior to enrolment.

Normal course duration

Bachelor of Information Studies (with specialisations)

Full-time 3.0 years (6.0 sessions)

Part-time 6.0 years (12.0 sessions)

Associate Degree in Information Studies [Exit Point Only]

Full-time 2.0 years (4.0 sessions)

Part-time 4.0 years (8.0 sessions)

Normal course duration is the effective period of time taken to complete a course when studied Full-time (Full-time Equivalent: FTE). Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern for the actual length of study. Not all courses are offered in Full-time mode.

Admission criteria

Bachelor of Information Studies (with specialisations)

Applicants should have a basic knowledge and understanding of using personal computers. Assumed knowledge is NSW HSC or equivalent 2 unit English and 2 unit Mathematics.

Successful applicants must have access to the Internet during the period they are enrolled in the course in order to complete course requirements.

Credit

Bachelor of Information Studies (with specialisations)

Australian RTOs - Diploma/Associate of Library and Information Studies (Code: CUL50111)
Applicants who have a Diploma/Associate of Library and Information Studies (Code: CUL50111) and equivalents graduating from 2014 onwards from from an ALIA accredited Registered Training Organisation may be eligible for a maximum credit of 64 points comprising:

One (1) Core Subject (8 pts)
    INF211 Information Sources and Services

Seven (7) Elective Subjects (56 pts)
    INF212 Online Reference Services
    INF217 Fundamentals of Web Publishing
    INF332 Community Outreach
    INF336 Principles of Knowledge Management
    INF451 Application of Bibliographic Standards
    INF010 Two unspecified Information Studies Credits (16 pts)

Australian RTOs - Diploma/Associate Diploma of Library and Information Studies (Code: CUL50104 and previous)
Applicants who have a Diploma/Associate Diploma of Library and Information Studies (Code: CUL50104 and previous) and equivalents graduating prior to 2014 from an ALIA accredited Registered Training Organisation may be eligible for a maximum credit of 64 points comprising:

Two (2) Core Subjects (16 pts)
    INF200 Supervision and Management
    INF211 Information Sources and Service

Six (6) Elective Subjects (48 pts)
    INF212 Online Reference Services
    INF217 Fundamentals of Web Publishing
    INF336 Principles of Knowledge Management
    INF451 Application of Bibliographic Standards
    INF010 Two unspecified Information Studies Credits (16 pts)

Australian RTOs - Advanced Diploma of Library and Information Studies
Applicants who have an Advanced Diploma of Library and Information Studies from an ALIA accredited Registered Training Organisation may be eligible for a maximum credit of 80 points comprising:

Three (3) Core Subjects (24 pts)
    INF200 Supervision and Management
    INF209 Describing and Analysing s Information Resources
    INF211 Information Sources and Services

Seven (7) Elective Subjects (56 pts)
    INF212 Online Reference Services
    INF217 Fundamentals of Web Publishing
    INF336 Principles of Knowledge Management
    INF451 Application of Bibliographic Standards
    INF010 Three unspecified Information Studies Credits (24 pts)

Edith Cowan University - Bachelor of Science (Library Technology)
Applicants who have a Bachelor of Science (Library Technology) from Edith Cowan University may be eligible for a maximum credit of 128 points comprising:

Seven (7) Core subjects (48 pts)
    INF109 BIS Residential School (0 pts)
    INF111 Introduction to the Info Profession (16 pts)
    INF200 Supervision and Management
    INF208 Professional Placement (4 pts)
    INF209 Describing and Analysing Info Resources
    INF211 Information Sources and Services
    INF214 Professional Study Visit (4 pts)

Ten (10) Elective Subjects (80 pts)
    INF451 Application of Bibliographic Standards
    INF010 Nine unspecified Information Studies Credits (72 pts)

Edith Cowan University - Associate (Library Technology)
Applicants who have an Associate Degree (Library Technology) from Edith Cowan University may be eligible for a maximum credit of 96 points comprising:

Three (3) Core subjects (24 pts)
    INF109 BIS Residential School (0 pts)
    INF111 Introduction to the Info Profession (16 pts)
    INF211 Information Sources and Services

Nine (9) Elective Subjects (72 pts)
    INF451 Application of Bibliographic Standards
    INF010 Eight unspecified Information Studies Credits (64 pts)

Canada - Library Technicians Diploma
Applicants who have a Library Technicians Diploma from any recognised Canadian programs may be eligible for a maximum credit of 96 points comprising:

Three (3) Core subjects (16 pts) 
    INF109 BIS Residential School (0 pts)
    INF200 Supervision and Management
    INF211 Information Sources and Services

Ten (10) Elective Subjects (80 pts)
    INF203 Information Literacy
    INF212 Online Reference Services
    INF217 Fundamentals of Web Publishing
    INF451 Application of Bibliographic Standards
    INF010 Six unspecified Information Studies Credits (48 pts)

HKU SPACE - Advanced Certificate in Library and Information Management
Applicants who have an Advanced Certificate in Library and Information Management from Hong Kong University SPACE may be eligible for a maximum credit of 36 points comprising:

One (1) Core Subject (4 pts)
    INF214 Professional Study Visit

Four (4) Elective Subjects (32 pts)
    INF451 Application of Bibliographic Standards
    INF010 Three Unspecified Information Studies Credits (24 pts)

HKU SPACE - Certificate in Library and Information Management
Applicants who have a Certificate in Library and Information Management from Hong Kong University SPACE may be eligible for a maximum credit of 20 points comprising:

One (1) Core Subject (4 pts)
    INF214 Professional Study Visit (4pts)

Two (2) Elective Subjects (16 pts)
    INF010 Two Unspecified Information Studies Credits (16 pts)

HKU SPACE - Joint Certificate in Librarianship
Applicants who have a Joint Certificate in Librarianship from Hong Kong University SPACE may be eligible for a maximum credit of 20 points comprising:

One (1) Core Subject (4 pts)
    INF214 Professional Study Visit (4pts)

Two (2) Elective Subjects (16 pts)
    INF010 Two Unspecified Information Studies Credits (16 pts)

HKU SPACE - Diploma in Teacher Librarianship or Diploma of Teacher Librarianship
Applicants who have a Diploma in Teacher Librarianship or Diploma of Teacher Librarianship from Hong Kong University SPACE may be eligible for a maximum credit of 32 points comprising:

One (1) Core Subject (8 pts)
    INF211 Information Sources & Services

Three (3) Elective Subjects (24 pts)
    INF203 Information Literacy
    INF451 Application of Bibliographic Standards
    INF010 Information Studies Credit (8 pts)

HKU SPACE - Higher Diploma in Library and Information Management
Applicants who have a Higher Diploma in Library and Information Management from Hong Kong University SPACE may be eligible for a maximum credit of 104 points comprising:

Four (4) Core subjects (24 pts)
    INF200 Supervision & Management
    INF208 Professional Placement (4pts)
    INF211 Information Sources & Services
    INF214 Profession Study Visit (4 pts)

Ten (10) Elective Subjects (80 pts)
    INF217 Fundamental of Web Publishing
    INF451 Applications of Bibliographic Standards
    INF010 Information Studies Credit (64 pts)

Chinese University of Hong Kong - Diploma Programme for Library Assistants
Applicants who have an Diploma Programme for Library Assistants from Chinese University of Hong Kong may be eligible for a maximum credit of 24 points comprising:

Three (3) Elective Subjects (24pts)
    INF101 Three Unspecified Information Studies Credits (24 pts)

Chinese University of Hong Kong - Advanced Diploma Programme in Library Studies
Applicants who have an Advanced Diploma Programme in Library Studies from Chinese University of Hong Kong may be eligible for a maximum credit of 48 points comprising:

One (1) Core Subject (8 pts)
    INF211 Information Sources and Services

Five (5) Elective Subjects (4 pts)
    INF333 HRM in Libraries and Information Agencies
    INF451 Application of Bibliographic Standards
    INF101 Three Unspecified Information Studies Credits (24 pts)

Chinese University of Hong Kong - Higher Diploma Programme in Library Studies
Applicants who have a Higher Diploma Programme in Library Studies from Chinese University of Hong Kong may be eligible for a maximum credit of 104 points comprising:

Four (4) Core Subjects (24 pts)
    INF200 Supervision & Management
    INF208 Professional Placement (4pts)
    INF211 Information Sources & Services
    INF214 Profession Study Visit (4pts)

Ten (10) Elective Subjects (80 pts)
    INF217 Fundamental of Web Publishing
    INF336 Principles of KM
    INF451 Applications of Bibliographic Standards
    INF010 Information Studies Credit (56 pts)

Hong Kong Baptist University - Diploma in Library Studies 
Applicants who have a Diploma in Library Studies from Hong Kong Baptist University may be eligible for a maximum credit of 44 points comprising:

Three (3) Core Subjects (20 pts)
    INF200 Supervision  & Management
    INF211 Information Sources & Services
    INF214 Professional Study Visit (4 pts)

Three (3) Elective Subjects (24 pts)
    INF451 Application of Bibliographic Standards
    INF010 Information Studies Credit (16 pts)

Articulation

The Bachelor and Associate Degree [Exit Point Only] make up an articulated set of courses and credit is given in each higher level course for the subjects completed in the lower.

Graduation requirements

Bachelor of Information Studies (with specialisations)

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 192 points.

Associate Degree in Information Studies [Exit Point Only]

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 128 points.

Course Structure

Bachelor of Information Studies

The course comprises a core of 11 subjects (80 points) and 14 Elective Subjects comprising any 14 subjects (112 points) chosen from those listed in the Specialisations. Students commence the course with a three-day residential school.

Core Subjects

The core requires completion of eleven (11) subjects (80 points) comprising one 16-point subject, seven (7) 8 point subjects, two (2) 4 point subjects and one (1) 0 points subject. This is the equivalent of ten (10) 8 point subjects.

INF109 Bachelor of Information Studies Residential School (0 pts)
INF111 Introduction to the Information Professions (16 pts)
INF200 Supervision and Management
INF208 Professional Placement (4 pts)
INF209 Describing and Analysing Information Resources
INF210 Collections
INF211 Information Sources and Services
INF214 Professional Study Visit (4 pts)
INF303 The Information Society
INF305 Engaging with the Information Professions
INF321 Introduction to Research

Specialisations

Students have the option to complete a specialisation in one of the following areas and graduate with a Bachelor of Information Studies (specialisation), or complete subjects chosen from any of the specialisations in order to graduate with a general BIS degree.

Bachelor of Information Studies (Librarianship) Specialisation

The course comprises the core of 11 subjects (80 points), 8 subjects (64 points) chosen from the following list of Librarianship Specialisation subjects, plus 6 (48 points) unrestricted electives chosen from any of the Specialisation subjects.

INF203 Information Literacy
INF205 Literature and Other Resources for Children and Youth
INF206 Social Networking for Information Professionals
INF212 Online Reference Services
INF217 Fundamentals of Web Publishing
INF310 Marketing of Libraries and Information Agencies
INF318 Community Histories
INF319 Preservation of Information Resources
INF327 Project Management in Information Agencies
INF329 Leadership in Library Services to Children and Youth
INF330 Library Services for Children and Youth
INF332 Community Outreach
INF333 Human Resource Management in Information Agencies
INF336 Principles of Knowledge Management
INF460 Community Informatics
INF431 Preservation of Audiovisual Materials
INF443 Digital Preservation
INF448 Value-Added Information Services
INF449 Research Data Management
INF451 Application of Bibliographic Standards
INF452 Information Services Around the World
INF457 Information Retrieval Systems and Practice
INF460 Community Informatics

Bachelor of Information Studies (Information and Knowledge Management) Specialisation

The course comprises the core of 11 subjects (80 points), 8 subjects (64 points) comprising the first 2 subjects plus 6 other subjects chosen from the following list of Information and Knowledge Management Specialisation subjects, plus 6 (48 points) unrestricted electives chosen from any of the Specialisation subjects.

INF336 Principles of Knowledge Management
INF458 Knowledge Management Processes and Systems

Plus at least six subjects (48 points) chosen from the following list:

INF206 Social Networking for Information Professionals
INF327 Project Management in Information Agencies
INF457 Information Retrieval Systems and Practice
INF443 Digital Preservation
INF448 Value-Added Information Services
INF449 Research Data Management
INF455 Advanced Web Design and Publishing
INF456 Introduction to Information Architecture
INF457 Information Retrieval Systems and Practice
INF459 Web Usability
ITC211 Systems Analysis

Bachelor of Information Studies (Records and Archives Management) Specialisation

The course comprises the core of 11 subjects (80 points), 8 subjects (64 points) comprising the first 3 subjects plus 5 other subjects chosen from the following list of Records and Archives Management Specialisation subjects, plus 6 (48 points) unrestricted electives chosen from any of the Specialisation subjects.

INF335 Records, Archives and Society
INF338 Records and Archives Practice
INF317 Organisational and Personal Records

Plus at least five subjects (40 points) chosen from the following list:

INF310 Marketing of Libraries and Information Agencies
INF318 Community Histories
INF319 Preservation of Information Resources
INF327 Project Management in Information Agencies
INF333 Human Resource Management in Information Agencies
INF430 Audiovisual Archiving
INF431 Preservation of Audiovisual Materials
INF432 Audiovisual Archiving 2
INF443 Digital Preservation
INF449 Research Data Management

Associate Degree in Information Studies (exit point only)

The Associate Degree course requires completion of 16 subjects (128 points), eight (64 points) of which must be drawn from the Bachelor of Information Studies Core and eight (64 points) of which can be taken from either the Core, or the Specialisations, or the Restricted Electives set.

KEY SUBJECTS

Key subjects for this articulated course set are:

INF111 Introduction to the Information Professions
INF209 Describing and Analysing Information Resources
INF210 Collections

For commencement in 201630

Enrolment Pattern

The following enrolment patterns are provided as a guide for a part time distance education study sequence. Students have the flexibility to vary their study load and enrolment pattern according to their individual needs and subject availability.

FOR STUDENTS ENTERING THE COURSE IN SESSION 1 (February)

Session 1 (20XX30)
INF109 Bachelor of Information Studies Residential School (0 pts)
INF111 Introduction to the Information Professions (16 pts)

Session 2 (20XX60)
INF200 Supervision and Management
INF209 Describing and Analysing Information Resources

Session 3 (20XX30)
INF210 Collections
INF211 Information Sources and Services

Session 4 (20XX60)
[ ] Specialisation or Restricted Elective Subject
[ ] Specialisation or Restricted Elective Subject

Session 5 (20XX30)
[ ] Specialisation or Restricted Elective Subject
[ ] Specialisation or Restricted Elective Subject
INF214 Professional Study Visit (4 pts) (Commenced)

Session 6 (20XX60)
[ ] Specialisation or Restricted Elective Subject
[ ] Specialisation or Restricted Elective Subject
INF214 Professional Study Visit (4 pts) (Completed)

Session 7 (20XX30)
[ ] Specialisation or Restricted Elective Subject
[ ] Specialisation or Restricted Elective Subject

Session 8 (20XX60)
[ ] Specialisation or Restricted Elective Subject
[ ] Specialisation or Restricted Elective Subject

Session 9 (20XX30)
[ ] Specialisation or Restricted Elective Subject
[ ] Specialisation or Restricted Elective Subject

Session 10 (20XX60)
INF321 Introduction to Research
[ ] Specialisation or Restricted Elective Subject

Session 11 (20XX30)
INF303 The Information Society
[ ] Specialisation or Restricted Elective Subject
INF208 Professional Placement (4 pts) (Commenced)

Session 12 (20XX60)
INF305 Engaging with the Information Professions
INF208 Professional Placement (4 pts) (Completed)

FOR STUDENTS ENTERING THE COURSE IN SESSION 2 (JULY)

Session 1 (20XX60)
INF109 Bachelor of Information Studies Residential School (0 pts)
INF111 Introduction to the Information Professions (16 pts)

Session 2 (20XX30)
INF210 Collections
INF211 Information Sources and Services

Session 3 (20XX60)
INF200 Supervision and Management
INF209 Describing and Analysing Information Resources

Session 4 (20XX30)
[ ] Specialisation or Restricted Elective Subject
[ ] Specialisation or Restricted Elective Subject
INF214 Professional Study Visit (4 pts) (Commenced)

Session 5 (20XX60)
[ ] Specialisation or Restricted Elective Subject
[ ] Specialisation or Restricted Elective Subject
INF214 Professional Study Visit (4 pts) (Completed)

Session 6 (20XX30)
[ ] Specialisation or Restricted Elective Subject
[ ] Specialisation or Restricted Elective Subject

Session 7 (20XX60)
[ ] Specialisation or Restricted Elective Subject
[ ] Specialisation or Restricted Elective Subject

Session 8 (20XX30)
[ ] Specialisation or Restricted Elective Subject
[ ] Specialisation or Restricted Elective Subject

Session 9 (20XX60)
[ ] Specialisation or Restricted Elective Subject
[ ] Specialisation or Restricted Elective Subject

Session 10 (20XX30)
INF321 Introduction to Research
[ ] Specialisation or Restricted Elective Subject

Session 11 (20XX60)
INF303 The Information Society
[ ] Specialisation or Restricted Elective Subject
INF208 Professional Placement (4 pts) (Commenced)

Session 12 (20XX30)
INF305 Engaging with the Information Professions
INF208 Professional Placement (4 pts) (Completed)

Workplace learning

Please note that the following subjects may contain a Workplace Learning component.

INF208 Professional Placement
INF214 Professional Study Visit

Residential School

Please note that the following subjects may have a residential school component.

INF109 Bachelor of Information Studies Residential School

Enrolled students can find further information about CSU residential schools via the About Residential School page.

Accreditation

Graduates of this course may be admitted to Associate (professional) Membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) without further examination. Similarly to professional membership of Records and Information Management Professional Australasia. Graduates of the Records and Archives Management specialisaiton may also be admitted to professional membership of the Australian Socity of Archivists.