Bachelor of Information Studies (with specialisations)
Associate Degree in Information Studies [Exit Point Only]
Associate Degree in Information Studies AssocDegInfoStud
Bachelor of Information Studies BInfoStud
Bachelor of Information Studies (Children's Librarianship) BInfoStud(ChildLib)
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)
On Campus - SPACE University of Hong Kong
Online - Wagga Wagga
Availability is subject to change, please verify prior to enrolment.
Full-time 3.0 years (6.0 sessions)
Part-time 6.0 years (12.0 sessions)
This course is only offered part time, over 6 years. Full time study can be approved by the Course Director on a case-by-case basis.
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 Duration). Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern for the actual length of study. Not all courses are offered in Full-time mode.
Applicants for the Bachelor of Information Studies must meet the following requirements:
An ATAR of 65 (including adjustment factors)
OR
Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
OR
A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification
OR
50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification
OR
Successful completion of a Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies
OR
Demonstrated work experience of a minimum of 2 years full-time equivalence in an information or cultural organisation such as an academic, public, school or corporate library, data or archival centre, government information agency, museum, gallery or other information or cultural organisation will be considered
AND
English Language Proficiency
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Refer to http://futurestudents.csu.edu.au/apply/english-language for the specific requirements. These apply to both domestic and international applicants. Offer may be conditional on meeting ELP requirements; if so, applicants will be required to provide evidence of meeting these requirements before the start of studies.
Subjects have a value of 8 points unless otherwise stated.
DIPLOMA/ASSOCIATE OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES (CODE: CUL50111 OR BSB52115)
Applicants who have a Diploma/Associate Diploma of Library and Information Studies (Code: CUL50111 or BSB52115) or equivalent, graduating from 2014 onwards from an Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) accredited Registered Training Organisation, may be eligible for a maximum credit of 64 points comprising:
Three (3) core subjects (24 points)
INF211 Information Sources and Services
INF218 Providing Access to Information
INF219 Web Publishing for Information Agencies
Five (5) elective subjects (40 points)
INF212 Online Reference Services
INF332 Community Outreach
INF010 Three Information Studies Credits (24 points)
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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) or equivalent, graduating prior to 2014 from an ALIA accredited Registered Training Organisation, may be eligible for a maximum credit of 64 points comprising:
Four (4) core subjects (32 points)
INF200 Supervision and Management
INF211 Information Sources and Service
INF218 Providing Access to Information
INF219 Web Publishing for Information Agencies
Four (4) elective subjects (32 points)
INF212 Online Reference Services
INF010 Three Information Studies Credits (24 points)
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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:
Four (4) core subjects (32 points)
INF200 Supervision and Management
INF211 Information Sources and Services
INF218 Providing Access to Information
INF219 Web Publishing for Information Agencies
Six (6) elective subjects (48 points)
INF212 Online Reference Services
INF451 Issues in Bibliographic Access
INF010 Four Information Studies Credits (32 points)
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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:
Nine (9) core subjects (64 points)
INF109 BIS Residential School (0 points)
INF111 Introduction to the Info Profession (16 points)
INF200 Supervision and Management
INF208 Professional Placement (4 points)
INF209 Metadata and Resource Discovery
INF211 Information Sources and Services
INF214 Professional Study Visit (4 points)
INF218 Providing Access to Information
INF219 Web Publishing for Information Agencies
Eight (8) elective subjects (64 points)
INF451 Issues in Bibliographic Access
INF010 Seven Information Studies Credits (56 points)
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EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY - ASSOCIATE DEGREE (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:
Five (5) core subjects (40 points)
INF109 BIS Residential School (0 points)
INF111 Introduction to the Info Profession (16 points)
INF211 Information Sources and Services
INF218 Providing Access to Information
INF219 Web Publishing for Information Agencies
Seven (7) elective subjects (56 points)
INF010 Seven Information Studies Credits (56 points)
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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:
Four (4) core subjects (24 points)
INF109 BIS Residential School (0 points)
INF200 Supervision and Management
INF211 Information Sources and Services
INF219 Web Publishing for Information Agencies
Nine (9) elective subjects (72 points)
INF203 Information Literacy
INF212 Online Reference Services
INF451 Issues in Bibliographic Access
INF010 Six Information Studies Credits (48 points)
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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:
Two (2) core subjects (12 points)
INF214 Professional Study Visit (4 points)
INF218 Providing Access to Information (8 points)
Three (3) elective subjects (24 points)
INF010 Three Information Studies Credits (24 points)
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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 points)
INF214 Professional Study Visit (4 points)
Two (2) elective subjects (16 points)
INF010 Two Information Studies Credits (16 points)
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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 points)
INF214 Professional Study Visit (4 points)
Two (2) elective subjects (16 points)
INF010 Two Information Studies Credits (16 points)
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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:
Two (2) core subjects (16 points)
INF211 Information Sources & Services
INF218 Providing Access to Information
Two (2) elective subjects (16 points)
INF203 Information Literacy
INF010 One Information Studies Credit (8 points)
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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:
Six (6) core subjects (40 points)
INF200 Supervision & Management
INF208 Professional Placement (4 points)
INF211 Information Sources & Services
INF214 Profession Study Visit (4 points)
INF218 Providing Access to Information
INF219 Web Publishing for Information Agencies
Eight (8) elective subjects (64 points)
INF451 Issues in Bibliographic Access
INF010 Seven Information Studies Credit (56 points)
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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 (24 points)
INF010 Three Information Studies Credits (24 points)
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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:
Two (2) core subject (16 points)
INF211 Information Sources and Services
INF218 Providing Access to Information
Four (4) elective subjects (32 points)
INF333 HRM in Libraries and Information Agencies
INF010 Three Information Studies Credits (24 points)
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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:
Six (6) core subjects (40 points)
INF200 Supervision & Management
INF208 Professional Placement (4 points)
INF211 Information Sources & Services
INF214 Profession Study Visit (4 points)
INF218 Providing Access to Information
INF219 Web Publishing for Information Agencies
Eight (8) elective subjects (64 points)
INF336 Principles of KM
INF451 Issues in Bibliographic Access
INF010 Six Information Studies Credit (48 points)
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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:
Four (4) core subjects (28 points)
INF200 Supervision & Management
INF211 Information Sources & Services
INF214 Professional Study Visit (4 points)
INF218 Providing Access to Information
Two (2 ) elective subjects (16 points)
INF010 Two Information Studies Credit (16 points)
N/A
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.
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 192 points.
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 128 points.
To graduate with the Bachelor of Information Studies, students must complete 13 core subjects (96 points) plus 12 restricted elective subjects (96 points) comprising any 12 subjects chosen from those listed in the specialisations.
Subjects have a value of 8 points unless otherwise stated.
Core Subjects
The 13 core subjects consist of one 16-point subject, nine 8-point subjects, two 4-point subjects and one 0-point subject, as listed below:
INF109 Bachelor of Information Studies Residential School (0 points)
INF111 Introduction to the Information Professions (16 points)
INF200 Supervision and Management
INF208 Professional Placement (4 points)
INF209 Metadata for Resource Discovery
INF210 Collections
INF211 Information Sources and Services
INF214 Professional Study Visit (4 points)
INF218 Providing Access to Information
INF219 Web Publishing for Information Agencies
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 information studies degree.
BACHELOR OF INFORMATION STUDIES (CHILDREN'S LIBRARIANSHIP) specialisation
To graduate with the Bachelor of Information Studies (Children's Librarianship), students must complete 13 core subjects (96 points), 8 specialisation subjects (64 points) comprising the first 3 subjects listed below plus 5 other subjects chosen from the following list, plus 4 restricted electives (32 points) chosen from any of the specialisation subjects in the course:
INF205 Literature and Other Resources for Children and Young Adults
INF329 Leadership in Library Services to Children and Young Adults
INF330 Library Services for Children and Young Adults
Plus at least 5 subjects (40 points) from the following list:
INF203 Information Literacy
INF206 Social Networking for Information Professionals
INF310 Marketing of Libraries and Information Agencies
INF327 Project Management in Information Agencies
INF332 Community Outreach
INF452 Information Services Around the World
INF464 Foundations in Training for the Information and Cultural Workplace
ART317 Art and Books
BACHELOR OF INFORMATION STUDIES (INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT) specialisation
To graduate with the Bachelor of Information Studies (Information and Knowledge Management), students must complete 13 core subjects (96 points), 8 specialisation subjects (64 points) comprising the first 2 subjects listed below plus 6 other subjects chosen from the following list, plus 4 restricted electives (32 points) chosen from any of the specialisation subjects in the course:
INF336 Principles of Knowledge Management
INF458 Knowledge Management Strategies and Processes
Plus at least 6 subjects (48 points) from the following list:
INF206 Social Networking for Information Professionals
INF327 Project Management in Information Agencies
INF443 Digital Preservation
INF449 Research Data Management
INF456 Introduction to Information Architecture
INF457 Information Retrieval Systems and Practice
INF459 Web Usability
ITC211 Systems Analysis
BACHELOR OF INFORMATION STUDIES (LIBRARIANSHIP) specialisation
To graduate with the Bachelor of Information Studies (Librarianship), students must complete 13 core subjects (96 points), 8 specialisation subjects (64 points) chosen from the following list, plus 4 restricted electives (32 points) chosen from any other specialisation subjects in the course:
INF203 Information Literacy
INF205 Literature and Other Resources for Children and Young Adults
INF206 Social Networking for Information Professionals
INF212 Online Reference Services
INF310 Marketing of Libraries and Information Agencies
INF318 Community Histories
INF319 Preservation of Information Resources
INF327 Project Management in Information Agencies
INF330 Library Services for Children and Young Adults
INF332 Community Outreach
INF333 Human Resource Management in Information Agencies
INF336 Principles of Knowledge Management
INF431 Preservation of Audiovisual Materials
INF443 Digital Preservation
INF448 Value-Added Information Services
INF449 Research Data Management
INF451 Issues in Bibliographic Access
INF452 Information Services Around the World
INF457 Information Retrieval Systems and Practice
INF464 Foundations in Training for the Information and Cultural Workplace
ART317 Art and Books
BACHELOR OF INFORMATION STUDIES (RECORDS AND ARCHIVES MANAGEMENT) specialisation
To graduate with the Bachelor of Information Studies (Records and Archives Management), students must complete 13 core subjects (96 points), 8 specialisation subjects (64 points) comprising the first 3 subjects listed below plus 5 other subjects chosen from the following list, plus 4 restricted electives (32 points) chosen from any of the specialisation subjects in the course:
INF335 Records, Archives and Society
INF338 Records and Archives Practice
INF317 Organisational and Personal Records
Plus at least 5 subjects (40 points) 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)
To graduate with the Associate Degree in Information Studies a student must complete 16 eight point subjects (128 points), 8 of which must be drawn from the Bachelor of Information Studies core subjects (64 points) and 8 of which can be taken from either the core subjects or the specialisations eight point subjects (64 points).
KEY SUBJECTS
Key subjects contain critical information that students must master in order to progress in their course. Passing a key subject is one of the indicators of satisfactory academic progress in a course. Students must pass the key subjects in their course at no more than two attempts.
Key subjects for the Bachelor of Information Studies (specialisation) are as follows:
INF111 Introduction to the Information Professions
INF209 Metadata for Resource Discovery
INF210 Collections
The following enrolment patterns are provided as a guide for a part-time distance education study sequence. Subjects have a value of 8 points uness otherwise stated. Students have the flexibility to vary their study load and enrolment pattern according to their individual needs and subject availability.
SESSION 1 (February) commencement
Year 1 Session 1
INF109 Bachelor of Information Studies Residential School (0 points)
INF111 Introduction to the Information Professions (16 points)
Year 1 - Session 2
INF218 Providing Access to Information
INF219 Web Publishing for Information Agencies
Year 2 Session 1
INF210 Collections
INF211 Information Sources and Services
Year 2 - Session 2
INF200 Supervision and Management
INF209 Metadata for Resource Discovery
Year 3 Session 1
[ ] Specialisation or restricted elective subject
[ ] Specialisation or restricted elective subject
INF214 Professional Study Visit (4 points) (commence)
Year 3 - Session 2
[ ] Specialisation or restricted elective subject
[ ] Specialisation or restricted elective subject
INF214 Professional Study Visit (4 points) (complete)
Year 4 Session 1
[ ] Specialisation or restricted elective subject
[ ] Specialisation or restricted elective subject
Year 4 - Session 2
[ ] Specialisation or restricted elective subject
[ ] Specialisation or restricted elective subject
Year 5 Session 1
[ ] Specialisation or restricted elective subject
[ ] Specialisation or restricted elective subject
Year 5 - Session 2
INF321 Introduction to Research
[ ] Specialisation or Restricted elective subject
Year 6 Session 1
INF303 The Information Society
[ ] Specialisation or restricted elective subject
INF208 Professional Placement (4 points) (commence)
Year 6 - Session 2
INF305 Engaging with the Information Professions
INF208 Professional Placement (4 points) (complete)
SESSION 2 (July) commencement -
Year 1 Session 2
INF109 Bachelor of Information Studies Residential School (0 points)
INF111 Introduction to the Information Professions (16 points)
Year 2 Session 1
INF210 Collections
INF211 Information Sources and Services
Year 2 - Session 2
INF218 Providing Access to Information
INF219 Web Publishing for Information Agencies
Year 3 Session 1
[ ] Specialisation or restricted elective subject
[ ] Specialisation or restricted elective subject
INF214 Professional Study Visit (4 points) (commence)
Year 3 - Session 2
INF200 Supervision and Management
INF209 Metadata for Resource Discovery
INF214 Professional Study Visit (4 points) (complete)
Year 4 Session 1
[ ] Specialisation or restricted elective subject
[ ] Specialisation or restricted elective subject
Year 4 - Session 2
[ ] Specialisation or restricted elective subject
[ ] Specialisation or restricted elective subject
Year 5 Session 1
[ ] Specialisation or restricted elective subject
[ ] Specialisation or restricted elective subject
Year 5 - Session 2
[ ] Specialisation or restricted elective subject
[ ] Specialisation or restricted elective subject
Year 6 Session 1
INF321 Introduction to Research
[ ] Specialisation or restricted elective subject
Year 6 - Session 2
INF303 The Information Society
[ ] Specialisation or restricted elective subject
INF208 Professional Placement (4 points) (commence)
Year 7 Session 1
INF305 Engaging with the Information Professions
INF208 Professional Placement (4 points) (complete)
SESSION 3 (November) commencement -
Year 1 Session 3
INF109 BIS Residential School (0 points)
INF111 Introduction to the Information Professions (16 points)
Year 2 Session 1
INF210 Collections
INF211 information Sources and Services
Year 2 - Session 2
INF218 Providing Access to Information
INF219 Web Publishing for Information Agencies
Year 2 - Session 3
[ ] Specialisation or restricted elective subject
[ ] Specialisation or restricted elective subject
Year 3 Session 1
[ ] Specialisation or restricted elective subject
[ ] Specialisation or restricted elective subject
Year 3 - Session 2
INF200 Supervision and Management
INF209 Metadata for Resource Discovery
Year 3 - Session 3
[ ] Specialisation or restricted elective subject
[ ] Specialisation or restricted elective subject
Year 4 Session 1
[ ] Specialisation or restricted elective subject
INF214 Professional Study Visit (4 points) (commence)
Year 4 - Session 2
[ ] Specialisation or restricted elective subject
INF214 Professional Study Visit (4 points) (complete)
Year 4 - Session 3
INF321 Introduction to Research
[ ] Specialisation or restricted elective subject
Year 5 Session 1
[ ] Specialisation or restricted elective subject
INF208 Professional Experience (4 points) (commence)
Year 5 - Session 2
INF303 The Information Society
[ ] Specialisation or restricted elective subject
INF208 Professional Experience (4 points) (complete)
Year 5 - Session 3
[ ] Specialisation or restricted elective subject
INF305 Engaging in the Information Professions
Please note that the following subjects may contain a Workplace Learning component. Further details for Workplace Learning requirements are located via the subject page
INF208 Professional Placement
INF214 Professional Study Visit
Please note that the following subjects may contain a Residential School component. Further details of Residential School requirements are located via the subject page
INF109 Bachelor of Information Studies Residential School
Enrolled students can find further information about CSU Residential Schools via at About Residential School
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 specialisation may also be admitted to professional membership of the Australian Society of Archivists.
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The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: April 2019. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.