Get the qualification you need for leadership roles in academic or public libraries, galleries, museums, public records and archives with the BSB50520 Diploma of Library and Information Services. This nationally recognised diploma delivers a practical mix of leadership, administration and customer service skills — and provides opportunities to purse your own interest areas (or skill gaps). Choose from electives including: cataloguing tools, developing exhibitions, promoting literature and reading, maintaining digital repositories, using social media. Enquire now for the list of electives and enrolment opportunities.
Entry requirements for the Diploma of Library and Information Services vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.
If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
Government funding may be available to Australian citizens or permanent residents. Eligibility depends on your location, employment status, and whether the course and provider are approved for funding.
The Diploma of Library and Information Services will prepare you for the following roles.
A Library Assistant works in a public library to process loans to borrowers. You’ll also check items back into the library system and return them t...
A Trainee Records Officer helps to support the management of an information record system in an organisation or business. You might have to manage...
Information Officers answer queries about their organisation’s goods and services by phone, email, chat, and social media. They issue forms, sales...
A Client Services Officer provides support and assistance to clients, ensuring their needs are met and enhancing their overall experience. You migh...
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