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Hong Kong Library Hong Kong Library AssociationAssociation

YU Ling LingYU Ling LingSenior Programme Senior Programme

Director IIDirector IIHKU SPACEHKU SPACE

Education and Career Education and Career ForumForum20112011

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HKU SPACEHKU SPACEAn extension arm of HKU to provideAn extension arm of HKU to provide

quality professional and continuing education

at sub-degree, diploma, degree and postgraduate levels

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Library and Information Science Library and Information Science Education & TrainingEducation & TrainingMore than 40 years

Supported by• HK Library Association• HK Teacher Librarians Association

(HKTLA)• HK Archives Society (HKAS)• EASTICA• Charles Sturt University, Australia

(CSU)• Local and overseas universities

and academics

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Part 1: Certificate, Diploma, Executive and Short Courses

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Programmes in Library ScienceProgrammes in Library Science

Certificate for Library Assistants (with HKLA since 1964)

Entry requirement 5 passes, including English, at grade E or above in HKCEE, or equivalentDuration - 9 months

•Joint programme with Hong Kong Library Association (HKLA)•Para-professional course for library assistants•Conducted in English & Chinese •Part-time evening classes•Course fee: $7,500•Commencement date – September 2011

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Certificate for Library AssistantsCertificate for Library Assistants

Part 1 Library Services and Procedures

Part 3Children’s

& School Libraries

Part 2General Library

Principles & Practice

Part 4Practical Work &Visits to Libraries

Programme Structure :

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Diploma in Teacher Librarianship (Primary or Secondary)

Entry requirement A teacher certificate or equivalent and a minimum of two years teaching experience (If you want to be sponsored by Education Bureau, you need to meet EDB’s requirements)

Duration 2 years (12 modules)Provide school librarians with professional knowledge and skills on:• teacher librarianship• analyzing information needs and retrieval skills for teachers and learners• use of information and learning resources according to curriculum objectivesCourse fee: $38,500Commencement date – October 2011

 (commissioned by the EDB, HKSAR Govt)

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DTL Programme Structure Year 1• Teacher Librarianship• Collection Management• Cataloguing and Classification• Reading Culture School• Information Technologies and School LibrariesYear 2• Information Literacy• Information Sources & Services• Mentorship and Professional Practice• Children Literature or Literature for Young Adults• 3 electives from:

• Project Based Learning or Inquiry Learning• Digital Libraries• Advanced Cataloguing and Classifications• Information retrieval

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Higher Diploma in Library and Information Management (full-time programme)Entry requirement

•5 passes in HKCEE (including English and Chinese); and a pass in 1 AL subject or 2 AS subjects in HKALE;•a recognized Pre-Associate Degree / Foundation Programme or equivalent;•A recognized post-secondary certificate or diploma•Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination * Level 2 or above in five subjects including English Language and Chinese Language, or equivalent;

Duration 2 years

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Higher Diploma in Library and Information Management

Programme structure (2 years studies)Library Management Theme

• Library and Information Environment• Access Services• Preservation of Information• Reference Services in the Digital Age• Bibliographic Control• Acquisition of Information Resources• Marketing and User Support Services• Technology in Libraries• Organisation of Information• Management for Information Professionals

• Electives• Professional Placement•7 subjects on general skills

Information Management Theme

• Library and Information Environment• Access Services• Computer Systems and Networking• Reference Services in the Digital Age• Bibliographic Control• Acquisition of Information Resources• Systems Analysis and Design• Technology in Libraries• Organisation of Information• Business Information Systems• Database Principle and Application

• Electives• Professional Placement•7 subjects on general skills

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• Introduction to cataloguing and classification

• Dewey Decimal Classification• Library of Congress Classification• Cataloguing of non-print materials

Short courses

Certificate in Conservation and Preservation of Books and Documents

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Entry requirement A Bachelor Degree, and in the employment of an archival institution, or have archives and records related experience.

Entry requirement A Bachelor Degree is preferred

Programmes in Archives StudiesProgrammes in Archives StudiesIntroduction to Archives Management

Executive Certificate in Archives Management

Postgraduate Certificate in Archival Studies

(with HKAS)

(with EASTICA)

Duration 60 contact hours (20 sessions X 3 hours)

Duration 3 weeks (full-time)

Duration 12 contact hours (8 sessions x 1.5 hours)

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Entry requirement A Bachelor Degree is preferred

Executive Certificate ProgrammesExecutive Certificate Programmes

Executive Certificate in Knowledge ManagementEntry requirement

A Bachelor Degree is preferredDuration 60 contact hours (20 sessions X 3 hours)

Executive Certificate in Digital Library / Information Centre Management

Duration 66 contact hours (22 sessions X 3 hours)

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Entry requirement A Bachelor Degree is preferred

Executive Certificate ProgrammesExecutive Certificate Programmes

Executive Certificate in Business Information Research, Management and Development

Entry requirement A Bachelor Degree is preferredDuration 66 contact hours (22 sessions X 3 hours)

Executive Certificate in Records Management

Duration 60 contact hours (20 sessions X 3 hours)

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Part 2:

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes

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Programmes jointly offered byProgrammes jointly offered byHKU SPACE & Charles Sturt HKU SPACE & Charles Sturt University (CSU)University (CSU)

*Graduate Diploma of Information Studies / Diploma in Librarianship*Master of Information Studies

Entry requirementHKALE, AD, HD, or equivalent

*Bachelor of

Information Studies Duration 2 to 4 yrsEntry requirement A bachelor degree, or equivalent

Entry requirement A LIS Bachelor degree, or a Graduate Diploma in IS, or equivalent

Duration 32 months

Duration 16 to 24 months*The course has registered under the Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Courses (Exempted Course).

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Study and Qualification Progression Study and Qualification Progression PathwaysPathways

Graduate Diploma of Information Studies

Master of Information Studies

Bachelor of

Information Studies

HD in Library & Information

Management OR HKALE

Non Library & Information Science

Bachelor degree

Complete 4 subjectsComplete 6 subjects

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Course ObjectivesCourse Objectives

To provide professional studies and in-depth knowledge of developments in library science and information management

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Professional RecognitionProfessional Recognition

Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) accreditation

Internationally recognised by other library associations (e.g. CILIP – Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals)

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Teaching Mode

CSU distance learning packages

CSU assessments and marking

CSU academic staff visitsLocal tutorialsProfessional study visits

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Programme Structure – Bachelor of Information Studies

For HDLIM

•8 core subjects•1 practical subject•2 elective subjects

Exemption may be granted to AD or HD graduates, not for Library & Information Science graduates.

For Non HDLIM

•12 core subjects•3 practical subjects•10 elective subjects

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• 7 subjects • 2 practical subject

Programme Structure – Graduate Diploma of Information Studies

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For Grad Dip Information Studies graduates• Complete any 4 subjects

For LIS Bachelor degree• Complete any 6 subjects

Programme Structure – Master of Information Studies

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Para-ProfessionalLevel Certificate for

Library Assistants

Secondary School Graduates

Advanced Diploma in Library and Information Science

Post-secondaryGraduates

ProfessionalLevel

University Graduates

CSU Graduate Diploma of Information Studies / Diploma in Librarianship (HKLA, SPACE)

CSU Bachelor of Information Studies

Higher Degree Level

CSU Master of Information Studies Library and Information Science Graduates

CSU = Charles Sturt University, Australia

Higher Diplomain Library and

InformationManagement

Certificate in Library and Information Management

Advanced Certificate inLibrary and Information Management

Higher Diploma in Library and Information Management

Library and Information Science Education Opportunities Library and Information Science Education Opportunities at HKU SPACEat HKU SPACE

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Career ProspectsCareer Prospects

Education

IndustryCommerce &Public

Sector

Services

HealthInstitution Education

Universities Libraries

College Libraries

School librariesMedical libraries in hospitals

Medical libraries in universities

Information consultancy

Special libraries in architectural, law, accounting & business industry

Publishing

Book sellingNewspaper, Media & TV

Public records & Archives

Public libraries

GovernmentMuseums

Special libraries in private or public companies

Medical InformaticsRecords Management

Business Information Research & Management

Company Records Management

Knowledge Management

LIS LIS QualificationsQualifications

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Bachelor of Information Studies Master / Graduate Diploma of Information Studies Postgraduate Certificate in Archival Studies Introduction to Archives Management Executive Certificate in Archives Management Executive Certificate in Records ManagementMs Sarah Tam (Tel: 2587 3227 )

Diploma in Teacher Librarianship Short CoursesMs Angie Ng (Tel: 2587 3223)

Information and EnquiryInformation and Enquiry • Web site: < http : www. hkuspace. hku. hk > • Choose Information Technology and then click Library Studies

sarah.tam@hkuspace.hku.hk

angie.ng@hkuspace.hku.hk

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Certificate for Library Assistants Executive Certificate in Digital Library / Information Centre Management Executive Certificate in Business Information Management, Research and Development Executive Certificate in Knowledge Management

Information and EnquiryInformation and Enquiry

Ms Helen Cheung (Tel: 2587 3222)

hy.cheung@hkuspace.hku.hk

Higher Diploma in Library and Information Management Ms Agnes Au (Tel: 3762 0051) agnes.au@hkuspace.hku.hk

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