Hong Kong Library Hong Kong Library AssociationAssociation
Linda LeeLinda Lee
College Senior College Senior LecturerLecturer
HKU SPACEHKU SPACE
Education and Career Education and Career ForumForum
HKU SPACEHKU SPACE
An 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
Library and Information Science Library and Information Science Education & TrainingEducation & Training
More than 40 yearsSupported 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
Part 1: Certificate, Diploma, Executive and Short Courses
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 equivalent
Duration - 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 2010
Certificate for Library AssistantsCertificate for Library Assistants
Part 1 Library Routines
& Methods
Part 3Children’s
& School Libraries
Part 2General Library
Principles & Practice
Part 4Practical Work &Visits to Libraries
Programme Structure :
Diploma of Teacher Librarianship
Entry requirement A teacher certificate or equivalent (subject to Education Bureau’s requirements if sponsored by EDB)
Duration 2 years (12 modules)
Provide school librarians with professional knowledge and skills on:
•- library and information science•- analyzing information needs for teachers and learners•- the use of information and learning resource according to curriculum objectives
Course fee: $35,000Commencement date – October 2010
(commissioned by the EDB, HK SAR Govt)
DTL Programme structure Year 1• Teacher Librarianship• Collection Management• Cataloguing and Classification• Reading Culture School• Information Technologies and School Libraries
Year 2• Information Literacy• Information Sources & Services• Mentorship and Professional Practice• Children Literature or Literature for Young Adults• Elective module 1• Elective module 2• Elective module 3
Higher Diploma in Library and Information Management (full-time programme)
Entry requirement
Year 1 entry: 3 passes in the HKCEE plus Level 2 or above in Chinese and English in HKCEE, or equivalent
Year 2 entry: 5 passes in HKCEE (including English and Chinese); and a pass in 1 AL subject or 2 AS subjects in HKALE
Duration 2 - 3 years
HDLIM Programme structureLibrary and Information Management (Standard Entry F5)
• Foundations in Library and Information Studies• Information Literacy• Preservation of Information• Introduction to Information Systems• Bibliographic Control• Acquisition of Information Resources• Marketing and User Support Services• Access Services• Organisation of Information• Reference Services in the Digital Age• Computer Systems and Networking• Technology in Libraries• Management for Information Professionals• Systems Analysis and Design• Database Management Systems• Elective(s)• Professional Placement I & II
HDLIM Programme structure
Library and Information Management (Advanced Entry F7)
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• Elective(s)• Professional Placement
HDLIM Programme structure
Library and Information Management (Advanced Entry F7)
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 Management Systems• Professional Placement
• Introduction to cataloguing and classification
• Dewey Decimal Classification• Library of Congress Classification• Cataloguing of non-print materials
Short courses in DDC, LC, non-print materials & etc.
Entry requirement A Bachelor Degree, and in the employ of an archival institution, or have archives and records related experience.
Entry requirement A Bachelor Degree is preferred
Programmes in Archives StudiesProgrammes in Archives Studies
Introduction 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)
Entry requirement A Bachelor Degree is preferred
Executive Certificate ProgrammesExecutive Certificate Programmes
Executive Certificate in Knowledge Management
Entry 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)
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)
Part 2:
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes
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
LibrarianshipMaster of Information
Studies
Entry requirement
HKALE, AD, HD, or equivalent
Bachelor of
Information Studies Duration approx. 4 yearsEntry requirement A bachelor degree, or equivalent
Entry requirement A LIS Bachelor degree, or a Graduate Diploma in IS, or equivalent
Duration approx. 2.5 years
Duration approx. 2 years
The course operator intends to apply for exemption under the Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance.
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
20
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 ALA - the American Library Association, CILIP – Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals)
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Teaching Mode
CSU Distance Learning packagesCSU assessments and markingCSU staff visits to Hong KongLocal academic and administrative
support
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
• 7 subjects • 1 practical subject
Programme Structure – Graduate Diploma of Information Studies
For Grad Dip Information Studies graduates• Complete any 4 subjects
For LIS Bachelor degree• Complete any 6 subjects
Programme Structure – Master of Information Studies
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
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
Government
Museums
Special libraries in private or public companies
Medical InformaticsRecords Management
Business Information Research & Management
Company Records Management
Knowledge Management
LIS LIS QualificationsQualifications
Bachelor of Information Studies Graduate Diploma of Information Studies
Ms Sarah Tam (Tel: 2587 3227 )
Diploma in Teacher Librarianship Master of Information Studies
Ms Angie Ng (Tel: 2587 3223)
Information and EnquiryInformation and Enquiry
Higher Diploma in Library and Information Management
Ms Agnes Au (Tel: 3762 0051)
• Web site:http://hkuspace.hku.hk/clst
• then click Library and Information Science
Postgraduate Certificate in Archival Studies
Executive Certificate in Digital Library / Information Centre Management
Executive Certificate in Business Information Management, Research and
Development
Executive Certificate in Archives Management
Executive Certificate in Knowledge Management
Executive Certificate in Records Management
Certificate for Library Assistants
Introduction to Archives Management
Short Courses
Information and EnquiryInformation and Enquiry
Ms Helen Cheung (Tel: 2587 3222)
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