Articulation Agreement with Charles Sturt University

Library Training Services Australia has established an articulation agreement with Charles Sturt University (CSU) to give our students a pathway to higher education.

The articulation agreement allows LTSA students who successfully complete the Diploma of Library / Information Services (CUL50105) to receive 64 credit points towards the completion of the Bachelor of Information Studies at CSU.

This guaranteed credit allows students to complete their librarianship studies in a shorter period of time, thus enhancing career pathways.

DIPLOMA OF LIBRARY / INFORMATION SERVICES (CUL50104)

Course outline

If you aspire to become a Library Technician or work in a supervisory role within a library, this specialist course will provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge. Designed for para-professionals the Diploma qualification enables you to work confidently in different specialist areas. Working at this level you will be able to assist Librarians, handle all areas of circulation, acquisitions and reference as well as maintaining facilities and supervising other library staff.

Students who complete the Diploma may continue further study through a direct pathway to the Bachelor of Information Studies at Charles Sturt University.

Course structure

CULLB206C	Assist with circulation services
CULLB001B	Develop and apply knowledge of the library/information services industry
CUEOHS01C	Implement workplace health, safety and security procedures
CULLB602C	Use, evaluate and extend own information literacy skills
CULLB003B	Research and analyse information to meet customer needs
CULLB002B	Obtain information from external and networked sources to meet customer needs
BSBFLM503B	Manage effective workplace relationships
CULLB412C	Undertake cataloguing activities
CULLB506C	Catalogue and classify material
CULLB509C	Select and acquire information materials
CULLB004B	Process information resource orders
CULLB508C	Monitor and enhance information access
TAADEL301B	Provide training through instruction and demonstrated work skills
CULLB205C	Process and maintain information resources
CULLB307C	Use multimedia
CULMS207C	Assist with the presentation of public activities and events
CUEFIN02C	Manage a budget
CULMS406C	Deliver information, activities and events

There are written and practical assessments for each unit. Practical assessment tasks are completed in the workplace and are based on ‘real-life’ library tasks and situations.

Course duration

24 months full time or 36 months part time.

Entry requirements

Prospective students are required to:

have completed Year 10
be working in a library or prepared to volunteer in a library
possess computer skills and have access to a computer and the internet

Course fees

Full fee for 18 units: $6,000
(This includes a $150 non-refundable administration fee)

Government funding may be available to eligible candidates. For more information contact LTSA or your nearest Australian Apprenticeship Centre (AAC) at www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au.

Privately funded or employer assisted enrolments are also accepted.

Career opportunities

Library Technician
Circulation Officer
Acquisitions Officer
Reference Desk Support
Cataloguing Officer