1. Hong Kong Library Association Education and Career Forum Ruby Lee HKU SPACE August 19, 2006

2. HKU SPACE School of Professional and Continuing Education, The University of Hong Kong An extension arm of HKU to provide –quality professional and continuing education –at sub-degree, diploma, degree and postgraduate levels

3. Library and Information Science Education & Training Under the Division of Information Technology With a history of almost 40 years Supported by –Director of Studies: Dr. L. B. Kan –HKLA/HKTLA/HKAS –Academics and Professionals –Overseas Universities and Academics

4. LIS Courses (I) Certificate Course for Library Assistants [with HKLA] since 1964 Diploma in Librarianship [HKLA] / Graduate Diploma [CSU] since 1980/1990 Diploma in Library and Information Science/ BA (LIS) [CSU] since 1993 Master of Applied Science (LIM) [CSU] since 1996

5. LIS Courses (II) Diploma in Teacher Librarianship [Faculty of Education, HKU] since 2000 Archives and Records Management courses [HK Archives Society] since 2000 Higher Diploma in Library and Information Studies (full-time) since 2001

6. LIS Courses (III) Short courses Refresher training courses for Teacher Librarians [EMB] from 2002 Postgraduate Certificate in Archival Studies [EASTICA] from Jan 2003

7. Certificate Courses for Library Assistants a joint programme with the Hong Kong Library Association (HKLA) since 1964 a sub-professional course for library assistants one English and one Chinese classes part-time evenings + practical

8. Course Structure (Cert for LA) Four Parts: 1.Library Routines and Methods 2.General Library Principles and Practice 3.Children’s and School Libraries 4.Practical Work and Visits to Libraries (Some weekday evenings and or Sat mornings and/or afternoons)

9. Cert for LA Entrance Requirements –pass in 5 HKCEE subjects, including English & Chinese –or equivalent –Priority will be given to those working in libraries September – June Tuesdays 6:30-9:30pm Fee (2006): $5,150 Further Study: Dip LIS/BA (LIS)

10. Diploma in Teacher Librarianship To provide school librarians with the 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 13 modules to be completed in 2 years

11. Course Structure (Dip TL) Year 1 No. of contact hours 1. Teacher Librarianship15 2. Building Collections15 3. The Reading Culture School15 4. Library Automation15 5. Information Sources & Services15 6. Literacy & Technology (Part A)15 7. Organizing Collections45

12. Course Structure (Dip TL) Year 2 No. of contact hours 8. Literacy & Technology (Part B)15 9. Mentorship15 10. Literature for Children and Young Adults 15 11 to 13. Three Elective module -Knowledge Management -Digital Libraries -Information Retrieval -Advanced Cataloguing and Classifications -Other hot topics 15 * 3

13. Diploma in Teacher Librarianship Entrance Requirements –Have a Teacher Certificate or equivalent qualification and a minimum of two years teaching experience –*Newly appointed Teacher Librarians, Serving Teacher Librarians or Subject Teachers –Supporting document certifying the applicant is a Teacher Librarian will be an advantage. Note: All New Teacher Librarians should apply through the EMB Training Calendar.

14. Diploma in Teacher Librarianship Commencing Oct/Nov 2006 3 to 6 hours per week Full time on Tuesdays and Saturdays and in weekday evenings Fee (2006): Year 1 $10,000 and Year 2 $10,000 Further Study: BA (LIS) / MAS (LIM) Information seminar: 20 Sept 2006 (Wed) 7-9pm [Rm S202, 2/F, Admiralty Centre]

15. Higher Diploma for Library and Information Studies a full-time course for Form 5 / Form 7 graduates under the SPACE Community College vocational, sub-professional training library and information support staff in libraries, information agencies and organizations

16. HD for LIS A Full-time programme Subjects: –library and information studies subjects –IT subjects –Management subjects –Practical, study visits, and work placement (Y2 & Y3) –generic subjects

17. Programme Structure (HDLIS) English Chinese & Putonghua Basic IT Skills Interpersonal & Communication Skills Generic Skills Subjects

18. Specialism Subjects Foundation in Library & Information Studies Collection Maintenance and Preservation Library Public Services Information Literacy Ordering & Receipt of Print and Non-print Materials Bibliographic Control Usage and Maintenance of Multimedia Equipment Library Promotion, Publicity, Exhibitions and Displays Year 1

19. Specialism Subjects Basic Reference Skills Ordering Serials & Electronic Materials Organisation of Knowledge : Introduction to Classification Schemes Descriptive Cataloguing Information Storage & Retrieval, Databases Subject Access: Introduction to Subject Heading User Education and Training Occupational Health and Safety Work Placement 1 Elective x 2 Year 2

20. Specialism Subjects Interlibray Lending and Co-operation Collection Development and Management Selection, Acquisition & Processing of Chinese Materials Cataloguing Procedures and Operations Information access for User Groups Management Skills for Libraries Work Placement 2 Elective x 2 Year 3

21. Specialism Subjects Advanced Desktop Publishing for Library Technicians Business Information Sources Chinese Information Sources HTML:Create Your Own Web Pages Record Management and Archives Services to Children and Young Adults Special Libraries Technology in Libraries Basic Business Communication Skills Effective Workplace Relationships Electives

22. Special Features  Site visits enable you to share the knowledge of experienced information practitioners  Problem-based learning components allow you to manage your own learning in an independent way  Work placement in Yrs 2 & 3 give you the opportunity to gain first-hand experience of working in libraries and turning classroom theory into practice  The college organizes these job placements for you

23.  Student Members Students are eligible for student membership  Associate Members Upon graduation and employment in libraries or other information organizations

24. HD for LIS Fees (2006): –Year 1 - $40,000 –Year 2 - $45,000 –Year 3 - $47,000 Further Study: –BA (LIS)

25. Para-Professional Level Certificate for Library Assistants Secondary School Graduates Diploma in Library and Information Science Post-secondary Graduates Professional Level University Graduates Diploma in Librarianship (HKLA, SPACE) CSU Graduate Diploma of Applied Science (Library & Information Management) CSU Bachelor of Arts (Library & Information Science) Higher Degree Level CSU Master of Applied Science (Library & Information Management) Library and Information Science Graduates Library and Information Science Education Opportunities at HKU SPACE CSU = Charles Sturt University, Australia Higher Diploma in Library and Information Studies Certificate in Library and Information Studies Advanced Certificate in Library and Information Studies Higher Diploma in Library and Information Studies

26. For More Information Web site: http://hkuspace.hku.hk/ HD LIS Ms. Shirley Kong (Tel: 2809 9836) Email: libis@hkuspace.hku.hk Certificate for Library Assistant Ms. Edith Au (Tel: 2587 3268) Email: edith.au@hkuspace.hku.hk Diploma in Teacher Librarians Ms. Angie Ng (Tel: 2587-3223) Email: angie.ng@hkuspace.hku.hk

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