1. Presented by Titus LO 30 October 2004 The HKLA Library Education and Career Forum Certificate for School Library Assistant

2.  Jointly offered by  Caritas Francis Hsu Evening College and  Hong Kong Teacher Librarians’ Association

3. Caritas Francis Hsu Evening College (CFHEC)  Evening section of Caritas Francis Hsu College, approved post-secondary college, Centre for Advanced & Professional Studies (CAPS).  Found in 1985, providing part-time para- professional certificate and diploma programmes, overseas collaborative degree programmes.

4. The Hong Kong Teacher-Librarians’ Association (HKTLA)  Voluntary and non-profit making organisation  Founded in 1982 by a group of pioneering teacher-librarians  Mission: to promote school library work, organise professional and recreational activities to members…

5. Aims of the Programme  Provides students with:  The basic knowledge of school librarianship  Practical skills in information management  A platform for life-long professional development Certificate for School Library Assistant

6. Programme Structure SIX sections (130 contact hours):  Introduction to School Library Services (10 hrs)  User Services (30 hrs)  Technical Services (50 hrs)  Technology and Information Services (10 hrs)  Libraries in our Community (10 hrs)  Visits (5 hrs) and Practical Work (15 hrs) Certificate for School Library Assistant

7. Learning mode  Two 3-hrs evening tutorials /week  Six to Seven months duration  Medium of instruction – Cantonese and English Certificate for School Library Assistant

8. Assessment  Attendance Requirement: 80%  Passed: Assignments, Examinations, and Reports (Visit and Practical Work) Certificate for School Library Assistant

9. Awards  Attendance Certificate: only passed attendance requirements.  Certificate in School Library Assistant: Passed both attendance and assessment requirements.  Membership of the HKTLA  Opportunities in Advanced Library Studies Certificate for School Library Assistant

10. Admission Requirements  Completed Secondary Five with 5 passes in HKCEE including English language or equivalent  Completed Secondary Five with recommendation from school management  Prefer to have basic computer skills  Priority to existing school library assistants Certificate for School Library Assistant

11. Fees  Tuition fee: HK$4,200 by two installments  Application fee: HK$50 Certificate for School Library Assistant

12. Application Procedures  Completed application form  Academic supporting  A recent photo  Non-refundable application fee  To CFHEC by the deadline Certificate for School Library Assistant

13. Application Deadline  5 th Intake: 6 November 2004 Commencement  17 November 2004 Certificate for School Library Assistant

14. Enquiry Caritas Francis Hsu Evening College 11 Caine Road, Hong Kong  Tel: 2521 4693 / 2508 9122  Website: www.cfhc.caritas.edu.hk Certificate for School Library Assistant

15. Q & A Thank you Certificate for School Library Assistant