Hong Kong Library Association Linda Lee College Senior Lecturer HKU SPACE Education and Career Forum

HKU SPACE An extension arm of HKU to provide quality professional and continuing education at sub-degree, diploma, degree and postgraduate levels

Library and Information Science Education & Training More 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

Part 1: Certificate, Diploma, Executive and Short Courses

Programmes 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 Assistants Part 1 Library Routines & Methods Part 3 Children’s & School Libraries Part 2 General Library Principles & Practice Part 4 Practical 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: $35,000 Commencement 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 years

HDLIM Programme structure Library 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 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 Programmes Executive Certificate in Knowledge Management Entry requirement A Bachelor Degree is preferred Duration 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 Programmes Executive Certificate in Business Information Research, Management and Development Entry requirement A Bachelor Degree is preferred Duration 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 by HKU SPACE & Charles Sturt University (CSU) Graduate Diploma of Information Studies / Diploma in Librarianship Master of Information Studies Entry requirement HKALE, AD, HD, or equivalent Bachelor of Information Studies Duration approx. 4 years Entry 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 Pathways 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 subjects Complete 6 subjects

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

21 Professional 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)

22 Teaching Mode CSU Distance Learning packages CSU assessments and marking CSU staff visits to Hong Kong Local 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-Professional Level Certificate for Library Assistants Secondary School Graduates Advanced Diploma in Library and Information Science Post-secondary Graduates Professional Level 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 Diploma in Library and Information Management Certificate in Library and Information Management Advanced Certificate in Library and Information Management Higher Diploma in Library and Information Management Library and Information Science Education Opportunities at HKU SPACE

Career Prospects Education Industry Commerce & Public Sector Services Health Institution Education Universities Libraries College Libraries School libraries Medical libraries in hospitals Medical libraries in universities Information consultancy Special libraries in architectural, law, accounting & business industry Publishing Book selling Newspaper, Media & TV Public records & Archives Public libraries Government Museums Special libraries in private or public companies Medical Informatics Records Management Business Information Research & Management Company Records Management Knowledge Management LIS Qualifications

 Bachelor of Information Studies  Graduate Diploma of Information Studies Ms Sarah Tam (Tel: )  Diploma in Teacher Librarianship  Master of Information Studies Ms Angie Ng (Tel: ) Information and Enquiry Information and Enquiry  Higher Diploma in Library and Information Management Ms Agnes Au (Tel: ) Web site: 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 Enquiry Information and Enquiry Ms Helen Cheung (Tel: )

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