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

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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

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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

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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

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Part 1: Certificate, Diploma, Executive and Short Courses

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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

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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 :

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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• 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.

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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)

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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)

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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)

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Part 2:

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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• 7 subjects • 1 practical subject

Programme Structure – Graduate Diploma of Information Studies

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For Grad Dip Information Studies graduates• Complete any 4 subjects

For LIS Bachelor degree• Complete any 6 subjects

Programme Structure – Master of Information Studies

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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

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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

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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

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

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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)

[email protected]

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