Transcript lee - Hong Kong Library Association
Hong Kong Library Association
Education and Career Forum
Linda Lee College Senior Lecturer HKU SPACE
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
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HK Library Association
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HK Teacher Librarians Association (HKTLA) HK Archives Society (HKAS) EASTICA
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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
Programme Structure :
Certificate for Library Assistants Part 1 Library Routines & Methods Part 2 General Library Principles & Practice Part 3 Children’s & School Libraries Part 4 Practical Work & Visits to Libraries
Diploma of Teacher Librarianship
(commissioned by the EDB, HK SAR Govt)
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
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
2
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3 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
Short courses in DDC, LC, non print materials & etc.
• Introduction to cataloguing and classification • Dewey Decimal Classification • Library of Congress Classification • Cataloguing of non-print materials
Programmes in Archives Studies
Introduction to Archives Management
Duration
12 contact hours (8 sessions x 1.5 hours) (with HKAS) Executive Certificate in Archives Management
Entry requirement
A Bachelor Degree is preferred
Duration
60 contact hours (20 sessions X 3 hours) Postgraduate Certificate in Archival Studies
Entry requirement
A Bachelor Degree, and in the employ of an archival institution, or have archives and records related experience.
(with EASTICA)
Duration
3 weeks (full-time)
Executive Certificate Programmes
Executive Certificate in Digital Library / Information Centre Management
Entry requirement
A Bachelor Degree is preferred
Duration
66 contact hours (22 sessions X 3 hours) Executive Certificate in Knowledge Management
Entry requirement
A Bachelor Degree is preferred
Duration
60 contact hours (20 sessions X 3 hours)
Executive Certificate Programmes
Executive Certificate in Records Management
Entry requirement
A Bachelor Degree is preferred
Duration
60 contact hours (20 sessions X 3 hours) 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)
Part 2: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes
Programmes jointly offered by HKU SPACE & Charles Sturt University (CSU)
Bachelor of Information Studies
Entry requirement
HKALE, AD, HD, or equivalent
Duration
approx. 4 years Graduate Diploma of Information Studies / Diploma in Librarianship
Entry requirement
A bachelor degree, or equivalent
Duration
approx. 2.5 years Master of Information Studies
Entry requirement
A LIS Bachelor degree, or a Graduate Diploma in IS, or equivalent
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
Complete 6 subjects Master of Information Studies Complete 4 subjects Bachelor of Information Studies Graduate Diploma of Information Studies HD in Library & Information Management OR HKALE Non Library & Information Science Bachelor degree
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Course Objectives
To provide professional studies and in depth knowledge of developments in library science and information management
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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)
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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
For Non HDLIM
•12 core subjects •3 practical subjects •10 elective subjects Exemption may be granted to AD or HD graduates, not for Library & Information Science graduates.
Programme Structure – Graduate Diploma of Information Studies
• 7 subjects • 1 practical subject
Programme Structure – Master of Information Studies For Grad Dip Information Studies graduates
• Complete any 4 subjects
For LIS Bachelor degree
• Complete any 6 subjects
Library and Information Science Education Opportunities at HKU SPACE Secondary School Graduates Para-Professional Level Post-secondary Graduates Certificate for Library Assistants Advanced Diploma in Library and Information Science 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 Professional Level CSU Bachelor of Information Studies University Graduates CSU Graduate Diploma of Information Studies / Diploma in Librarianship (HKLA, SPACE) Higher Degree Level CSU Master of Information Studies CSU = Charles Sturt University, Australia Library and Information Science Graduates
Career Prospects
Public libraries Public records & Archives Museums Government Special libraries in architectural, law, accounting & business industry Information consultancy Special libraries in private or public companies Publishing Knowledge Management Company Records Management Public Sector Commerce & Industry LIS Qualifications Health Newspaper, Media & TV Universities Libraries Book selling Business Information Research & Management Institution Education Records Management Medical Informatics College Libraries Medical libraries in hospitals School libraries Medical libraries in universities
Information and Enquiry
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Web site: http://hkuspace.hku.hk/clst then click Library and Information Science
Diploma in Teacher Librarianship Master of Information Studies
Ms Angie Ng (Tel: 2587 3223)
Bachelor of Information Studies Graduate Diploma of Information Studies [email protected]
Ms Sarah Tam (Tel: 2587 3227 )
Higher Diploma in Library and Information Management
Ms Agnes Au (Tel: 3762 0051)
Information and Enquiry
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
Ms Helen Cheung (Tel: 2587 3222)