Certificate III in Library and Information Services

National ID: BSB31215
State ID: AZK2
Qualification level: Certificate III

Course is available at the following locations

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North Metropolitan TAFE

Connect with people, engage with information and promote literacy and the value of libraries in the community

Our Certificate III will give you the skills and knowledgetoassistin the organisation and operation of systems for handling recorded material - ultimately helping clients gain access to information.

This course, based at our Perthcampus located alongside the State Library of Western Australia, has a strong customer service focus, and provides learning opportunities through practical hands-on activities, industry visits and guest speakers.Your lecturers in this course are library professionals, up-to-date with industry best practice and with strong connections with local library staff and organisations.

This is an ever growing and changing sector and is a vital component across various industries.

North Metropolitan TAFE gives you the option of studying this course online, students enrolling in the online study optionshould aim to complete the course within a 6 – 12 month time frame.

Gain these skills
  • Library customer service, team work, and assisting with public activities and events
  • Order, prepare, organise and promote library resources
  • Use current software and social media, online catalogues and databases, multi-media and photography equipment
  • Locating information
  • An understanding of current library challenges and trends, including emerging technologies
Is this course right for me?

I have the following attributes:

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Comfortable using technology
  • Able to work as part of a team

Course description

Connect with people, engage with information and promote literacy and the value of libraries in the community

Our Certificate III will give you the skills and knowledgetoassistin the organisation and operation of systems for handling recorded material - ultimately helping clients gain access to information.

This course, based at our Perthcampus located alongside the State Library of Western Australia, has a strong customer service focus, and provides learning opportunities through practical hands-on activities, industry visits and guest speakers.Your lecturers in this course are library professionals, up-to-date with industry best practice and with strong connections with local library staff and organisations.

This is an ever growing and changing sector and is a vital component across various industries.

North Metropolitan TAFE gives you the option of studying this course online, students enrolling in the online study optionshould aim to complete the course within a 6 – 12 month time frame.

Gain these skills
  • Library customer service, team work, and assisting with public activities and events
  • Order, prepare, organise and promote library resources
  • Use current software and social media, online catalogues and databases, multi-media and photography equipment
  • Locating information
  • An understanding of current library challenges and trends, including emerging technologies
Is this course right for me?

I have the following attributes:

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Comfortable using technology
  • Able to work as part of a team

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