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
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
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 - 3 years
HDLIM Programme structure
Library and Information Management (Standard Entry F5)
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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, nonprint 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
(with EASTICA)
have archives and records related experience.
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
Entry requirement
HKALE, AD, HD, or equivalent
Information Studies
Duration
approx. 4 years
Graduate Diploma of
Entry requirement
A bachelor degree, or equivalent
Information Studies /
Diploma in Librarianship
Master of Information
Studies
Duration
approx. 2.5 years
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
Master of Information
Studies
Complete 6 subjects
Complete 4 subjects
Bachelor of
Graduate Diploma of
Information Studies
Information Studies
HD in Library & Information
Non Library & Information
Management OR HKALE
Science Bachelor degree
Course Objectives
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To provide professional studies and indepth knowledge of developments in
library science and information
management
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
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Programme Structure – Bachelor of Information Studies
For HDLIM
For Non HDLIM
•8 core subjects
•1 practical subject
•2 elective subjects
•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
Professional
Level
Higher Degree
Level
Certificate for
Library Assistants
Advanced Diploma in Library
and Information Science
Higher Diploma
in Library and
Information
Management
CSU Bachelor of Information
Studies
Certificate in Library and
Information Management
Advanced Certificate in
Library and Information
Management
Higher Diploma in Library and
Information Management
University Graduates
CSU Graduate Diploma of
Information Studies / Diploma in
Librarianship (HKLA, SPACE)
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
Records Management
Public
Sector
Special libraries in
Publishing
private or public
companies Knowledge
Company Records
Management Management
Commerce &
Industry
LIS
Qualifications
Health
Newspaper,
Media & TV
Book selling
Business Information
Research & Management
Institution Education
Universities Libraries
Medical Informatics
Medical libraries in hospitals
Medical libraries in universities
College Libraries
School libraries
Information and Enquiry
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Web site:
http://hkuspace.hku.hk/clst
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then click Library and Information Science
 Diploma in Teacher Librarianship
 Master of Information Studies
Ms Angie Ng (Tel: 2587 3223)
angie.ng@hkuspace.hku.hk
 Bachelor of Information Studies
 Graduate Diploma of Information Studies
Ms Sarah Tam (Tel: 2587 3227 )
sarah.tam@hkuspace.hku.hk
 Higher Diploma in Library and Information Management
Ms Agnes Au (Tel: 3762 0051)
agnes.au@hkuspace.hku.hk
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)
hy.cheung@hkuspace.hku.hk
THANK YOU !