Graduate Diploma in Information and Library Science

Outline Outline

Information professionals connect data, information and knowledge to a range of users, constituting vital roles in corporate, government and non-profit workplaces.

In this course you will gain a strong understanding of the concepts that underpin information science and learn the technologies, techniques and tools used in information management and service environments. You'll also complete a three-week practicum in a library or information centre, gaining real-world experience and the opportunity to develop your professional networks.

Overall, you'll acquire the knowledge and skills to think and work as an information specialist or a librarian in diverse organisations, including in public, academic and special libraries.

This course is one year full-time and is also a pathway to the Master of Information Science and the Master of Information Science (Extended).

STUDY PERIODS

Instead of being delivered in semesters, this course is delivered across four study periods each year:

• Special Study Period 1: March-May
• Special Study Period 2: June-August
• Special Study Period 3: September-November
• Special Study Period 4: December-February

Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.

How this course will make you industry ready

This course includes a three-week practicum placement in a library or information centre, where you'll gain real-world experience and have the opportunity to develop your professional networks.

What you'll learn

• apply knowledge of the theory, principles and practices in information science and library science
• generate creative and innovative solutions to complex issues facing professionals in the library sector
• access, adapt, and create information and technologies to communicate with diverse stakeholders
• engage in ethical and culturally capable information practices within local, regional and international contexts
• recognise, respect and support diverse cultures and knowledges with particular awareness of Indigenous perspectives
• demonstrate personal autonomy, accountability and collaboration in professional library practice that reflects high ethical and moral standards