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Certificate for Library Assistants (English)

圖書館助理員證書(英文)

HK Library Association
IT 18-103-00 (21)
Start Date:

18-09-2012   (Next intakes: 09-2013)

QF Level:3QR Registration No.:07/001655/3
QR Registration Validity Period: 05 May 2008 - 31 Dec 2012
Tel:25873222
Fax:25717322
  • Course Description

    This course aims to provide vocational training for library assistants and those working in children and school libraries. This course shares a common examination with the Chinese class.

    Articulation to Higher Level Programme:
    Candidates successfully complete this programme can apply for admission to
    a. Higher Diploma in Library and Information Management offered by HKUSPACE;
    b. Bachelor of Information Studies, Charles Sturt University

     

    Course Code

    Date and Time

    Venue

    IT 18-103-00 (21)

    Tuesday,  6:30 -  9:30pm

    HKUSPACE Learning Center

    (Practical work and library visits may be scheduled on some weekday evenings and weekends)

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  • Days / Time

    • Tuesday 6:30 - 9:30 pm
  • Duration

    • 1 year
  • Venue

    • Hong Kong Island Learning Center
  • Medium of Instruction

    • English supplemented with Cantonese
  • Programme Structure

     (Duration: approx. 130 contact hours)

    Part 1  Library Routines and Methods

    Part 2  General Library Principles and Practice

    Part 3  Children’s and School Libraries

    Part 4  Practical Work (for acquisition, reference services classification and cataloguing) and Library Visits.

  • Award

    Practical work and library visits are compulsory. Assessment is based on final examination and attendance (75%). The Certificate in Librarianship received by successful students is awarded jointly by HKU SPACE and Hong Kong Library Association. 

  • Entry Requirements

    Applicants should:

    • possess 5 HKCEE subjects, including English, at grade E or above, or equivalent;

    Priority will be given to those working in libraries. If possible, applicants should submit a recommendation letter from their employers with their applications.

  • Application Deadline

    31 Aug 12
  • Course Fee

    • HK$7,870 per programme
  • Enrolment Method

    • Pleae complelte the Applciants Enrollment Form (SF26),together with copies of relevant certificates and cheque payable to HKU SPACE, and
    • Send to HKU SPACE Enrollment Centers in person, or send or fax to Ms. Helen Cheung,HKU SPACE,Rm1609, 16/F Fortress Tower, 250 King's Road, North Point, Hong Kong
    • Please quote the course code listed on the page of General Information for your application.
  • Payment Method

  • Application Form