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Diploma in Teacher Librarianship
學校圖書館主任文憑
CEF Reimbursable Course
- Course Code
- LB010A
- Application Code
- 2450-LB010A
- QF Level
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Continuing Education Fund
This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.
- Credit
- 60
- Study mode
- Part-time
- Start Date
- 06 Oct 2026 (Tue)
- Next intake(s)
- 10-2027
- Duration
- 2 years
- Language
- English
- Enquiries
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Programme Overview
Highlights
This is a two-year part-time programme. The programme is under the monitorship of Education Bureau and jointly organized by HKU SPACE. A certificate will be awarded to those who can satisfactorily complete the course and meet the stipulated attendance.
This programme consists of two streams: one is for primary school teacher-librarians and the other for secondary school teacher-librarians. It is designed for serving and newly appointed teacher-librarians.
On completion of the programme, students should be able to:
- analyse information needs of school library users and recognise the goals and trends of school curriculum so as to provide quality school library services;
- collect, organise and provide access to information and learning resources in school libraries in accordance with curriculum objectives and the role of teacher-librarian in teaching and learning;
- evaluate information sources, databases for school library collection;
- select ways of disseminating information for teaching and learning activities;
- promote collaborative planning and teaching with school teachers;
- cultivate school students in independent inquiry and project based learning, information retrieval, information literacy.
Programme Details
Primary School stream: the programme consists of 11 modules with 225 contact hours to be completed in 2 years.
Secondary School stream: the programme consists of 12 modules with 225 contact hours to be completed in 2 years.
The modules for primary school and secondary school teacher-librarians are:
Primary School
| Module Name | Contact Hours |
|---|---|
| Year 1 (total 114 contact hours) | |
| Teacher Librarianship in Primary School | 15 |
| Cataloguing and Classification | 45 |
| Collection Management for Young Children | 15 |
| Promoting Reading Habits in School | 15 |
| Information Technologies and School Libraries | 24 |
| Year 2 (total 111 contact hours) | |
| Information Literacy and Cyber Ethics | 18 |
| Information Sources for Inquiry-based Learning | 15 |
| Mentorship and Professional Practice | 15 |
|
Children Literature Part 1 Chinese Literature Part 2 English Literature |
18 15 |
| Use of Mobile Technology | 15 |
| Project-based Learning | 15 |
Secondary School
| Module Name | Contact Hours |
|---|---|
| Year 1 (total 114 contact hours) | |
| Teacher Librarianship in Secondary School | 15 |
| Cataloguing and Classification | 45 |
| Collection Management | 15 |
| Reading Culture in School | 15 |
| Information Technologies and School Libraries | 24 |
| Year 2 (total 111 contact hours) | |
| Information Literacy | 21 |
| Information Sources and Services | 15 |
| Mentorship and Professional Practice | 15 |
| Literature for Young Adults | 15 |
| Digital Libraries | 15 |
| Advanced Cataloguing and Classifications | 15 |
| Information Retrieval | 15 |
For Module "Mentorship and Professional Practice", students have to carry out the practicum activity in a school library (total 15 hours).
Assessment in all modules will be based entirely on coursework assignmetns or projects. No written examinations in the programme. 80% attendance of the scheduled meetings for each module is required. A student, who fails in a module, will be reassessed or will repeat the module as determined by the Board of Examiners.
Candidates successfully completed this programme can apply for exemption from certain courses offered by the HKU Faculty of Education (some conditions may apply); or for admission to the Bachelor of Information Studies or Master of Information Studies in collaboration with Charles Sturt University and HKU SPACE.
Note: All new teacher-librarians who want to be sponsored by Education Bureau (EDB) should apply through the EDB .
| Application Code | 2450-LB010A | Apply Online Now |
| Apply Online Now | ||
Days / Time
- Tuesday/ 2:00pm - 5:00pm; Monday to Friday / 6:30pm - 9:30pm
- Saturday/ 9:00am - 12:00pm or 2:00pm - 5:00pm
- 1 to 2 sessions per week
Teachers
Teacher Information
A team of tutors whose qualifications are approved by EDB.
Fee & Entry Requirements
Fee
- HK$30000 per instalment (1st Installment for Year 1; Subject to review)
- HK$30000 per instalment (2nd Installment for Year 2; Subject to review)
Entry Requirements
Applicants shall:
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hold a teacher's certificate; AND
- have a minimum of two years teaching experience.
Applicants with other equivalent qualifications and relevant work experience will be considered on individual merit.
CEF
- The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100
| CEF Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Teacher Librarianship 學校圖書館主任文憑 |
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| COURSE CODE 44L107098 | FEES $60,000 | ENQUIRY 3762-0842 |
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Continuing Education Fund This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. |
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HKU SPACE provides 24-hour online application and payment service for students to apply to selected award-bearing programmes and to enrol in most open admission courses (courses enrolled on a first come, first served basis) via the Internet. Applicants may settle the payment by using either "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard online. Online WeChat Pay, Online AliPay and Faster Payment System (FPS) are also available for continuing enrolment in the same programme, if online service is offered.
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"PPS by Internet" - You will need a PPS account and a PPS Internet password. For information on how to open a PPS account and how to set up a PPS Internet password, please visit http://www.ppshk.com.
*Credit Card Online Payment - Course fees can be paid by VISA or Mastercard including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”.
* HKU SPACE Mastercard cardholders who wish to enjoy 10-month interest free instalment scheme must pay their tuition fees in person at any of our HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.
To know more about first-time online application/enrolment and payment, please refer to the user guide of Online Application / Enrolment and Payment:
For continuing enrolment in the same programme
Selected programmes offer online continuing enrolment service. Programme staff will inform students if they offer this service and offer further enrolment details.
Online Payment can be made via "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard, Online WeChat Pay, Online AliPay and Faster Payment System (FPS)
In Person / Mail
For first time enrolment
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For first come, first served short courses, complete the Application for Enrolment Form SF26 and bring or post the completed form(s), together with the appropriate application/course fee(s) and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres.
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Award-bearing and professional courses may require other information. Forms are usually available at the enrolment centres or on request from programme staff. Bring or post the completed form(s), together with the appropriate application/course fee(s) and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres.
For continuing enrolment in the same programme
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The standard ‘Enrolment/Payment Slip’ is designed for students of award-bearing programmes or remaining programmes in a suite of programmes requiring continuing enrolment and it applies to most programmes.
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Students should complete the “Enrolment/Payment Slip” which will be made available by relevant programme staff and return the slip to any HKU SPACE enrolment centre or post it to the relevant programme staff with appropriate fee payment.
Please refer to available Payment Methods for fee payment information. If you are in doubt about the procedures, please check the individual course details, or contact our programme staff or enrolment centres.
Please note the followings for programme/course enrollment:
- To make an application online, you will need a computer with connection to the Internet and a web browser with JavaScript enabled. Google Chrome is recommended.
- Applicants should not leave the online application idle for more than 10 minutes. Otherwise, applicants must restart the application process.
- Only Early Bird Discount is supported for Online Applicants (Application). To enjoy other types of discount, please visit one of our enrolment centres.
- During the online application process, asynchronous application and payment submission may occur. Successful payment may not guarantee successful application. In case of unsuccessful submission, our programme staff will contact you shortly.
- Applicants are reminded that they should only apply for the same programme/course once through counter or online application.
- For online enrolment, a payment confirmation page would be displayed after payment has been made successfully. In addition, a confirmation email would also be sent to your email account. You are advised to keep your payment confirmation for future enquiries.
- Fees paid are not refundable except as statutorily provided or under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment).
- If admission is by selection, the official receipt is not a guarantee that your application has been accepted. We will inform you of the result as soon as possible after the closing date for application. Unsuccessful applicants will be given a refund of programme/course fee if already paid.
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Applications must enclose photocopies of appropriate certificates, academic records and other relevant supporting documents along with the special application form together with the "SF26" application form. Application should be sent to Ms Janet Chan, HKU SPACE, College of Life Sciences and Technology, 13/F., Fortress Tower, 250 King's Road, Hong Kong. Please note that course fee will only be collected from successful applicants after the selection process.
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