TAFE Queensland

BSB50520 Diploma of Library and Information Services

Establish your career in library services with this high-level course. Develop the specialised skills and knowledge needed to work as a library technician in public, special, school, and academic libraries.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, there are expected to be around 3,000 job openings for gallery, library and museum technicians over the next five years. Employers are looking for qualified candidates who are efficient, can communicate clearly, and interact well with others.

This program is accredited by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and will help you launch your career. You will learn how to help people research and analyse information in a professional environment, catalogue and classify material, maintain digital repositories, and implement workplace health, safety and security procedures. You will also use, evaluate and extend your own information literacy skills. Our highly-experienced team of industry professionals are the best in the business and will give you the tools you need to get ahead.

Successful completion of this course will qualify you to become a library technician in a diverse range of settings. You will also have a solid foundation to continue with further study.