ICT in Libraries > Units

Here you can check out your skills and experience against the requirements for the Diploma in Applications of ICT in Libraries. Remember that this feature is designed for library staff that have already undertaken training. By browsing the section titles within the unit outcomes you will be able to get an idea of where you need some additional input. Alternatively, if you wish, you can just work sequentially through the material for the unit in which you are interested.

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Now you can access the top-up material to help get yourself on the route to obtaining certification for the study you have undertaken. There are eight different units making up the Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Applications of ICT in Libraries. You can work sequentially through the units or choose any one. Just click on the unit in which you are interested.

Diploma Content

Unit 1: Locating Information on Behalf of Clients

Unit 2: Supporting Reader Development

Unit 3: Supporting Client Learning

Unit 4: Using ICT in Library Practice and Professional Development

Unit 5: Supporting Clients in the Safe and Legal Use of the Internet

Advanced Diploma Content

The Advanced Diploma requires an additional two units. Candidates must choose either unit 6 or unit 7:

Unit 6: Carrying out the Net Navigator Role (Double Credit)

Unit 7: Carrying out the Educator Role (Double Credit)

Unit 8: Integrative Unit (Double Credit)

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