72171 Library Systems and Processes

About the course

This course will enable students to understand the processes which are essential to the operation of libraries and information centres, and to apply this understanding in specific situations.

This course is available in the following programme(s):

OP5101 Certificate in Cataloguing
OP5205 Diploma in Information & Library Studies Level 5
OP6208 Diploma in Information & Library Studies Level 6
OP7010 BAppSci Information & Library Studies Major
OP7020 BA Information & Library Studies Major
OP7020 BA Communication and Information & Library Studies Double Major
OP7020 BA Humanities and Information & Library Studies Double Major

What's in the course

  • Bibliographic control
  • Library processes
  • Information technology.

What students learn

Students will be able to
  • Analyse the procedures involved in acquiring and creating records for a library catalogue
  • Analyse the processes that are involved in selecting, acquiring and preparing library materials for use
  • Analyse systems for the circulation of material, including requests and interloan, and discuss some of the issues involved.

Co- or prerequisite

72170 The Information Industry

Assessment

In-course work 100%

Fees

New Zealand Student Fee    $588.00

Additional Fee Information

What do I do now?

Request a copy of the brochure.
Download an enrolment form.
For further information free phone 0508 650 200 or email

Other Information

You will require regular access to a personal computer, email and the Internet.