This study programme is open to those who already hold a Level 5 Diploma. Topics that will further extend your knowledge include policy and planning, contemporary issues in the library and information field, user education, reference skills, and information sources.

Download a copy of the Course Information Handbook or the brochure for this programme,
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Programme structure

To complete a Level 6 Diploma in Information & Library Studies, you must pass a total of six courses, selected from the following:

Core courses

Level 6

72270 Information Sources and Services
72271 User Education and Reference Skills

Level 7

72370 Information Issues
72371 Policy and Planning for Information Services

Plus two of the following courses

Level 5

72175 Principles of Records Management
72176 Managing Archives
71120 Economic Reasoning
71130 Business Management
71150 Information Systems
72140 Business Communication
72144 Professional & Technical Writing
72160 Statistical Analysis

Level 6

71225 Managing People 
71231 Marketing 
71245 Organisational Behaviour
71251 Advanced Information Systems
71255 Principles of Information Management*
72251 Intercultural Communication
72252 Interpersonal Communication 
72253 Organisational Communication
72272 Cataloguing and Classification
72277 Library Services for Children and Young People
72275 Electronic Document & Records Management*
73213 Research Methods and Interpretation

Level 7

71332 Quality Management
71338 Managing Change
72373 Knowledge Management*

* available online only

Entry requirements

New Zealand Library Studies Certificate
or
Diploma in Information and Library Studies (Level 5)

Level of study

Level 5-7 (Find out about levels of study).

Hours of study

180-200 hours per course.

Fees

Download a copy of the 2010 fees schedule, ( .pdf 123kb) document will open in a new window. 

What do I do now?

Request a copy of the brochure and/or contact the Programme Co-ordinator.
Download an enrolment form.
For further information free phone 0508 650 200 or email