A graduate of the Bachelor of Applied Science majoring in Information & Library Studies will be highly information literate and adept at problem solving - attributes which are essential for the successful provision of information services in today's information-rich world.

An understanding of the skills and knowledge of traditional librarianship is combined with contemporary advances in information technology and the rapidly changing management of information services.

A graduate in Information & Library Studies will be equipped to work at management level in a wide variety of library and information positions. These include public and tertiary libraries, schools, business positions in both public and private sectors and other environments where the provision of information and research skills has a central role.

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Programme structure

To complete a BAppSci with an Information & Library Studies major, you will be required to gain 360 credits by passing courses selected from the following:

Four core courses (80 credits)

Level 5

72140 Business Communication
72142 Information Access
72160 Statistical Analysis

Level 6

73213 Research Methods and Interpretation

Ten major courses (160 credits)

Level 5

71150 Information Systems 
72170 The Information Industry
72171 Library Systems and Processes
72175 Principles of Records Management

Level 6

71255 Principles of Information Management
72270 Information Sources and Services
72271 User Education and Reference Skills

Level 7

72370 Information Issues
72371 Policy and Planning for Information Services

Plus one of the following courses

Level 7

72373 Knowledge Management
74342 Research Paper
74347 Practicum

Four elective courses (80 credits)

Electives can be selected from any degree course offered by The Open Polytechnic, including 60 credit courses. Please check for pre-requisites and availability.

Course availability

See the Course availability page

Entry requirements

See the Bachelor of Applied Science page

Level of study

Hours of study

We suggest you begin your studies at Level 5 and work your way up to the next levels. You may gain a maximum of 160 credits at Level 5 and a minimum of 80 credits at Level 7. If you want to complete your degree in three years you will need to gain 120 credits a year. However, if you are working and studying part-time, we suggest you begin with one course. A 20 credit course will take about 180-200 hours of study over 17 weeks, and a 60 credit course will take about 500-600 hours over 40 weeks.

Fees

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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