Become an information professional
Our suite of library and information qualifications can help you advance your career as an information professional. No matter what stage you are at, we have a qualification that will best suit you.
Open Polytechnic offers flexible study, which means you can keep working while upskilling yourself. While studying these qualifications you will have support from lecturers throughout NZ, and experience online learning and a face-to-face workshop at a noho marae. We offer a range of high quality, affordable pathways into a career in the library and information sector that will give you the opportunity to enhance your range of knowledge and skills.
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Bachelor of Library and Information Studies
New Zealand Diploma in Library and Information Studies (Level 5)
Graduate Certificate in Library and Information Studies
New Zealand Certificate in Library and Information Services for Children and Teens (Level 6)
Noho marae - please note that Noho Marae is not available until further notice
Due to COVID-19 please be advised that Noho marae is not available until further notice. An alternative practical learning activity has been developed and will be used until we can be assured domestic travel and gatherings in each region will not be disrupted at short notice.
A noho marae gives students the opportunity to build the skills and knowledge required to work effectively in a bicultural context. Students will learn more about the unique place of Māori as Tangata Whenua, as well as Māori perspectives on knowledge, ownership and use of information and an awareness of key protocols (ngā tikanga me ngā kawa) on marae and other cultural spaces.
The noho marae occurs midway through the LIS504 course. Dates for noho marae are located under LIS504: Te Ao Maori in the Information Environment
LIS504: Te Ao Maori in the Information Environment